The July 2023 GTI Leadership Summit will take place on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 from 10 am – 4 pm at Georgia Southern University CPE Center at Building 301 (10449 U.S. 301, Statesboro, GA 30458)! Georgia Teen Institute is a youth leadership program for Youth Action Teams throughout Georgia. We are excited to offer a single-day leadership […]
The connections we have to others are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains and help us learn, work, and parent better. When we experience tough times, relationships help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier stronger community. Connections Matter is a […]
Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children is an adult-focused training that teaches how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Child sexual abuse is likely the most prevalent health problem children face, with the most serious array of consequences. In fact, 1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse before their 18th […]
The September 2023 GTI Leadership Summit will take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 10 am – 4 pm at the John C. Maxwell Leadership Center (2050 Sugarloaf Circle, Duluth, GA 30097)! Georgia Teen Institute is a youth leadership program for Youth Action Teams throughout Georgia. We are excited to offer a single-day leadership summit that will […]
The Georgia Afterschool & Youth Development Standards is a collaborative project funded and endorsed by several state agencies and offered to all youth development programs across the state as an opportunity to increase program quality. The Standards are grounded in research and best practices and include an easy-to-use self-assessment tool. This session will give participants […]
The connections we have to others are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains and help us learn, work, and parent better. When we experience tough times, relationships help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier stronger community. Connections Matter is a […]
Looking for high-quality, engaging, and meaningful professional development for your afterschool program staff? Join us for a full day of learning and a celebration of leaders in our field. The Professional Learning Summit will include relevant topics for afterschool providers including STEM, Youth Entrepreneurship, and Summer Learning, as well as the 2023 Georgia Afterschool & […]
This valuable online training is available for free with easy access at your convenience. Training includes courses that provide instruction on better recognizing the indicators of abuse and neglect, understanding your legal obligations and critical role in responsible reporting, and identifying the groups of children that may be at a higher risk of being abused […]
Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children is an adult-focused training that teaches how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Child sexual abuse is likely the most prevalent health problem children face, with the most serious array of consequences. In fact, 1 in 10 children will experience sexual abuse before their 18th […]
Take an in-depth look at Adverse Childhood Experiences science, from its discovery in the early 1990s through today’s groundbreaking work. Explore the short and long-term effects of ACES on the body, brain, and biology. Learn how to recognize common signs of trauma in children and adults while examining and reframing personal assumptions about trauma survivors. […]
The connections we have to others are more important than we ever believed. Science tells us that relationships have the power to shape our brains and help us learn, work, and parent better. When we experience tough times, relationships help us heal. With each connection, we develop a healthier stronger community. Connections Matter is a […]
This valuable online training is available for free with easy access at your convenience. Training includes courses that provide instruction on better recognizing the indicators of abuse and neglect, understanding your legal obligations and critical role in responsible reporting, and identifying the groups of children that may be at a higher risk of being abused […]