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2017 Conference

June 1–2, 2017

Framingham, MA

MATSOL 2017 Conference Program

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Thursday Keynote: Jeff Zwiers - Keynote presentation slides
Friday Keynote: Jean-Michel Dissard
- see I Learn America website: ilearnamerica.com

Pre-Conference Institute materials will be emailed to participants.

 

*Teaching students living with trauma-chronic stress using a strengths-based approach

Thursday, June 1, 2017 at 9:30 AM–11:00 AM EDT
Grand North
Abstract

According to the National Survey of Children’s Health (2014), half of the nation’s student population are experiencing trauma, violence and chronic stress. Learn research-based ways to create a comprehensive and collaborative approach for building an instructional environment and practice that supports families’ assets and students’ strengths and academic achievement.

Session Type

Interactive Workshop (90 minutes)

Topic Strand

Specific Populations (ELLs with disabilities, SLIFE, etc.)

Primary Audience

General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)

Secondary Audience

General (of interest to PK-12, adult, and higher education)

Presenter/organizer

Debbie Zacarian, Ed.D., Debbie Zacarian, Ed.D. & Associates, LLC
Biographical Statement
Dr. Debbie Zacarian works in advancing student achievement with diverse populations. Her research-based explanations about strength-based instruction, parent-school engagement, and teacher evaluation are widely practiced.
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Presenters

Dr. Lourdes Alvarez-Ortiz, Ph.D., Consultant, School Psychologist and Education
Biographical Statement

Dr. Lourdes Alvarez-Ortiz, a bilingual/bicultural school psychologist, school leader and consultant, has successfully pioneered innovative educational reform initiatives to improve students’ educational opportunities and outcomes

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Session Materials

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