ISBE School Wellness Conference

In this interactive breakout session, participants will explore practical self-care strategies while examining the intersection of personal and professional identity. Through mindfulness, movement, and connection, attendees will identify common stressors and discover tools to support their well-being. Focusing on the unique needs of all school staff, we will address how time constraints and guilt often hinder self-care and self-efficacy. Together, we will discuss how to drive systemic change in schools, embracing culturally responsive practices and actionable strategies that prioritize the well-being of the adults who care for our students. Join us to recharge, reflect, and leave equipped to create a more supportive, sustainable school environment.

Participants are invited to support their own wellness and reignite their love for leadership by coming together in community to learn well-being skills and tools. The dynamic and demanding nature of administration can leave school and district leaders feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and burned out. This breakout session will delve into the unique challenges faced by administrators and explore strategies for cultivating collective well-being in the school building.

Participants will experience engaging professional development focused on strengthening competency and implementation skills regarding Social Emotional Learning (SEL) for Middle school & High School Classrooms. Participants will learn how to engage students with activities to strengthen peer to peer interaction and community building. In this session, participants will gain practical strategies to cultivate an emotionally, physically, and mentally safe classroom climate and culture.

In this interactive session, you will explore the 8 dimensions of wellness - Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical, Environmental, Financial, Occupational, and Social.  Complete a self-assessment to determine areas of strength and growth. Develop an action plan for growth to support your wellness goals!  Each participant will be able to enter the raffle drawing for prizes!!

Discover how to move beyond survival mode in the demanding role of school leadership. This session invites current and aspiring principals to reflect on their existing home, work, and life systems, identify gaps in their support networks, and reimagine strategies to prevent burnout. Learn actionable steps to build systems that foster balance, resilience, and long-term success in the principalship. Leave empowered with tools to not only manage but thrive in your role as a school leader.