K-12 School Security Guide Training Companion | This training series is designed to help end users of the K-12 School Security Guide (3rd ed., 2022) develop a basic understanding of what physical security looks like in K-12 schools. The series uses principles outlined in the guide to provide users with the tools necessary to make schools safer, more secure spaces while still achieving their educational mission and maintaining a positive school climate. |
Leadership Series Bundle | This Virtual Learning Series is for leadership and contains 3 sessions: 1. Strengthening Relationships With and Among Staff - Making staff feel valued and respected is a key practice for employee retention. |
Leadership Series: Building a Support Network (Updated) | Support networks are connections among staff that lead to emotional safety. In this session, we'll discuss how to use resiliency practices to build support networks. |
Leadership Series: Leveraging Your Resources (updated) | Clarity and consistency are just as important for your staff as they are for children, and they are some of your greatest resources to supporting staff morale. In this session, we'll discuss how to leverage these resources. |
Leadership Series: Strengthening Relationships with and Among Staff (updated) | The pandemic brought about new challenges with staffing, staff morale, and burnout. Making staff feel valued and respected is a key practice for staff retention. Doing this starts with building strong relationships. |
Managing a Preschool Group | Managing a preschool group can be very challenging and rewarding at the same time. Understanding how positive interactions support a preschool group will help support the overall success of the children and staff. This webinar will offer preschool teachers an opportunity to examine their physical, sensory, and social-emotional environments and learn how managing the environment while building in individualized accommodations can enhance the experience of the entire group. |
Managing a School-Age Group | This webinar will address difficulties staff experience when trying to balance individual and group needs. Strategies for supporting youth who struggle to positively engage in program activities and/or with peers and strategies to help youth manage their emotions in open spaces, such as the gym, will be introduced. Participants will also learn about the importance of implementing a structured plan for helping youth resolve conflict. |
Managing Inclusive Youth Programs for Teens | Middle schoolers and teens can experience at least 24 mood changes in a day, so it’s no wonder social-emotional learning is a trend in youth centers. In this series, you’ll learn ways to support social-emotional learning in your program. You’ll also explore how disability is a dimension of diversity and how to make your program truly inclusive for all. This bundle includes these webinars at a 20% discount: |
Managing Inclusive Youth Programs for Teens (Advanced) | Advanced Series In this final installment of the Middle School/Teen series, dive into the deep end with dating, coping skills, and more teen drama. Teenagers are in the midst of crucial brain development and raging hormones so it's no wonder they need solid guidance from the adults in their program. These webinars will help you navigate these tricky situations with empathy, understanding, and an inclusive mindset. This bundle includes the following webinars at a 20% discount: |
Managing Inclusive Youth Programs for Teens (Intermediate) | Intermediate Series How does one provide quality, inclusive programs for teens and tweens? The first step is to understand what is going on in their bodies, minds, and emotions. This intermediate level series continues to build upon the foundation level series. In these webinars, you will examine the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of youth between the ages of 10-18. This bundle includes these webinars at a 20% discount: |