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Pre-Conference Workshops

Friday, November 22
Location: Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA or Virtually via Zoom

Pre-Conference

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Pre-Conference Workshops

1) Making Friends With AI

Essex Center

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Timesaving Tools for Teachers
Douglas B. Fisher, PhD
(P, All Grades)

2) The Behavior Code

Essex South

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Practical Strategies for Reducing Anxiety and Challenging Behavior in Students
Jessica A. Minahan, PhD, BCBA
(P, Grades K-College)

3) Developing Emotional Fluency

Essex North

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Learning From the Atlas of Emotions
Eve Ekman, PhD, MSW
(RP, All Grades)

4) Offsetting the Impacts of Stress and Trauma

Staffordshire

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Empowering Educators and Students Through the Brain-Based Neurosequential Model©
Halley Gruber, MSEd; Katie Lohmiller, DrPH
(RP, Grades PreK-12)

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

Friday, November 22
Location: Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA or Virtually via Zoom

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET

Keynote Address I: Changeable: The Science Behind Challenging Behavior - J. Stuart Ablon, PhD

1:05 PM - 2:05 PM ET

Keynote Address II: Building Emotional Agility in Turbulent Times - Susan David, PhD

2:05 PM - 2:30 PM ET

Coffee Break and Book Signings (Drs. Ablon and David)

Concurrent Sessions

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET

Concurrent Sessions A

1) EMOTIONS & BEHAVIOR

America Center

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Challenging to Aggressive Behaviors: Using the Best Evidence-Based Strategies
Michele Borba, EdD
(P, Grades PreK-12)

2) TRAUMA & RESILIENCE

Essex South

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Teaching With Trauma in Mind: Building Resilience With Struggling Students
Katie C. Anderson, MEd, NBCT; Grace Dearborn, MA
(P, Grades K-12)

3) BRAINS & REGULATION

America North

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
A New Look at Self-Regulation
Tor D. Wager, PhD
(RP, All Ages)

4) EMOTIONS & MEMORY

Essex Center

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
How the Cognitive Neuroscience of Emotion and Memory Can Inform Education
Elizabeth A. Phelps, PhD
(R, All Ages)

5) EMOTIONS, YOUTH, & TECHNOLOGY

America South

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Adolescent Self-Regulation: How the Teen Brain Manages Anxiety, Sadness, Anger, and the Challenges of Technology
William R. Stixrud, PhD
(RP, Grades 6-College)

6) DEVELOPING BRAINS, RESILIENCE, & REGULATION

Essex North

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM ET
Emotional Resilience and Regulation: The Benefits of Mindfulness and Social Good
John D.E. Gabrieli, PhD
(R, Ages 8-12 and Adults)

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET

Afternoon Break

4:00 PM - 5:15 PM ET

Keynote Address III: The Science of Emotion - Lisa Feldman Barrett, 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 2

Saturday, November 23
Location: Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA or Virtually via Zoom

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM ET

Keynote Address I: Thrivers: Teachable Traits to Ensure Students Thrive in Challenging Times - Michele Borba, EdD

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET

Coffee Break, Poster Sessions, and Book Signings (Dr. Borba)

Concurrent Sessions

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Concurrent Sessions B

1) EMOTIONS & BEHAVIOR

America Center

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Behavioral Blindspot: Revealing Overlooked Strategies to Increase Engagement and Reduce Oppositional Behavior
Jessica A. Minahan, PhD, BCBA
(RP, Grades K-12)

2) ADVERSITY & RESILIENCE

America North

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Responses to Adversity: Building on Strengths to Address Emotional Brains
Douglas B. Fisher, PhD
(P, Grades K-12)

3) EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

Essex North

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET
A Practical Guide for Promoting Emotional Intelligence in Schools
David A. Adams, MEd
(RP, Grades K-12)

4) EMOTIONS & LEARNING

Essex South

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Engaging the Brain: Tapping Into the Power of Emotions for Learning
Allison S. Posey, MEd
(RP, Grades K-12)

5) EMPATHY & KINDNESS

America South

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Fostering Empathy and Emotional Awareness to Increase Kindness and Inclusion (K-8)
Christa M. Tinari, MA
(P, Grades K-8)

6) EMOTIONS, YOUTH, & MENTAL HEALTH

Essex Center

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Mind Over Monsters: Supporting Youth Emotional and Mental Health
Sarah Rose Cavanagh, PhD
(RP, Grades 9-16)

7) EMOTIONS & CLIMATE

Staffordshire

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ET
Creating an Emotional Climate for Learning
Rachael E. Barillari, MA, MS; Mariale M. Hardiman, EdD
(RP, All Grades)

11:00 AM - 11:25 AM ET

Break

11:25 AM - 12:25 PM ET

Keynote Address II: Weaving a Colorful Cloth: The Science of Emotions, Brain Development, and Effective Teaching - Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, EdD

12:25 PM - 1:35 PM ET

Lunch Break (On Your Own)

1:35 PM - 2:35 PM ET

Keynote Address III: The Science of Resilience, Stress, & Trauma - George A. Bonanno, PhD

2:35 PM - 3:00 PM ET

Afternoon Break and Book Signings (Dr. Bonanno)

Concurrent Sessions

3:00 PM - 5:10 PM ET

Concurrent Sessions C

1) EMOTIONS & BEHAVIOR

America South

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Part I –  The Art and Science of Transformational Behavior Management in High-Needs Schools
Shaun Woodly, PhD
(P, Grades K-12)

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM ET
Part II –  Managing Strong Emotions in the Classroom
MaryAnn Brittingham, MS
(P, Grades K-12)

2) TRAUMA & REGULATION

Essex Center

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Part I –  Everyday Trauma: Learning to Forget
Tracey J. Shors, PhD
(R, All Ages)

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM ET
Part II –  The Neuropsychology of Stress and Trauma: How to Develop a “Trauma Informed” School
Steven G. Feifer, DEd, NCSP, ABSNP
(RP, Grades K-12)

3) EMOTIONS & SELF-CONTROL

America Center

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Part I –  Transforming Schools: How Fostering a Sense of Control Can Change the Lives of Students and Their Teachers
William R. Stixrud, PhD
(RP, Ages 6-25)

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM ET
Part II –  How Emotions Transform During Adolescence
Leah H. Somerville, PhD
(R, Ages 6-25)

4) EMOTIONS & LEARNING

America North

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Part I –  How Emotions Fuel Cognition
John T. Almarode, PhD
(RP, All Grades)

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM ET
Part II –  Emotions, Thoughts, and Actions: Rethinking Intrinsic Motivation
Andrew C. Watson, MEd
(RP, All Grades)

5) EMPATHY & TECHNOLOGY

Essex South

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Part I –  Wired to Connect: The Neurobiology of Empathy and Why It Matters
Carl D. Marci, MD, PhD
(RP, Ages 0-25)

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM ET
Part II –  Beyond Wired: Protecting the Brain in the Digital Age From Birth to Adulthood
Carl D. Marci, MD, PhD
(RP, Ages 0-25)

6) EMOTIONS, YOUTH, & BULLYING

Essex North

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Part I –  Confronting Bullying: The Risks From Online, AI, and in Schools
Elizabeth K. Englander, PhD
(RP, Grades 3-12)

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM ET
Part II –  Be an Upstander, Not a Bystander: 10 Practical Strategies to Reduce Bullying and Create a Positive School Climate
Christa M. Tinari, MA
(P, Grades 3-12)

7) EMOTIONS & READING

Staffordshire

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Part I –  The Neuropsychology of Reading Disorders
Steven G. Feifer, DEd, NCSP, ABSNP
(P, Grades K-12)

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM ET
Part II –  Teaching Social and Emotional Skills Through Daily Literacy Instruction
Michael Anderson, MS
(P, Grades K-12)

5:10 PM - 5:30 PM ET

Afternoon Break

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM ET

Keynote Address IV: Building Resilience in Schools in Uncertain Times - Rachel Edoho-Eket, EdD

6:30 PM - 6:45 PM ET

Book Signing (Drs. Edoho-Eket)

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

Sunday, November 24
Location: Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA or Virtually via Zoom

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM ET

Keynote Address I: The Human Mind: Emotions, Empathy, and Evil - Paul A. Bloom, PhD

9:35 AM - 10:35 AM ET

Keynote Address II: Creating an Emotional Intelligence Revolution in Our Schools - Marc A. Brackett, PhD

10:35 AM - 11:00 AM ET

Coffee Break, Poster Sessions, and Book Signings (Drs. Bloom and Brackett)

Concurrent Sessions

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET

Concurrent Sessions D

1) EMOTIONS & BEHAVIOR

America Center

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Hugging Porcupines: Building Positive Relationships With Kids Who Have Challenging Behavior
Michael Anderson, MS
(P, Grades K-12)

2) TRAUMA & STRESS

Essex South

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
The Regulated Classroom: Trauma Informed Teaching
Emily R. Daniels, MEd, MBA, NCC
(RP, Grades PreK-12)

3) SELF-CONTROL & RESILIENCE

America North

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Building Self-Control and Resilience in Children
Caren Baruch-Feldman, PhD
(RP, Grades K-12)

4) EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE & LEARNING

America South

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Unlocking the Power of Emotions: Using Effective, Research-Based Strategies to Regulate Feelings
Marc A. Brackett, PhD; Nicole A. Elbertson, MEd
(RP, PreK-12)

5) EMOTIONS & COOPERATION

Staffordshire

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET
Better Behavior & Beyond: Techniques for Turning Confrontation Into Cooperation
Grace Dearborn, MA
(P, Grades K-12)

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.