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PARTNER TRAININGS, CONFERENCES or INFORMATION
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SEPTEMBER
Anxiety and Depression Association of America Upcoming Webinar
WVDE Student Support Conference
WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities- Positive Behavior Support Program Upcoming Trainings
OCTOBER
WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities- Positive Behavior Support Program
WV Statewide Afterschool Network - Lights on Afterschool
WVSAN Offers In-Person PD Sessions
Nonprofit 411 Upcoming Workshops
NOVEMBER
Anxiety and Depression Association of
America Upcoming Webinar
Date: September 23, 2026 | 1:00pm
Join ADAA on September 23 for a free, live Q & A event presented by ADAA Member Simon Rego, PsyD, ABPP, A-CBT and Julian Barling, PhD, featuring a discussion of their new book, The Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Leaders: How Improving Your Mental Health Is Essential to Avoiding Burnout and Leading More Effectively, which focuses on science-backed strategies leaders can use to protect their mental health while maintaining high performance.
This engaging webinar will explore the unique psychological challenges that accompany leadership roles and why many leaders feel compelled to meet unrealistic "superhuman" expectations. Participants will learn how stress, perfectionism, self-sacrifice, and unhealthy coping strategies can undermine resilience and performance, as well as why leaders often hesitate to seek support due to stigma or fear of appearing vulnerable.
Attendees will learn how:
To recognize the unique mental health challenges and sources of stress associated with leadership roles. To identify evidence-based CBT, DBT, and ACT strategies that promote resilience, reduce stress, and help prevent burnout.
To apply practical techniques to support mental well-being, improve
performance, and foster sustainable, healthy leadership.
WVDE STUDENT SUPPORT CONFERENCE
Date: September 24, 2026 | 8:00am-4:00pm
Location: Charleston Coliseum & Convention
Center, Charleston, WV
The Student Support Conference includes a wide variety of useful breakout sessions, opportunities to connect and network with other student support professionals and community partners, and an exciting keynote presenter.
Sessions will be organized into designated content tracks to help participants
identify topics most relevant to their roles and local needs, including:
Data-informed Practices
Homelessness supports
Family engagement
Communities In Schools
Prevention
College and career counseling
Behavior supports
School mental health
While the tracks provide a helpful guide, participants are welcome to attend any session they choose. Sessions may be taken as standalone options or as part of a connected set within a track.
CEs for LPC, Social Work, and Addiction & Prevention are pending approval.
For more information or to register, click the link below!
WVU CENTER for EXCELLENCE in DISABILITIES
Positive Behavior Support Program Upcoming Trainings
Creating Structure & Routines: September 30, 2026 | 11:00am-12:00pm Via Zoom
De-Escalation Techniques: October 7, 2026 | 10:00am-12:00pm Via Zoom
MAPs and Paths Day 1: October 13, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm at CED North
MAPs and Paths Day 2: October 14, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm at CED North
Increasing Social Awareness: October 20, 2026 | 1:00-2:30pm Via Zoom
Anger Management for Youth: October 27, 2026 | 5:00-6:00pm Via Zoom
For more training opportunities or to register, click the link below!
WV STATEWIDE AFTERSCHOOL NETWORK
Lights on Afterschool is October 22!
This nationwide celebration of afterschool programs, students, and staff is back for its 27th year- bringing together more than 8000 programs to showcase the important role afterschool plays in supporting youth, families, and communities.
WVSAN OFFERS IN-PERSON PD SESSIONS
As you prepare your afterschool team for an exciting new year of learning and engagement, explore professional development opportunities designed by WVSAN specifically for afterschool professionals. These interactive sessions offer practical, ready-to use strategies to help staff build strong relationships with students, create engaging learning environments, set meaningful program goals, and begin the
school year with confidence.
PD Sessions Currently Available:
Quality Standards: A 2-hour training offering an overview of the WV Afterschool Program Quality Standards, Assessment Tool, and how to develop a plan for program quality improvement. An all-day version of this training is also available.
Quality in Family and Community Engagement: A 2-hour focus on the Family and Community Engagement Standard Domain, identifying community assets, and developing a plan to improve family and community engagement.
Career-Connected Learning Framework: 1-2 hour training to help programs embed career awareness, exploration and preparation into activities in ways that are practical, age-appropriate, and grounded in both research and realworld relevance.
Advocacy: 2-3 hour training learning what advocacy is, identifying local afterschool champions and stakeholders, creating advocacy messages for specific audiences, and elevating youth voice.
To schedule a Professional Development session, or to ask any questions, please reach out to Tami Jo Wilt, WVSAN Quality Program Coordinator at tjwilt@mail.wvu.edu.
NONPROFIT 411 UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
WV Nonprofit 411 supports nonprofit organizations in diversifying and expanding funding.
Owner, Sarah Barton invites you to participate in the upcoming workshops.
Every Monday | 2:00-3:00pm - The Fundraising Roadmap Small Nonprofits Need
Description: In this free workshop, Sarah Barton from Nonprofit411 walks you through the Fundraising for Small Teams Roadmap — a 9-step framework designed to help small nonprofit teams move from scattered fundraising efforts to a structured system that builds reliable, recurring donor revenue.
If you are a youth serving organization and wish to request a training contact drbarbbrady@inspiringdreamsnetwork.org
