The Challenge Success 2024 Fall Conference at Bentley University: Full Schedule

Join us this fall to learn research-based, equity-centered strategies to increase well-being, enhance belonging, and deepen engagement for students in your community. Don’t miss this professional development conference for K-12 educators and school partner teams. You will connect with fellow educators, experts, and thought leaders who are transforming the student experience in K-12 schools across the country, deepen your professional learning, and leave inspired and empowered with concrete strategies for your K-12 school community.

Workshops marked with a ⭐ are student-friendly.

9:45am EDT

Cultivating Mental Resilience with Mindfulness and More ⭐

Saturday September 28, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am EDT

Jennison 316

In trying times, how can individuals and schools not just survive but thrive in the face of challenges? Join author, international speaker, and Harvard psychologist Dr. Chris Willard as we uncover the foundations of resilience and performance. Drawing from mindfulness, positive psychology, anthropology, neuroscience, emotional intelligence, and more, we will explore tools that have bolstered human resilience for generations. This session will provide numerous time-efficient, research-based takeaway tips for both personal and school-wide growth, transforming challenges into creative opportunities.

Presenters

Christopher Willard, PsyD

Teaching Associate in Psychiatry, Harvard Medical Center

Dr. Christopher Willard, (Psy. D.) is a clinical psychologist, author and consultant based in Massachusetts. He has spoken in over thirty five countries, and has presented at two TEDx events. He is the author of twenty books, including Alphabreaths, Growing Up Mindful, and Mental... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2024 9:45am - 11:00am EDT
Jennison 316

11:15am EDT

A Healthier Approach to College Admissions

Saturday September 28, 2024 11:15am - 12:30pm EDT

Jennison 316

The college admissions process can be a source of stress and anxiety for students and parents/caregivers alike. This research-based workshop addresses many of the important questions we hear from families, such as: What do college rankings really measure? Are students who attend more selective colleges better off later in life? What is “fit” and why does it matter? Participants will learn practical strategies to help reduce unnecessary pressure around the college admissions process and ways to support their student’s overall well-being and readiness for life in college and beyond.

Presenters

Jon Kleiman

School & District Partnership Manager, Challenge Success

Jon Kleiman, M.A., is a School and District Partnership Manager. He oversees the operation of the school program, providing coordination, resources, and management to Challenge Success schools on the East Coast. Jon has worked in the education space in several capacities, from creating... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2024 11:15am - 12:30pm EDT
Jennison 316

The Challenge Success 2024 Fall Conference at Bentley University

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