F.O.S.T.E.R.
Self-regulation Success
for All
Empowering Educators,
Enhancing Student Success,
Creating Optimum Learning Environments
An innovativeapproach to enhancing skill development while supporting diverse learners within the classroom.
The 3 pillars of Self-Regulated Learning
What Regulated Learning Looks Like:
Sensory
Regulation
Sufficient energy sustained throughout the day.
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Ability to recoup after challenging situations.
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Able to filter out extraneous input in order to attend.
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Able to follow routines and adjust to changes in routine.
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Able to use strategies or tools effectively to support engagement.
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Coordinated movements and safe navigation around the school.
Social-Emotional
Regulation
Resiliency- the ability to recover from challenging situations.
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Willingness and interest to experiment and learn.
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Open to a wide range of strategies.
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Healthy self-esteem.
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Ability to understand and respond to others' feelings appropriately.
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Effective communicator
Sense of humor.
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Empathy- the capacity to care about others' feelings.
Cognitive
Regulation
Able to switch focus as the task requires.
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Plan and execute sequential steps to complete tasks.
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Willing to try a different approach when one fails to work.
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Manage time effectively
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Understanding of own strengths/needs.
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Ability to get started.
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Able to ask for support or use learning tools that are available to maintain the organization of materials.
What we do
Our Mission
Regulated Learning for All offers high-quality professional development programs and resources that empower educators and parents with the understanding, tools, and strategies to champion growth and independence.
Through collaborative efforts, we strive to enhance connection, engagement, independence, and self-direction for students, parents, and educators.
The Occupational Therapy Perspective
Our professional development programs have been created in response to the challenges we've seen students and educators grapple with across the globe.
The insights gained from our work as Occupational Therapists with individual students have been the cornerstone in shaping our programs. Strategies tailored for individuals can serve as a catalyst for broader transformation.
This conviction is embedded in our dedication to universal design principles and a driving force behind our mission to create inclusive designs accessible to every student.
Further inspired by the awareness that some schools lack access to specialized services, we are motivated to provide tools and strategies that support improved independence, skill development, and learning regulation for all students.
Our Services
Professional Development
Deep-dive Workshops
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Progressive Learning Cohorts
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Express Training Sessions
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Parent Engagement Sessions: Home & School Connections
Professional Consultations
School Consultations:
Educational Design
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Educators Consultations: Strategy Implementation & Monitoring
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Case Consultations: Focus on Student Self-regulation, Stress management, Sensory Processing, and Self-agency
Customized Expert Engagement
Keynote Speaking
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Conference Presentations
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Customized Workshops
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Tailored Talks & Seminars for Different Audiences
F.O.S.T.E.R. Self-regulation Success Training Framework
(F) Foundational Knowledge
➼ Define self-regulated learning and its components.
➼ Explore the importance and impact of self-regulation in managing emotions, behavior, learning, and attention in the classroom.
(O) Open Mindset & Awareness
➼Cultivate an open mindset to allow for new ideas and approaches to supporting students' growth and development in the classroom.➼
➼ Foster a heightened sense of self-awareness among educators and students, a foundational step toward supporting student growth in the areas of self-awareness and self-directed learning.
(S) Supportive Spaces
➼ Develop insight into how the physical and emotional classroom environment can influence students' self-regulation.
➼ Explore classroom modifications and strategies that support focus and self-regulation.
➼ Acquire a deeper understanding of critical elements to implement self-regulation strategies in the classroom effectively.
(T) ToolKit of Strategies
➼Acquire a comprehensive understanding of self-regulation techniques applicable in the classroom setting.
➼Discover and “feel” innovative self-regulation practices to use in the classroom
➼Collaboratively work with other educators and facilitators in devising effective approaches for implementing new self-regulation into the class schedule
(E) Empowerment
➼ Empowered Educators = Empowered Students
➼ Foster a collaborative environment where educators feel empowered and well-equipped to nurture and support all students in effectively implementing and adapting self-regulation techniques.
(R) Reflection
➼ Reflection is a key element to the learning process and growth of the individual.
➼ Educators will experience the power of reflection throughout the training and explore innovative ways to implement reflection approaches into the curriculum.
Testimonials
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The presentation on self-regulated learning was simply outstanding. The speakers explained the concept clearly and provided practical strategies that can be implemented in the classroom. Our staff is excited to schedule training to further enhance our teaching practices and improve student outcomes.
C.R.
School Administrator
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This presentation was informative, accessible, and supported by some excellent slides. She was very open to answering any questions, giving sound, practical and helpful advice. I would recommend this presentation if you want to know more about how to support your child.
K.M.
Parent
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Fantastic, both in content and presentation. The Sensory Break ideas struck me as something we can immediately discuss with teachers. Your programme fits in with where we want our teachers and staff to be heading. Thank you again for your generosity in sharing such valuable resources.
K.S.
Learning Support Teacher
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Onsite in-service training
Description
Self-regulation is a crucial skill that helps students manage their emotions, behavior, and attention in the classroom. This in-service aims to broaden teachers’ understanding of self-regulation and provide an overview of strategies to support self-regulation within the classroom.
To understand the components of self-regulated learning.
To understand the learning process through basic neuroscience.
To gain a deeper understanding of what can impact one’s self-regulating ability.
Acquire the knowledge and tools to support the student's self-regulating ability to focus better and attend within the classroom.
Examine how self-regulation strategies can be integrated into classroom structures.
Duration: 1½ hour session
Learning Methods: A variety of interactive activities are embedded into the presentation.
Target Audience: Teachers at all levels who want to support student growth and understanding of what it means to be a self-regulated learner.
Outcome: Participants will have a better understanding of self-regulation and how it is related to student success in the classroom. They will be equipped with a range of strategies and activities to support themselves and their students in the area of self-regulation.
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