2026 GOCSD Innovation Summit

In this workshop, teachers will learn how to build and maintain a truly student-led classroom. When run correctly, the facilitator's main focus shifts to the following: 1:Maintain positive relationships with students 2:Maintain a relevant & rigorous curriculum 3:Give introductions to keep students excited about the content 4:Digitally record grades 5:Ensuring the classroom is well-stocked and students are kept safe. Teachers will leave the workshop with detailed student job descriptions, rubrics, and other digital resources to speed up implementation.

ADHD is not a behavior problem, it’s an executive functioning challenge. In this session, educators will gain a clear understanding of how the ADHD brain works and why traditional strategies often fall short. Participants will learn practical, classroom-ready interventions that support focus, task completion, and independence. This session will also reframe common 504 accommodations into more effective, brain-based approaches that align with how students with ADHD actually function.

This session will provide an overview of the brain and the central nervous system and how student behavior is shaped by the state and function of the CNS. Attendees will learn to recognize brain states and respond appropriately, using conscious presence and somatic techniques to guide the student toward regulation.

Students cannot access academic content when they are dysregulated. This session explores how self-regulation, coping skills, and executive functioning impact learning across K–12 settings. Participants will leave with practical, brain-based strategies they can implement immediately to support student behavior, increase engagement, and improve academic outcomes.