“Understanding or knowing our students is not something we achieve. It is something that we live.”
-Cornelius Minor
Small Shifts, Big Impact: A Complimentary Webinar Series by Roots ConnectED
Looking for immediate ways to increase student engagement?
You’re not alone. Educators everywhere are navigating rising demands, shrinking time, and growing student needs—while trying to stay grounded in purpose and impact.
The good news? You don’t need to overhaul everything to make a difference. Research shows that active engagement ≈ stronger academic outcomes. And small, intentional shifts in your language and approach can deeply affect how students connect with learning—cognitively, behaviorally, and emotionally.
That’s why we created Small Shifts, Big Impact—a free webinar series designed for real classrooms and the real challenges educators face.
This isn’t theory—it’s practical, immediately usable, and rooted in what real teachers experience every day. Leave with tools you can use tomorrow—and impact that lasts all year.
Because at Roots ConnectED, we believe small shifts in practice lead to big, lasting change for students and school communities.
August 11, 2025 6-6:30pm EST
Words Matter
If you do anything for 30 minutes this week, let it be this. The language we use every day—on the rug, in the hallway, during lessons—shapes how students see themselves and each other. In this session, we’ll explore how small, intentional shifts in language can transform classroom culture, strengthen relationships, and create deeper belonging. This one simple change has the power to transform practice.
September 12, 2025 12-12:30pm EST
Questions for Inclusion
The questions we ask shape the conversations we have—and the connections we build. In this 30-minute session, we’ll explore what types of questions can create space for deeper thinking, student voice, and authentic community. These simple yet powerful shifts in how we inquire can lead to more meaningful dialogue and more humanizing classrooms.
January 22, 2026 3-3:30pm EST
Reflection as a Practice of Belonging
When students are invited to reflect—not just on content, but on themselves and their experiences—they begin to feel more seen, valued, and connected. In this 30-minute session, we’ll explore how embedding reflection into everyday practice can strengthen classroom relationships, affirm identity, and build a culture of belonging. These small moments of pause can transform how students relate to themselves and each other.
What You’ll Gain from the Series
🔹 Boost Student Engagement
🔹 Create a Stronger Sense of Belonging
🔹 Recharge Your Passion
🔹 Overcome Burnout
🎓 Built for Busy Educators
Each webinar is:
✅ Just 30 minutes
✅ 100% free
✅ Designed to be immediately applicable
✅ Focused on everyday decisions that shape classroom culture