EMEnRose Magazine

SFSC 2022
A virtual conference for all school staff that promotes school safety without security!

Dr. Linda Metcalf will again host hundreds of educators and education experts at the 4th Solution Focused School Conference on Oct. 28 & 29, who will share how they have been able to create safer schools without focusing on security. Schools implementing the solution-focused approach - a model that puts the responsibility on students to develop solutions instead of educators to solve problems - have seen significant reductions in discipline referrals and an increase in academic success.

With a shortage of teachers across the U.S. and higher teacher-to-student ratios in classrooms this year, educators are under extreme pressure to engage students so they can learn. Many students are disengaged or feeling isolated, which increases the risks of ill-discipline and disruptive behavior, or worse, more school shootings.

"Many educators aren't properly trained to handle disruptive or disengaged students, so they're either giving up, moving schools or quitting altogether," says Dr. Linda Metcalf, best-selling author of Counseling Toward Solutions, and host of The Solution Focused School Conference. "A child's future depends on a cohesive and inclusive school environment, and that should not be undermined by disruptive behavior, or the inability of educators to manage it."

The fourth installment of the annual conference is themed "Engaged Educators = Exceptional Classrooms", and is bringing together 20 speakers from 5 different countries. They will share solution-focused techniques and case studies of how this evidence-based approach is transformed their schools and other schools around the world.

Studies by the University of Texas found a growing number of schools implementing the solution-focused approach, and where they have increased student engagement, awarded more credits, and reduced drop-out rates.

Delegates will attend the conference online on Oct. 28 & 29, and will earn 18 Continuing Education Units.

"Schools that implement the solution-focused approach transform into a safer environment of exceptional classrooms led by engaged educators," says Dr. Metcalf.

"In those schools, discipline isn't an issue; students and teachers work through their challenges together; there is reduced conflict because previously disengaged students start engaging; students become responsible leaders; and there is great pride in the school's academic success."

Schools that implement the solution-focused approach are safer without focusing on security.

Using this approach will make schools safer, with less disruption and better academic results.

Attend the conference by registering at https://solutionfocusedschool.com/conference

ABOUT DR. LINDA METCALF

PRESS CONTACT: Linda Metcalf                                                                   

https://solutionfocusedschool.com

[email protected]

(817) 690-2229

Dr. Linda Metcalf is a Professor at Texas Wesleyan University, a licensed professional counselor supervisor, a licensed marriage and family therapist supervisor, a former middle school teacher and a certified all-level school counselor. Dr. Metcalf is the best-selling author of Counseling Toward Solutions and 10 other books. 

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BCI | BuildCentral, a leader in planned construction leads and location analytics, is proud to announce the acquisition of Quest CDN, an SaaS based E-tendering platform for administration and management of public bid processes within the US construction market, through BuildCentral's parent company, Byggfakta Group.

Quest CDN, established in 1999, provides SaaS-based bid management systems for public construction, RFPs, in addition to general goods and services procurement to maximize efficiency and communication. The Quest CDN application is designed to digitize, automate, and effectively serve as the information channel between the owner and the entire bidding community. The acquisition of Quest CDN fills a product gap in BuildCentral's current US operations. In addition, it will position BuildCentral to support the increased activity in the US market, where there is a surging growth potential.

"We at BuildCentral are excited to partner with a trusted source in the marketplace and look forward to identifying synergies that will benefit our current and future customers. Like BuildCentral, Quest CDN strives for excellence in improving the bid management process," Damian Eastman, BuildCentral CEO, said, adding, "As strong proponents of the partnering concept, BuildCentral and QuestCDN will collaborate with the A/E/C community, by providing them the opportunity to adopt and implement this powerful secure communication methodology."  

About BuildCentral  

For over 20 years, BuildCentral's databases of planned real estate developments have helped real estate professionals, builders, suppliers, and investors discover new opportunities and customers. Solutions include data and analytics products for commercial real estate, single-family & multi-family real estate, medical, hotel, industrial, and retail/grocery developments, and the renewable energy and mining sectors.  

BuildCentral is part of BCI Central and the Byggfakta Group, with global operations spanning the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Learn more at https://www.buildcentral.com.