ISBE School Wellness Conference

In this interactive session, educators will discover evidence-based wellness strategies that create healing classroom environments while preventing teacher burnout. Participants will learn applicable techniques to integrate into their daily routines—no special equipment or extensive time required.
Through hands-on practice and real classroom examples, attendees will explore:

• Simple breath work and grounding exercises to regulate stress for both teachers and students
• Trauma-informed approaches that build trust and emotional safety
• Morning and transition routines that set a positive tone without sacrificing instructional time
• Self-care strategies educators can sustain even during the busiest seasons

Participants will leave with a personalized wellness toolkit they can implement the very next day, along with concrete strategies for modeling self-regulation and resilience. Whether you're experiencing burnout or seeking to deepen your practice, this session offers compassionate, practical support for cultivating joy and balance in your professional life while nurturing student well-being.
Session Format: Interactive presentation with experiential activities, and small group discussion. 
Ideal For: K-12 educators, counselors, administrators, and support staff seeking practical wellness integration

What if your strongest Tier 3 SEL supports didn’t come from a new program but from the people already in your building? This session explores how Hadley Junior High strengthened MTSS-B by starting small, building relationships, and embedding SEL supports into existing systems.


Participants will learn practical strategies such as affective statements, restorative circles, mentor programs, and creative PBIS practices that prioritize connection without overwhelming staff. Walk away with a simple What–Who–How framework and actionable ideas to ensure every student has someone in their corner.