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)
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.
Resources
Definition of Inclusive Education [pdf]
The Inclusion Podcast Ep. 30: The Recipe for Real Inclusion 9 Must Have Ingredients [podcast]
9 Must Have Ingredients [webpage]
9 Inclusive Ideas for Replacing Behavior Charts and Clips [pdf]
Ready Set Success: A Formula for Leading Schools with Love [pdf]
Beyond Treats and Timouts [pdf]
Human Ways of Being [pdf]
Checklist of Common Stressors [pdf]
10 Ways to Reduce Stressors [pdf]
Effective Use of Visual Supports [pdf]
Language That Lifts: Simple Shifts for Powerful IEPs [pdf]
4 S's for Supporting All Students [pdf]
Breakout 1: Lifelines for Your Teachers—and the Children They Serve
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.
Resources
Lifelines to Have at the Ready [pdf]
Lifelines for Educators [pdf]
Shifting School Culture: 5 Small Moves with BIG IMPACT [pdf]
10 Ways to Spark Real Mindset Shifts in Educators [pdf]
10 Mindset Shifts for Supporting Student Behavior [pdf]
20 Descalation Ideas that Work [pdf]
5 Phrases to Help Educators Navigate the Tension Between Inclusion and Behavior [pdf]
How to Assure Educators that Inclusion and Safety Can Co-Exist [pdf]
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.
Resources
Five Minute Problem Solving [pdf]
The Five-Minute Fix: Problem-Solving for Inclusive Educators [podcast]
Turning Problems into Possibiliites [blog]
Student Success Plan Facilitator's Guide [pdf]
Student Success Plan [pdf]
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- The Recipe for Real Inclusion
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