Professional Learning

Our professional learning experiences are designed for teachers, counselors, staff at youth programs, and anyone who works with young people. These focused virtual and in-person workshops are designed to educate and empower educators and leaders seeking to deepen their relationships with young people and advance equity. 

Many of our workshops are based on Search Institute’s Developmental Relationships and Developmental Assets® Framework, a research-driven understanding of the elements that help young people develop resilience in the face of adversity and embrace new opportunities and growth.

Professional Learning Workshops for Your Organization’s Needs

Organizations and practitioners who want to build relationships that help young people thrive look to Search Institute for professional learning opportunities. Our research and practitioner-informed workshops are designed for districts, schools, youth-serving organizations, and community-based initiatives seeking to build professional and organizational capacities, promote positive youth development, and advance equity.

Our learning experiences reflect the most current findings on effective strategies to build and support relationships between youth and adults in many organizational settings. They create a common language across an organization, empower staff, and support everyone to embrace relationship building as the roots of resilience and thriving for all young people.

Anyone who works with youth — teachers, administrators, counselors, social workers, youth group leaders, mentors, clergy — can discover new skills, resources, tools, and knowledge in Search Institute’s highly engaging workshops.

Bring Search Institute to You

Schedule a workshop for your team at a time that works best for you, and we can deliver the experience virtually or in person. Workshops are a half-day or a full day in duration. Learn about how you can bring a workshop to your organization by filling out the form below.

Attend an Open Enrollment Workshop

In addition, individuals or small teams can register for and attend pre-scheduled virtual and in-person workshops offered on an ongoing basis throughout the year. View a schedule of upcoming workshops below.

Current Open Enrollment Workshops

Build your capacity to create relational spaces for all young people! Search Institute has professional learning opportunities that will help you prioritize positive youth development in your everyday practice.