Past Webinars

Expanded learning should be more than extra seat time. It should be time that truly moves students forward. Afterschool and enrichment programs have the potential to become some of the most powerful spaces in a student’s day, supporting belonging, confidence, curiosity, and growth beyond academics. But too often, these programs lack the data, structure, and personalized tools needed to meet the needs of every learner. Join Peter Barajas, Customer Success Manager at Thrively and former Expanded Learning Program Supervisor, for an engaging webinar on how Thrively helps schools design expanded learning experiences that are strengths-based, student-centered, and impact-driven. You will explore how Thrively’s whole-child assessments and curated learning resources empower educators to understand students more deeply, strengthen engagement, and build future-ready skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

Stop teaching to the middle and start teaching to the person. Join Jasmine Cox (Customer Success Manager at Thrively and former school principal) and Dr. Marion Smith Jr. (Chief Learning Officer at Thrively and former superintendent of schools) for resource-rich webinar where they’ll explore how to bridge the gap between Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the power of student-centered data. Using Thrively’s research-based tools and resources, you will learn how to move beyond special education compliance to create a special education classroom culture that prioritizes what’s strong over what’s wrong. What You Will Gain Operationalize Hope: Use Thrively’s Hope Survey to measure and boost student agency, pathways and goal-setting. Data-Driven UDL: Leverage the Thrively Strengths Assessment and playlists to design flexible learning pathways that align with student interests and neurodiverse needs. Strengthen Connections: Foster deeper teacher-student relationships by utilizing "Whole Child" data to inform IEP goals and classroom interactions. Ready to see the "genius" in every student? Register now for the webinar.

Teachers everywhere are asking the same question: Why are so many capable students disengaged, discouraged, and low in motivation? The answer is often not ability. It is hope and connection. When students feel disconnected, unsure of their path, or doubtful they can succeed, effort fades, persistence drops, and learning stalls. Join this powerful and practical session, hosted by Dr. Marion Smith Jr. (Chief Learning Officer at Thrively and former superintendent of schools), as Cathleen Beachboard (educator, researcher and best-selling author) shares five simple, measurable 'Hope Moves' that educators can use immediately to rebuild student motivation and strengthen connection without adding workload. Grounded in the science of Hope and designed to align with the Thrively Connections Tool, this session shows how relationships, belonging, and agency work together to reignite effort and engagement. Participants will walk away with clear strategies, real classroom examples, and simple ways to measure whether motivation and connection are improving. If you are seeing capable students disengage, struggle to persist, or lose confidence, this session will give you practical tools and resources you can use immediately to help students reconnect, re-engage, and rebuild momentum.

The data is in the dashboard. Now what? Too often, student insights stay trapped in reports instead of showing up in classrooms, support plans, and daily decisions. In this session, Jasmine Cox will show how to move beyond simply viewing Thrively data and begin using it as a tool for action. Participants will learn practical ways to translate whole-child insights into meaningful routines that strengthen MTSS, personalize support, and increase student engagement. This webinar is for educators and leaders ready to turn data into next steps, and insights into real impact.

Is your MTSS framework missing the human element? Standard data tells you who may be achieving or who may be failing to achieve, but it doesn't tell you how to help them thrive. Join our upcoming webinar to transform your student support from reactive to proactive. Why Attend? Traditional data metrics only show part of the picture. To maximize a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), you need to see the whole child. Join Dr. Marion Smith Jr. (Chief Learning Officer at Thrively and former superintendent of schools) to explore how to use Thrively’s unique data metrics to personalize core instruction, to identify interventions and to build a culture of belonging. Register now to secure your spot and to receive our "Holistic MTSS Data Checklist"

When families are engaged, students thrive. Yet too often, schools and parents struggle to bridge the gap—leaving families unsure how to best support their child and educators wishing for stronger partnerships. Join Jasmine Cox and Dr. Angela Brooks for an interactive session that introduces Thrively’s Parent Portal—a powerful tool designed to close that gap and strengthen the bridge between home and school. In this webinar, you’ll see how parents can access real-time insights into their child’s strengths, progress, and personalized learning activities, all in one simple, easy-to-use space. This session will show you how the Parent Portal empowers educators to foster trust, streamline communication, and provide families with the resources they need to reinforce learning at home. It’s about more than updates—it’s about creating authentic partnership between schools and families. Whether your goal is to improve parent engagement, increase student motivation, or ensure families feel included in the learning process, this webinar will equip you with practical strategies and tools to turn involvement into impact.

Are You Ready to Reignite Hope and Care in Your School Community? Educators, the winter break is looming and it's the perfect time to recharge and reconnect with the passion that drives your teaching journey. Join us for a transformative 45-minute webinar designed to empower you and your colleagues with the strategies needed to nurture a Culture of Care and a Culture of Hope in your school. With over 40% of teachers leaving the profession within their first five years, urgent action is needed to sustain and inspire those who shape the future. Join members of the Thrively Team, Dr. Marion Smith Jr. (Chief Learning Officer and former Superintendent of Schools) and Jamie Morgan (Customer Success Manager and former Gifted & Talented Teacher) to leverage the Thrively Framework and learn practitioner-approved approaches to enhance self-care, community building, and motivation. Discover how to celebrate yourself and your fellow educators.

What happens when students are not only heard, but lead the conversation about their own education? Join Jasmine Cox and a panel of extraordinary student leaders for an unfiltered and inspiring session where students themselves take the mic. These voices—from elementary through high school, across traditional classrooms, alternative programs, and microschool collectives—will share how strengths and asset-based learning have shaped their confidence, their choices, and their future goals. Too often, education is defined by deficits—what students cannot do, what they must catch up on, or where they fall short. This webinar shifts that narrative. You will hear directly from students about how Thrively’s strengths-based tools have given them language to describe who they are, visibility into their unique talents, and the confidence to see themselves as capable leaders of their own learning. They will share how having their strengths recognized has changed the way they approach challenges, build relationships, and set goals for the future. This is more than a conversation—it is a demonstration of student agency in action. The students you meet will show how Thrively’s approach to strengths and hope helped them persevere, how asset-based learning environments inspired them to take ownership, and how having their voice amplified has made them feel seen and valued. Their stories remind us that when schools focus on what is strong instead of what is wrong, students thrive. Educators and leaders will leave not only inspired, but equipped with practical strategies to amplify student voice, elevate strengths, and build authentic partnerships where students are empowered as leaders in their educational journey.

Are you looking for effective ways to bridge the gap between home and school? Join us for an impactful 30-minute webinar focused on unlocking the power of family engagement through innovative strategies and tools. Led by Jamie Morgan, Customer Success Manager and former Gifted and Talented educator, this session will delve into how Thrively resources help transform your parent-teacher conferences and enhance ongoing family engagement. During this webinar, you’ll discover how to maximize the use of the Strengths Profile to foster individualized student-led conferences, effectively monitor and take action on how students are feeling and functioning with the Well Being Index, and harness the Hope Survey to nurture students'' agency and pathway. Register now to secure your spot and embark on a journey to strengthen family engagement in your learning community!

Did you know that Hope is a key predictor of success in academics, careers and life? We are not talking about Hope as an emotion, but as a cognitive trait. Join Cathleen Beachboard, educator and best selling author of The School of Hope, for an interactive webinar to delve into the power of Hope, revealing how neuroscience and positive psychology can be applied in classrooms to create transformative educational experiences. Participants will discover measurable strategies for building Hope and resilience among students and educators, leading to increased motivation, academic success, and teacher retention. Educators will leave with practical tools they can immediately apply to cultivate a hopeful and supportive environment where everyone thrives.

When students feel safe, supported, and emotionally ready to learn, their potential soars. Well-being is not just a buzzword, it is the foundation for academic growth and lifelong success. In this 30-minute session, Customer Success Manager Jamie Jo Morgan will explore why well-being matters and how Thrively’s Well-Being Index, developed in partnership with the Center for Whole-Child Education, gives educators a clear, actionable way to measure and support it. You will discover how this research-based tool helps you identify trends, address challenges before they escalate, and create environments where every student feels valued and ready to thrive. The session will include practical, high-impact strategies you can use right away, along with real-world examples that bring the data to life.

Ever wondered how discovering what makes your students strong can change your classroom dynamics? What if you could ignite passion and curiosity by leveraging strengths each day? Join us for an enlightening 30-minute webinar featuring two veteran educators: Dr. Marion Smith Jr., Chief Learning Officer at Thrively, bringing his background as a former assistant state superintendent, superintendent of schools, school principal and teacher. Alongside him, Jasmine Cox, Customer Success Manager at Thrively, who brings her experience as a former school principal, special education director and teacher. In this dynamic session, you’ll uncover practical strategies and resources to quickly shift to an asset-based environment that promises immediate positive impact, empowering students by celebrating “What’s Strong with You?” Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights you can implement the very next day!

If the first few weeks set the tone for the year, what kind of classroom culture are you building? The strongest starts begin with intentional relationships, not just routines. When students feel seen, valued, and connected from day one, they are more likely to engage, persevere, and thrive. In this strategy-rich, impactful session, Jasmine Cox and Jamie Jo Morgan will walk you through four essential conditions for humanizing learning at the start of the year: strengths, well-being, hope, and connection. Each condition is paired with practical tools and classroom-ready strategies from the Thrively platform—like printable Strengths Profiles, visibility-building QR codes, and simple daily check-ins. Whether you're new to Thrively or a returning educator looking to deepen your impact, this session will equip you with everything you need to build a thriving, strengths-based classroom from day one.

We don’t rise to the level of our instruction—we rise to the strength of our relationships. Decades of psychological research have shown that student-teacher relationships are one of the most powerful predictors of motivation, resilience, and long-term success. In this fast-paced, research-backed session, bestselling author and educator Cathleen Beachboard introduces a groundbreaking tool from Thrively that helps educators intentionally build and track stronger relationships with students—without adding to their workload. Built on the science of belonging and brain-based connection, Thrively’s Connections Tool allows schools to see where relationships are strong, where they’re missing, and what steps to take next. It’s fast. It’s actionable. And it’s a game-changer for school culture. Whether you’re trying to close equity gaps, reduce behavioral challenges, or ensure no student slips through the cracks, this session will equip you with the insights—and the tools—to turn connection into measurable positive impact.

Students spend on average 12,000 to 14,000 hours in school during their K-12 journey. How do we capture and support their holistic learning journey? Join Thrively and innovative education leaders from across the country for a panel discussion designed to unlock strategies that bring your Portrait of a Graduate and Portrait of a Learner initiatives to life. This is an opportunity for K-12 educators to learn from leaders at the forefront of strengths-based and asset-based education.

Join us for a dynamic and learner-centered conversation about the power of building a strengths-based foundation in early childhood education. Jamie Jo Morgan, Customer Success Manager, at Thrively welcomes Luis F. Salazar, School Counselor, at Sunkist Elementary in Bassett Unified School District (CA), to share insights from his experience working with students in Kindergarten through 2nd grade. Together, they'll explore why introducing strengths vocabulary at a young age is a critical step in helping children develop self-awareness, confidence, and a sense of purpose, long before academic pressures take center stage.

Afterschool programs are uniquely positioned to create safe, empowering spaces where students build confidence, form meaningful relationships, and explore what excites them about learning. Thrively amplifies this impact by providing personalized learning experiences that highlight students’ strengths, interests, and social-emotional growth. Join Danielle Horning, Customer Success Manager at Thrively, for an inspiring webinar featuring Thrively educators who are leading the way in afterschool programming. You'll learn how one educator is empowering an entire team with the tools, resources and mindset to embrace strengths-based education—and how that is transforming student engagement and achievement.

Thrively empowers students to explore their strengths, interests, and career pathways through personalized learning experiences. With a strong focus on Career and Technical Education (CTE) and career exploration, Thrively’s RIASEC assessment helps students uncover their passions and connect them to meaningful career opportunities. Join us for an engaging and forward-focused webinar hosted by Danielle Horning, Customer Success Manager, along with innovative Thrively educators who are maximizing Thrively’s impact.

Professional development and professional learning should be more than a budget line item—it should be a catalyst for meaningful transformation. But with limited resources and competing priorities, how can schools and districts maximize the impact of their PD investments? Join Dr. Marion Smith Jr. (Chief Learning Officer, Thrively) and Jasmine Cox (Customer Success Manager, Thrively) for an exploration of professional learning that drives real change. Discover Thrively's comprehensive approach to educator capacity-building through PD programs like Culture of Care, Culture of Hope, and specialized learning series that align with your strategic goals. Learn practical strategies for allocating PD resources more effectively and how Thrively's framework shifts professional learning from isolated events to sustained growth and positive impact. Gain access to a research-based 6-question district self-assessment tool that can guide your next steps toward transformation.

When students feel safe, supported, and connected, they learn better – but how can educators address well-being in the classroom, with competing priorities and limited resources? How can we support students without adding “one more thing” to our plates? Join us for a scholar-practitioner and forward-focused webinar facilitated by Dr. Marion Smith Jr. (Chief Learning Officer, Thrively), featuring Jazmin Hernandez Lavezzo (Director of Partner Impact at the Center for Whole-Child Education, Arizona State University Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College) that delves into the neuroscience behind the integration of well-being and learning, equipping educators with real-time data on students' emotions and experiences using Thrively’s Well-Being Index. Gain practical strategies to strengthen relationships, create nurturing environments, and develop holistic skills that empower students to thrive, as an integrated part of your academic instruction.

How are you expanding Thrively's impact in your school or classroom? What steps are you taking to move this work forward? Join us for an engaging and forward-focused webinar facilitated by Dr. Marion Smith Jr. (Chief Learning Officer), featuring Thrively educators and practitioners from schools that are leading the way and being innovative in implementing Thrively. This session will explore how educators are deepening their use of Thrively, maximizing its impact, and identifying the next steps in moving their work forward.

Do you want to inspire, engage, and elevate your students’ learning journey? Do you have students bursting with potential but feel constrained by traditional education models? Step into a new era of advanced academics with Thrively’s suite of transformative tools and resources. Join us for an engaging webinar featuring Vanessa Hill from Amphitheater Public Schools (AZ) on supporting Gifted and Talented (G&T) education. As a leader in G&T education, Vanessa will share practical strategies that equip educators with the means to identify, cultivate, and maximize advanced learning, ensuring students receive the personalized learning experiences they need to thrive

Join us for an engaging session to learn how a diverse comprehensive secondary school leverages strengths-based practices to foster an inclusive climate and prioritize health & wellness. Hear from Cindy Alonzo, Counselor at Torch Middle School, as she shares how Bassett Unified School District is successfully implementing Thrively to support student growth. This session will highlight how weekly Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) lessons and well-being check-ins are having a profound positive impact on students. Cindy will offer firsthand insights into guiding students through Thrively’s lessons, building meaningful connections, and providing ongoing support.

With over 40% of teachers leaving the profession within their first five years, Thrively is committed to making a meaningful impact by supporting and empowering educators. Join us for an engaging webinar that delves into the transformative power of Well-being and Mindfulness for educators! Discover how to maximize Thrively to support emotional health and resilience with two essential tools: The Well-being Index and the Hope Index. These resources are designed to empower both students and staff, fostering a Culture of Care on campus.

Join us as we explore transformative strategies at the intersection of equity, joy and learning. This webinar will spotlight innovative educator practices in personalized learning, student voice and agency, PBIS, and culturally responsive teaching, offering actionable steps to tailor instruction, foster positive cultures, and empower every learner.

Are you ready to revolutionize your approaches to providing tiered supports? In this session, we will explore how to use strengths-based data and resources to leverage and enhance your Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) / Integrated-Tiered System of Supports (ITSS). Whether you’re looking to strengthen foundational practices, implement targeted interventions, or develop comprehensive support structures, this webinar is tailored for you.

Are you ready to revolutionize how we document, monitor, and celebrate student growth and achievement? In this dynamic session, we’ll showcase impactful perspectives from practitioners using Thrively’s invaluable data to drive positive change. Join us as we explore Vista Unified School District's progress and the meaningful impact they’re making on their students.

Join us for an insightful webinar, “Empowering Family-Teacher Connections,” led by Dr. Marion Smith Jr. (Chief Learning Officer) and Jamie Morgan (Customer Success Manager). This session will focus on strategies to enhance family engagement and support during parent-teacher conferences and beyond, helping to create stronger connections between families and educators.

Join us for a 45-minute interactive webinar to delve into the power of hope, revealing how neuroscience and positive psychology can be applied in classrooms to create transformative educational experiences. Attendees will discover measurable strategies for building hope and resilience among students and teachers, leading to increased motivation, academic success, and teacher retention. Educators will leave with practical tools they can immediately apply to cultivate a hopeful and supportive environment where everyone thrives.

This webinar is designed to help you transform your classroom by focusing on student strengths. Discover practical strategies to build authentic connections, increase student engagement, and foster a positive, strengths-based learning environment. Learn how asset-based approaches can help you create a classroom where every student thrives!

In order to provide high-impact instruction, we (especially teachers, counselors and mental health professionals) need to know if our students are ready to learn. Participants will learn about the well-being index and how teachers can use the data to impact instruction.

A focus on strengths can bring a community together and highlight all that is great about the individuals. Parent nights and parent teacher conferences are a great way to lead with student stregnths. In fact, families can take the strengths assessment to understand more about asset-based approaches.

Join Cassidy Lichtman, former member of the USA Women's Volleyball National Team as she shares the stories and resources that have helped children and adults around the world become more confident and empowered.

Discover that hope is more than an emotion – it's a science. Explore evidence-based strategies to foster hope and support student resilience, particularly for those facing anxiety and trauma. Analyze hope data and learn research-based tools to empower your classroom. Leave with ready-made resources, including customizable lesson plans and engaging activities designed to kindle optimism, resilience, and determination in students.

Students who develop a positive learning identity are more likely to be engaged in learning, show academic growth, and have better behaviors in class. Join us to learn about asset based learning that can create these positive learning identities.

This webinar will highlight ways to support your staff hope, well-being and strength throughout the year. When adults learn about their strengths and how hope impacts learning they can transfer this to their students.

The end of the school year is a great time to give students valuable feedback and to help them set goals for the summer and next year.

Are you looking for innovative ways to engage your students while preparing them for their future? Do you feel like you have the skills to lead them into a technology-rich workforce?

In partnership with the School of Hope and Cathleen Beachboard, we have organized an exciting webinar.

An exciting webinar on Career Technical Education (CTE) in partnership with the San Dieguito Union High School District and Thrively

Why strengths? What can we do with knowing our students strengths? How we can engage parents in this?

Level Up Academy hosted a family engagement night that helped support the asset based efforts they were using in the school.

At P/ATH we believe that healing the divisions in our society in the long run depends on teaching young people new skills around empathy and empowerment.

Many people struggle to be truly fulfilled in their lives today. Even if we think we’re doing everything right and are working hard to achieve our goals, we’re still not as happy as we’d like to be.

CS for Success has partnered with Thrively to offer a series of professional development projects to help prepare various stakeholders involved in K-12 CS implementation.

In this part 2 of the Hopeful practices series, Cathleen Beachboard will give educators resources to use in their classrooms to increase hope and engagement.

Building a strengths-based culture in schools starts with OURSELVES, and EACH OTHER! Learn some insightful ways you can activate the strengths of your colleagues.

"Did you know that hope uniquely predicts objective academic achievement above intelligence, personality, and prior academic achievement?

When we start the year off knowing students' strengths we can use this information in many ways to encourage an asset-based language in our classroom. Learn about many offline and online activities you can do with students that help them learn about their strengths, use those strengths for learning, and engage in a caring classroom culture.

For many families that had one or multiple adults who were able to work from home during the pandemic, they were able to witness the virtual learning experiences of their children firsthand. For some, they were even able to create entirely different learning experiences with the collective help of their neighbors—forming what became known as "pandemic pods." But, as soon as schools opened their doors back up, the pods went away as quickly as they had formed. What did the pods teach us that shouldn't be lost as the pandemic wanes?

Prior to European contact, Indigenous peoples throughout North America had finely tuned pedagogical and community practices that had been developed over thousands of years of wisdom sharing. There was no standardized, one-size-fits-all system. There was a recognition of the gifts each individual brought to one's community and a daily search for how those gifts could be applied for the betterment of all. What can we learn from that history and how Indigenous communities have continued applying these ways-of-knowing today?

In recognition of the challenges we've faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, it's imperative that we do the best we can to support the well-being of the learners we serve. Thrively and WE Schools have partnered to build an engaging well-being learning experience focused on developing healthy identities for learners of all ages.

Hope and achievement go hand-in-hand. Whenever we ask learners or adults to set goals, their level of ambition is highly dependent on how much hope they have. Don't just take it from us though. After adopting five children with significant cases of trauma and neglect, Cathleen Beachboard made it her life mission to instill hope in their lives. After years of research and practice, with her children and inside her classroom, she's bringing her insights in a special Thrively webinar.

Personal knowledge management practitioners often talk about their systems as "second brains." In a day and age where information is abundant and our brain's capacity to take it all in is limited, PKM systems allow us to store, manage, and create from the information we collect. In the context of the classroom, PKM systems allow learners to eliminate the age old "memorize and forget" from their scholarly habits.

Preparing students to join the workforce in today's rapidly evolving economy requires the development of a unique set of skills. Industry partnerships provide opportunities for these skills to be cultivated in authentic, applied settings. Join Eric Dunker for a critical conversation about ways to leverage business partnerships and propel students towards their future.

During this new age in education, we are invited to explore the identity of “educator” beyond our conventional job titles. When we expand our identities to something broader like “youth developer,” we can see more possibilities within our work. Join Karen Pittman for a deep and engaging discussion on how to be a catalyst for change no matter your role.

We're all exhausted from the stress of the last two years. But, it's not just the pandemic that is challenging our wellbeing. Social and racial justice issues, climate change, economic inequities—we face numerous crises right now, none of which are easy to navigate. Leading in this moment means creating "Islands of Sanity"—spaces where we can find joy and serenity, and where we can remember what it means to be with one another in caring, fully human ways. Homa Tavangar and Will Richardson from the Big Questions Institute have been helping school communities from around the world navigate our current realities and prepare for an increasingly complex and uncertain future. Join them for an inspiring session that centers our work around wellness, belonging, and hope.

Our students and families need educators to help dismantle systemic racial barriers which impede their success, while also cultivating a passion for learning. Creating effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of diversity, equity, power, privilege, supremacy and leadership, is like any lifestyle or system change—it's hard and takes practice. Dr. Eddie Moore, Jr. has dedicated his career to making such needed change possible for anyone who is ready to move beyond dialogue and into action.

Our ideas about what it means to be smart evoke images that were birthed in the “factory model” of school, tied to a relentless focus on efficiency, effectiveness, quantification, and competition. Dr. Ulcca Joshi Hansen is leading a new conversation about what "smart" looks like and believes teachers and parents are the primary leaders in making this change a reality.

Are we getting our students ready for a life of tests or the tests of life? The Habits of Mind were developed with this question in mind. Through decades of research and implementation, it has been shown that these 16 essential habits need to be developed by all members of a learning community if they want to engage in thoughtful, innovative, and intelligent work—in the context of academics, career, and community.

Across America, we are engaged in a fierce debate about what equity means and what role, if any, it should play in our schools. To avoid stoking further division, what we need is a space to have a calm, reflective conversation with leaders we trust and respect. Thrively invites you into such a space. Join two stalwart education leaders who have decades of experience safely navigating these choppy waters.

Student well-being is commonly valued but rarely measured. As a result, teachers are tasked with solely relying on what they see—causing many students and their needs to be overlooked or misinterpreted. The last two decades of research shows that taking a proactive, assets-based approach to student well-being leads to increased emotional security, high executive functioning, and meaningful achievement for all learners. Join us to learn how you can create these results in your school.

To create career exposure opportunities, business leaders need to trust that having young learners in their workspaces will be fruitful. To prove that it will be fruitful, they need to have young learners in their workspaces. Nate Clayberg from the Center for Advanced Professional Studies knows how to break through this "chicken or the egg" paradox. Join him for an inspiring session on how anyone from classroom teachers to superintendents can take quick and meaningful steps to provide meaningful career opportunities for learners.

Setting goals has a waterfall effect for learners. Once a goal is clear and personal, cultivating skills like agency, time management, creativity, and critical thinking become a natural phenomenon. Motivated by something they want to achieve, learners become truly unleashed—ready to make an impact in their lives and the lives of those they aim to support.

We take attendance every day, yet are our learners ready to attend? With Thrively's Well-Being Index, staff can get a pulse check on the well-being of each and every learner—humanizing the education experience in just 60 seconds. Engage your class in a “Mood Monday, Wellness Wednesday, or Feelings Friday” and never again wonder, "how are my kids really doing?"

The human brain is hardwired to reward generosity. Scientific evidence proves that when we give, our brains release oxytocin, dopamine, and serotonin. Just one dose of oxytocin can last hours. Giving has been proved to activate the ventral striatum, a brain region that is commonly connected to the brain’s reward system. Recent studies have demonstrated that giving makes us happier and happiness improves our overall health.

Engagement with families is essential to building a strong sense of community for our students. Family engagement can encompass so much. Let’s move beyond just the school newsletter and build powerful momentum with the families we serve!

Rethink the way you create collaborative teams based on the science of strengths.

Together, let’s ignite student passion and stimulate authentic curiosity. Join passion project expert and author of Genius Hour, Andi McNair, and South Los Angeles site leader, Allison Curry, for a conversation about discovering genius in every child.

Please join us for a conversation about executive function. For some of us, executive function comes naturally. We can carry many ideas in our heads at one time. We can prioritize and organize. Now, try to remember what it was like to learn to ride a bike, each function operated independently. We couldn't decide what was more important avoiding hazards or maintaining balance. If you empathize with this, you understand the struggle that many students have when they are asked to maintain attention, set goals, and manage emotions. We're not born with executive function skills, but we can learn them.

Learning is a natural process that children are born with. When we discuss engagement and mastery of learning, brain science tells us that humans learn more when we are happy. How can educators and administrators bring JOY into the environment? We will share some research and resources to ignite your JOY so that every child can find their passion.

Recent studies in neuroscience reveal that when humans trust one another, they increase oxytocin. Oxytocin is a hormone that acts as a chemical messenger in the brain that signals whether a given situation is safe or not. When students feel safe, they are more inclined to build positive relationships. Relationships help build the brain architecture that provides pathways to learning and growth.

A sense of belonging is fundamental to every person’s mental and physical health. Humans are social creatures who need to be in community in order to feel safe and valued. Strong social ties help us cope with life’s challenges, manage stress, and share in joyful and uplifting experiences.

In any given year, 1 in 5 people will experience some form of mental health condition. In this 30 minute FREE webinar, learn why prevention and promotion is one of the key strategies and how WE Well-being is helping. WE.org empowers people of all ages with tools and resources to promote their own well-being and the well-being of others.

Engage students in making sense of other people's emotions and imagine what someone else may be thinking or feeling.

In this session, we will invite our participants to examine and explore issues related to diversity, bias, equity, power, privilege, and belief systems. Expand your understanding of difficult terminology, and facilitate #toughconversations. Leave with resources and access to a 21 Day Equity Challenge.

We need breaks to calm our nervous system and reset our mind in order to be ready for learning. Be inspired by brain-based strategies you can use in your classroom tomorrow.

Build community by creating a “User Guide” for each and every learner. See how this work is transforming Rancho Minerva in Vista Unified.

Supercharge your classroom by focusing on your students’ SuperPowers.

The critical attribute of intelligent human beings is not only having information, but also knowing how to act on it.

Empower your students to grow beyond their comfort zone. Rethink disability culture with the famous couple behind the distinguished film Wampler’s Ascent. Stephen Wampler’s inspirational story shows the world that no matter what obstacles are put in your way, staying positive and continuing forward allows you to climb mountains no matter how disabled you might be. Alongside his wife, Elizabeth, Stephen has set out on a mission to help more kids lead full and ambitious lives, despite obstacles.

Learn how bringing the performing arts into your classroom can ignite and inspire educators and students beyond the stage - “We’re Rehearsing for Life".

Gain insights for practical applications of equity in education.

Join Thrively’s Pediatric Neuropsychologist and creators of the Thrively Strength Assessment to discover how to leverage your own Flex-Box.

As children grow the writing process develops with support from educators and family members.

Learn how building emotional intelligence can benefit the well-being of educators and students in and out of the classroom.

Jonathan Mooney will bring to life what research has shown us - focusing on strengths versus deficits is the true game changer.

As children grow the thinking process develops with support from educators and family members.

When you rock authentic connections, today’s students are ready to become tomorrow’s adults with confidence.

Learn creative tips to connect with stakeholders while social distancing.

Take the first steps in building powerful teams with positive relationships.

Jonathan Mooney will bring to life what research has shown us - intrinsic motivation trumps extrinsic carrots.

It’s not back to normal as students return back to school.

Empathy is foundational to our well-being.

Love allows everyone to be valued. What matters to you, matters!

Service Learning With Littles is magic you can create today. Find a need. Engage your learners. Be Amazed!

How negative thinking can impact our well-being, engagement, and performance.

Gratitude and appreciation are foundational to our well-being and to cultivating a positive climate.

Jonathan Mooney will bring to life what research has shown us - creating a positive self identity lead to successful human lives.

Help to focus student attention and experience the awe learning.