Past Events

Ron Mirr, President of RM Consulting & CAFE (the Center for Active Family Engagement) In this workshop participants will be introduced to research from the past 20 years as well as the US Department of Education’s Dual Capacity–Framework for Effective Family School Partnerships that demonstrates how certain types of family engagement positively impact student learning. Through an interactive self-reflection exercise, participants will also learn about the conditions that must be present in every school to provide a solid foundation for…

Presenters: Trisha Kilpin, School Social Worker; Steve Lodes, Principal; Colleen McHugh-Moore, Director of Pupil Services; Sue Williams, School Psychologist, Greendale School District Maintaining a safe school environment includes prevention of a crisis, response during a crisis and response after a crisis.  Staff from the Greendale School District will share information about strategies that they, and other school districts, implement in order to provide the safest learning environment possible.  Families will also be provided recommendations as to how they can assist…

Presenter: Cindi Pichler, Independence First Did you know that there are accommodations that are routinely offered in elementary, middle and high school that are not offered on the job??  These same accommodations may not be available, or may be offered in a different format, in college and technical schools. Will your student be ready for the differences??  What options are available if a student is using one of these “deadly” accommodations?? This workshop will discuss accommodations and expectations of the…

Presenters: NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Waukesha County & Dr. Bob DuBois, WCTC NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental illness.  Then, learn about the protective factors that promote strong families, including parental resilience, social connections, concrete support in times of need, social and emotional competence, and knowledge…

Presenter: David Woodford, Student Assistance Coordinator, Pewaukee School District The first half of this presentation will include a screening and facilitated discussion of the award winning documentary, Resilience - The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope.  The second half will focus on how parents, schools, and communities can partner together to provide trauma informed education and care, and to build on resilience factors for youth. REGISTER NOW

Presenters: Victoria L. Davis Davila, J.D. and Kathleen Oberneder ChSNC® , Financial Advisor In this session, participants will learn about a spectrum of decision-making options available for people with disabilities. We will discuss informal supports, supported decision-making agreements, powers of attorney, and guardianship, and cover both personal/health care and financial/estate decisions.  We will discuss the new 529 ABLE accounts and special needs trusts (SNTs), and learn how these planning tools interact with one another. REGISTER NOW

Presenter: Amanda Heins, Psy.D., Adolescent Center for OCD and Anxiety, Rogers Memorial Hospital In this presentation, we’ll explore different types of anxiety children/adolescents may experience, as well as how anxiety can manifest in different settings such as home and school. From there, we’ll discuss common pitfalls well-intending parents/school providers can fall into (also known as symptom accommodation) and effective strategies parents/school providers can use to support their child/student (including when to seek out professional support). REGISTER NOW

Presenter: Dr. Steve Constantino Engaging families in the academic lives of children is the goal of every school everywhere. However, the reality of successful progress toward this goal suggests much more work needs to be done. In this one-day workshop, Dr. Constantino will introduce The Five Simple Principles Model ™ and share ideas and strategies on how any school can begin the process of engaging every family for student learning success! REGISTER NOW  

Presenter: Sue McKenzie, Director, Rogers InHealth Teachers, therapists, EMTs, police officers and parents share the phenomenon of compassion fatigue. Learn how to nurture your ability to maintain compassion in the daily challenges and for the long road of parenting. Expectations, boundaries, and family culture will be explored. Perspectives of blame and shame will be challenged. And, realistic self-care practices that have proven positive outcomes will be shared. REGISTER NOW

Presenter: Patric Mattek, Ph.D., PKM Clinical Solutions LLC Dr. Patric Mattek, a clinical psychologist, will discuss the nature and neurobiology of the Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and our brain’s executive functions. Dr. Mattek specializes in the assessment and treatment of ADHD. He will provide a clear definition of the executive functions and updates on the most recent research in this area. The impact of potential deficits in executive functioning will be discussed, as will the construct of ADHD. Youth with…

Presenter: Jen Townsend M.Ed., Educational Consultant Understanding how social connections fuel our brains allows us to create learning opportunities that will engage all learners. Combining Social Emotional Learning (SEL) with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) ensures access to successful learning experiences for all. This session will use an appreciative inquiry approach and provide tools for educators to identify what’s working in their practice to engage learners. We will reference resources from the SEE-KS (Social Emotional Engagement Knowledge and Skills) to…

Presenters: David Woodford, Student Assistance Coordinator, Pewaukee School District Rachel Garlock, LSCW, Child and Family Therapist, SaintA Trauma can come in many forms throughout life. Resilience allows us to minimize the impact using our strengths and connections. Our daily responses to the challenges our children face are the building blocks for their trauma response.  

Presenter: Dr.Kristie Pretti-Frontczak This presentation will explore: What is going on inside children’s brains when they experience strong emotions How to reduce common stressors that trigger children to“flip their lids” How to help children stay within the “window of tolerance” as you begin to reframe misbehavior as stress behavior Practical strategies for helping children recognize, process, and respond in appropriate ways to get their needs met Why popular behavior management techniques do more harm than good...and what you can do differently! Open to all families…