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SEL Micro-Training: Powerful Feelings

Virtual Training

Every behavior starts with a feeling. This workshop offers practical solutions and strategies to navigate the landscape of strong emotions—how they can present in unusual ways, and how we can support youth when they’re in the thick of what they’re feeling. In this workshop, discover... This is the second of a 3-part micro-learning series. Click... Read more »

Free

SEL Micro-Training: De-Escalation

Children, like adults, have emotional emergencies—they just look different from ours. Using a child-first, relationship-centered mindset, this module teaches us that strong behaviors are no mystery, and that all feelings make sense. In this workshop, discover … This is the third of a 3-part micro-learning series. Click here to view the first and second trainings.... Read more »

Free

Field Forum: Strategies to be Proactive in Your Approach with Young People

Online Forum

Both positive and challenging behaviors are part of every youth space. Behaviors are part of life. That being said, some young people struggle with challenging behaviors more than others. How can you be proactive in your approach with these children? Join Amy Brady from The Flourish Lab for an informative field forum that will explore... Read more »

Free

Training: Flourish Lab: Purposeful Pause – Stop. Then Start Again

Online Workshop

Have you ever found yourself showing up in a way that is less than your best? You may be extra reactionary with the youth in your program. You snap at your co-workers. The voice in your head screams "I'm DONE! What if you could learn to PAUSE before getting to this point? When we learn this invaluable... Read more »

Free

President’s Day

A US federal holiday to honor all persons who served as presidents of the United States.

Networking Session

Online Forum

Through our conversations with the field, we’ve heard a strong desire for more opportunities to collaborate and connect with other afterschool professionals. In response, we’re excited to host a series of networking sessions specifically for directors and site coordinators. Based on feedback from a recent survey, some of the most popular topics of interest include: These... Read more »

Free

Maha Shivaratri

A Hindu festival in honor of Lord Shiva and his marriage to Goddess Parvati.

Beginning of Ramadan

9th month on Islamic calendar, devoted to the commemoration of Muhammad's reception of the divine revelation recorded in the Qur'an. The event begins when authorities in Saudi Arabia sight the new moon of the 9th month. It is the holiest period of the Islamic Year. There is strict fasting from sunrise to sunset. Observed Feb.... Read more »