Who Are These People, And What Do I Do With Them? A Young Adolescent Social and Emotional Development Prime
Stephanie Simpson
If you’ve ever met a young adolescent, you already know they’re different than children just a bit younger or teens a bit older than them. This stage of development is wonderfully unique! In this session you will learn more about the social and emotional development of our students and the implications for us as educators.
Benchmark Physical Therapy
Dr. Steve Bauernfeind
Discussion of the physical development of the young adolescent population and what is best for their physical needs. Inclusion of application in the school setting for teachers.
Supporting EL Learners in the Classroom
Stephanie Howell
The presenter will provide some effective strategies to engage and support EL Learners from newcomer to advanced levels.
Creating and Fostering an Inclusive Environment that is Welcoming to ALL Students
Dr. Melvin Middleton
Every choice that you make, no matter how big or small has the potential to influence your students’ sense of belonging in your class. The books that you choose to read in class, the approach you take to discipline, and even the posters that you hang on the wall all contribute to the tone of your classroom. This workshop will provide you with practical tips for fostering a sense of belonging for all students in your class.
What Special Education Teachers Wish General Education Teachers Knew About Their Students
Meeting Student Needs In the Current Media Center Climate
Dr. Paula Reed
A North Georgia middle school media specialist shares her ideas for addressing student needs while following the newest laws in Georgia. Providing students ages 11-16 with books that are age-appropriate, attract student interest, and add value to independent reading is a challenge in a time when librarians are being asked to defend their collections.
Social Inclusion and the Young Adolescent
Dr. Betty Edwards
“Social inclusion is the process by which efforts are made to ensure equal opportunities – that everyone, regardless of their background, can achieve their full potential in life.” United Nations
“The concept of meaningful inclusion promotes one’s personal value. Inclusion is ….about identifying each person’s contributions to society.” Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools
This session will address social inclusion as it relates to young adolescents and their schools — why it’s important and how socially inclusive schools engage all students. Connections will be made between the characteristics of young adolescents and social inclusion. Resources will be shared that can be used in middle schools, including the Unified Classroom, Inclusion Tiles and a new Generation Unified (GenU) app.
Dr. Rob Sumowski
A Special Education mentor leader and professor shares what Special Education teachers wish that General Education teachers knew about their students.
Child Advocacy
JoAnna Smith & Shelley Watson-Kapadia – The Bright House
What is Child Advocacy? What is The Bright House and what services are offered? Why is there a need for child advocacy centers? How do teachers play a role within the child advocacy center model?
GCSU Summit 2022 