Educator and Family Discussion Series
Our workshops are facilitated by inspiring and knowledgeable experts who provide transformative and interactive learning experiences to our audiences. Beginning in 2023, we will be offering a hybrid of both virtual and in-person events at an affordable cost to ensure that all who are interested are able to attend.
Here is our 2023 Winter/Spring line up of events and workshop topics (please note that dates and workshop topics/titles are subject to change based on presenters’ availability):
Upcoming Trainings in 2023
January 2023
Wednesday, 1/11, 5:30-7:30 PM PST: Diversity: The Stories We Tell and The Ones We Don’t – presented by Jessica Ferreras (she/her)
*Date TBD: “Navigating Kindergarten Enrollment” – Presented by Seattle Public Schools
February 2023
Saturday, 2/11: “Out of Sight, Out of Mind: How Implicit Bias Impacts the Way We Serve Others” – Presented by Dr. Sheldon Eakins
Date TBD: “Anti-Bias Practices for Families of Young Children” – Presented by Victor Bradley
March 2023
Wednesday, 3/15: “The Neuro-Relational Framework: Parenting from a Trauma-Informed Lens” – Presented by Betty Peralta and Elise Gooi
Date TBD: “Not ‘Just Babies’: Honoring Infant Development & High-Quality Infant Care” – Presented by Jenny Cimbalnik, Andy Vann, and Jonney Volkirch
April 2023
Date TBD: “The Neuro-Relational Framework in the Classroom” – Presented by Betty Peralta
Date TBD: “Somatic Engagement in Equity Work” – Presented by Vincent Perez
Date TBD: “Bringing Equity Home: A Tool-Building Kit for Families” – Presented by Equity Matters
May 2023
Date TBD: “Death Positivity with Young Children” – Presented by Elise Gooi
Date TBD: “Conscious Discipline” – Presented by Chazz Lewis
June 2023
Date TBD: “Supporting Trans Youth & Gender Identity Development” – Presented by Talcott Broadhead
Date TBD: “Supporting Young Children’s Brain Development” – Presented by UW I-LABS
After registration, you will receive a registration confirmation and the link to our live training session at the email address you provided 48 hours prior to the training date. If you do not receive the email with the link to your inbox, please check your junk mail. If you do not receive a link, please contact our institute team at institute@hilltopcc.org. Please note you will be emailed a certificate within 5 business days of completing the webinar.