The Resilient Educator

Across schools, counseling offices, and community programs, professionals are facing an urgent challenge: how do we effectively engage and motivate youth who are struggling with mental health concerns, trauma, and overwhelming life challenges? Join us for a panel discussion with expert counselors and mental health professionals who will share practical strategies and insights for reaching the hardest-to-reach youth. Drawing from real-world experiences, they’ll highlight ways to build trust, foster resilience, and motivate students who may feel shut down or hopeless.This session will spotlight how tools like the WhyTry Program—widely used by educators, counselors, social workers, and therapists—can be adapted for mental health counseling and therapy settings. While you’ll learn about the WhyTry approach, the focus will be on practical takeaways you can immediately apply in your own work.

Every student deserves to feel seen, supported, and inspired to succeed. But how do we build schools where belonging and resilience aren’t just buzzwords, but everyday realities? Join us for this engaging panel discussion as we explore how strengthening school climate can boost student engagement, motivation, and learning outcomes. Our panelists will share: - Why school climate matters for both academic achievement and student well-being- The powerful role of belonging and resilience in shaping student behavior and success- Practical strategies—from classroom practices to systemic approaches—that reduce barriers, foster stronger connections, and create environments where every student (and educator!) has a reason to thriveThis conversation is for anyone who cares about making schools more resilient, supportive, and human-centered. Come learn with us, share your insights, and walk away with tools you can apply right away in your own school or district.

Join us for a free webinar that explores how the WhyTry Program is being used across the country to transform the lives of justice-involved and high-risk youth. Whether you work in juvenile justice, alternative education, school reentry programs, mental health services, or community-based youth support, this session will equip you with insights and tools to better reach the youth who need us most.

Join WhyTry founders Christian Moore and Hans Magleby for this powerful and practical webinar designed specifically for educators looking to reach the students who seem unreachable.

Join us for a powerful learning experience designed for educators who want to transform school culture and build stronger student relationships.

Presented by WhyTry and the National Alternative Education Association (NAEA), this webinar takes you inside the innovative work of the Catalyst Center — a CTE-focused high school in Davis School District redefining what student engagement looks like. Join a panel of Catalyst educators as they share how project-based learning (PBL) is preparing students for real-world success through hands-on experiences, community partnerships, and scalable classroom strategies. Whether you're new to PBL or looking to enhance your approach, you'll walk away with actionable insights, inspiring stories, and ideas any educator can begin using — even without full-scale program support.

Join us for a powerful conversation on how to transform the lives of justice-involved youth using proven tools that teach resilience, emotional regulation, and decision-making. In juvenile justice systems across the country, educators, counselors, and facility administrators are searching for effective, trauma-informed ways to reach their most vulnerable youth. The WhyTry Program is built for this mission.

Join us for part two of our conversation with experts from the Neurosequential Model in Education (NME) team. In this follow-up session, we’ll dig deeper into what it means to create classrooms and school systems that reflect how the brain learns, regulates, and connects. Whether you joined the first webinar or are just jumping in, this session will equip you with more tools and real-world strategies to support student behavior, build relationships, and stay regulated as an educator. We’ll explore how these principles apply across age groups, how to move from reactive to proactive practices, and how schools can begin to align systems with what the brain actually needs.
– Originally discussed live on June 12, 2025

As the 2024–25 school year winds down, this is the perfect time to reflect on the mental health lessons we’ve learned—and to prepare for a stronger, more connected school year ahead. This free national webinar brings together top voices in student services and educational leadership for a conversation focused on what truly drives student wellbeing: connection. Together, we’ll explore:
- Mental health trends and their real-world impact on students and staff 
- The power of having a trusted adult—and how to build that into your systems 
- School-community partnerships that improve student outcomes 
- Real strategies you can apply this summer or fall to foster belonging and resilience
– Originally discussed live on May 22, 2025

Every educator has faced moments when a student’s behavior leaves them feeling confused, frustrated, or at a loss. Whether it’s a student shutting down, lashing out, or reacting in ways that don’t “fit” their age or environment, the question remains: What’s really going on—and how can I help? This webinar is designed to answer that question in a way that’s grounded in brain science and filled with practical, usable tools. You’ll be introduced to the Neurosequential Model in Education (NME)—a powerful framework developed by Dr. Bruce Perry that helps educators understand student behavior through the lens of brain development, stress response, and regulation. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all strategies, NME empowers educators to see behavior differently—as communication, as adaptation, and as an invitation to connect. You’ll discover how even the most challenging moments can become opportunities to build trust, support regulation, and foster resilience. Through stories, examples, and a lively panel conversation, we’ll explore how to support students whose emotional responses seem out of sync with expectations, how to help students regulate before we reason with them, and how understanding “state-dependent functioning” can completely change the way we approach learning and discipline. Whether you’re a classroom teacher, administrator, counselor, or support staff member, this conversation will meet you where you are. You’ll leave with a renewed sense of hope, practical strategies for your very next tough moment, and a deeper understanding of how to support both students and yourself in the process.