The Churchill Center for Professional Development and Engagement has an enriching lineup of sessions designed to support and empower our community. Whether you're looking to enhance your skills, discover new strategies, or connect with others, there's something for everyone. We can't wait to see you there!

4/1/2025 - 5/13/2025

Resilience in Crisis: Practical Evidence-Based Practices for Families Living with ADHD & Learning Differences

with Dr. Mark Bertin

Date: Tuesdays - April 1 - May 13, 2025 (No Session on April 22)
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Zoom

This class empowers parents with evidence-based strategies to foster resilience, integrating contemplative practice and mindfulness. We'll explore the science behind stress, happiness, and the development of emotional intelligence. Participants will learn tools that help both adults and children navigate life's challenges, reduce anxiety, and build emotional strength. With interactive discussion and real-life examples, The program is designed to transform parenting, enhancing the emotional well-being and resilience of families in a happier and more nurturing environment.

Free for Churchill families, $75 for non-Churchill families

4/3/2025

Annette Eskind Institute & Churchill School Present: Research to Practice - Working Memory & Mathematics

Date: April 3, 2025

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Zoom

Join us for an insightful session exploring the critical connection between working memory and mathematics. Our presenting team will bridge research with teaching practice. Dr. Marcia Barnes will provide a research-based overview of working memory’s role in mathematical learning and implications for effective instruction. Dawn Pilotti will share how to implement research into the classroom, by providing examples of research-informed approaches that can enhance mathematics instruction and student learning. Educators, parents, and professionals will gain an understanding of working memory's relationship to mathematical development, strategies to support working memory challenges, and tools to enhance the learning of mathematics.

5/17/2025 - 5/18/2025

Building a Bridge: Connecting Educators, Caregivers, and Youth Through Mindfulness

Date: May 17 - 18, 2025

How can children and families cultivate balance and well-being in today’s stressful world?

This conference brings together leading voices in mindfulness, education, and family support to explore this essential question. Geared toward educators and caregivers who would like to learn more about supporting the youth in their lives, this year’s focus is on practical, evidence-based strategies to build resilience and foster well-being. Through inspiring talks, dynamic panel discussions, and hands-on mindfulness practices, participants will gain actionable tools to incorporate into their daily lives.

Together, we’ll explore ways to nurture both the hearts and minds of children, equipping them—and the adults who support them—with skills to support growth and connection in and out of the classroom. Check out our agenda and learn more about our speakers here.

Workshop Recordings

Did you miss out on a workshop? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Simply click the link above to explore our collection of recorded Center Workshops.