ONLINE – Positive Discipline School Conference

When
05 Nov 2025
11:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Location
Online via Zoom (November 5, 2025)

Registration

PD Lab School Group (3 teachers) – $119.00
PDA Members – $79.00
Public – $99.00

Join educators, school leaders, counselors, and Positive Discipline practitioners from around the world for the Positive Discipline School Conference 2025 — a day of inspiration, connection, and practical tools to support respectful, inclusive, and effective school communities.

This conference centers on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), restorative practices, student-teacher relationships, and whole-school implementation of Positive Discipline. Whether you're new to the approach or a seasoned practitioner, you'll leave with research-based strategies, ready-to-use resources, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 4:45 PM (Eastern time)
Format: Online via Zoom
Language: English
Recordings: Available one week after the event

SESSIONS

Opening Session: Plot Twist! I Was Creating the Chaos. A Teachers Positive Discipline Journey – Dodie Blomberg, M.Ed.
Session 1 – Choose your breakout session
- Planting Positive Discipline Seeds in the School Setting – Julianne Reilly and Shannon Thomas
- The Partnership of Intentionally Addressing Whole School Culture and Climate with Implementation of Positive Discipline in the School and Classroom – Teresa LaSala and Kathleen McClay
- Cooperation in the Montessori Classroom – Jody Malterre
Session 2 – Choose your breakout session
- The Impact of Positive Discipline on our School Community after 10 Years of Application – Esmat Lamei and Dr. Mohamed Magdy
- Respect and Connection: Positive Discipline Strategies for Parents and Teachers – Yogi Patel
Closing Session: Teaching the Anxious Generation with Positive Discipline – Teddi Bair, M.Ed.

SCHEDULE

Time	Session
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Whole Group Opening Session
12:00 PM – 12:10 PM	Break
12:10 PM – 01:40 PM	Session One: Choose your own
01:40 PM – 02:00 PM	Break
02:00 PM – 03:30 PM	Session Two: Choose your own
03:30 PM – 03:45 PM	Break
03:45 PM – 04:45 PM	Whole Group Closing Session

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

Understand the core principles of Positive Discipline and how they apply in school settings
Explore strategies for building a sense of belonging and significance in the classroom
Learn to integrate Social-Emotional Learning into academic instruction and school culture
Discover effective tools for addressing behavior challenges without punishment or rewards
Gain insight into creating restorative systems that support accountability and connection
Network and collaborate with educators who are actively implementing Positive Discipline practices

Who Should Attend?

Teachers (PreK–12)
School counselors and psychologists
School administrators
Social-emotional learning coordinators
Positive Discipline educators and practitioners
Anyone interested in building respectful and connected school communities

Featured Topics

Building Belonging in the Classroom
Addressing Misbehavior through Connection
Implementing Class Meetings That Work
Partnering with Families through a Positive Discipline Lens
Creating a Positive Discipline School Culture

Special Needs/Accommodations: If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact onlinelearning@positivediscipline.org in advance.

Continuing Education Credits

Up to 5 CE hours. The Positive Discipline Association has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider. ACEP No. 6723.

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