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Schedule-at-a-Glance
(This schedule is preliminary and subject to change)
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Friday, November 13, 2015 • Pre-Conference Workshops
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Location: Westin Copley Place (All workshops are located on third floor of hotel)
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1) Positive Classrooms
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2) Learning to Read Words
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3) Power of Resilience
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4) Executive Skills
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5) Assessing Non-Cognitive Skills
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6) ADHD and Trauma
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(RP, K-College) |
(RP, PreK-6th Grade) |
(P, K-12th Grade) |
(P, 7th-12th Grade) |
(RP, K-College) |
(RP, PreK-College) |
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8:30 AM – 12:35 PM |
8:30 AM – 12:35 PM |
8:30 AM – 12:35 PM |
8:30 AM – 12:35 PM |
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
8:30 AM – 10:30 AM |
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The Invisible Classroom: Using Mindfulness, Neuroscience and Relationships for Well-Being
Kirke H. Olson, PsyD
(book signing: 12:35PM-12:50PM)
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Learning to Read Words: A Mind, Brain and Education Perspective
Donna J. Coch, EdD |
The Power of Resilience in Youth
Sam J. Goldstein, PhD |
Smart But Scattered: Helping Teens Strengthen Executive Skills to Reach Their Full Potential
Margaret (Peg) Dawson, EdD, NCSP and Richard Guare, PhD, D-BCBA |
Part I – Measuring Students’ Non-Cognitive Skills and Schooling
John D.E. Gabrieli, PhD |
Part I – Mindful ADHD: Cultivating Calm, Reducing Stress and Helping Students Thrive
Mark Bertin, MD (book signing: 12:35PM-12:50PM) |
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10:05 AM – 11:05 AM |
10:35 AM – 12:35 PM |
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Part II – Measuring and Assessing Character Strengths (6th Grade-College)
Robert E. McGrath, PhD
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Part II – Managing The Fear-Driven Brain: Helping Children with a History of Abuse and Neglect Learn
Bessel A. van der Kolk, MD
(book signing: 12:35PM-12:50PM)
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11:05 AM – 12:35 PM |
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Part III – Character's Edge (K-12th Grade)
Dominic A.A. Randolph, MEd
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12:35 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch Break (On Your Own)
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Friday, November 13, 2015 • Conference Day 1
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Opening Keynote Addresses: The Science of Self-Regulation, Kindness and Brain Plasticity
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1:30 PM |
Welcome: Daniel A. LaGattuta, PhD, President, Public Information Resources, Inc.
Opening Remarks: David B. Daniel, PhD, Department of Psychology, James Madison University |
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1:30 PM to 2:30 PM |
Keynote Address I –
Self-Control and Self-Esteem: Their Contribution to Success in School and Life
Roy F. Baumeister, PhD
Room: America Ballroom |
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2:30 PM to 3:30 PM |
Keynote Address II –
How Mind and Brain Enable Self-Control: The Marshmallow Test and Beyond
Walter Mischel, PhD
Room: America Ballroom |
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3:30 PM – 3:50 PM Networking Coffee Break and Book Signing (for Drs. Baumeister and Mischel)
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3:50 PM to 5:05 PM |
Keynote Address III (includes 10 minute activity) –
Positive Neuroplasticity: Tapping the Power of Everyday Experiences to Build Resilience
Rick Hanson, PhD
Room: America Ballroom |
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5:05 PM to 6:05 PM |
Keynote Address IV –
Educating Hearts and Minds: Promoting Empathy, Compassion and Kindness in Children and Youth
Kimberly Schonert-Reichl, PhD
Room: America Ballroom |
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6:05 PM – 7:00 PM Dana Alliance Meeting of the Minds Reception and Book Signing (for Dr. Rick Hanson) |
Saturday, November 14, 2015 • Conference Day 2
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Morning Keynote Addresses: The Science of Character and Resilience
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8:30 AM |
Welcome Remarks: Deborah Donahue-Keegan, EdD, Co-Director, MA SEL-Teacher Education Consortium |
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8:30 AM to 9:30 AM |
Keynote Address I –
Amplifying the Passion for Learning: The Power of Character Strengths in Education
Neal H. Mayerson, PhD
Room: America Ballroom |
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9:30 AM – 10:00 AM Coffee Break, Exhibits and Poster Sessions
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10:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
Keynote Address II –
Age of Opportunity: Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence on Self-Regulation and Resilience
Laurence D. Steinberg, PhD
Room: America Ballroom |
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11:00 AM to 12:15 PM |
Keynote Address III –
Building Resilience in Children and Teens
Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD
Room: America Ballroom |
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12:15 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch Break (On Your Own) and Book Signings (for Drs. Steinberg and Ginsburg)
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1:30 PM to 5:35 PM Afternoon Concurrent Sessions ‘A’
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1) The Science of Moral Character
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2) School Success & Self-Regulation
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3) Developing Teen Resilience
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4) Resilient Minds Grit & Meditation
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5) Managing Behaviors
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6) Social Skills & Character Skills
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(RP, All Ages/Grades) |
(RP, PreK-12th Grade) |
(RP, 6th-College) |
(RP, PreK-12th Grade) |
(RP, K-12th Grade) |
(RP, 6th-12th Grade) |
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1:30–3:00 PM |
1:30–3:00 PM |
1:30–2:30 PM |
1:30–3:00 PM |
1:30–3:00 PM |
1:30–3:00 PM |
Part I – The Science of Virtue: Gratitude, Compassion, and Pride As Routes to Self-Control, Social Resilience and Success
David A. DeSteno, PhD (book signing: 3:00PM-3:15PM) |
Part I – Emotions Matter: The Role of Grit and Social-Emotional Literacy for School Success
Marc A. Brackett, PhD |
Part I – A Theory of Social-Emotional Development and Resilience in Youth: Implications for Assessment and Practice
Gil G. Noam, EdD, PhD |
Part I – Mindsets, Beliefs and Resilience: Strengthening Student Resilience in School
Sara L. Truebridge, EdD
(book signing: 3:00PM-3:15PM)
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Part I – Effective Behavioral Strategies in the Classroom
Sam J. Goldstein, PhD (book signing: 3:00PM-3:15PM)
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Part I – The Science of Social Learning: Emotions in the Brain, Teaching and Learning
Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, EdD (book signing: 3:00PM-3:15PM) |
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3:10–4:25 PM |
3:10–4:25 PM |
2:40–5:35 PM |
3:10–4:10 PM |
3:10–5:35 PM |
3:10–4:05 PM |
Part II – How Schools and Families Can Raise Respectful, Moral and Happy Children
Richard Weissbourd, EdD |
Part II – Beyond Grit: Strategies to Promote Social-Emotional Skills in Schools and in At-Risk Kids
Stephanie M. Jones, PhD |
Part II – Reaching Marginalized and Traumatized Youth
Kenneth R. Ginsburg, MD |
Part II – Meditation in Schools: Benefits for Learning, Self-Control and Performance
Joshua M. Aronson, PhD |
Part II – Practical School Interventions for Students with Anxiety-Related or Oppositional Behavior
Jessica Minahan, MEd, BCBA (book signing) |
Part II – Leveraging Character Strengths and Digital Gaming to Create Thriving Learning Communities
Jillian C. Darwish, EdD |
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4:35–5:35 PM |
4:35–5:35 PM |
4:20–5:35 PM |
4:05–4:50 PM |
Part III – The Neurobiology of Character: Fostering Compassionate, Communal and Moral Mindsets
Darcia F. Narvaez, PhD |
Part III – Why Teaching Students Social-Emotional Skills Boosts Math and Science Learning
Sara E. Rimm-Kaufman, PhD |
Part III – Class-room-Based Programs to Cultivate Mindfulness, Self-Regulation and Compassion
Lisa Flook, PhD
Lori Gustafson, MS and Laura Pinger, MS
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Part III – Learning to Take Another’s Perspective: A Process That Needs Practice
Hunter Gehlbach, PhD |
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4:50–5:35 PM |
Part IV – The Art of Character: How the Arts Improve Grit, Social-Emotional Learning and Creativity
Ivonne Chand O’Neal, PhD |
Sunday, November 15, 2015 • Conference Day 3
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Morning Keynote Address: Learning Challenges and Resilience
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8:30 AM |
Award Ceremony:
Transforming Education Through Neuroscience
Presented by David B. Daniel, PhD, Department of Psychology, James Madison University |
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8:30 AM to 9:45 AM |
Keynote Address –
Social-Emotional and Cognitive Resilience in Children with Learning Challenges
Fumiko Hoeft, MD, PhD
Room: America Ballroom |
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9:45 AM – 10:15 AM Coffee Break, Exhibits and Poster Sessions
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10:15 AM to 12:25 PM Morning Concurrent Sessions ‘B’
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1) Teaching Moral Minds
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2) Writing & Self-Regulation
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3) Developing Teen Character
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4) Resilient Minds, Grit & Games
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5) Managing Cyberbullying
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6) Social Skills, SES & Resilience
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(RP, 5th-12th Grade
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(RP, K-8th Grade)
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(R, 6th Grade-College)
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(R, 6th Grade-College)
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(RP, K-12th Grade)
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(RP, PreK-College)
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10:15 AM – 11:15 AM |
10:15 AM –12:25 PM |
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM |
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM |
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM |
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM |
Part I – Cultivating Intellectual and Character Excellence in Schools
Karen E. Bohlin, EdD |
Part I – Self-Regulated Writing: Combining Character, Self-Control and Common Core
Leslie E. Laud, EdD |
Part I – Adolescent Brains: Executive Function, Sensation Seeking and Risk-Taking
Jay N. Giedd, MD |
Part I – RAGE Control: Using Video Games to Build Emotional Regulation, Strength and Resilience
Jason Kahn, PhD |
Part I – Perceptual and Cognitive Changes in Cyberbullying
Elizabeth K. Englander, PhD
(book signing: 11:15AM-11:30AM)
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Part I – Fostering Resilience and Well-Being in Poor Children and Families
Valerie Maholmes, PhD (book signing: 11:15AM-11:30AM) |
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11:25 AM – 12:25 PM |
11:25 AM – 12:25 PM |
11:25 AM – 12:25 PM |
11:25 AM – 12:25 PM |
11:25 AM – 12:25 PM |
Part II – The Role of Moral, Performance and Civic Character Development in Fostering Student Success
Scott C. Seider, EdD |
Part II – Insights from Brain Biology for Fostering Character Development, Moral Reasoning and Decision Making
Greg Richards, PhD |
Part II – A Marshmallow Test for the Digital Age: Measuring Grit and Self-Control
Brian M. Galla, PhD |
Part II – Social Minds and Social Media: Teen Digital Stress and Cyberbullying
Emily C. Weinstein, MEd, Doctoral Candidate |
Part II – The Potential Value of Early Social-Emotional Skills for Long-Term Well-Being
Damon E. Jones, PhD |
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12:25 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch Break (On Your Own)
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1:30 PM to 3:00 PM Afternoon Concurrent Sessions ‘C’
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1) Raising Grateful Minds
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2) Social-Emotions & Teaching
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3) Developing Teen Character
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4) Resilient Minds & School
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5) Games, Apps & Cyberbullying
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6) Social Skills & Character
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(RP, PreK-6th Grade)
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(RP, K-College)
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(RP, 9th-College)
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(P, K-12th Grade)
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(RP, 4th-12th Grade)
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(R, 6th - 12th Grade)
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1:30–2:15 PM |
1:30–3:00 PM |
1:30–3:00 PM |
1:30–3:00 PM |
1:30–2:15 PM |
1:30–2:15 PM |
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Part I – Raising Grateful Children
Andrea M. Hussong, PhD
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The Teaching Brain and the Social- Emotional Dimensions of Learning
Vanessa Rodriguez, EdD Candidate |
How Critical Consciousness Combines Civic, Intellectual and Performance Character Strengths to Foster Positive Youth Development
Scott C. Seider, EdD, Shelby Clark, EdD Candidate and Madora Soutter, EdD Candidate |
Developing a K-12 Resilience Program in Your District
Gerald W. Fussell, MEd |
Part I – SchoolLife: Practicing Prosocial Skills in 3-D Game Worlds
Jeff Orkin, PhD |
Part I – Developing Teen Brains: Self-Regulation in the Face of Rewards and Risks
Leah H. Somerville, PhD |
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2:15–3:00 PM |
2:15–3:00 PM |
2:15–3:00 PM |
Part II – Encouraging Children to Give: Self-Regulation, Learning and Gratitude
Peter R. Blake, EdD |
Part II – Using Digital Apps to Detect Cyberbullying
Karthik Dinakar, PhD Candidate |
Part II – Doing the Right Things: Character Role Models in the Lives of Teens
Sara K. Johnson, PhD
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