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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. Please note that in order to receive a certificate, you will need to watch and view the resources, engage with the materials (click), pass the quiz, and complete the survey. Read more

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. Please note that in order to receive a certificate, you will need to watch and view the resources, engage with the materials (click), pass the quiz, and complete the survey. Read more

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. Please note that in order to receive a certificate, you will need to watch and view the resources, engage with the materials (click), pass the quiz, and complete the survey. Read more

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. By the end of this webinar, teachers will gain a deeper confidence in creating a preschool environment that supports the social-emotional competence preschoolers need to succeed. Please note that in order to receive a certificate, you will need to watch and view the resources, engage with the materials (click), pass the quiz, and complete the survey. Read more

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.  Read more

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: Middle School/Teen Series: Disability and Diversity For All: Inclusive Youth Programs What's Trending in Youth Programs? Understanding Teen & Tween Development Read more