Strategies for Productivity and Peace (Session 1 of 4) – November 18, 2021; 3:30pm-4:30pm (EST)

The work-life balance is a constant challenge for professionals, especially when job-related changes impact our ability to maintain healthy boundaries. For K-12 educators, maintaining balance is an ever-present reality given the myriad of competing priorities within the field. Whether changing workplace environments in response to community health concerns, adapting to new State standards and curriculum, or facilitating students’ growth and transformation through instructional practices, K-12 educators juggle change constantly while walking the tightrope of work and life balance. These demands often contribute to stress and burnout. productivity and peace and often contribute to teacher stress and burnout. In this four-part interactive workshop series, we will explore the habits and mindsets that hinder or help our ability to perform as highly effective educators, maintain productivity, and experience peace. Participants will receive practical strategies grounded in research to support both their personal and professional health and well-being.

Session 1: Foundations of Productivity and Peace

Participants will engage in reflection and identification of mindsets and habits contributing to
current outcomes. This activity will be paired with research from the field of Educational Psychology, and the framework for self-regulated learning (SRL) will be introduced.

Audience: All Grade PK-12 Educators
Instructor: Dr. Melissa Quackenbush, TMI Education Lead Instructional Coach and Design Specialist; President, Engage Momentum, LLC
Delivery Format: Virtual
Date/Times: November 18, 2021; 3:30pm-4:30pm (EST)
Cost: $199 (4 sessions)

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