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Monday, March 24
 

10:00am EDT

1 - Student Study Teams within MTSS (The Why to the How.)
Monday March 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Charles (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
Student Study Teams (SST) are collaborative groups within the MTSS  framework that address students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs. This session will explain how the SSTs work within West Springfield Middle School, from early development to full implementation, with tangible takeaways for those ready to create a SST at their building.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Manning

Nicole Manning

Vice Principal (Grade 7), West Springfield Middle School
I have been a Vice Principal for 6 years at the Middle School, and prior to that was a middle level history teacher for 12 years.  In my current position, I am responsible for Curriculum & Instruction at the building level.
avatar for Peter Lantaigne

Peter Lantaigne

Vice Principal (Grade 8), West Springfield Middle School
Monday March 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Charles (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
  Strand B

10:00am EDT

13 - Level Up Your Summer: Integrating Experiential SEL into ESSA/ESY Programs
Monday March 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Kilkenny (3rd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
Join The Browne Center as we explore our groundbreaking ESSA/ESY social-emotional learning initiative. Lead Facilitator Hannah and Program Designer Andrew will present what we've done, how we did it, and experientially explore how you can do this, too! Come with questions, and leave with tools and ideas!
Speakers
AW

Andrew Wood

Youth Programs Coordinator, University of New Hampshire - Browne Center for Innovative Learning
HC

Hannah Cashin

Lead Facilitator, University of New Hampshire - Browne Center for Innovative Learning
Monday March 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Kilkenny (3rd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
  Strand B

10:00am EDT

6 - Middle School Advisory - How to Design a Whole-School SEL Program
Monday March 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Worthy (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
A small group of staff from Walpole Elementary School, a grades 5-8 school in Walpole, NH, started their journey towards building their advisory program at NELMS a few years back. This is the story of what we have done to create an SEL based program for the entire school.
Monday March 24, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Worthy (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
  Strand B

11:10am EDT

15 - Reaching the Child, Connecting the Staff, Enriching the Community
Monday March 24, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm EDT
Charles (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
Explore how innovative enrichment programming helps connect students to staff, increase attendance and boost morale. Follow the journey of one Maine middle school's mission to increase student attendance that lead to positive community through enrichment. This session allows educators to face scheduling roadblocks, create an action plan and share possibilities.
Speakers
JN

John Nye

Science/Social Studies (7), Loranger Memorial School
TK

Tisha Kuchta

Language Arts/Social Studies (7), Loranger Memorial School
Monday March 24, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm EDT
Charles (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
  Strand B

11:10am EDT

19 - Therapy Dogs in Schools
Monday March 24, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm EDT
Worthy (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
This workshop focuses on the benefits of Animal Assisted Learning and the many benefits of having certified dogs and handlers available to students and staff. The focus is for staff partnered teams and addresses volunteer teams. Discussions include choosing the right partner, training, the certification process and insurance.
Monday March 24, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm EDT
Worthy (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
  Strand B

11:10am EDT

26 - Ripple Effects: Fostering Self-Reflection and Collaboration with Trusted Adults
Monday March 24, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm EDT
Kilkenny (3rd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
Ripple Effects explores activities and opportunities to foster self-reflection, strengthen connections with trusted adults, and build peer collaboration. Participants will gain practical strategies, hands-on activities, and take-home ideas to promote teamwork, emotional well-being, and inclusivity in their schools.
Monday March 24, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm EDT
Kilkenny (3rd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
  Strand B

1:40pm EDT

28 - Trauma-Informed Practices: Strategies for Educators and Support Staff
Monday March 24, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm EDT
Charles (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
Educators play a pivotal role supporting children through a trauma-informed lens. This presentation will provide an overview of trauma, focusing on the latest research. Strengths-based practices are highlighted as a school-based intervention to foster resiliency and post-traumatic growth. Participants will leave with a strong understanding of the components of trauma-informed care within school systems.
Speakers
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Stephanie Kadden

School Counselor, Oyster River Middle School
Monday March 24, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm EDT
Charles (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
  Strand B

1:40pm EDT

33 - Hive Time: An Interactive Approach to Social, Emotional Lessons.
Monday March 24, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm EDT
Worthy (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
Hive Time is an alternative approach to teaching social emotional lessons (SEL). This group provides our seventh grade students with skills that go beyond academic knowledge, on topics such as emotional regulation, relationship building, and coping skills. We lead SEL curriculum through a variety of activities, games and interactive lectures.
Speakers
SM

Shannon McGrane

Social Worker, The Gilbert School
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Michaela Cutarelli

Social Worker, The Gilbert School
avatar for Jason Cerbone

Jason Cerbone

Social Worker, The Gilbert School
Monday March 24, 2025 1:40pm - 2:40pm EDT
Worthy (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
  Strand B

1:40pm EDT

31 - Culture Building by Design: Practices to Build and Maintain Positive School Climate
Monday March 24, 2025 1:40pm - 4:30pm EDT
Monarch (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
In this interactive workshop we will create shared understanding of school/organizational culture. Attendees will ideate and share their experiences with workplace rituals and culture (healthy as well as not) and begin to develop a tool kit to enhance and increase positive culture in their schools/districts.
Speakers
JG

Josina Garnham

Executive Director, University of New Hampshire - Browne Center for Innovative Learning
avatar for Jeff Frigon

Jeff Frigon

Youth Programs Coordinator, University of New Hampshire - Browne Center for Innovative Learning
Jeff Frigon is the Youth & Student Programs Coordinator for The Browne Center for Innovative Learning and an Adjunct Instructor at UNH in the Departments of Kinesiology & Rec Management & Policy and delivers adventure-based experiential programming & training to youth and adults... Read More →
Monday March 24, 2025 1:40pm - 4:30pm EDT
Monarch (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
  Strand B

3:30pm EDT

42 - Moving Away from Homerooms: Building Community through Advisory
Monday March 24, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Charles (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
One of the best changes we have made at Gilford Middle School was transitioning from homerooms to advisories. The benefits of advisories at the middle school have been a highlight for all of us and we would love to share our best practices so they can be utilized in your school.
Speakers
JB

Jessica Bishop

Assistant Principal, Gilford Middle School
TB

Tara Brosius

Principal, Gilford Middle School
Monday March 24, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Charles (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
  Strand B

3:30pm EDT

46 - Dogs in Schools and How to Start a Therapy Dog Program in Your School
Monday March 24, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Worthy (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
Students benefit from spending time with dogs, who love unconditionally and help break down social barriers, provide comfort for emotional dis-regulation, and offer breaks from the stressors of a typical school day. Meet Therapy Dog Betty and learn how one district has implemented a Therapy Dog Program and how to start one at your school.
Speakers
MK

Michelle Karb

Principal, Robert E. Melican Middle School
Monday March 24, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Worthy (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
  Strand B

3:30pm EDT

52 - 15 Minutes to Thrive: Build Your School's Culture and Climate!
Monday March 24, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Kilkenny (3rd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
Join us for an insightful conversation on the new Middle School Advisory model, designed to foster student growth and engagement. Explore its structure, implementation strategies, and sample lessons. We’ll also share data demonstrating its positive impact on student outcomes. Discover how this model can transform middle school education!
Monday March 24, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Kilkenny (3rd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
  Strand B
 
Tuesday, March 25
 

10:00am EDT

54 - Empowerment in Action: The Dynamic Duo of Mediated Learning, & Restorative Practices
Tuesday March 25, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Charles (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
Unlocking Potential: The Fusion of Mediated Learning, Executive Functioning, and Restorative Practices- Illustrates the connection between mediated learning, executive functioning, and restorative behavior practices, emphasizing their combined benefits in building trust, supporting self-regulation, and fostering community and independent learners.
Speakers
CL

Christina Lamphere

Education Director, Ben Bronz Academy
CF

Cynthia Fries

Assistant Education Director, Ben Bronz Academy
Tuesday March 25, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Charles (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
  Strand B

10:00am EDT

66 - Building Empathy with Staff/Colleagues: Activities and Tactics to Build Community
Tuesday March 25, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Kilkenny (3rd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
Community building with staff and colleagues usually elicits overt eye-rolling worthy of many of our students. This active workshop session will model and experientially reinforce an intentional sequence of engaging activities specifically designed to be easily accessible, fun, relevant, scalable, and replicable.
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Frigon

Jeff Frigon

Youth Programs Coordinator, University of New Hampshire - Browne Center for Innovative Learning
Jeff Frigon is the Youth & Student Programs Coordinator for The Browne Center for Innovative Learning and an Adjunct Instructor at UNH in the Departments of Kinesiology & Rec Management & Policy and delivers adventure-based experiential programming & training to youth and adults... Read More →
Tuesday March 25, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Kilkenny (3rd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
  Strand B

10:00am EDT

57 - Social Emotional Learning in Action
Tuesday March 25, 2025 10:00am - 12:10pm EDT
Monarch (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
Join The Browne Center for two hours of play and learning, as we walk through a series of intentionally-sequenced experiential SEL activities which you can transfer directly to your classroom. Inspired by our full-day professional development workshop, part of the University of New Hampshire's SEL Certificate program.
Speakers
AW

Andrew Wood

Youth Programs Coordinator, University of New Hampshire - Browne Center for Innovative Learning
Tuesday March 25, 2025 10:00am - 12:10pm EDT
Monarch (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
  Strand B

11:10am EDT

68 - Using Neuroscience to Empower Complex Learners, Increase Teacher Agency & Reduce Special Ed Costs
Tuesday March 25, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm EDT
Charles (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
Learn about a research-backed approach that is proving successful at reducing or even removing learning disabilities, and transforming social learners into social leaders. Participants will learn a new, neuroscience-based framework for re-understanding student behaviors, school refusal and differentiation in bright and gifted kids.
Tuesday March 25, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm EDT
Charles (2nd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
  Strand B

11:10am EDT

76 - Team Building and SEL Through Outdoor Education
Tuesday March 25, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm EDT
King Edward West (3rd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
Outdoor classroom will discuss how the four Cs: communication, cooperation, commitment, and care are the backbone of an outdoor education program that promotes enrichment through team building, SEL, and hands-on experiences.
Speakers
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Bill Larson

Sales and Outreach Team Member, Outdoor Classroom
Tuesday March 25, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm EDT
King Edward West (3rd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
  Strand B

11:10am EDT

79 - Build a Thriving Advisory
Tuesday March 25, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm EDT
Kilkenny (3rd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
The need for a thriving advisory program is more necessary than ever. Students need to feel a connection with their school, and they need to be part of a supportive community. Advisory programs offer the structure to meet students' developmental needs. Come and see model advisory programs and discuss the key components of a program to bring back to your school.
Speakers
avatar for Christopher Pollet

Christopher Pollet

Add junk Professor for SNHU, individual consultant, and member of the NELMS board
RG

Robert Griffin

Principal, Haverhill Cooperative Middle School
Tuesday March 25, 2025 11:10am - 12:10pm EDT
Kilkenny (3rd floor) - Sheraton Springfield Monarch Place
  Strand B
 
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