Kindness, Empathy & SEL Students come to us with their own emotions, triggers, and trauma. When students see respect, empathy, and kindness modeled, they are more likely to respond in similar ways; but it is not enough to just model social and emotional skills, these must be strategically and continually taught. Join us for tools […]
Featured CA3 Speakers: Steve Amick, Executive Director of Policy & Partnerships, Think Together, Santa Ana, CA; Jennifer Dietrich, Director of Policy, Partnership for Children & Youth Join CA3 for a timely discussion about the proposed $100 million decrease in ASES funding and how you can advocate and take action. Participants will have an opportunity to […]
Jumpstarting Your ECE Career Join Continuing Development Inc. as we explore how you can turn your ECE/CD units into a meaningful career working with children. We’ll cover everything from obtaining a permit, tips on interviewing, the various career pathways both in and out of the classroom, as well as the impact you can make in […]
BOOST Live Podcast Lounge: Educated Guess Live Podcast: An Interview with Michael Funk From our colleagues to the students we teach, each person has a unique story about their journey through education. The Educated Guess attempts to capture the humanity of their guests, as well as provide the space to share thoughts on equity, pedagogy, […]
BOOST Nation: Town Hall- The State of Afterschool Featured Speaker: Jodi Grant, Executive Director, Afterschool Alliance, Washington, DC Join us for an open-space national conversation with Jodi Grant, Executive Director of the Afterschool Alliance. As a field, we are navigating unchartered territory, budget cuts, and how we support children, youth, and families, as well as […]
A sense of belonging is essential to having a strong foundation for growth, team spirit, and a motivated team. Join us to learn activities that support a culture of teamwork and cohesiveness. Featured Speakers: Phil Brown, Senior Trainer, High 5 Adventure Learning Center, Brattleboro, VT; Justin McGlamery, Chief Locus Focuser, Focus Your Locus Teambuilding, Training, […]
Meeting of the Minds: The School to Prison Pipeline – Beyond the Schools….it’s not just a school problem! (Part I) Moderator: Dr. Rebecca Mendiola, CEO, Collective Impact Solutions, San Diego, CA Presenters: Tia Martinez, JD, CEO, Forward Change, San Francisco, CA; Rhonda Beasley, Coordinator, Santa Clara County Office of Education, San Jose, CA; Dr. Rebecca Mendiola, […]
Curious about STEM activities to engage your students? Join BOOST and our partners for a fun online STEM workshop. Reach students through hands-on discovery to inspire youth and inspire learning. Featured Speakers: Mary Curry, Math Enthusiast, MANGO Math, Palm Desert, CA; Suzy Haislip, STEM Program Specialist & Western Territory Manager, PCS Edventures, Boise, ID; David […]
Join us as we highlight programs providing support services in unique ways and making a big impact on their students, families, and communities. Featured Speakers: Rafael Acosta, Regional Director; Freddy Gallegos, Regional Director; Carlos Garcia, Regional Director, Los Angeles Unified School District, Beyond The Bell, Los Angeles, CA; Stu Semigran, President & Co-Founder, EduCare, Van Nuys, CA; Phil […]
Meeting of the Minds: All Hands on Deck – Using Collective Impact to Dismantle the School to Prison Pipeline (Part 2) Moderator: Dr. Rebecca Mendiola, CEO, Collective Impact Solutions, San Diego, CA Presenters: Tia Martinez, JD, CEO, Forward Change, San Francisco, CA; Rhonda Beasley, Coordinator, Santa Clara County Office of Education, San Jose, CA; Dr. Rebecca […]
