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Keynote urges 'attunement' — curiosity, care, connection, collaboration — as classroom strategy
Summary
Lane Whitaker, a professional learning leader with Effective School Solutions, outlined a four-part 'attunement' framework for educators at the Bridgeport convocation and described district coaching and mental-health partnerships to support students and staff.
Lane Whitaker, vice president of professional learning at Effective School Solutions, delivered the convocation keynote urging educators to use a four-part "attunement" approach—curiosity, care, connection and collaboration—to support students with mental-health, emotional and behavioral needs.
"You are an amazing educator. You are changing and affecting lives in a powerful way, and you are appreciated," Whitaker told the audience. Whitaker described the four "core" elements as a cyclical tool teachers can apply when students struggle: begin with curiosity rather than assumption; practice self-care and regulation so adults can coregulate students; build connection and use play to foster engagement; and collaborate…
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