Supporting educators is the most powerful form of prevention. At In Focus, educator well-being is our priority. Our well-being series is trusted by administrators and used in professional development, faculty meetings, and coaching to support the mental and emotional health of teachers, counselors, and leaders. These tools help create inclusive environments, model essential practices, and sustain those working at the heart of today’s schools.
Our educator well-being course not only strengthens educator well-being but also strengthens educator’s ability to master the InTASC model core teaching standards. This course specifically aligns with the following standards
Our Educator Well-being course is based on engaging professional development practices and adult learning theory (Hammond, Hyler, Gardner; 2017).
The course:
Aligned with the Protective Factor Framework built on current tenets of prevention science to provide strategies, mindsets, and resources for students, teachers, and families.
The In Focus Educator well-being course is designed so participants can receive licensure hours and continuing education credit through partnering districts and universities.
We partner district/state representatives to tailor the course to align with the shared strategies, approaches, and priorities.
Our online courses are designed for administrators, counselors, teachers, and support staff to support personal well-being while earning district, state, or continuing education credit.
Choose from two unique courses, offered in Fall, Winter, and Summer cohorts.
This class is our introduction to well-being class and includes the following topics:
This class meets for 10 class sessions, 90 minutes each session, over zoom.
Take your journey to the next level with our 2.0 course, designed to deepen and expand on the foundations introduced in 1.0. In this class, we’ll explore powerful topics such as:
This class meets for 10 class sessions, 90 minutes each session, over zoom.
“In addition to meeting the well-being needs of students, In Focus supports teachers and administrators and families. They offer professional development that is tailored to the needs of educators that is foundational. We must have well adjusted educators in order to provide an optimal leaning environment for children where everyone feels safe, connected, and cared for.”
“Please continue offering this to as many people as you can. Offering this to teachers will help us be able to better love and support our students, making real connections.”
“This course was fabulous. I loved the balance of discussion and asynchronous homework. It was an excellent blend of information and introspection. I loved this class!”
“This class helped me focus on the things that are most important. I have started to show more empathy and looked for more creative problem solving ideas. I have gained great insights on boundaries at work, time management, and functional collaboration.”
“I have loved every minute of this course. I feel like I have gotten more out of this class for my personal well-being than anything I have done.”
“It was so nice to visit and learn from other educators. It was good to realize that we universally have strengths and struggles and that we are not alone in our experiences.”
“I really appreciated the Educator Well-Being course. I wish it were mandatory for everyone to take. The insights and reflections allow for people to improve at their own pace and gives people a variety of strategies to try. Thank you for your time and energy.”
“Everyone should take the Educator Well-Being class if they want to be happier in their personal and professional lives. Not kidding – this was more helpful to me personally than any PD in the last 15 years, and I’m a master’s + 40 Lane 8 teacher. Thank you! Thank you!”
“Just being able to talk about our problems and solutions as teachers was a big help in getting everyone’s point of view and learning from each other. I really liked how Amy would always take something from our comments, give us feedback, and make a connection with us.”
“I was searching for the most effective way to support every teacher in the district when I learned about the In Focus Educator well-being program. In Focus was exactly what I was looking for. It is designed to provide well-being strategies for teachers and staff in the most efficient way. The program has opened avenues of discussion and “well-being” strategies for our teachers and now our students.”
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