Upcoming workshops for educators: practical strategies for student success

Summary

Join Central Rivers AEA this February for two hands-on workshops focused on practical strategies to support positive behavior and address challenges in the classroom.

Central Rivers AEA is offering two hands-on workshops this spring to help educators create positive learning environments and support students with challenging behaviors.

  • Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) – Essential Foundations (Level 1): February 11 | Cedar Falls office | This session introduces the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) approach, helping educators understand the root causes of challenging behaviors and address them through relationship-building and skill development. Participants will learn and practice CPS techniques through real-world examples and interactive activities.
  • Tier One Behavior Practices for the Classroom: February 27 | Cedar Falls office | This workshop focuses on strategies to promote positive behavior and reduce disruptions. Educators will learn how to set clear expectations, reinforce positive actions, teach social-emotional skills, and use restorative practices to build a supportive classroom.
  • Helpful learning resource: Responding When Students Disengage

Both workshops offer practical tools that educators can immediately apply to create more inclusive and engaging classrooms.