School of Extended Education Events
Each event is designed to provide practical information and best practices to take back to your workplace.
Webinar and On-Campus Events
University of Massachusetts Global's School of Extended Education has teamed up with experts to bring you live webinars and
on-campus events focused on innovative ideas and practical solutions for working professionals in your industry.
Navigating the Decision-Making Maze: Strategies for Making Bold and Effective Choices
THU, JUL 18, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Decisions involve a complicated array of circumstances, especially when the resources required are great, and the information necessary is unknown. While effective decision-making can equate to increased productivity, teamwork and organizational success, ineffective decision-making can correlate with wasted time and money. In this webinar, participants will examine the factors to consider in effective decision-making. Explore the complexities and promises associated with making ‘the bold decision,’ including the importance of facts and statistics, and having the guts to take a calculated risk.
Leading Across Generations: Strategies for Boosting Employee Engagement
TUE, AUG 13, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Intergenerational leadership recognizes that each generation brings unique value to both each other and the workplace. In this webinar, participants will explore the challenges leaders face within multi-generational workforces. Discover the motivations and unique needs of different employee generations to foster meaningful connections and engagement. Walk away with generation-specific strategies for effectively leading high-performance teams and organizations.
Future-Proof Your Organization: 6 Critical Steps for Successful Succession Planning
THU, OCT 17, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Although succession planning significantly influences employee engagement and retention, it is frequently delayed until a key position becomes vacant. Unfortunately, by then the damage is already done. An effective succession planning process promotes organizational growth by facilitating knowledge transfer and developing critical competencies to ensure operational continuity. In this webinar, participants will learn the components of a successful succession planning program, including how to avoid common pitfalls. Walk away with actionable steps to set your organization up for future success.
The Leadership Likeability Factor: Enhancing Your Workplace Influence
TUE, NOV 12, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Effective leaders understand that strong work performance can only speak for itself to a certain point; the key to getting ahead and achieving organizational success is winning others over through positive interactions. Research indicates that being liked is probably one of several key ingredients in the effective-leadership formula.* Well-liked leaders can expect subordinates to consider them authentic, transformational, ethical and not abusive, according to the American Association for Physician Leadership. In this webinar, we’ll explore the 8 critical elements of Leadership Likeability and how these traits can enhance your influence and effectiveness as a leader.
Maximizing Classroom Success: Implementing EBPs for Students with and without ASD
TUE, JUL 16, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Evidence-based practices (EBPs) are the cornerstone on which teachers design educational programs for learners with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). These same EBPs can also be applied to support all learners. In this webinar, participants will learn how to leverage 3 different evidence-based practices to support all learners in the classroom. Explore ways to implement Antecedent-Based Intervention, Visual Supports, and Self-Management to meet the needs of students with and without ASD.
Effective Classroom Management: Strategies for a Successful School Year
Tue, Aug 13, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Setting up effective classroom management at the start of the school year will position you for success throughout the academic year. This includes the mastery of self-control, patience, impeccable timing, clear boundaries, and an intuitive understanding of student needs. In this webinar, learn evidence-based strategies to proactively set the tone for the year, allowing you to identify and mitigate disruptive behaviors from the start. Walk away with a comprehensive blueprint to enhance student engagement, boost academic performance, and foster a conducive learning environment.
Strategies for Reducing Disruptive Classroom Behaviors
Wed, Oct 16, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Managing challenging student behaviors in the classroom can be difficult. However, having go-to classroom management strategies at the ready can set your classroom up for success. In this webinar, educators will learn practical, evidence-based strategies that are easy to implement immediately. Learn how to reduce disruptiveness, enhance positivity, and build strong student-teacher connections to foster a more conducive learning environment.
Adolescent Family Therapy: Evidence-Based Strategies for Strengthening Family Bonds
Implementing a family therapy program can significantly aid teens in navigating adolescence while strengthening family relationships. In this webinar, participants will learn evidence-based strategies to enhance communication, resolve conflicts, and foster stronger family bonds via Adolescent Family Therapy. Explore practical skills and real-world applications to create lasting positive change in family dynamics and adolescent well-being.
Navigating the Foodscape: Strategies for Supporting Optimal Mental and Physical Health
THU, AUG 15, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
The complex interplay of what we choose to eat and why, and the influence this has on our mental and physical health is often presented as a simple equation of eat this, not that. Research into the gut microbiome, with consideration of socioeconomic status and existing nutrition knowledge, informs a more nuanced approach. In this webinar, participants will explore the intersection between food, mood, socioeconomic status, and nutrition knowledge. Learn strategies to help your clients find balance in a complicated foodscape so that they can support their optimal mental and physical health outcomes without guilt.