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Pre-Conference Workshops

Thursday, February 22
Location: The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA or Virtually via Zoom

Pre-Conference

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT

Pre-Conference Workshops

1) Adolescent Motivation

Pavilion

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
Ten Ways to Reboot Adolescent Motivation, Executive Functioning and Coping Skills
Rebecca A. Branstetter, PhD
(5-12)

2) Growth Mindset

Crystal

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT
Part I –  Growth Mindset and Agency to Maximize Student Learning
Dustin Bindreiff, EdD; Emily A. Diehl, BA
(K-12)

10:05 AM - 11:00 AM PT
Part II –  Mentor Mindset: The New Science of Motivating Young People
David S. Yeager, PhD
(6-College)

3) Student Attention

Terrace

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
Harnessing the Power of the Vagus Nerve to Develop Student Attention and Self Regulation
MaryAnn Brittingham, MS; Kathleen M. Kryza, MA
(K-12)

4) Stress & Trauma

Fountain

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
Stress, Trauma, and Resiliency – Strategies for Classroom Success
Bryan K. Harris, EdD
(P, All Ages)

5) Passion & Purpose

Crown

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM PT
Igniting Sparks: Promoting Passion, Purpose, and Engagement in the Classroom
Janeen Antonelli, MA; Joelle Hood, EdD; Liz Toruno, MEd

CONCURRENT SESSIONS GUIDE

  • (RP)=Brain Research & Practical Strategies/Interventions
  • (R)=Mostly Brain/Child Development Research
  • (P)=Mostly Brain-Based Practical Strategies and Interventions
  • (PREK=16)=Applicable Grade Levels

This schedule is preliminary and subject to change.

Conference Day 1

Thursday, February 22
Location: The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA or Virtually via Zoom

Time

Start: 12: 00 PM PT

Keynote: The Distracted Mind: Improve Student Attention Through Technology - Adam Gazzaley, MD, PhD

Keynote: Attention Span: Restoring Focus and Balance in A Distracting, Digital Age - Gloria J. Mark, PhD

2:05 PM - 2:30 PM PT

Coffee Break, Book Signings, and Exhibit Hall

Keynote: The Joy of Movement: The Power of Exercise for Self-Development, Connections, and Courage - Kelly M. McGonigal, PhD

Keynote: The Secret to Motivation: The First Step to Changing a Child’s Perspective Is to Understand It - Tommie Mabry, PhD

4:35 PM - 5:00 PM PT

Afternoon Break

Concurrent Sessions

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PT

Concurrent Sessions A

1) The Science of Motivation

Grand Ballroom

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PT
Rethinking Intrinsic Motivation: Problems and Potential Solutions
Andrew C. Watson, MEd
(RP, Grades K-College)

2) Engagement & Belonging

Venetian Ballroom

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PT
Promoting Student Engagement: Relationships, Purpose, and Belonging
Clayton R. Cook, PhD
(RP, All Grades)

3) Mindsets & Learning

Pavilion

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PT
Using Your Mindset GPS to Support Student Engagement in Learning
Chris S. Hulleman, PhD
(RP, Grades 6-College)

4) Boredom & Reading

Crown

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PT
Reading Motivation: Understanding and Supporting Children's Willingness to Read
Joy D. Erickson, PhD
(RP, Grades PreK-6)

5) Youth, Mental Health & Mindsets

Gold

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PT
Interventions and Implications of Adolescents' Growth Mindsets on Anxiety, Mental Health, and Academic Motivation
Jennifer L. Burnette, PhD
(RP, Grades K-12 with teen focus)

6) Math, STEM, & Engagement

Terrace

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM PT
Fostering Growth Mindsets in Math and STEM: Integrating Play, Experimentation, and Discourse to Improve Engagement
Kathy Liu Sun, PhD
(RP, Grades K-College)

CONCURRENT SESSIONS GUIDE

  • (RP)=Brain Research & Practical Strategies/Interventions
  • (R)=Mostly Brain/Child Development Research
  • (P)=Mostly Brain-Based Practical Strategies and Interventions
  • (PREK=16)=Applicable Grade Levels

This schedule is preliminary and subject to change.

Conference Day 2

Friday, February 23
Location: The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA or Virtually via Zoom

Time

Start: 8: 00 AM PT

Keynote: The Science of Motivation and How to Get Things Done - Ayelet Fishbach, PhD

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM PT

Coffee Break, Poster Sessions, and Exhibit Hall

Keynote: Mindsets: Fulfilling the Potential of Students—and Teachers - Carol S. Dweck, PhD

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM PT

Morning Break and Book Signing

Concurrent Sessions

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT

Concurrent Sessions B

1) The Science of Motivation

Gold

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Dopamine Fasting: Finding Balance and Motivation in the Digital Age
Anna Lembke, MD
(RP, All Ages)

2) Attention & Distraction

Venetian Ballroom

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Distracted Juggling: How the Brain Sifts Distractions to Stay on Task
Jarrod A. Lewis-Peacock, PhD
(RP, All Ages)

3) Focus & ADHD

Grand Ballroom

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
The Focused Mind: Winning With ADHD
Sarah R. Cheyette, MD
(RP, All Ages)

4) Mindsets & Metacognition

Terrace

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Mind Matters: The Neuroscience of Mindsets, Motivation, Mindfulness, and Metacognition
Janeen Antonelli, MA; Joelle Hood, EdD; Liz Toruno, MEd
(P, Grades K-12)

5) Boredom & Learning

Crown

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Battling Boredom: Re-Motivating and Re-Engaging Students in Learning
Bryan K. Harris, EdD
(P, Grades PreK-College)

6) Youth, Mental Health, & Belonging

French

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Belonging: The Role of Social Connection in the Youth Mental Health Crisis
Dustin Bindreiff, EdD
(RP, Grades 4-12)

7) Teaching & Goals

Pavilion

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT
The Science and Profession of Teaching
David B. Daniel, PhD
(RP, All Grades)

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM PT

Lunch Break

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM PT

Keynote

Keynote: The ABCs of Being Engaged: Creating Schools That Promote Student Wellness, Belonging, and Full Engagement - Denise C. Pope, PhD

2:15 PM - 2:40 PM PT

Afternoon Break

Concurrent Sessions

2:40 PM - 4:50 PM PT

Concurrent Sessions C

1) The Science of Motivation & Cognitive Control

Pavilion

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM PT
Part I –  On Task: How the Brain Gets Things Done
David T. Badre, PhD
(R, Grades 6-12)

3:50 PM - 4:50 PM PT
Part II –  What Are We Doing to Our Adolescents: Driving Our Youth Away From School
Jacquelynne S. Eccles, PhD
(RP, Grades 6-8)

2) Attention & Achievement

Grand Ballroom

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM PT
Part I –  The Impact of Attention Problems on Children's Academic Achievement and Efforts to Improve Children's Attention Skills
David L. Rabiner, PhD
(RP, Grades K-12)

3:50 PM - 4:50 PM PT
Part II –  The Neuroscience of Attention: Why We Can't Focus, How We Can Predict It, and Ways to Focus Better
Monica D. Rosenberg, PhD
(RP, Grades K-12)

3) Focus, Movement & Meditation

Terrace

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM PT
Part I –  Training Attention Through Contemplative Practice: Evidence, Issues, and Models From the Scientific Investigation of Intensive Meditation
Clifford D. Saron, PhD
(R, 9-12)

3:50 PM - 4:50 PM PT
Part II –  Maximize the Power of Movement to Improve Student Focus and Motivation in Your Classroom
MaryAnn Brittingham, MS; Kathleen M. Kryza, MA
(P, Grades K-12)

4) Mindsets & Metacognition

Crown

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM PT
Part I –  Promoting Growth Mindsets in Today's Classrooms
Mary Cay Ricci, MS
(P, Grades PreK-12)

3:50 PM - 4:50 PM PT
Part II –  Developing a Strategic Mindset That Supports Better Metacognition, Learning, and Achievement
Patricia Chen, PhD
(RP, Grades PreK-College)

5) Boredom & Learning

Gold

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM PT
Part I –  Bored in the Classroom and Beyond
James A. Danckert, PhD
(RP, Grades K-College)

3:50 PM - 4:50 PM PT
Part II –  A Practical Brain-Based Guide for Educators: Engage, De-Escalate, and Inspire Every Child to Learn
Kieran O'Mahony, PhD, FRGS, BcID
(RP, Grades K-College)

6) Youth, Focus, & Multitasking

French

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM PT
Part I –  The Minds of Media Multitaskers: Attention, Learning, Memory, and the Brain in Multitaskers
Anthony D. Wagner, PhD
(R, Grades 6-12)

3:50 PM - 4:50 PM PT
Part II –  Five Tips for Healthy Screen Time and Focus for Middle and High School Students
Rebecca A. Branstetter, PhD
(P, Grades 6-12)

7) Teens & Motivation

Venetian Ballroom

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM PT
Part I –  Motivating Students Through Purpose-Driven Learning
Heather R. Malin, PhD
(RP, Grades 6-12)

3:50 PM - 4:50 PM PT
Part II –  Rethinking the American High School Experience: Turning Student Stress and Boredom Into Purpose
Patrick Cook-Deegan, BA
(RP, Grades 9-12)

4:50 PM - 5:15 PM PT

Afternoon Break

5:15 PM - 6:15 PM PT

Keynote

Keynote: Bright Kids Who Couldn’t Care Less: Rekindling Your Student’s Motivation - Ellen B. Braaten, PhD

CONCURRENT SESSIONS GUIDE

  • (RP)=Brain Research & Practical Strategies/Interventions
  • (R)=Mostly Brain/Child Development Research
  • (P)=Mostly Brain-Based Practical Strategies and Interventions
  • (PREK=16)=Applicable Grade Levels

This schedule is preliminary and subject to change.

Conference Day 3

Saturday, February 24
Location: The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, CA or Virtually via Zoom

Morning Keynote

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT

Morning Keynote I

1) Option A: Metacognition

Grand Ballroom

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT
Metacognitive Principles: Key Concepts Every Teacher (and Student) Should Know
Jared Cooney Horvath, PhD, MEd

2) Option B: Attention

Venetian Ballroom

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT
Peak Mind: Finding Your Focus and Owning Your Attention
Amishi P. Jha, PhD

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM PT

Coffee Break, Poster Sessions, Book Signings, and Exhibit Hall

Concurrent Sessions

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM PT

Concurrent Sessions D

1) Motivation & Games

Gold

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Beyond Gamification: Unveiling the Secrets of Student Engagement and Motivation
Christopher S. Bennett, BA
(RP, Grades K-12)

2) Engagement & Belonging

Terrace

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Teach for Belonging: Engagement and Motivation
Javier Arguello, MPA, MBA
(RP, Grades K-12)

3) Focus & ADHD

Venetian Ballroom

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Students With ADHD and Attention Problems: A Guide to Mindfulness and Self-Regulation
Varleisha D. (Gibbs) Lyons, PhD, OTD, MS, OTR; L, ASDCS, FAOTA
(P, All Ages)

4) Mindsets & STEM

Pavilion

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Mindsets in STEM: The Role of Students' Perceptions of Teachers' and Peers' Mindsets on Motivation and Engagement
Katherine M. Muenks, PhD
(RP, Grades 9-College)

5) Reading & Engagement

Crown

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Fostering Growth Mindset, Independence, and Curiosity in Readers
Gravity Goldberg, EdD
(P, Grades K-8)

6) Media & Mental Health

Grand Ballroom

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM PT
Digital Minds: Stress, Multitasking, and Learning
Jared Cooney Horvath, PhD, MEd
(RP, Grades 5-College)

11:45 AM - 1:00 PM PT

Lunch Break

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM PT

Final Keynote: Body, Mind, and Spirit: How to Actively Engage Students in All Three Levels for Meaningful Learning - Gravity Goldberg, EdD

CONCURRENT SESSIONS GUIDE

  • (RP)=Brain Research & Practical Strategies/Interventions
  • (R)=Mostly Brain/Child Development Research
  • (P)=Mostly Brain-Based Practical Strategies and Interventions
  • (PREK=16)=Applicable Grade Levels

This schedule is preliminary and subject to change.