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Empowering Student Growth: A Humanized Approach to Mastery and Achievement

San Francisco, California | November 11–12, 2025
$769.00
 

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.

Learn from leading experts

Agenda and speakers are subject to change.

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Tuesday, November 11th

8:00–11:30 a.m.

Welcome, introductions, and norms
The urgent need to evolve our educational systems
The elements of SWW

11:30–1:00 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

1:00–4:00 p.m. Implementation of mastery-based learning
Critical leadership qualities to make it happen
Team time: building proficiency scales and aligning resources

Wednesday, November 12th

8:00–11:30 a.m.

Welcome and reflection
The massive impact of trauma and toxic stress on the brain and learning
The healing components of trauma-responsive schooling

11:30–1:00 p.m.

Lunch (on your own)

1:00–4:00 p.m. Culturally responsive teaching and the impact on learning
Tying it all together
Team time: aligning valid assessments or creating systemic mindful practices

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


Included with your registration

The School Wellness Wheel

The School Wellness Wheel

Discover how your school can evolve to address trauma, promote well-being, and elevate learning with The School Wellness Wheel.

Event Journal

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.

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