2017 Conference
June 1–2, 2017
Framingham, MA
MATSOL 2017 Conference Program
A link for materials will show if a presenter has uploaded handouts.
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
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
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