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Live Programming
The Science of Learning for Neurodiverse Children
June 26 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
This webinar will focus on understanding how neurodiverse children learn and how to best support their unique needs. We will explore the latest neurological findings on neurodiversity, compare neuroty...
Inclusive Strategies for Attention and Motivation
July 9 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
Join this webinar to learn effective strategies for enhancing attention, motivation, and engagement in neurodiverse or struggling learners across elementary, middle, and high school. Explore practical...
Strengthening Support: Child Advocacy Centers and Military Partnerships
July 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
The majority of service members with families live off installation (MFAN, 2023). Thus, it is vital for civilian providers to be aware of military culture and to understand the community of care avail...
Learning Library
Empowering Educators and Families to Support Every Learner
June 18 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm EDT
To enhance positive outcomes for struggling learners, educators must be equipped with effective strategies to support both students and their families. This webinar will explore ways to support famili...
Learning to Say No for Work-Life Balance
May 21 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT
Preventing burnout and effectively managing stress are critical skills for military service providers who often juggle demanding roles. This webinar provides actionable strategies to maintain a health...
Navigate Transitions with Both/And Thinking
May 15
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Recent Blogs
Social-emotional learning, or SEL, is a process in which children and adults learn to foster children’s emotional and social competence (Ng & Bull, 2018). According to Saarni (1999), emotional competence is “demonstrating one’s self-efficacy in emotion-eliciting transactions” (p. 2).
In this blog post, we discuss why anti-bullying programs are important for school-age students with disabilities, the existing research on the effectiveness of anti-bullying programs for this population, and important components of anti-bullying programs for this group of students.
Financial service providers and educators working with military families play a critical role in helping service members understand credit and build credit confidence through credit education. Navigating the complexities of credit can help service members feel more prepared for the financial demands of life in the military.
Caregivers are often the unsung heroes—pouring their time, energy, and heart into meeting the daily needs of their care recipients. But in the midst of it all, caregivers can unintentionally neglect their own well-being. As a provider, you play a crucial role in recognizing and supporting caregivers who may be…
