Emotional Intelligence for Resilient Schools: Navigating Turbulent Times
P09
In today's ever-changing educational landscape, schools often encounter turbulent times characterized by budget constraints, student behavioral issues, teacher burnout, and educational reforms. To thrive in these challenging and uncertain environments, educators, administrators, and all stakeholders must harness the power of emotional intelligence (EQ). This workshop, inspired by the ASCD book "The EQ Way: Navigating Turbulent Times in Schools," is designed to equip participants with practical strategies for fostering EQ within the education system, leading to resilient schools and student success. During our time together, we will focus on three critical areas for harnessing the power for EQ: 1) Enhancing personal and team EQ, 2) Creating an emotionally intelligent school culture, and 3) Effective communication and conflict resolution. Join us in embracing emotional intelligence as the cornerstone for navigating turbulent times in schools and learning how to nurture a thriving learning community.
Outcomes:Participants will gain a deeper understanding of EQ and leave with actionable strategies to create a more emotionally intelligent and resilient educational environment.
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207B, Walter E Washington Convention Center
Preconference
Presented by
Educational Psychologist and Author
National Louis University
ASCD & ISTE Author
An educational psychologist and author, Dr. Lopez’s research focuses on emotional intelligence and culturally responsive teaching. He has 20 years of teaching and educational leadership experience. Dr. Lopez has served as an advisor and engaged in collaborative research with several school districts throughout the United States, he was a high school administrator and community college president. Dr. Lopez is author of several presentations and articles. He is author of the ASCD book "Keeping it Real and Relevant: Building Authentic Relationships in Diverse Classrooms", and his latest ASCD book titled "The EQ Way: How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Navigate Turbulent Times".
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207B, Walter E Washington Convention Center
Preconference


