Managing Big Emotions in the Classroom: The Science Behind the Behaviors
January 22, 2026 @ 8:30 am - 3:00 pm EST
Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM (Registration begins at 8:00 AM) Lunch Provided
Location: CVES Conference Center at 1443 Military Turnpike, Plattsburgh
Cost: $200 per person for billed through 506 School Improvement Co-Ser
Presenter: Melissa Dudyak and Danielle Janisewski, CVES Facilitators
Description: This full-day professional development session will equip teachers with research-based strategies to support students’ emotional development, improve classroom behavior, and foster a calm, connected learning environment. Through a blend of interactive discussions, role-playing exercises, and hands-on classroom applications, teachers will learn:
- How emotions impact brain development and learning
- Strategies to recognize and respond to students’ emotional needs
- How to create a regulation-friendly classroom (check-ins, calm-down spaces, SEL routines)
- Practical scripts and language shifts to de-escalate emotional moments
- Daily habits that build resilience and emotional intelligence in students
Intended For: Pre-K-12 Educators
Registration Link: 2025 – 2026 S3 Professional Development