<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Cristia Lesher Associates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since 2003, we have provided staff development workshops, consulting, keynotes, residencies and institutes for general and special education teachers,]]></description><link>https://www.cristialesher.com/services</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2026 21:49:12 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.cristialesher.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[When You Can Tell Kids’ Focus is Wandering]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are a couple of ways I keep kids focused during class.]]></description><link>https://www.cristialesher.com/post/when-you-can-tell-kids-focus-is-wandering</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af4ca68828ad300d876447f</guid><category><![CDATA[Video]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9cf007_f0d88dff9fd04a0894e5738ca1e02691~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Polly Bath</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Too Much Flexible Seating?  | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH]]></title><description><![CDATA[When kids won't stay in their seats during class…]]></description><link>https://www.cristialesher.com/post/too-much-flexible-seating-let-s-talk-about-behavior-polly-bath</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6af0ea0e307767dec74471f4</guid><category><![CDATA[Video]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9cf007_1348ab5c6806421894d28a3f5c31eb10~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Polly Bath</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Kid Has a Meltdown in Your Class?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A kid has a meltdown in your class and is now under their desk…]]></description><link>https://www.cristialesher.com/post/a-kid-has-a-meltdown-in-your-class</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aeb8a9e9a8c4986eb177d09</guid><category><![CDATA[Video]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9cf007_5f2b57a2326a4eec8895488e52306880~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Polly Bath</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Kids Talk Over Your Teaching  | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here’s what to do when kids are constantly talking over your teaching…]]></description><link>https://www.cristialesher.com/post/when-kids-talk-over-your-teaching-let-s-talk-about-behavior-polly-bath</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ae77c9c817170b9eecad539</guid><category><![CDATA[Video]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9cf007_f7585da6b4b4482eb592bb5d8fd469c0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Polly Bath</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interruptions While Working with a Small Group?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You’re working with a small group of kids in your class but other students want to interrupt. 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In this lively, highly interactive training we will learn how to build a science-backed, personalized resilience plan for taking on this moment in education. Participants will walk away with their own plan for growing their resilience at school!]]></description><link>https://www.cristialesher.com/post/go-the-distance-building-resilience-in-a-stressful-but-fulfilling-profession</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acfeb7b5510cf48b691a233</guid><category><![CDATA[Workshop]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 21:41:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2823a6_0cb7cc19f07d48a0971c9cd30ec45e10~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Brian Balke</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power and Pitfalls of Co-Teaching: Making the Most of Your Assets]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all know that many teachers today are struggling to address the diverse and ever-increasing needs of students. 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Here’s why we all have such short attention spans these days and what to do about it…!]]></description><link>https://www.cristialesher.com/post/how-to-help-kids-with-short-attention-spans-let-s-talk-about-behavior-polly-bath</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac97c7b86e1da51f6fd7d69</guid><category><![CDATA[Video]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:46:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2823a6_62857a3eaa2e46e0937a4134fe8e04b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Polly Bath</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When a Kid Has Flipped Their Lid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here’s your job when a kid flips their lid.]]></description><link>https://www.cristialesher.com/post/when-a-kid-has-flipped-their-lid</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac95e35d3466ffa9b96fd1b</guid><category><![CDATA[Video]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:17:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2823a6_abaa92c857cc4dbab42c975d8aecc35d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Polly Bath</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ouch! When Parents Get Rude! | Let’s Talk About Behavior | POLLY BATH]]></title><description><![CDATA[When a parent gets upset and is rude to you, here’s how to handle it…]]></description><link>https://www.cristialesher.com/post/ouch-when-parents-get-rude-let-s-talk-about-behavior-polly-bath</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac95e35d3466ffa9b96fd17</guid><category><![CDATA[Video]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:19:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2823a6_91e4c9e378a6407e9f918b3173bfe828~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Polly Bath</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fun Ways to Get Kids to Pay Attention!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ll do fun little things to get kids back on track and paying attention.]]></description><link>https://www.cristialesher.com/post/fun-ways-to-get-kids-to-pay-attention</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac95e35d3466ffa9b96fd19</guid><category><![CDATA[Video]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:42:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2823a6_c419872636de4c03a7e070781bf0871d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Polly Bath</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polly Bath’s Booklist for Educators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Teaching Social and Emotional Skills in These Times A 5 Is Against the Law! 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Because there is more going on…]]></description><link>https://www.cristialesher.com/post/when-we-call-every-behavior-disrespect</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac95e35d3466ffa9b96fd1c</guid><category><![CDATA[Video]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:08:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/2823a6_a0f7f7c6aafa415e853fa1f223e032ed~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Polly Bath</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>