Fall AISD Staff Mindfulness Retreat--Register Before It Fills Up
Limited space available. Register below...
Huge shout out to Brooke Elementary for hosting our 1st edition of the Fall AISD Staff Mindfulness Retreat. I'm so excited that award-winning hip-hop duo/overall incredible people, Riders Against the Storm will be our keynote and also teach some classes during the Retreat! Below is the tentative schedule. There is more information on HCP. Unfortunately, due to liability, no childcare will be offered.
9:00 -- Registration & Welcome
9:15 -- Keynote from Riders Against the Storm
10:00 -- Session 1 (participants will choose from a selection of classes)
11:00 -- Session 2 (participants will choose from a selection of classes)
12:00 -- Session 3 (participants will choose from a selection of classes)
12:45 -- Closing
Big thanks to Amala Foundation for putting this amazing free event together for AISD staff.
Mindful Attention Awareness Scale
How mindful are you? And what exactly does it mean to be mindful? This Mindful Attention Awareness Scale from Positive Psychology provides some interesting insight and an actual self-assessment. Remember to show yourself compassion and just use it as an awareness tool. There is no prize for being most mindful. :) This could be a great activity during PLCs, Faculty Meeting, etc.
**Additionally, is your campus interested in a regular mindfulness practice opportunity for staff members? The SEL Department has partnered with the Amala Foundation to provide this opportunity to a select number of campuses. The service is free of charge to campuses. Fill out the form below or click here to apply. Application deadline extended to October 15th
James Butler, M.Ed.
Austin ISD SEL Mindfulness Specialist
2014 Austin ISD Teacher of the Year
Author of Mindful Classrooms: Daily 5-Minute Practices to Support Social-Emotional Learning
Email: james.butler@austinisd.org
Twitter: @mrbutler629