Conscious Discipline Family & Childcare Provider Workshop: Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 5:30 P.M., at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, October 7, 2024

Dr. J. Scott Smith, Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32178
Dr. Maureen Montgomery, Deputy Superintendent of Schools, 301-475-5511, ext. 32135

LEONARDTOWN, MD – St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS) will offer a Conscious Discipline workshop for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten families on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center, Leonardtown, MD. Local childcare providers and their families are welcome to attend. Conscious Discipline Lead Instructor, Amy Speidel, returns to SMCPS to support families and private providers as we begin a new school year.

Participants will learn research-backed strategies based on the brain science that drives behavior in young children. Language shifts will be shared as participants better understand how to use the adult first-child second strategy to discipline. This highly effective approach is proven to increase self-regulation, sense of safety, connection, empathy, and intrinsic motivation in both children and adults.

Mission BBQ has graciously donated dinner for 100 people, which will be provided for registered participants, beginning at 5:00 p.m.  Childcare will not be available.

Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Childcare families may register using the 10/15/2024 Family Conscious Discipline Registration Form. Local childcare providers may receive Core of Knowledge credit hours if registered to attend. Private Providers should register here.

You may contact Ms. Lynn Trehern, SMCPS Early Childhood Instructional Resource Teacher/Coach at pltrehern@smcps.org  or call the Department of Equity, Engagement, and Early Access at 301-475-5511 extension 32136 if you have any questions.