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Based on the combined research-affirmed works of Dr. Timothy D. Kanold and Dr. Tina H. Boogren and their 2022 framework, Educator Wellness, this comprehensive summer institute will focus your time, energy, routines, and actions on strategies to avoid the physical, mental, emotional, and social stress that educators often face.
K–12 teachers have the highest burnout rate of all industries in the United States and spend nearly 70% of their workday feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. We now know that professional working conditions that attract and enable teachers to continuously improve their craft should build the collective capacity of all teachers to deliver improved instruction and allow educators to pay better attention to students and colleagues.
Dr. Kanold and Dr. Boogren will inspire you to:
- Learn and use neuroscience research about educator wellness routines that influence student achievement
- Prioritize daily routines for physical, mental, emotional, and social wellness
- Examine research-backed strategies to avoid prolonged stress, exhaustion, and burnout
- Utilize robust self-rating protocols to identify wellness routines that build relational and social intelligence
- Reflect on wellness habits that will have an exponential impact on the quality of your personal and professional life
In the end, the most successful schools pay attention to the creation and development of positive emotions and provide a less stressful workplace and greater job satisfaction for all adults in the school. This institute teaches faculty and staff, social workers, school leaders, and district leaders how to live and thrive–every day, week, and school year.
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Hear from our attendeesOn-Site Solution Tree Book Co-Op Open Throughout Event
Agenda and speakers are subject to change.
Thursday, July 25th
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00–9:45 a.m. | Welcome & Keynote Presentation |
| 9:45–10:00 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:00–11:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Lunch (provided) |
| 12:30–2:00 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions |
| 2:00–2:15 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:15–3:15 p.m. | Closing Session With Audience Participation |
Friday, July 26th
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00–9:45 a.m. | Welcome & Keynote Presentation |
| 9:45–10:00 a.m. |
Break |
| 10:00–11:30 a.m. | Breakout Sessions |
| 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. |
Lunch (provided) |
| 12:30–2:00 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions |
| 2:00–2:15 p.m. |
Break |
| 2:15–3:15 p.m. | Closing Session With Audience Participation |
Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.
Venue
Southside High School
4100 Gary Street
Fort Smith, Arkansas
Participation Information
You will receive a certificate of participation 6 weeks after the event concludes. Please check with your department of education for CEU availability.
On-Site Solution Tree Book Co-op Discounts
- Buy 5 or more Solution Tree titles or resources and receive 30% off and free shipping
- On-site book co-op open daily throughout the event
Discounts above are for on-site purchases only. Does not include any non-Solution Tree product, toolkit, or sale table items. Purchase orders and credit cards accepted. We now accept Apple, Google and Samsung Pay onsite. Continental US only.
Additional Information
Product code: CFF787
Hosted by: Fort Smith Public Schools
Five Reasons to Attend a Solution Tree Event (PDF)
A Letter to Your Boss (DOC)
Included with your registration
Educator Wellness
Educator and teacher self-care can be challenging, but embracing a holistic health and wellness plan can improve your physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being both inside and outside of school. This reflective journal provides the ideas and guidance you need to support you on your wellness journey.
Event Journal
We’re enhancing your event experience. In addition to providing presentations in digital format, Solution Tree is publishing retail-quality, perfect-bound notebooks expertly designed to support your learning. Any printed handouts or worksheets integrated into your sessions will continue to be provided.
