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Micro-Credential: Helping Them to Lead the Way

Do you want to support a group of youth to create change in their lives? Helping Them to Lead the Way is a five-part workshop series on the knowledge-base and skill sets for raising up youth voices and supporting them to create the change they see is needed in their lives, schools, and/or communities. From... Read more »

Free

SEL Micro-Training: Transitions

Virtual Training

From the school day to afterschool, the cafeteria to the library to the classroom, transitions in locations and activities can be hard for youth.  In this workshop, we share strategies and tools to ensure your students stay motivated and engaged, even in down-time. What we know for sure: when transitions are handled with forethought, and... Read more »

Free

Lunar New Year

Also known as Spring Festival, Lunar New Year is the celebration of the arrival or spring and the beginning of the new year on the lunisolar calendar. It is widely celebrated by East and Southeast Asian cultures, including Chinese, Vietnamese, and Korean communities.

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 »

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