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Increasing Student Engagement with Practical Tools for Capturing Attention Building Connection and Supporting LearningAre you looking for real tools to get student attention and connection back -- without working harder than you already are? In an era of shrinking attention spans, overstimulated learners, and mounting pressure on educators to do more with less, The Engagement Equation: Practical Tools for Capturing Attention and Building Connection is the resource K-12 teachers, school counselors, and student success specialists have been waiting for. Written by a veteran school counselor with nearly three decades in education, this practical, research-backed guide bridges the gap between what neuroscience tells us about learning and what it actually takes to reach and engage students today. What makes this workbook different? This isn't theory for theory's sake. Every strategy in The Engagement Equation is grounded in current research on attention, motivation, and student connection -- and each one can be implemented with minimal prep. Whether you're a classroom teacher managing thirty students or a counselor leading small groups, the tools here are designed for the world you actually work in. WHAT YOU'LL FIND INSIDE: Part 1: Brain Basics - Understand the neuroscience of attention, connection, and engagement without the jargon. Part 2: Low-Prep Engagement Tools - A complete toolkit of high-impact, easy-to-use strategies organized by purpose. Part 3: High-Impact Strategies Worth the Prep - Step-by-step guides for deeper engagement experiences. Part 4: Family Engagement - Ready-to-use resources for bringing parents and caregivers into the equation. WHO THIS WORKBOOK IS FOR: K-12 educators seeking fresh, low-prep engagement strategies School counselors and student success specialists designing lessons and small groups Instructional coaches and administrators building connection-focused school culture Anyone who wants the ""why"" and the ""how"" -- backed by research, tested in real classrooms

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Lisa King, Ed.S., LPC, has worked as a school counselor for over two decades, helping students develop and apply innovative practices that support their growth and success. She is a national speaker who has presented her programs at local, state, and national conferences, sharing practical strategies that educators can implement right away. Lisa has authored multiple books focused on growth mindset, student engagement, and career readiness, equipping educators with tools to better support today's learners. She earned her undergraduate degree from Tufts University and her graduate degree from Georgia State University. Lisa King lives in Marietta, Georgia, with her husband and daughter.

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