This one-hour interactive professional development session focuses on how elevating student voice can positively shape classroom behavior and culture. Teachers will explore practical strategies for incorporating student input, co-creating norms, reflecting on behavior, and engaging in restorative practices. By centering student perspectives, participants will learn how to gather authentic feedback, facilitate meaningful dialogue, and implement student-led solutions that foster respect, responsibility, and belonging while focusing on all types of language learners. Through real-world examples and collaborative activities, teachers will leave with tools to build responsive, inclusive classrooms that reduce behavior challenges, increase engagement, and ensure every student’s voice is heard and valued across preK–12 for general and special education settings.
