The core misconception is confusing self-regulation with self-control, which often fails to address behaviours rooted in a dysregulated stress system, especially in cases involving trauma histories or allostatic overload. A shift is necessary in…

In this thought-provoking session, Principal EL shares how we can positively change our school cultures by empowering our educators and school leaders to focus on the protective processes that build resilience in every child. Principal EL unpacks this…

​Geoff Edwards Shared how AI is currently impacting classrooms—from curriculum design to daily teaching practices. AI tools or platforms that are game-changers for educators and students. Geoff shares about the OCSB approach to AI ad tools. Myths and…

Dr. Vriend shares that stress is healthy and has fewer negative outcomes. We are rethinking stress. The balancing beam overestimates the bad and underestimates our ability to cope. Balancing is being realistic with expectations. Better coping…

David McFall is a principal of Pierre Elliott Trudeau Elementary School in Gatineau, Quebec. How do we rethink schools? David sees the school through the students’ eyes. He is an instructional leader focusing on project-based learning, play-based…

Jennifer Nieradka, a behaviourist Analyst with #OCSB @ocsbABA, shares Functions of Behaviour, reducing challenging behaviour through behaviour strategies and a skill-based approach. Listen to learn more about the 7 dimensions of #ABA to address…

Dr. Lyn Sharrat is a widely published researcher and author. She focuses her time and efforts on increasing each student’s growth and achievement by working alongside leaders and teachers to put FACES on their data, taking intentional action to make…

Tom D’Amico, the Ottawa Catholic School Board director of education, shares that Iterative improvements are important to set yearly goals and improve yearly to continue learning. Transformative learning is important to challenge the status quo that…

Livia has so much passion for leading with joy. Self-awareness is the foundation, and it is important to understand who you are, bringing strengths to anchor your values and beliefs. Believe in ourselves and meaningful connections, be compassionate…

The deep learning movement fosters all learners contributing to the common good. The progressions contribute to deep discussions used for peer assessment and self-assessment. The progressions are a way to anchor reflective conversation—a pedagogical…