Book Study: From Behaving to Belonging - Series 1, 5 Sessions (virtual)

In From Behaving to Belonging, Julie Causton and Kate MacLeod detail how teachers can shift from a "behavior management" mindset (that punishes students for "bad" behavior or rewards students for "good" or "compliant"  behavior) to an approach that supports all students—even the most challenging ones—with kindness, creativity, acceptance, and love.

Challenging behavior is one of the most significant issues educators face. Though it may seem radical to use words like love, compassion, and heart when we talk about behavior and discipline, the compassionate and heartfelt words, actions, and strategies teachers employ in the classroom directly shape who students are—and who they will become. Learn how teaching from the heart can translate into effective supports and practices for students who exhibit challenging behavior.

• If Series 1, 5 sessions reaches capacity, please register for Series 2, 5 sessions, that starts January 13, 2026 (see below for registration).
• This is a no-cost event.
• All participants will receive a copy of "From Behaving to Belonging: The Inclusive Art of Supporting Students Who Challenge Us," and an additional resource. 
  • Be sure to complete the address information upon registration.  The address provided will be where the books are mailed to.
• Read chapters assigned to each session so that individual journaling & reflection activities are completed prior to virtual group session.
• During the virtual group sessions, participants will reflect and share ideas.

When registering, participants must commit to, and attend all virtual session dates in the series. All sessions are 3:30PM-4:30PM. The login information will be provided to attendees prior to the session.

SERIES 1:
October 21, 2025
November 6, 2025
November 18, 2025
December 4, 2025
December 16, 2025

(The Series 2 dates are: January 13, 2026; January 26, 2026; February 12, 2026; February 26, 2026; March 12, 2026) To register for Series 2 and commit to attending all Series 2 sessions, click HERE.

Audience:  This is a statewide event and is open to all EC Special Education and regular education teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, related service providers, pupil services staff

Content questions: Kurstin Kolodziej (kkolodziej@cesa9.org) or Krista Johnson (kjohnson@cesa3.org)

The Early Learning Technical Assistance & Implementation grant CFDA# 84.173A acknowledges the support of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (WDPI) in the development of this federally-funded grant project.