Virtual Book Study

FREE TO ALL

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Neural Education is excited to announce our fall book study.

See below for dates.

For fall 2024, Neural Education’s featured book is:

Beyond Behaviors

Embark on a transformative journey into the neuroscience of children's behaviors with Beyond Behaviors by Mona Delahooke. In this book study, we'll explore the intersection of brain science and compassion to support students’ social emotional learning and address behavioral challenges.

Drawing on cutting-edge research, Mona Delahooke unveils the underlying neurobiological reasons for behaviors and offers practical strategies rooted in compassion. Through engaging discussions and activities, we'll discover how understanding the brain-body connection can revolutionize our approach to supporting children's development and well-being.

Throughout the book study, participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their own practices, share insights and experiences, and collaborate with peers to develop a neural lens for supporting children's social-emotional and cognitive development.

Facilitated by Neural Education Champions, Tabitha Ellison, Mary Snyder, and Missy Widmann.

Neural Education is THE thing - the thing that changed everything - the thing that returned my sanity - the thing that reignited my passion for teaching.
— Taylor Hansen, 3rd Grade Teacher

About the Book Study

EACH WEEK we will dive into the featured book and explore relevant and timely topics that can be applied to the classroom. By participating you will:

  • ​learn how to apply the topics with a neural lens

  • ​act as a thought partner to colleagues as you puzzle through your neural classroom practice

TIME: The sessions typically occur Tuesday evenings from 4:30 - 6:00pm.  Check the Dates/Topics for specifics.

ZOOM: A Zoom link will be emailed to you ahead of the 4:30pm start of the meeting.

PREPARE: Purchase the book from your favorite independent bookstore or order the book through our Amazon Affiliate link to support Neural Education!

Reading Schedule

Session 1

Revealing the Hidden, Adaptive Benefits of Behaviors

Introduction, Chapter 1

Tuesday, Sept 24, 2024

4:30-6:00 PM

Session 2

Top-Down or Bottom Up? Individual Differences

Chapters 2, 3

Tuesday, October 8, 2024

4:30-6:00 PM

Session 3

Safety Is the Starting Point

Chapters 4

Tuesday, October 22, 2024

4:30-6:00 PM

Session 4

Working on Challenges from the Bottom Up

Chapters 5, 6

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

4:30-6:00 PM

Session 5

Neurodiversity, Trauma, and Looking to the Future

Chapters 7, 8, 9

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

4:30-6:00 PM

7.5 Clock Hours

Washington State clock hours are available for full participation/attendance.

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