Some of you may be wondering what staff members do when they have a Superintendent’s Conference Day – they learn!
Just like students grow through learning, teachers continue to build their skills to provide students with the best educational experience possible. Wednesday’s conference day gave staff from all four school buildings the opportunity to connect and participate in professional learning sessions, including:
- “Autistic Neurology,” focused on understanding autistic ways of thinking to better support students’ learning, regulation, and engagement;
- “Building Emotional Safety Through Everyday Interactions,” which highlighted how intentional communication and proactive strategies can build trust, support student regulation, and create safe, structured learning environments
Some Pleasant Avenue staffers and all of Warren Street Elementary’s staff had the chance to deepen their understanding of Conscious Discipline, focusing on skills that help children stay calm, make positive choices, and show kindness – even when they’re upset. Students learn to use their “brain power” to pause, think, and choose what to do next. The goal of this work is to help students build lifelong skills such as self-control, empathy, and responsibility – going beyond discipline to support the whole child.
“A Superintendent’s Conference Day is a powerful reminder that learning is at the heart of everything we do at Johnstown – not just for our students, but for our staff as well,” Superintendent Ms. Alicia D. Koster said.
“The time our educators spend growing professionally reflects the strong culture we’ve built together – one rooted in supporting every student, every day. How we show up in our classrooms, our hallways, and our interactions, truly matters. Our commitment to continuous learning ensures that we are always striving to meet the needs of our students and families.”
