Thursday, August 28, 2025

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Eureka 3

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Overview

What is connection and why is it so vital to the relationship between educator and student? What role does feeling connected to school play in attendance? And what is our role as educators to facilitate this sense of connection with our students? We will highlight the importance of connection in the lives of our young people and the role that connection plays in increased school attendance. We will; understand the vital role connection plays for a young person in showing up to school and engaging in academic and social activities within the school community; empower you as educators with many useful strategies, tools and activities to use both inside and outside of the classroom to help create solid foundations for connection; highlight the power of teacher vulnerability and how to encourage your students to want to connect with you and their classmates to foster a greater sense of wellbeing and community within the classroom and beyond.

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