Heroes Within: A Framework for Empowering Students to Own Their Learning Journeys (Instill hope, self-efficacy, and ownership in your students)

Too often, students sit compliantly in class and aren’t engaged in the learning. Acclaimed speaker and author Aaron Hansen uses compelling stories and a step-by-step framework to help educators become hero makers. These powerful classroom mentors empower students to break free of their self-limiting stories and fixed mindsets and experience a new story of hope, self-efficacy, and ownership as heroes of their learning journeys.

• Access templates and tools to guide metacognitive reflection and assist in students’ self-assessment
• Be reinspired and rejuvenated in their calling as teachers by true stories of transformation that every educator can relate to
• Select relevant content with real-world applications that boost student engagement
• Build self-efficacy and ownership of learning in all students
• Learn how to use the simple six-step framework for empowering students: (1) clarify learning goals, (2) establish trusting relationships, (3) choose worthy content, (4) facilitate student self-assessment, (5) encourage metacognition, and (6) develop a vision for their future

Aaron Hansen is a speaker, author, and coach who empowers teachers and leaders to transform their schools.
As principal, Aaron led the transformation of White Pine Middle School in Nevada into a nationally recognized, high-achieving school. White Pine was a National Model School (2009–2012) and was the only middle school in the United States to be named a Middle School of Distinction (2010) by the International Center for Leadership in Education. The school was listed on AllThingsPLC.info and was a Title I Distinguished School.
Aaron has worked with thousands of educators across North America and beyond, helping them improve their processes for PLCs, RTI, teacher and leader improvement, student and staff culture, and comprehensive school transformation. Aaron has written and produced videos extensively about school change.
Aaron has been featured in many books, articles, and news stories, including,World News With Charles Gibson (ABC), American Morning (CNN), Fox & Friends (Fox News), and a BBC documentary, all highlighting the changes he led in transforming school culture and rapid improvement. Aaron was named Nevada Innovative Educator of the Year in 2009 and worked for his home state of Nevada as a leadership consultant.