Webinar Description
Impossible Connections Made Possible
Students who are surly, shy, preoccupied, depressed, addicted, or neurodivergent are sometimes hard to connect with. But every student has something wonderful to add to your school’s community, and nearly every student craves connections. Rather than giving up or dismissing such students as “tough nuts to crack" or "hard yakkas," you can try some non-traditional strategies to forge meaningful connections. This innovative workshop will give all participants practice using five of the most powerful tools for bridging the gap between you and the most interpersonally elusive young people you know.
Participants in this workshop will learn:
- The five common types of distant students
- Reasons to flag a distant student for professional evaluation
- Five powerful ways to build robust connections with elusive students
- Ways to give students feedback that don't embarrass or offend them
- What to expect when connections begin and continue to grow