2027 Academic Support & Student Well-Being Conference

Engage in a comprehensive mini course on Motivational Interviewing (MI). Learn and practice a transformative communication method that shifts resistance and reluctance to readiness for students and staff alike! Motivational Interviewing is a research-backed communication approach that fuels growth, well-being, and lasting change.

As independent school educators committed to the whole child, we know that meaningful support goes beyond academics. It requires strong relationships and responsive, connected school communities. MI offers a compassionate approach to collaboration that helps educators turn everyday interactions into opportunities to build trust, spark motivation, and strengthen the bonds that support both academic success and student well-being. In this workshop, educators will learn the framework of MI and practice specific skills for using MI through dynamic, experiential sessions. MI doesn't just improve conversations, it transforms them, turning everyday interactions into powerful catalysts for growth, connection, and change.