2022 Southern Region Student Wellness Conference

Now more than ever, there is a deep need to establish, maintain, and restore relationships (EMR) in classroom and school communities. Research has found that academic engagement increased and disruptive behaviors decreased in classrooms where educators used EMR techniques. In this engaging and interactive session, participants will learn about the EMR framework, the importance of connection before content, and how to create structure and routine in the classroom to increase student engagement and decrease stress and anxiety. Participants will walk away with the tools they need to transform their classroom and school culture and to help their students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
Objectives:
● Participants will learn research-based strategies for creating a classroom culture of connection and belonging.
● Participants will develop skills for maintaining connected relationships throughout the year.
● Participants will walk away with tools for repairing relationships and approaching challenging student behaviors.
● Participants will return to their classrooms/schools with ready-to-use, real-world strategies that fuse SEL and academics and help students and educators move from surviving to thriving.