S26-01007 PEACEFUL SCHOOLS: EASING ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION Kysten Ellison - Kysten@aol.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 24 — August 15 The class will address the stress and anxiety students contend with on a daily basis by examining the causes and learning ways to help alleviate such within the classroom. By becoming more aware and versed in strategies of social emotional learning and practices through the lens of culturally responsive practices that embrace and reflect the many identities and experiences of the students in their care, educators will learn to support their students and lessen the stress and anxiety often felt by them. How the recent pandemic has changed student motivation and behavior and what to do in order to meet their unique and diverse will be included. IN all we will cultivate an awareness and provide resources & strategies to employ in creating a peaceful classroom that works to reduce stress and anxiety with the goal of developing equitable practices for all students.

S26-01088 THE CALM CLASSROOM Kysten Ellison - Kysten@aol.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 24 — August 15 This class will address the stress and anxiety students incur in the classroom. Examine the causes of stress and anxiety and understand methods to alleviate these issues. This course will also discuss depression and how to recognize the symptoms and indicators as well as effective coping strategies.

S26-12017 CREATING A SUCCESSFUL CLASSROOM FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES Kysten Ellison - Kysten@aol.com 3 Credits - Inservice - June 24 — August 15 Students of all abilities and backgrounds want classrooms that are inclusive and convey respect. For those students with disabilities, the classroom setting may present certain challenges that need accommodation and consideration. This course will focus on various types of disabilities, how each disability may impact student learning, the accommodating classroom environment, accessing resources, and explore ways to use this information to better meet the needs of our developing students.