This refresher session is designed for certified elementary special educators who previously attended the week long UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) training. The training will revisit core components of the UFLI Foundations program, reinforce effective instructional strategies, and provide updated guidance on implementation in the classroom. Educators will engage in hands-on activities, review key routines, and collaborate with peers to strengthen their confidence and consistency in delivering UFLI-based instruction.
Please bring the following: A fully charged device Your UFLI manual
This session aims to support continued growth in literacy instruction and ensure fidelity to the UFLI framework across classrooms.
Get ready for a deep dive into the Feeling Buddies Self-Regulation Curriculum! In this session, you’ll gain a clear understanding of how to teach children to identify, manage, and respond to big emotions through Conscious Discipline’s powerful framework. We’ll explore each Feeling Buddy, uncover the important “whisper messages” behind every emotion, and practice strategies to notice and respond to emotional cues in children. You’ll also learn how to create and implement a Safe Place that truly supports emotional regulation in meaningful, lasting ways. Whether you’re new to Feeling Buddies or ready to deepen your skills, this hands-on training will equip you with practical tools to build a calmer, more connected classroom.
Ever feel like you can't fit it all in? Come learn how to successfully integrate science and social studies into language arts. We will focus on using our science and social studies curriculum as a focus to instruct reading, writing, grammar, and phonics. We will go through the PLC process and how it informed us on creating strong, engaging tier 1 instruction for all. Collaboration is key!
