Setting financial goals for yourself can be a daunting task. Whether you’re looking to save for a home, pay off debt, or build up your retirement fund, achieving your goals will require more than just financial knowledge and savvy. In fact, having strong “soft skills” can be just as important [...]
Personal development is a lifelong journey that involves setting goals and working towards achieving them. Without clear goals, it’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of daily life, and eventually forget about our passions and dreams. Goal setting gives us direction and purpose, and helps us [...]
Goal setting is a practice that has been around for centuries. Setting goals helps to give direction and purpose to life, and it provides a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction when they are achieved. With the upcoming year, it is an excellent opportunity to evaluate your life goals and [...]
With the constantly evolving landscape of education, it’s essential that classroom practices keep up with the times. One trend that has gained traction in recent years is Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). It’s no secret that the 2020 pandemic has caused disruption in student learning globally, taking an enormous impact [...]
In today’s world, students are facing unique and significant challenges. Some of these include increasing rates of anxiety and depression, bullying, the pressures of social media, and heading into an ever-changing and competitive job market – just to name a few! This is why — now more than ever — [...]
As we look ahead to the coming year, it's natural to think about what life has in store for us. One thing we can be sure of is that there will be challenges--perhaps even more so than in years past. That's why it's important to develop and strengthen our [...]
The start of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on the past and set goals for the future. While people typically focus on fitness or career goals, mental health is just as important. Emotional wellness should be at the top of everyone's list of priorities in [...]
The importance of a research-based, valid and reliable assessment we feel is not understood and it is often overlooked. Most program administrators would want to give a valid and reliable pre-post assessment if they understood the importance of doing so. Here are five critical reasons why a valid and [...]
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is becoming more important than ever, as the world shifts towards a more diverse and inclusive workplace. SEL skills are essential for career development because they help individuals develop critical skills that are necessary for success in both their personal and professional lives. The ability [...]
Saturday marks an incredibly special day – it is Special Education Day! Since 1975, December 2nd has been recognized in the United States as Special Education Day. This day marks the signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) which allowed students with special needs to access free [...]