Creating Positive Classrooms and Schools:
At the "CORE" of Teaching and Learning
“School climate, also described by state education officials as ‘the quality and character of school life.’”
(New York State School Boards Association, On-Board Online, 2014)
Friday, November 7, 2014
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM *
Plainview Holiday Inn, Plainview, NY
* including full breakfast
Presented by: SCHOOL LEADERS FOR CHANGE
FEATURING Dr. Marc Brackett, Director, Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence
Dr. Devin Thornburg, Adelphi University School of Education
Seats are limited at this very important event, which is supporting the work of the New York State Safe Schools Task Force. Social andemotional learning coupled with creating a positive school climate are at the "core" of maximizing our students' learning potential and success in life.
This conference will explore
· The power of social and emotional learning and positive school climate as key determinants of academic and life success
· The role of emotional intelligence in preventing bullying and promoting positive relationships
· How to create a socially and emotionally intelligent classrooms and schools
Panel Moderators:
Dr. Philip Cicero, Adjunct Professor Adelphi University,
Dr. Karen Siris, Principal Oceanside Schools, Adjunct Professor Adelphi University, member of the New York State Safe Schools Task Force
Panelists:
Dr. Lydia Begley, Associate Superintendent for Educational Services, Nassau BOCES
Dr. Phyllis Harrington, Superintendent of Schools, Oceanside, NY
Dr. Anthony Pantaleno, NASP 2013 School Psychologist of the Year