Empowering Student Growth: A Humanized Approach to Mastery and Achievement
Empower student growth by exploring a humanized approach to mastery-based learning. This session delves into the School Wellness Wheel and the science of toxic stress, highlighting how trauma-informed practices can enhance teaching and learning. Discover strategies that foster resilience, engagement, and deep learning, equipping educators to create strength-based, growth-oriented classrooms where all students can thrive.
Gain insights into the impact of trauma and toxic stress on brain development and how schools play a critical role in promoting healing, achievement, and student success. By integrating resilience-centered and mastery-based approaches, educators can unlock students’ potential, leading to higher levels of wellness, learning, and academic achievement.
Learning Outcomes:
- EXPLORE the critical components of mastery-based learning, growth-based schooling, and strength-based teaching.
- CONSIDER the science behind trauma-informed education and its role in fostering student resilience and achievement.
- LEARN how to develop resilience-centered schools that support healing, deep learning, and long-term student success.
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Hear from our attendeesAgenda and speakers are subject to change.
Tuesday, November 11th
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Breakfast |
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Sessions: The urgent need to evolve our educational systems The elements of Humanized Education Implementation of Mastery-Based Learning Critical leadership qualities to make it happen Team Time: Delve into proficiency scales and aligning resources |
Wednesday, November 12th
| 7:00–8:00 a.m. |
Registration and Breakfast |
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Sessions: The impact of trauma and toxic stress on the brain and learning The healing components of growth-based schooling Strength-based teaching and the impact on learning Tying it all together Team Time: Consider literacy protocols and/or systemic mindful practices |
Break and lunch times will be announced onsite. Agenda is subject to change.
Events reach capacity quickly. Please confirm your registration before making travel plans.
Parking information: Discounted daily parking rate of $40 for self-park
In order to receive the discounted hotel room rate, please mention Marzano Resources. After the deadline listed below, rates will be determined by the hotel.
Primary Hotel
Holiday Inn Gateway San Francisco
1500 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, California 94109
415.441.4000
Discounted Rate: (single or double) $170/night
Deadline: September 12, 2025, or until group rate is sold out
Venue
Holiday Inn Gateway San Francisco
1500 Van Ness Ave
San Francisco, California
Additional Information
Product code: WSL329
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Humanized Education
Discover the school fitness flywheel framework, which emphasizes growth-based schooling, strength-based teaching, and mastery-based learning. With actionable steps, educators can learn to be more strategic about which developmental competencies to prioritize and how to approach them for successful outcomes.
Event Journal
We’re enhancing your event experience. In addition to providing presentations in digital format, Marzano Resources is publishing retail-quality, perfect-bound notebooks expertly designed to support your learning. Any printed handouts or worksheets integrated into your sessions will continue to be provided.
