Schools

This interactive session we will define and explore positive culture and climate, its impact upon the entire school and how to implement sustainable strategies, activities and best practices. Request more information>

This interactive session reinforces the impact and importance of emotional intelligence and positive culture and climate on adults within the school in addition to the children.  We will uncover each participant’s leadership style and explore its impact on climate and building culture. Request more information>

It is impossible to lead others if you cannot lead yourself.   This interactive session will provide the tools for embracing change, effectively managing time, goal setting and problem solving that empower individuals to become powerful and impactful leaders. Request more information>

Empowerment is leading others to lead themselves and begins with a belief that youth have the ability to implement positive change in their lives and the lives of others.  We will take a deeper look at Millennials and develop actions and attitudes that develop mutually beneficial relationships with them in the classroom. Request more information>

When done properly, advisor/advisee and mentoring is a powerful way to develop mutually beneficial relationships throughout the school.    We will provide the foundation for impactful and sustainable advisory by discussing foundational principles, available options and best practices. Request more information>

Mentoring is a supportive and purposeful relationship that is based in trust and leads to the growth of everyone involved.  We assist prospective mentors to develop the skills and perspective that match their desire to make a difference.  The interactive sessions prepare and educate mentors to understand:
•    Structure of a formal mentoring relationship
•    Connecting and developing the relationship
•    Maintaining and enhancing the relationship
•    Productivity within the relationship

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First year teachers require the support of experienced teachers in order to connect to the students, other teachers, parents and the community.  We will provide the tools and insight necessary to facilitate the mentoring process smoothly and successfully.Request more information>

Peers are a powerful influence on the development of positive school culture and climate, attitudes and behaviors of one another.  We will provide the foundation for impactful and sustainable, student-led peer leadership programs by discussing foundational principles, available options and best practices.Request more information>

Diversity, cultural competence and cultural awareness incorporate much more than race, age and gender.    Workshop participants will gain an awareness and understanding about how attitude and values impact behavior and how to navigate diversity-based value conflicts between staff, children and parents.Request more information>

Teamwork makes the dream work.  In order to be successful, everyone should have an understanding of how his or her contributions add to the life-long impact of the school experience.   This interactive workshop will assist participants to develop a shared vision and core values that empower the school to work together and yield focused, effective actions and outcomes. Request more information>

Conflict is a normal part of life and does not have to be a negative experience.   This interactive session will assist participants to gain an awareness of their attitude and response to conflict, understand how their response impacts the behavior of others and how to use conflict as an opportunity for growth. Request more information>

Have you ever attempted to teach a boy who could not sit still or who was extremely immature compared to the girls in class?  Boys and girls are both special in their own ways.  This interactive session will develop an understanding of the three stages of boyhood and share strategies for understanding and connecting with boys. Request more information>

It is not a secret that parents/guardians play a crucial role in the educational success of their children.  How do we get and keep them involved?  This interactive session will incorporate a self-evaluation for parent engagement and provide the tools to engage parents/guardians and build ongoing relationships that benefit children, parents and teachers alike. Request more information>

Children face a number of challenges in order to learn on a daily basis.  Poverty is a major factor that impacts a number of students that sometimes goes unrecognized.  Without the proper understanding, poverty can be misinterpreted as a lack of respect or manners.  This interactive session will provide insight into different types of poverty and assist participants to connect, teach and engage students impacted by poverty. Request more information>

Limited budgets, testing, and additional mandates concerning teacher observations and SGOs have added to the pressure of teaching, preparing and developing each and every student.  This interactive session is designed to motivate and recharge teachers and administrators in order to continue the work you do for others daily. Request more information>

Research has shown that children who grow up without their father in the home are more likely to suffer from emotional and behavioral problems, low academic achievement, poverty, child abuse, and suicide.

Dad Matters addresses a cycle of disconnection between fathers and their families, as well as, assist in the process of restoring a sense of value, responsibility, relationship, self-awareness, and purpose. We cultivate the skills necessary for fathers, children and the entire family to be successful, develop positive role models and mentors, and promote partnerships within the communities we serve in order to establish a formal and informal support system. Request more information>