This two-day workshop in Madison, WI, is designed to equip educators, administrators, and mental health professionals with strategies to deescalate classroom behaviors through neuroscience. The event emphasizes creating environments that foster safety and belonging, focusing on connection rather than isolation. Participants will learn to identify brain states and apply appropriate responses to support conflict resolution and problem-solving. The agenda includes interactive sessions led by expert instructors, providing practical tools for transforming classroom dynamics.
Mental Health Conferences
Using Neuroscience to Design an Environment that Deescalates Classroom Behaviors
This education event in Madison, WI, focuses on strategies to deescalate classroom behaviors using neuroscience principles. It is designed for educators, administrators, and mental health professionals working with Pre-K through grade 5.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
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Conference Dates: April 8–9, 2025
Location: The Playing Field
City/State: Madison, Wisconsin
Address: 2102 East Springs Drive, Madison, WI 53704
Event Format: in-person

Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Conscious Discipline
Conscious Discipline provides professional development and resources focused on social-emotional learning, discipline, and self-regulation.
Phone: 800-842-2846
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
Cost | Type | Notes |
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$699.00 | Essential | Basic registration for the workshop. |
$799.00 | Extending | Includes Building Resilient Schools and Homes, Individual Registration - 1 Year. |
$849.00 | Expanding | Includes Premium Resources Membership - 1 Year and Building Resilient Schools and Homes, Individual Registration - 1 Year. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
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The event spans two days, focusing on self-regulation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. Sessions include interactive workshops and breakout groups.
Notable Speakers
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Vicky Hepler
Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor with over 35 years of experience in early childhood education and special needs.
Jennie Gries
Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor with over 30 years of experience in elementary education, specializing in social and emotional learning.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Attendees can earn one CEU through Concordia University Wisconsin for full participation.
Hotel Information
You need somewhere to stay! (Unless you live relatively close.)
The Courtyard Madison East offers a special room rate until March 18, 2025. Limited rooms are available, so early booking is recommended.
Other Links and Information
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