Name: Let Them Grow: Empowering Amazing Students
Start: 2026-06-09T11:00:00-0500
End: 2026-06-09T11:50:00-0500

Let Them Grow: Empowering Amazing Students

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT

Talcott

Today's students are navigating unprecedented levels of anxiety, disconnection, and dependence. Yet, they are also creative, compassionate, and full of potential. Drawing on key ideas from The Anxious Generation, The Amazing Generation, and Let Grow, this session explores how schools can intentionally balance connection, independence, and belonging to better support student well-being and growth.

Participants will examine how overprotection, reduced autonomy, and limited opportunities for meaningful responsibility impact student resilience and how relationship-centered, SEL practices can reverse these trends. Through reflection, discussion, and practical examples, educators will learn how to create environments that empower students take healthy risks, build confidence, and develop essential life skills, while maintaining strong, supportive relationships.

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Grace Heimerdinger-Baake

SEL + Family Education and Engagement Specialist, Regional Office of Education #47

Grace Heimerdinger-Baake is the SEL & Family Education and Engagement Specialist for the Regional Office of Education #47. She brings more than 13 years of experience as an educator, crisis counselor, and advocate supporting children, families, and communities. Grace specializes in... Read More →

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Talcott 416 S Main St, Rockford, IL 61101

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