Description
**This course is worth 15 continuing education contact hours or one graduate credit.**
Based on a true story of trauma, Heidy LaFleur shares that kids who have been traumatized, those who are misunderstood and those who take frequent detours from what's expected need compassionate, empathetic and loving adults supporting them.Often, as educators & parents, we receive little guidance when working with special needs, distracted kids, mental illness, emotional stress, behavioral deficiencies, trauma and dysregulated children.
Heidy hears you, she's got you & she will help you. This book was created for you...the teacher, mentor, parent, social worker, counselor, occupational therapist, speech therapist, physical therapist, media specialist, librarian, paraprofessional, security guard, administrator, dean, custodian, lunch staff, office staff and any other title that influences kids on a daily basis. As a teacher, assistant principal, principal and mother, Heidy has had the distinct pleasure of working with some of the most unforgettable teachers and providers in the school community. They all had several things in common. Kids loved them, gravitated to them and would do anything for them. They always had a smile on their faces (even on a bad day), were a part of every solution and enjoyed their interactions with all kids, even Those Kids. They sought out students’ interests, planned according to their needs and celebrated their accomplishments. They instilled hope, love and kindness in the classroom. They raised scores and grew students academically and socially because they cared first about relationships and second about rigor of the curriculum. Their Actions, Words and Expressions (AWE) put air in kids’ balloons and helped them soar.
Building a strong environment with a foundation of social emotional well-being is what helps kids know they matter. For what we model for children is what they will produce. They get one chance and we get to help shape their stories. What a beautiful opportunity.
Book: Those Kids Are Our Kids by Heidy LaFleur
Website: https://www.heidylafleur.com/
Objectives
Participants will:
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deepen their understanding of how trauma impacts student learning and behavior.
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identify practical strategies to strengthen relationships and better support students in their school setting.
Those Kids Are OUR Kids: Practical Strategies to Help ALL Educators Help THOSE KIDS – Alignment to Professional Teaching Domains
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Danielson Domain |
Connection to the Book |
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Domain 1: Planning and Preparation |
Guides teachers in planning with a deeper understanding of students impacted by trauma, poverty, and diverse life experiences, ensuring instruction is responsive and accessible. |
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Domain 2: Classroom Environment |
Promotes a safe, inclusive, and relationship-centered classroom where all students feel valued, respected, and supported. |
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Domain 3: Instruction |
Provides practical strategies to differentiate instruction, build strong relationships, and support student engagement and success. |
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Domain 4: Professional Responsibilities |
Encourages educators to reflect on their beliefs and practices, advocate for all students, and collaborate to create equitable learning environments. |
Learning credits
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