W.I.N.S. Communication

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

From this course, participants will:

1. Learn tools to proactively help start communicating on a positive note.
2. Develop listening and empathy skills.
3. Learn ways to intentionally create conditions to help people feel more seen, heard and
   appreciated.
4. Learn key information and ideas related to what is happening in the brain before and during
   communication efforts.
5. Learn common reasons why communication often goes astray.
6. Learn practical ways to cultivate healthy relationships.
7. Develop practical communication skills which can help participants feel more safe and
   connected.
8. Learn how to embed self-care into daily communication.
9. Cultivate social and emotional learning (SEL) and mindfulness competencies as part of
   communication efforts.
10. Understand and apply concepts related to zero, negative and positive sum games.
11. Practice a four-part communication process which can be used during one-on-one conversations,
    group interactions as well as via interactions using technology (email, social media, etc.)
12. Develop the capacity to communicate effectively through intentional, deliberate means.

1-2-3 Wellness

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

From this course, participants will:

1. Learn how to cultivate your OWN self-care
2. Learn how to empower STUDENTS to take responsibility for their emotions and self-care
3. Receive a powerful wellness library filled with dozens of powerful self-care tools 
4. Watch 21 videos for a total of 21 fun, practical self-care challenges 
5. Learn how to bring Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) and mindfulness to life in your classroom
6. Learn practical tools for working with thoughts and emotions to promote healthy habits
7. Receive an e-workbook filled with practical tools to use every day
8. Complete assignments that are simple, fun and practical 
9. Earn 3 graduate credits while investing in yourself and your students

Empowered Behavior- Trauma-Informed Practices

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

From this course, participants will:

1. Deepen understanding of socioemotional and cognitive (thoughts) factors which
   contribute to student behavior
2. Learn practical tools related to mindfulness which can be embedded into daily work
3. Learn practical tools related to trauma-informed practices
4. Develop practical tools related to proactive behavior management
5. Develop proactive tools related to responding (not reacting) to behavioral issues
6. Learn a practical tool related to restorative practices
7. Develop strategies for your own (and your students’) wellness and socio-emotional success
8. Learn tools which are a part of a system of support designed to empower student responsibility for their behavioral (and emotional) success

Empowered Teaching And Learning

- 3 Graduate Credits -

Course Objectives

From this course, participants will:

1. Deepen understanding of internal resources which inspire/motivate students and educators
2. Learn practical tools related to purpose and strengths-based education which can be embedded into daily work
3. Learn about the distinctions between deficit and strengths based approaches
4. Develop practical tools related to setting goals based on tools of motivation
5. Develop proactive tools for making growth mindset a part of your daily practices/lessons
6. Learn practical tools related to verbal and non-verbal communication
7. Develop strategies for engaging successfully in difficult conversations
8. Learn tools related to cultural responsiveness
9. Clarify your own purpose (your WHY) and learn strategies for embedding your purpose and strengths into your daily success