Welcome Educators, Organizational Leaders, and Youth Developers!
We know student behavior is more challenging than ever. We also know how busy you are. Take two minutes and watch our video to learn how The Village Well can help teachers, schools, and youth programs!
We use an evidence-based approach that supports the kids with deep feelings and impulsive behaviors. We involve the whole school community - including parents! Our supports are cultural grounded and honor the diverse backgrounds of students and staff.
Why the Village Well?
Ed Center, founder of The Village Well, was a kid with big feelings and impulsive behaviors. He drove his mom and teachers crazy. He founded The Village Well to help schools and organizations to understand and support these kids. We can help your school or agency to:
Improve culture, climate, and relationships
Incorporate Social Emotional Learning that really works
Give staff and families the same language and tools to support youth and encourage productive behavior
Experience more calm and joy, which supports staff, families, and especially kids, to thrive
Ed was a high school teacher for six years and has worked in the education field his entire career.
Training for the Whole Community
We train the whole school community - including families - in tools to help kids feel calm, connected, and ready to learn.
Culture & Family Tradition
Our culturally-grounded methods honor the traditions of diverse people and families.
Alignment
We can align our tools with the social-emotional learning, restorative justice, or other frameworks that you already use at your school or organization!
It was a blessing to have Ed present a series of workshops for our after-school staff in understanding our triggers and de-escalating power struggles with students. My staff kept talking about his workshop, so I had to go check it out myself! He offers an effective toolkit of skills presented with vulnerable storytelling, humor, interactive activities, and engaging each participant. We are bringing him back next year for both our staff and parents.
-Ann from Kids Country
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Workshops We Offer!
We believe that professional development should be informative and student-centered, and also offer fun, play, and healing for educators. Dive in and discover the transformative power of The Village Well.
