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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

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: Coping Skills for Tweens and Teens De-escalating Teen Drama Middle School/Teen Series: Help Teens with Disabilities Navigate the Dating World Guiding Tween & Teen Behavior Middle School/Teen Series: Resources & Q&A Read more

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: Conflict Management for Teens and Tweens Supporting Tween & Teen Social-Emotional Development Self-Regulation Series: Staying Grounded - Risk and Rewards for Middle Schoolers and Teens Read more