workshops
We pride ourselves on providing professional development services that are informative, relevant, and fun.
Most importantly, participants will leave with a set of tools that work. We love in-person workshops, and are also great over Zoom.
The Village Well gave our team the gifts of confidence and hope. Staff who felt defeated now feel capable and supported. We’ve seen stronger relationships, fewer power struggles, and more kids with disabilities truly included in our program.
Vicky C.
Through our workshops, we will introduce your team to mindsets, skills, and tools to serve kids with big feelings and big behaviors.
Our curricula centers on five key principles:
Relationships - connection is key
Boundaries - make expectations clear
Regulation - students behave productively when they feel safe
Universal Design for Learning - actually supporting ALL students
Targeted supports for individual kids
Clients love our clear frameworks, practical tools, and playful, hands-on, learning environments. Most importantly, they love learning strategies that work!
Here are descriptions of some of our favorite workshops. We can also customize offerings to suit your needs.
teaching with cultural wisdom
This workshop helps parents distinguish between valuable cultural traditions and the generational wounds that may be holding them back. Participants will gain practical tools to identify emotional triggers and heal past traumas to foster healthier family dynamics. Join us to honor your heritage while building a more intentional and nurturing future for your children.
classroom and group management bootcamp part 1 & 2
This two-session workshop provides a comprehensive framework for integrating the four pillars of positive youth development into any youth-focused program. Participants will gain practical skills for establishing strong community agreements, routines, and rituals that foster a sense of belonging. The training also equips educators with tools to maintain engagement, manage transitions, and effectively resolve conflicts.
designing activities and curriculum for students with disabilities
This hands-on workshop introduces a Universal Design framework to help educators create activities accessible to children with diverse physical, neurodivergent, and mental health needs. Participants will engage in active gameplay to practice real-time activity modifications and empathetic facilitation techniques.
supporting TK in after-school programs
This workshop, co-led by a TK teacher and expanded learning expert, helps programs servie TK students in after school and summer programs. Participants will gain specific strategies including classroom set up, supporting students' emotional needs, navigating potty breaks, and much more to support our littlest learners!
how to stay calm when the kids are not
This workshop provides practical tools and mindfulness techniques to help adults and children improve emotional regulation. Participants will learn techniques to remain centered and close the stress cycle.
Join us to craft a personalized wellness plan that fosters long-term well-being and harmony.
group management for high energy kids
An excellent workshop for new staff! You'll learn icebreakers, energizers, and transition activities to effectively manage group of high energy kids. Participants will learn tools to boost engagement through practical, age-appropriate games.
supporting kids with big feelings and big behaviors
This workshops focuses on supporting kids who experience intense emotions and impulsive behaviors, including students with ADHD, autism, and trauma. Participants will learn tools to create safety and regulation, manage transitions, support kids through dysregulation, and create environments where all kids can learn, play, and thrive.
youth development masterclass
This interactive masterclass facilitates a collaborative environment where staff members at all experience levels share their best practices and innovations in group management. Participants will engage in peer-to-peer learning covering essential topics such as classroom design, unit planning, and conflict resolution.
understanding adhd and autism: strategies that work
This workshop moves beyond theory to provide a toolbox for educators and staff working with students with ADHD and Autism. We focus on strengths-based approaches that reduce frustration and foster engagement.
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