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Join us this fall to learn research-based, equity-centered strategies to increase well-being, enhance belonging, and deepen engagement for students in your community. Don’t miss this professional development conference for K-12 educators and school partner teams. You will connect with fellow educators, experts, and thought leaders who are transforming the student experience in K-12 schools across the country, deepen your professional learning and leave inspired and empowered with concrete strategies for your K-12 school community.

Workshops marked with a ⭐ are student-friendly.
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Cultivating Belonging for Students with Learning Disabilities through a Buddy Program ⭐
Saturday September 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am PDT
Room 300 (CERAS)
Our school partnered with Challenge Success to implement a buddy program connecting Middle and Lower School students with learning disabilities.The buddy program allows older students to help younger ones see obstacles as shared challenges, fostering confidence and reducing stigma by sharing experiences and resources. This dialogue promotes a supportive and inclusive environment, empowering students to navigate school with resilience and empathy, and building a sense of belonging that extends beyond the classroom.
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Oscar Gonzalez

Director of Equity and Inclusivity, Graland Country Day School
Oscar Gonzalez is the Director of Equity and Inclusivity at Graland Country Day School in Denver, CO and Co-Chair of the National Association of Independent School’s annual Student Diversity Leadership Conference, a 27 year-old training ground drawing over 1,600 high school students... Read More →
Saturday September 14, 2024 9:30am - 10:45am PDT
Room 300 (CERAS)
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