2026 ROE8 Summer Institute

This session explores how teachers can use activators, settlers, and grounding practices to stabilize classroom nervous systems. Participants will learn how to identify dysregulation patterns, use bottom-up strategies, and create routines that help all students transition, focus, and engage. Through guided practice, they will experience several strategies firsthand—such as back-to-back breathing, box breathing, and tactile hand-clap patterns. Educators will leave with a ready-to-implement daily regulation toolkit.

This interactive workshop introduces educators to practical classroom routines that help students regulate their bodies, connect with others, and engage in learning. Participants explore the science of co-regulation and belonging through case studies and classroom scenarios that reveal how student behaviors often reflect stress, uncertainty, or fear of failure rather than defiance. Through guided reflection and role-play, educators practice responding to these moments by slowing down, recognizing dysregulation, and using supportive teacher moves that restore psychological safety and participation. The session also models simple activators, settlers, and emotional check-ins that can be embedded throughout the school day to build predictable routines for belonging and focus. By the end, participants leave with practical strategies and a planning framework for designing classrooms where regulation and connection create the conditions for deeper learning.

*This same session is offered multiple times.

This interactive workshop introduces educators to practical classroom routines that help students regulate their bodies, connect with others, and engage in learning. Participants explore the science of co-regulation and belonging through case studies and classroom scenarios that reveal how student behaviors often reflect stress, uncertainty, or fear of failure rather than defiance. Through guided reflection and role-play, educators practice responding to these moments by slowing down, recognizing dysregulation, and using supportive teacher moves that restore psychological safety and participation. The session also models simple activators, settlers, and emotional check-ins that can be embedded throughout the school day to build predictable routines for belonging and focus. By the end, participants leave with practical strategies and a planning framework for designing classrooms where regulation and connection create the conditions for deeper learning.

*This same session is offered multiple times.

During this Tech Panel, our panelists of educators will highlight their favorite tech resources, offer quick glimpses into how they use them with students or for planning and organization, and share honest insights about what’s working in real classrooms. This collective approach provides a range of perspectives and practical ideas to spark inspiration for the day ahead.

Step into the AI Room and explore the power of artificial intelligence to transform teaching and learning. In this interactive session, you’ll get hands-on experience with tools like Gemini, Gemini Gems, and NotebookLM to enhance productivity, spark creativity, and support personalized learning.
Discover how to use AI to generate lesson ideas, create instructional materials, support research, and streamline everyday tasks. Participants will have dedicated time to explore these tools, experiment with real classroom applications, and see how students can use AI to deepen understanding, organize information, and express their thinking in new ways.


Walk away with practical strategies, ready-to-use ideas, and the confidence to thoughtfully integrate AI into your classroom to make learning more engaging, efficient, and innovative.

* Same session, repeated multiple times. 

Step into the AI Room and explore the power of artificial intelligence to transform teaching and learning. In this interactive session, you’ll get hands-on experience with tools like Gemini, Gemini Gems, and NotebookLM to enhance productivity, spark creativity, and support personalized learning.
Discover how to use AI to generate lesson ideas, create instructional materials, support research, and streamline everyday tasks. Participants will have dedicated time to explore these tools, experiment with real classroom applications, and see how students can use AI to deepen understanding, organize information, and express their thinking in new ways.


Walk away with practical strategies, ready-to-use ideas, and the confidence to thoughtfully integrate AI into your classroom to make learning more engaging, efficient, and innovative.

* Same session, repeated multiple times. 

Step into the AI Room and explore the power of artificial intelligence to transform teaching and learning. In this interactive session, you’ll get hands-on experience with tools like Gemini, Gemini Gems, and NotebookLM to enhance productivity, spark creativity, and support personalized learning.
Discover how to use AI to generate lesson ideas, create instructional materials, support research, and streamline everyday tasks. Participants will have dedicated time to explore these tools, experiment with real classroom applications, and see how students can use AI to deepen understanding, organize information, and express their thinking in new ways.


Walk away with practical strategies, ready-to-use ideas, and the confidence to thoughtfully integrate AI into your classroom to make learning more engaging, efficient, and innovative.

* Same session, repeated multiple times. 

Flourishing inside and outside our work environment is what allows us all to stay energized, passionate, and impactful.   
Be empowered by three crucial actions that allow us to double-down on our unique signature strengths and passions in order to reach higher levels of happiness, fulfillment, and giving; all while avoiding burnout and a negative mindset.

Explore 5 positive psychology strategies to become a flourishing and impactful rockstar. The twist? Each actionable insight is drawn from the bold lyrics of heavy metal. By combining research-driven approaches with the raw energy of metal, we can empower ourselves to take intentional steps toward greater personal happiness and well-being. Let's reclaim control of our happiness and prevent burnout!

*This same session is offered multiple times.

Explore 5 positive psychology strategies to become a flourishing and impactful rockstar. The twist? Each actionable insight is drawn from the bold lyrics of heavy metal. By combining research-driven approaches with the raw energy of metal, we can empower ourselves to take intentional steps toward greater personal happiness and well-being. Let's reclaim control of our happiness and prevent burnout!

*This same session is offered multiple times.