Dedicated ongoing support is provided in partnership with Commission on Lutheran Schools (CLS) and Christian Family Solutions (CFS). Consider attending these exciting FREE webinars!
Mentoring Beginning Teachers: Providing Emotional Support for Teachers While Recognizing Compassion Fatigue
Presenter: Dr. Ben Kohls
When: January 26, 2021 - 6:30 pm Central Time (US and Canada)
Description: A person in a supportive role taps into a myriad of skill sets. Learn more about:
- How to recognize when help is needed
- What to do when teachers refuse help
- Compassion fatigue in mentors
Intended audience: Mentors, Administrators, Lead Mentors
Length of Presentation: 45 minutes; 15 minutes Q&A
Register in advance for this FREE Zoom webinar:
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Welcome to the Teaching Ministry During a Pandemic: Building Resilience Through the Challenge
Presenter: Karen Fischer
When: February 2, 2021 - 6:30 pm CST
Description: Beginning teachers encounter many new events during the first years of teaching. Reflect and reenergize while considering:
- How did I get so lucky to start during a pandemic?!
- The usual challenges + the new challenges = Can I survive???
- Resiliency is critical
- Support services in place
Intended Audience: Beginning teachers
Length of Presentation: 30 minutes
Register in advance for this FREE Zoom webinar:
BONUS: Beginning Teachers – Discussion Groups
Leaders: Karen Fischer, Sarah Reik, Ashley Schoof, and Laura Reinke
Dates: February 3, 10, and 17, 2021 - 6:30 pm CST
Topics: All 4 topics listed will be offered each week.
Description: Each discussion group will focus on a specific topic area. The leader may briefly introduce the topic and will then lead the discussion by asking the participants questions. Audio and video will be turned on. Select one each week, or continue the discussion each week. It’s your choice!
- It’s lonely out there! Living single in a new community during a pandemic (Reik)
- Kids and the pandemic, ages 10 and older – How to support their emotional needs (Reinke)
- Handling the stress and anxiety of year one (Fischer)
- Trauma and kids under age 10 (Schoof)
Intended Audience: Beginning Teachers
Length: 40 minutes
Access: Attendance at Welcome to the Teaching Ministry During a Pandemic: Building Resilience Through the Challenge will generate an email with more information on how to connect to the breakout group discussion opportunities.
Additional CFS Resources:
Get Connected is a valuable and timely resource for all educators, including topics such as Anxiety and Stress in the Classroom, Resilience, Brain-aligned Strategies, and CFS support information.
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OpenLearning@MLC
Serving in Crisis
Trauma-Informed Christian Schools
Presenter: Prof. Kelli Green, Martin Luther College
When: Monday, February 15 - 11:00 am CST
Length: 45 minutes, 15 minutes Q&A
Description: In this webinar, you will
- realize why NOW is the time to look at how adversity and trauma affect us all.
- recognize how trauma affects teaching and learning.
- develop a lens for seeing the signs and symptoms of trauma affecting your school.
- learn strategies to respond in Christian love, creating a safe, healthy learning environment for your students, families, and called workers.
- be introduced to the 1-credit/12-hour training to certify your school as a Trauma-Informed Christian School.
Intended Audience: All educators
We extend heartfelt gratitude for all who provide care that is motivated by their love for Christ.
