Improve Learning Outcomes

with a Physiology-First Approach


Join us for a transformative workshop dedicated to fostering a culture of nervous system awareness in schools, focusing on the underlying factors that influence behaviors and discipline and creating thriving neuroinclusive spaces that meet the needs of all learners.

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FOR EDUCATORS
Included in this Summit
Adult Nervous System Overview
In this session, we will explore how our nervous system states impact our neuroception, state functioning, reactions and behaviors, which are contagious to the children and youth we serve. You will learn classroom practices that can cultivate felt safety for both adults, children and youth.
Tools to Support Neurodiverse Learners
In this session, we will explore applications of polyvagal theory as it relates to supporting the needs of students with autism, ADHD, or other types of neurodiversity, transforming our classrooms into thriving neuroinclusive spaces while reducing referrals for special education and decreasing expulsionary discipline.
An Intro to Polyvagal Theory
Learn more about Polyvagal Theory, or the "Science of Safety," and how our nervous system and ability to co-regulate can affect learning outcomes and emotional regulation in students.
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Description & Agenda

Led by PVI Course Partners and nervous system experts Dr. Lori Desautels and Dr. Niki Elliott, this full-day live online summit brings together educators interested in cultivating nervous system awareness—for both adults and students—using insights from polyvagal theory and embodied neuroscience. Participants will gain practical tools, co-regulation techniques, and inclusive strategies that transform classrooms into spaces of trust, safety, and shared learning, with a focus on reducing educator burnout.

Tailored for school-based personnel, non-conventional K-12 educators, and caregivers, your presenters will offer insights into the collective nervous system's role in discipline, practical strategies for adult nervous system regulation, and innovative approaches to creating equitable and supportive learning environments.

Agenda

  • 11:00: Meet Dr. Desautels & Dr. Elliott
  • 11:15-1:45 -- Session 1: Lori - Supporting the Adult Nervous System
  • 1:45 - 2: Lunch
  • 2-4:30 -- Session 2: Niki - Supporting the Nervous System of Neurodiverse Students
  • 4:30-5: Closing plus Q&A 


This summit is for:
  • For school-based personnel, educators, social workers, counselors, occupational therapists, and administrators, and those in the helping professions.
  • Non-conventional K-12 education providers including caregivers, homeschooling and hybrid school communities also welcome!
A note on pricing:
  • We’ve introduced a tiered pricing model to ensure that our course is accessible to as many educators as possible, regardless of their financial situation.
  • Please choose a pricing tier that reflects your financial ability. Those paying the higher amount help us fund additional scholarships for those who may not have the financial means to attend this event.
  • Everyone receives the same access to the course materials, regardless of what they pay.

Lori Desautels, PhD

Dr. Lori Desautels, has been an Assistant Professor at Butler University since 2016 where she teaches both undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Education. Lori was also an Assistant Professor at Marian University in Indianapolis for eight years where she founded the Educational Neuroscience Symposium that has now reached thousands of educators and is in its 15th year. Lori’s passion is engaging her students through the social and relational neurosciences as it applies to education. She does this by integrating the tier one trauma accommodating Applied Educational Neuroscience framework, and its learning principles and practices into her coursework at Butler.

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Niki Elliott, PhD

Niki Elliott, PhD is the Director of the Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity (CEEN) in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences at the University of San Diego. Formerly, she served as director of the Center for Neurodiversity, Learning, and Wellness at the University of La Verne. A high-energy, spirited, and inspiring educator, Niki has taught students from elementary school through university for the past 30 years. She began her education career as a 4th grade teacher in Teaneck, NJ. There, she developed a passion for supporting children who experience mood, learning, or behavior challenges. Her work in this area was further sharpened after her family adopted a son from foster care who had a history of trauma and an intellectual disability diagnosis. Her interest in trauma-informed education began with Niki’s desire to support children like her son.

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Pricing options

A group discount of 15% off the Opportunity Price is available for 5+ simultaneous enrollments.

PVI is happy to work with your school or district finance office or billing system to facilitate both individual or group registration for this event. Please contact [email protected] for assistance.