How Habits of Mind Unites School Culture and Self-Discovery
For 30 years, Habits of Mind has been a guiding framework for learning, including dispositions such as creating, imagining, and innovating and listening with understanding and empathy. This panel will show how students and schools become more thoughtful, responsive, and innovative when we incorporate the habits into our learning communities.
Outcomes:• Learn about the timeless and timely framework of Habits of Mind. • Hear examples from practitioners about the impact of Habits of Mind on students, teachers, and the school community. • Feel inspired by ideas that might work for all developmental levels of the school community.
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206, Walter E Washington Convention Center
Collaboration & Communication, Family & Community Engagement, School Culture & Climate, SEL & Relationships
Panel Discussion
Social-Emotional Learning & Relationships
All Roles
Presented by
Education Consultant
Institute for Habits of Mind
ASCD & ISTE Author
Bena Kallick is an author, speaker, and educational consultant who has co-authored many books on Habits of Mind with Arthur Costa. She also co-authored Students at the Center: Personalized Learning with Habits of Mind with Allison Zmuda. She is co-founder and Director of the Institute for Habits of Mind.
Consultant
Institute for Habits of the Mind
As a former ELA teacher, founder of an alternative program, and adjunct professor, Liz sought to empower learners at all levels to believe in their ability to succeed. Over the last 12 years, she has worked in many districts throughout the state and in the DOE, helping educators to make learning meaningful, clarify expectations and provide feedback that allows students to improve their own performance. Three years ago, she began partnering with Bena Kallick and has been amazed by the transformation she’s seen as teachers integrate the Habits of Mind and Attributes of Personalized Learning into their daily practice.
Founder and CEO
Leading for Transformation
Nicole Allard is the founder of Leading for Transformation, dedicated to change agent and transformational leadership development. She was formerly the Executive Director of Educational Excellence and Innovation for Vista Unified, supporting educators in creating learning environments and pathways that prepare students for postsecondary success. Prior to this, Nicole served as the principal of Mission Vista High School, a nationally recognized demonstration magnet school. Nicole believes that personalizing learning engages students in discovering their strengths, interests, and values to better prepare them for an increasingly complex world of work. She is a leader in the transformation of learning, school design, and district strategy and operations.
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206, Walter E Washington Convention Center
Collaboration & Communication, Family & Community Engagement, School Culture & Climate, SEL & Relationships
Panel Discussion
Social-Emotional Learning & Relationships
All Roles