Classified Connections 2025

This workshop centers on the framework that all communication is cross-cultural and complex. Participants will explore how their own perceptions, filters, experiences, biases, and cultural norms/values influence their interpretation of behavior. Through personal and group reflections, the session will cover strategies and practices to more effectively respond and communicate with youth (and adults) whose behavior you find challenging.
Who Should Attend:
This session is designed for individuals seeking to broaden their understanding and enhance their skill set in communication and responding to challenging behavior, both in life and in the classroom.
Key Takeaways:
Cross-Cultural Communication: Understand that all communication is inherently cross-cultural and the complexities involved.
Self-Awareness: Reflect on how your perceptions, identity, biases, and cultural norms impact your interpretation of behavior.
Needs and Behavior: Learn about the role of needs in influencing behavior and accompanying feelings.
Effective Responses: Develop strategies rooted in equity, Transformative Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Restorative Practices to improve communication and co-regulation skills and effectively respond to challenging behavior.
Resource Offering: Recognize how to provide resources and options that best support youth in meeting their needs.