The Power of Connections: The WISH Schools Podcast

The Power of Connections: The WISH Schools Podcast

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The Power of Connections: The WISH Schools Podcast episodes

  • Stories of Restorative Practices Implementation in WI

    Sheboygan Area School District has been implementing Restorative Practices for several years now, focusing on training all of their staff in their 26 schools and building internal capacity to sustain this shift.

    Take a listen as Alissa Darin, Regional Coordinator for the WISH Center talks with several leaders from the Sheboygan Area School District -  Patrick Neils, Kevin Formolo and Amy Buffington to discuss their implementation journey.

    38 min
  • A Neuroscientific Approach to Understanding Behavior

    In this episode, we’ll dive into Dr. Bruce Perry’s Neurosequential Model in Education (NME), a framework designed to help educators understand how the brain develops and processes information, especially in the context of stress, trauma, and learning. We’ll also share strategies to help students regulate their emotions, creating a foundation for effective learning.

    Resources shared in the episode:

    Elementary Regulation Strategies (over 150

    regulatory strategies) The link will prompt you to make a copy of the Google Slides document containing all of these strategies. When in presentation mode, click the picture next to the description of each strategy, and the corresponding video will automatically begin, allowing your students to participate. Run times are included in the descriptions to help you choose strategies based on your available time.

    Train WI⁠ Website -Several strategies are available on the TRAIN WI website. All you need to do is go to the upper right-hand corner, click More, and then Classroom Strategies.


    CESA Trauma-Sensitive Schools Lead Contact Information

    CESA 1: Sara Drewniak, [email protected]

    CESA 2: Elizabeth Freeman, [email protected]

    CESA 3: Niki Smith, [email protected]
    CESA 4: Jenny Riggle, [email protected]

    CESA 5: Chris Boettcher, [email protected]

    CESA 5: Sara Kettleson, [email protected]
    CESA 6: Erin Devenport, [email protected]
    CESA 7: Katie Tennessen, [email protected]
    CESA 8: Terri Olsen, [email protected]
    CESA 9: Angie Pliska, [email protected]
    CESA 10: Austin Hiess, [email protected]
    CESA 11: Erin Baillargeon, [email protected]
    CESA 12: Rebecca Spets, [email protected]


    Insight for Educators Series YouTube Links:

    Stress, Trauma, and the Brain: Insights for Educators--The Neurosequential Model

    Stress, Trauma, and the Brain: Insights for Educators--How Stress Impacts the Brain

    Stress, Trauma, and the Brain: Insights for Educators--The Power of Connection

    Stress, Trauma, and the Brain: Insights for Educators--Regulating Yourself and Your Classroom

    Stress, Trauma, and the Brain: Insights for Educators--Educator Strategies for the Classroom

    Intro Music: Music by ⁠UNIVERSFIELD⁠ from ⁠Pixabay ⁠Outro Music: Music by ⁠Mikhail Smusev⁠ from ⁠Pixabay⁠

    34 min
  • 2024 Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference

    Learn about the themes and sessions that will be at this years Building the Heart of Successful Schools Conference on December 4-5, 2024 at Glacier Canyon Conference Center, Wilderness Resort, Wisconsin Dells. We hope to see you in December! The deadline to register is November 22, 2024.

    Learn more and register here: https://www.wishschools.org/resources/BHSS.cfm

    7 min
  • About the WISH Center

    Learn how the WISH Center was created, what our mission and vision is, how we provide trainings and our funding structure.

    Learn more: https://www.wishschools.org/

    Register for upcoming trainings: https://www.wishschools.org/training/


    Intro Music: Music by UNIVERSFIELD from Pixabay

    Outro Music: Music by Mikhail Smusev from Pixabay

    12 min

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Through engaging conversations, expert interviews, and shared experiences, our podcast seeks to inspire, inform, and equip educators with the tools and knowledge they need to positively impact the…