Preventative Practices Lab

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Instructor: Emily Dills
A collaborative course centered on proactive classroom management. Through peer coaching and co-design, teachers develop preventative systems and routines that reduce disruptions and foster a positive learning environment. Participants implement these strategies in their classrooms, collect real-time data, and return to the group for reflection and problem-solving.

Course information

For school leaders and teachers and support staff
Duration: 12 hours
4 sessions
Live peer-to-peer learning

The methodology

Teachers will learn in small groups of 2-5 colleagues, meeting once a week for 4 weeks. Sessions are 1.5 hours and can be in-person or online.

Course syllabus

Session 1: Foundations of Preventative Practices

  • • Understand the principles of proactive classroom management
  • • Identify patterns and triggers of common classroom disruptions
  • • Begin designing a preventative system or routine tailored to your classroom needs

Session 2: Collaborative Design of Systems and Routines

  • • Co-create effective classroom routines and management systems with peer input
  • • Align preventative strategies with classroom values and student needs
  • • Finalize an implementation plan to pilot the new system in your classroom

Session 3: Implementation Insights and Data Reflection

  • • Share classroom data and observations from implementing the system
  • • Reflect on what worked and what needs adjustment
  • • Analyze patterns and receive coaching on next steps

Session 4: Troubleshooting and Sustainability Planning

  • • Identify and address remaining implementation challenges
  • • Refine the system for long-term success and adaptability
  • • Develop a sustainable plan for maintaining preventative practices and tracking impact

Instructor

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Emily Dills

Emily Dills is an experienced educator, EQ coach, and founder dedicated to transforming how adults engage with kids. With almost 20 years in education, she brings a unique Dual-Generation EQ Model that equips caregivers, educators, and youth workers with practical emotional intelligence tools to better support children’s development. Emily’s work blends research-backed strategies with real-life experience to create confident, emotionally healthy adults who can help kids thrive.

How it works

You will join a group of 2 to 5 colleagues, and as a group, you will meet 4 times, either in person or online, at a time you all agree on.

1

Join a circle

Organize your study group with colleagues. You'll have 3 days to "match," from January 2 to January 5.

2

Agree on a schedule

Decide the most convenient time for your sessions, online or in person.

3

Join and collaborate

When the session arrives, connect with your colleagues and complete the activities together.

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