Connecting Through Conversation

Best time at the SSDA Conference this week. Small schools & big relationships - where everyone knows everyone and there’s a good chance many of them are related. Grateful for the conversation and the work these leaders do for their communities!

I’m presenting at the SSDA Annual State Conference on navigating tough conversations in small school communities and sharing practical strategies for leading improvement while protecting relationships. If you’re attending, I’d love to see you there!

The energy in the room at The Site Coordinator Symposium was amazing! These awesome educators are committed to ensuring every student feels loved, understood, and a deep sense of belonging so they can learn and grow at the highest levels.

Behavior demands are rising. Expectations are rising. Educators are exhausted. The work has changed, and so must the tools. Don’t escape your job. Escape the behavior trap, and love your job again. Book a call. …tingthroughconversation.youcanbook.me

We’re presenting at the 2026 Site Coordinator Symposium! Sharing practical tools to help teams build connection, improve behavior, and create calm, supportive learning environments. See you in Long Beach! @ca_afterschool @casas_jimmy @Jeff_Zoul

When behavior keeps repeating, we can double down on consequences — or teach what’s missing. Prevent. Teach. Reinforce. Real change happens when we build replacement skills. Read it here: connectingthroughconversation.com/blog/escape-th… @casas_jimmy @Jeff_Zoul

We had such an amazing time with the extended learning providers in Elk Grove Unified School District on Friday! The staff are such caring and passionate educators, the kids of Elk Grove are fortunate to have such a great team supporting them. @casas_jimmy @Jeff_Zoul @elkg

We had such a great time connecting with educators at the virtual Site Coordinator Symposium today! The session filled so fast, we had a full waiting room. If you missed us, catch us at the in-person conference in Long Beach on February 27th! @getasapconnected

I had an incredible time at the Cognia IMPACT Conference! So energizing to connect with educators from across the country who are doing the real work every single day.

🔗 connectingthroughconversation.com/blog/escape-th…

Ever feel like you’re doing “all the right things” and the behavior still isn’t shifting? Part 3 of our Escape the Behavior Trap series explores the A.B.C.s of behavior and how clarity leads to plans that actually work. 🔗 in the comments

We’re getting reviewer feedback on our 2nd book & we’re so excited. This book is for school leaders navigating tough conversations with adults. After years of hearing “This is incredible! Now how do we do this with adults?” this book is our answer. Can’t wait to share it soon.

We absolutely loved supporting the folks in the Expanded Learning program at @ElkGroveUnified. From the moment we walked in, you could feel the care and intention this team brings to kids every day. Their students are incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by adults like these.

@casas_jimmy @Jeff_Zoul

If a behavior keeps showing up, it’s meeting a need. Telling students to stop doesn’t meet that need. Replacement behaviors do. Escape the Behavior Trap, Part 2 → connectingthroughconversation.com/blog/escape-th…

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If you’ve ever wondered why a student keeps repeating a behavior, this might help. Today’s blog breaks down the four powerful underlying reasons driving behavior — and why they matter. 🔗 Link in comments.

Challenging behaviors are rising and teams are stretched thin — and it’s only November. Join us Thursday for tools to break the Behavior Trap. ➡️ connectingthroughconversation.com/webinars/p/esc…

Stuck in the Behavior Trap – reacting to behavior instead of teaching through it? Join us on Nov 20, 4 PM PST to get practical, research-backed strategies to end power struggles and bring calm & connection back to your classroom. Register here: connectingthroughconversation.com/webinars/p/esc…

Tough conversations with adults don’t have to be . . . Tough. At the #RuralEdForum, we explored approaching them with calm, specific strategies, and care. Just like we do with students. Connection wins! @casas_jimmy