Name: Tools for Attention
Start: 2026-10-05T10:40:00-0400
End: 2026-10-05T11:55:00-0400

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Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

Tools for Attention is an interactive session designed to equip teachers with practical, actionable strategies to boost and sustain student focus through proactive environmental and instructional shifts. Throughout this workshop, we will dive into high-impact in-class strategies to maintain engagement, discuss how to intentionally utilize flexible seating to meet diverse sensory needs, and share quick, purposeful movement breaks that reset young minds. Although this session is open to all teachers looking to sharpen their classroom management toolkit, the core strategies are primarily tailored for elementary teachers. Come ready to collaborate and walk away with a tangible set of tools ready for immediate, next-day implementation!

Presenters

Melissa Di Fruscia

Occupational Therapist, SWLSB

Melissa Di Fruscia, OT is a seasoned Occupational Therapist with over 25 years of experience exclusively dedicated to pediatric care. For the last 18 years, she has proudly served the community within the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, helping students overcome barriers to learning and daily living... Read More →

Lina Ianni

Occupational Therapist, SWLSB

Lina Ianni, OT, PhD is an occupational therapist with 18 years of experience in school-based practice. Her work focuses on supporting students’ participation, learning, and independence within educational environments. Lina has specialized training in sensory processing, motor skill development... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 10:40am - 11:55am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

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Target Audience Elementary
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 11-PD & Profession

SWLSB Learning • Apprentissage

Melissa Di Fruscia

Lina Ianni

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SWLSB Learning • Apprentissage

Melissa Di Fruscia

Lina Ianni

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