This session focuses on trauma-responsive and strengths-based approaches to supporting emotional regulation, executive functioning, and mental health in students receiving special education services. Participants will explore how trauma, stress, and neurodiversity impact behavior and learning, and learn practical strategies to promote self-regulation, resilience, and positive behavioral supports. The session emphasizes proactive, inclusive practices that build on student strengths, foster emotional safety, and support well-being across school settings.
Explore how SEL practices can transform student behavior. Participants will learn how to identify the “why” behind behaviors and use practical, inclusive strategies to support all learners. This session will also highlight how MTSS frameworks can be used to provide tiered supports for behavior and SEL across all students.
Shauna Dinges has been in education for over 20 years. She started her teaching career by teaching Business Math and Accounting classes at the community college level. Because she wanted to be a more positive influence on younger students, Shauna decided that she could make a significant... Read More →
Today’s students bring unique strengths and challenges to the classroom. This session explores practical strategies to increase engagement, reduce anxiety, and support learning through relationships, structure, and relevant instruction that meets the needs of Gen Z learners.
Shauna Dinges has been in education for over 20 years. She started her teaching career by teaching Business Math and Accounting classes at the community college level. Because she wanted to be a more positive influence on younger students, Shauna decided that she could make a significant... Read More →
