Day 1 | Art of Motivating Students

Mindset

Previously we shared strategies for dealing with yucky feelings. But what should students do about their “yucky thoughts”? The following speakers share creative strategies for uncovering and reframing those self-defeating and de-motivating messages students tell themselves.

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Five Motivators for ADHD Students | Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster

How do we effectively motivate neurodiverse students? It turns out that "neurospicy" humans have executive function challenges that make it hard to access their “get it done” button. To bridge this gap, Elaine & Diane have developed the PINCH acronym, which represents five key motivators for students with ADHD. PINCH provides a reassuring checklist to help students activate their inner drive and transform their "want to do" into "actually doing".

After the presentation, click here to grab your copy of How to Motivate Your Complex Kid.

  • Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC and Diane Dempster, PCC, MHSA, understand first-hand that traditional parenting advice doesn’t work for all kids, especially when they face complex challenges like ADHD, anxiety, autism, LD, and more.

    After becoming certified as professional coaches, they realized they were becoming significantly better parents to their own complex kids -- and it wasn’t rocket science. By improving communication, they empowered their kids and transformed their families.

    So in 2011, they came together to create ImpactADHD® to support other parents of complex kids. Expanding to ImpactParents in 2020, they are internationally recognized thought leaders at the intersection of parenting, neurodiversity, and coaching.

    The hosts of the Parenting with Impact Podcast, they are authors of an award-winning blog and several books, including Parenting ADHD Now! and The Essential Guide to Raising Complex Kids with ADHD, Anxiety and More.

    Find out more at https://impactparents.com/

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Help Students Love Their Unique Brain | Liz Angoff

Students who struggle in school often develop negative self-narratives about being broken or stupid because they lack an understanding of how their brain works differently. Liz Angoff, Educational Psychologist and founder of Explaining Brains, walks us through how to use The Construction Metaphor for understanding neurodiverse students' unique wiring.

After the presentation, click here to choose a free gift from Liz’s bank of tools to give parents to help them understand their students’ brains.

  • Liz Angoff, Ph.D., is a Licensed Educational Psychologist with a Diplomate in School Neuropsychology, providing assessment and consultation services to children and their families in the Bay Area, CA. She is the author of the Brain Building Books, tools for engaging children in understanding their learning and developmental differences as part of the assessment process.

    More information about Dr. Liz and her work is available at www.ExplainingBrains.com.

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Normalize Failure with a Fun Weekly Practice | Sunny Verma

Sunny Verma, TutorBright's founder, presents a compelling strategy to address self-doubt in students and adults. This evidence-based approach tackles low self-esteem, anxiety, and diminished resilience. By challenging the "not good enough" mindset, Verma's method encourages individuals to view mistakes as learning opportunities, rekindling their willingness to take risks. Discover how to transform fear into fuel for personal and academic growth.

  • TutorBright is one of the nation's leading tutoring provider, with nearly two decades of experience in transforming students' academic journeys. The story began when Sunny volunteered to help a friend's younger sister with her Grade 12 English. Witnessing her newfound confidence and enthusiasm for learning, Sunny discovered his passion for education.
    From its humble beginnings of gaining clients door-to-door, TutorBright has grown into the parents' choice for tutoring, employing thousands of tutors who have elevated the self-esteem and academic success of countless students. The company has received numerous accolades and has been featured in major media outlets, including The New York Times, HuffPost, and Reader's Digest.

    Find out more at www.tutorbright.com

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A Mindset Dissection Journal for Students | Vicki Rekedal

Many students struggle with self-defeating behaviors that stem from unkind thoughts and distressing underlying feelings. In this presentation, educational therapist and academic coach Vicki Rekedal reveals how to help students dissect their thoughts, uncover hidden emotions, and overcome self-imposed barriers.

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  • As an Educational Therapist, Vicki guides students and adults to successfully implement alternative learning strategies that strengthen executive functioning and underlying processing skills. With a Master’s of Educational Therapy, she is passionate about the neuroscience of learning and enjoys working with children and adults in individualized 1:1 sessions and small group settings.

    Starting with a flexible mindset framework, Vicki implements current research-based tools and techniques to help her clients name and aim their strengths to reach their learning and memory peaks. In conjunction with student coaching, Vicki leads groups for parents of students with learning differences to develop strategies that foster parent-child connection and agency.

    When Vicki is not devouring the latest brain science, she loves a good audiobook and a hike around lakes, towns, or in the mountains.

    Find out more at https://www.stretchyourbrain.org/

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Don't Just Try; Instead, Know Your Why | Odette Flemming

Picture a classroom of disengaged students, robotically taking notes. When asked why they're there, most can only muster "for good grades" or "my parents make me." This lack of deeper purpose turns studying into a dreaded chore, leaving students disengaged and struggling to stay motivated. Enter Odette Flemming, who models how to help students craft their own "why statement." This personalized mission statement transforms studying from a mundane task into a meaningful choice.

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  • After a decade of sparking minds as an international corporate trainer, speaker, and Wall Street analyst, Odette Flemming answered her true calling - guiding parents and mentoring students on their college admissions journey.

    As founder of The Prep Bar LLC, she provides a uniquely tailored learning and life prep experience for teens seeking guidance before college. Having already prepped hundreds of motivated students and helped them secure over $3.3 million in scholarships, Odette now weaves mental wellness into her programs to see students thrive.

    Her contagious drive has empowered scholars to gain acceptance to prestigious universities, including Caltech, American, Georgia Tech, and Howard. As a certified Academic Life Coach and a certified Youth Mental Health First Aider, she has been recognized for her dedication to students in the Atlanta Public Schools and was a featured speaker in Fulton County's library system. Odette continues lighting the way for the leaders of tomorrow.

    Find out more at https://theprepbar.com/

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