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If you are a youth serving organization and wish to
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UNLOCKING THE TEENAGE BRAIN
Unlocking the teenage brain and provides information on teen behaviors, the limbic system, the pre-frontal cortex, neurotransmitters, the peak social brain, and tools to support teens. ​ It also introduces the concept of emotional regulation and the SCARF framework for activating the reward response in social situations. ​ Unlocking the teenage brain emphasizes the importance of supporting teen brain development and helping teens feel safe for their overall development and success. ​
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Each webinar will be held twice a day, at 9:00 am and at 3:30 pm for 30 minutes LIVE via Zoom. They will be recorded and housed on CFWV's YouTube channel for later viewing. CFWV welcomes counselors, administrators, educators, and business partners to join. Register for one topic or all topics in the series. Please note that each date in the series will have a unique ZOOM link. Therefore, participants must register for each session that they plan to attend. Be sure to check your inboxes/spam boxes for your registration email as it will have the link to the Zoom training.
January 5, 2023: CFWV for the High School student
January 19, 2023: CFWV for the Middle School student
February 2, 2023: CFWV Resources and Creating a College-Going Culture
March 2, 2023: CFWV and the Career Clusters and Pathways
March 16, 2023: CFWV and the PEP
April 6, 2023: CFWV a Family Guide
April 20, 2023: CFWV Tools and The Counselor's Work Plan: A Crosswalk and Discussion
POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT 101: FREE ONLINE SELF-PACE COURSED
These self-paced courses are designed for new youth work professionals, volunteers, and advocates and consist of six 30-minute standalone topics in PYD, including Principles of PYD, Puberty and Adolescence, Youth and Technology, Youth Development Programming, Youth Voice and Engagement and Youth Work Ethics. Courses were created by ACT for Youth at Cornell University.
R.I.S.E. COURSE MODULES: RESILIENCE, GRIT, & EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Self-paced course filled with tools and best practices to build skills essential for success focuses on resilience, grit, and mental toughness.
PREVENTING ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES
(ACEs) Online Training Module 1 - Lesson 1
PBS FOR PARENTS - FREE SELF-PACED ONLINE TRAINING
An overview of Positive Behavior Support philosophies, including ways to encourage good behavior.
MANDATED REPORTER TRAINERS MATERIALS - TEAM FOR WEST VIRGINIA CHILDREN
Training Documents Making a Difference: Mandate to Report, Responsibility to Prevent Child Abuse & Neglect Workshops PCAWV Mandated Reporter Certified Trainers List Trainers Materials: Abbreviated Mandated Reporter Training Presentation - Updated March 2022 Making-a-Difference Mandated Reporter Powerpoint Update.
MANDATED REPORTER COURSE
Anyone who works with or supports children in any way has the ethical responsibility and the legal obligation to act when they suspect a child is being abused or neglected.
This training will prepare you to recognize and respond appropriately and legally when you encounter suspected cases of child maltreatment.
LEARN HOW TO PREVENT CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE
Video modules on how to prevent child sexual abuse. The three videos detail an introduction and overview of sexual abuse prevention, how to recognize and respond to child sexual abuse, and preventative and protective factors.
30 SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITIES FOR EVERY CLASSROOM
This list is designed to give teachers and administrators options; no educator can do all of these activities all the time. Instead, choose a few and give them a try in your classroom to see what works best for you and your students.
YOUTH THRIVE TRAINING VIDEOS
Youth Thrive believes that all young people should be valued, loved, and supported to reach their goals. To achieve this, Youth Thrive works with youth-serving systems and their partners to change policies, programs, and practices so that they build on what we know about adolescent development, value young people’s perspectives, and give youth opportunities to succeed.
PROTECTIVE FACTORS - ONLINE TRAINING
The Children’s Trust Fund Alliance’s Bringing the Protective Factors to Life in Your Work online training is for anyone who works with children and families, including parents, practitioners and supervisors.
If you are a youth serving organization and wish to request a training contact drbarbbrady@inspiringdreamsnetwork.org