For the November Day of Training, we are offering a total of 4 workshops.

• De-escalating and Redirecting Students: Organizational Structure and The Life Space Interview
• Social Emotional Health 101
• Body Wellness/Self Care
• Disrupting Bias (1.5hr)

Sign up forany or all workshops!

Workshops will run for one hour and will be hosted at the Norwalk Housing Authority Envision Center on 30 Day St.

Breakfast & Lunch Provided. Space is limited.

Workshop 1 9:30am-10:30am

De-escalating and Redirecting Students Through the Life Space Interview

By Ryan Harold, Director of Safety and Security - St. Luke’s School

"Establishing effective organizational systems and structures is essential for supporting positive student behavior. Clear routines, proactive strategies, and well-defined processes help staff identify, triage, and prevent situations before they escalate.

The Life Space Interview (LSI)—originally developed by Cornell University—serves as a practical framework for fostering student self-regulation and reflection. The approach uses students’ responses to challenging situations as teaching moments, guiding them to better understand their emotions, choices, and behavior patterns.

Educators can implement the Life Space Interview as a verbal de-escalation, redirection, and behavior support tool to promote growth, accountability, and emotional learning.

Note: This training is not affiliated with or endorsed by Cornell University."

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Workshop 2 10:40am-11:40am

Social Emotional Learning 101

By Tiana Brown, Assistant Director of Learning Centers - Norwalk Housing Authority

"This session will help participants gain insights and skills about emotional intelligence and core SEL concepts. The workshop will also reveal how emotional intelligence can be developed and cultivated through social awareness and personal awareness."

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Workshop 3 11:50am-12:50pm

Body Wellness / Self Care

By Community Mindfulness Project

"Join us for an hour workshop where we will offer self-care support through mindfulness, the science of mindfulness, and somatic movements."

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Workshop 4 1pm-2:25pm

Disrupting Bias

By Cadence Pentheny, Community Education Manager - Triangle Community Center

"Despite best efforts and intentions, bias frequently shows up in community groups and spaces. Implicit bias in particular can create challenges when working to move forward with and grow inclusive and equitable practices. This workshop will explore the definition, formation, and impact of implicit bias and other related terms, discuss how to recognize and confront microaggressions, and impart concrete strategies for intervention (including opportunity to practice!) when encountering these situations in real life."

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