EMPOWERING PRESCHOOL EDUCATORS & LEADERS: A DEEP DIVE INTO ADDRESSING BEHAVIORS THAT CHALLENGE US

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Dr. Julie Causton

A best selling author, inspiring speaker, and inclusion advocate, Dr. Julie Causton began her career as an educator and then 14 years as a tenured professor at Syracuse University. In 2012 she founded Inclusive Schooling, a premiere company solely devoted to delivering professional development which transforms schools and lives. She has spent the past 25 years nearly obsessed with discovering innovative practices and teaching others about inclusive education through her wildly engaging presentations.

Session-By-Session Resources

5 Things Every Early Educator Must Know About Behavior (Before Monday Morning)

Time: 8:45 – 10:15 AM
This high-energy keynote will leave early educators inspired, empowered, and ready for Monday morning. Dr. Julie Causton delivers five essential, mindset-shifting insights every early childhood educator needs to understand about behavior—especially in today's world. Packed with simple brain-based tools and actionable strategies, this session helps shift the focus from “fixing behavior” to fostering connection. It’s funny, touching, and incredibly practical—perfect for anyone who works with little ones navigating big feelings.

Breakout 1: Lifelines for Your Teachers—and the Children They Serve

Time: 10:30 – 11:45 AM
In this energizing and empathetic session for leaders and administrators in early childhood education, you'll discover how to send meaningful lifelines to staff navigating challenging behavior. You'll learn strategies to support adult mindset shifts with empathy and clarity, foster strong relationships and emotional safety, and create calm, connected cultures where both staff and children can truly thrive.

Breakout 2: 5-Minute Fixes – Collaborative Problem-Solving That Works

Discover quick, collaborative, and relationship-centered solutions to support young children in need of extra care. In this hands-on session, you'll learn how to form micro-teams around students, use fast feedback loops to stay connected and responsive, and collaborate effectively to develop strategies that work—without overwhelming your staff or your schedule.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

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Whether you’re a school leader, educator, advocate, paraprofessional, parent, or simply passionate about creating inclusive schools, this podcast is for you.

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Why Behavior Charts Fail Our Students
The Recipe for Real Inclusion
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