Name: Outside the Lines: When They Won’t Engage
Start: 2026-09-18T09:00:00-0600
End: 2026-09-18T10:00:00-0600

Outside the Lines: When They Won’t Engage

Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MDT

Hydro Teaching Lab | Hydro Building 1st Floor

What happens when students won’t engage? This session explores how nature-based approaches reduce pressure and support authentic social connection for neurodivergent middle schoolers. Learn practical, play-based strategies to meet students where they are, build trust, and foster communication without forcing participation.

**Plan on getting outside in this session!

Presenters

Mandy Casteel-Denney

Owner and Educator, Blue Tulip Inclusive Education

Mandy Casteel-Denney, M.Ed., is an educator, speaker, and founder of Blue Tulip Inclusive Education. With over 20 years in education and lived experience raising a neurodivergent family, she facilitates nature-based groups that support social connection, communication, and confidence... Read More →

Friday September 18, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
Hydro Teaching Lab | Hydro Building 1st Floor CSU Spur Campus | 4777 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216

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Mandy Casteel-Denney

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2026 CAEE Advancing EE Conference

Mandy Casteel-Denney

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