Upcoming Webinars (all times listed CST):
Developing a Service Plan and Goal Setting – October 16, 2018, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Involving students and their family/caregivers is critical to the creating a service delivery plan. Webinar will review the assessment process from a multi-disciplinary perspective using a case management framework. Helping students and their families reach their individual goals that build on the student’s unique strengths utilizing formal and informal resources and support contributes to beneficial outcomes for everyone involved.
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Leading with Emotional Intelligence – November 9, 2018, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is considered one of the best predictors of success in life, both personally and professionally. Strong leaders need EI to manage themselves and their staff teams. What sets you ahead of other leaders and supervisors is your ability to not only manager your own emotions, but to be able to cope with challenges and emotional information from others in an effective and meaningful manner. This is especially important for supervisors and leaders who are responsible for guiding others in their own professional development. Learn about EI so that you can strengthen your own leadership skills. This is a general topic that any professional can benefit from, while tailored for leaders and supervisors.
Educational Objectives:
Participants will:
- Learn the 5 categories and 15 skills of Emotional Intelligence from the EQ-i 2.0 assessment from Multi Health Systems (MHS)
- Learn the 4 Competencies for Successful Leadership
- Learn 6 leadership styles and the corresponding EI skills needed for each style
Handouts will be available for participants to download. This webinar will not be recorded.
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Preparing Students for Higher Ed with EI – November 30, 2018, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Emotional Intelligence (EI) is considered one of the best predictors of success in life, and more important than IQ for promoting academic, personal and occupational success. The successful transition from high school to college involves successful navigation of a series of social and emotional navigation through a series of demands and pressures. The EQ-i HigherEd assessment can assist in identifying student skills and abilities essential for adapting to the transition from high school to higher ed as well as into careers. More and more high schools and universities are utilizing this assessment to support student growth and achievement. The EQ-i assessment is made of 15 specific emotional skills that support success and identifies strength, developing opportunities or growth for students, and can be incorporated into classroom curriculum, groups or used as a stand-alone for individual students.
Educational Objectives:
Participants will:
- Understand what is EI and how it can support student success
- Learn the 5 categories and 15 skills of Emotional Intelligence
- Understand how the EQ-i HigherEd Assessment can be utilized in various ways to support student success.
Handouts will be available for participants to download. This webinar will not be recorded.
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Prior Webinars:
Business & Professional Ethics – original air date October 12, 2018
There is sometimes an assumption that people who work for nonprofits are immune to ethical challenges and dilemmas due to their altruistic nature. In fact, there are many situations in nonprofit work where one’s values and ethics are tested, and we may struggle to do “what’s right” for all stakeholders involved. In this workshop, we will explore common frameworks for approaching ethical challenges and dilemmas. We will discuss various approaches to ethical decision making that includes exploring and asserting our own personal values, even when it may be in conflict with others. Handouts will be available for download.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of the session, participants will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of some of the ethical problems faced by people in today’s nonprofit organizations.
- Demonstrate understanding of some basic frameworks and theories used in examining ethical dilemmas, including being able to determine how they affect various stakeholders.
- Demonstrate understanding of ethical reasoning skills and ways to approach ethical decision making utilizing one’s own value system.
You may access the webinar slide deck HERE. You may view the recording of this session HERE.
McKinney-Vento and Foster Care 101 – Let’s Get to the Basics – original air date August 2, 2018 and Reverse Classroom Airdate of August 24.
Presenters: Kerry Wrenick, State Coordinator for Homeless Education, Kristin Myers, Foster Care Education Coordinator
Description: Join experts in the field for a one-hour webinar addressing McKinney-Vento and Foster Care Education. The goal is to provide an overview of ESSA implementation and helpful guidance in working with vulnerable populations. The presenters will offer information pertaining to identification, eligibility, enrollment, school stability, and much more. Attendees will gain a basic understanding (or refresher) of responsibilities in meeting the needs of students experiencing homelessness or foster care.
You can access the slide deck from this webinar HERE. You may view the recording of this session HERE.
Going Beyond the Basics: ESSA and the role of the McKinney-Vento Liaison – original air date August 14, 2018
Presenter: Kerry Wrenick, NAEHCY, Christina Dukes, National Center for Homeless Education
Description: Do you have a good foundation of understanding around McKinney-Vento and ready to move beyond the basics? This webinar will take a deeper dive into how liaisons carry out the responsibilities of: professional development, accessing educational services, referrals and connections to community service providers. Participants will gain insight and implementation strategies to move beyond McKinney-Vento 101 and connect with the broader community around them.
You may view the recording of this session HERE.