2018 Foxborough Summer Institute

People who are aware of and develop their strengths are 3 times more likely to have an excellent quality of life, and 6 times more likely to be engaged in their work! Weakness fixing is NOT the answer! In this session, you will get an overview of the value of operating in the “strengths zone”, and will explore strengths-based teaching strategies. This session will help raise your own self-awareness, as well as appreciation for others’ strengths, and help you get started on living a life of ease, excellence and enjoyment!

Optimism is powerful. When human beings grow their capacity to see and focus
on the goodness in themselves, others, and the world, their social, emotional,
and cognitive superpowers emerge. Optimism, however, can be fragile. Chronic stress, fear, and overwhelming adversity can weaken and destroy our capacity for optimism. Over time, a lack of
optimism can lead to strained relationships, poor health outcomes, lost
productivity, and shorter, less fulfilling lives. This inspiring presentation helps individuals discover the power of optimism to create environments that enable optimism to take root and flourish. Using
research, humor, and personal stories. Alicia shares how optimistic leaders bring
out the best in people and organizations — especially in challenging, changefilled
times.

Enjoy a presentation of successful classroom projects and practices that enhance literacy instruction in the K-5 classroom and explore the process of integrating meaningful and connected technology. We’ll discuss the initial stages of brainstorming, using essential curriculum questions, walk through the process of working with students to create in different educational settings.  

Best of K-5 Technology Integation