In "Quit Point," co-authors Adam Chamberlin and Svetoslav Matejic explore the critical point where students disengage from learning--the "quit point." The book focuses on understanding the root causes of student apathy, disengagement, and lack of motivation in the classroom. The authors provide practical insights into how educators can identify and respond to these disengagement signals before students fully withdraw. The book is structured around research-based strategies to re-engage students, foster intrinsic motivation, and create classroom environments where students feel valued, understood, and challenged. Throughout this course, teacher participants will engage in an introductory Zoom meeting and discussion boards. Participants will leave the pd program with a collaboratively created roadmap for implementing "Quit Point" strategies in the classroom.

This book explores the developmental changes in the adolescent brain, aiming to demystify behaviors and emotions typical of this age group. Dr. Siegel delves into the neuroscience behind impulsivity, risk-taking, and emotional intensity in teenagers, emphasizing how these traits are part of natural brain development and are essential for growth and innovation. He offers insights on how parents, educators, and caregivers can understand, connect with, and support teenagers through these transformative years by fostering positive relationships and guiding them with empathy. Teacher participants will engage in an introductory Zoom meeting and discussion boards throughout this course. Participants will leave the PD program with a plan to create a more supportive learning environment in the classroom for their teenage students.