School of Extended Education Events
Each event is designed to provide practical information and best practices to take back to your workplace.
Webinar and On-Campus Events
University of Massachusetts Global's School of Extended Education has teamed up with experts to bring you live webinars and
on-campus events focused on innovative ideas and practical solutions for working professionals in your industry.
Future-Proof Your Organization: 6 Critical Steps for Successful Succession Planning
THU, OCT 17, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Although succession planning significantly influences employee engagement and retention, it is frequently delayed until a key position becomes vacant. Unfortunately, by then the damage is already done. An effective succession planning process promotes organizational growth by facilitating knowledge transfer and developing critical competencies to ensure operational continuity. In this webinar, participants will learn the components of a successful succession planning program, including how to avoid common pitfalls. Walk away with actionable steps to set your organization up for future success.
The Leadership Likeability Factor: Enhancing Your Workplace Influence
TUE, NOV 12, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Effective leaders understand that strong work performance can only speak for itself to a certain point; the key to getting ahead and achieving organizational success is winning others over through positive interactions. Research indicates that being liked is probably one of several key ingredients in the effective-leadership formula.* Well-liked leaders can expect subordinates to consider them authentic, transformational, ethical and not abusive, according to the American Association for Physician Leadership. In this webinar, we’ll explore the 8 critical elements of Leadership Likeability and how these traits can enhance your influence and effectiveness as a leader.
Strategies for Reducing Disruptive Classroom Behaviors
Wed, Oct 16, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Managing challenging student behaviors in the classroom can be difficult. However, having go-to classroom management strategies at the ready can set your classroom up for success. In this webinar, educators will learn practical, evidence-based strategies that are easy to implement immediately. Learn how to reduce disruptiveness, enhance positivity, and build strong student-teacher connections to foster a more conducive learning environment.
The Power of Relationship-Building: The Foundation for Classroom Success
WED, NOV 13, 2024 | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Building strong relationships is the foundation for successful educational practices at all levels, yet it’s often overshadowed by high-stakes testing and achievement-focused programs. Recent neuroscience research highlights that strong relationships aren’t just beneficial—they're crucial for student success. In this webinar, participants will discover how the brain processes information and will learn how to leverage this understanding to strengthen connections with students, parents, colleagues, and the broader community.
Thu, Oct 17, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Maladaptive behaviors are actions that hinder a person’s ability to function in daily life or adapt to various environments. Individuals who provide ABA services are trained to observe and modify environmental factors that contribute to these behaviors. In this webinar, participants will learn effective strategies for promoting positive behavior change in learners with maladaptive behaviors, focusing on ABA principles, evidence-based methods, and the importance of assessing motivation and ensuring implementation fidelity for effective results.
Tue, OCT 15, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Mental health professionals regularly face ethical and legal challenges. In this webinar, participants will receive the most recent updated information and considerations related to ethics. The goal of this webinar is for participants to understand the purpose and practice of ethical standards to decrease future risk and learn how to avoid the most common mistakes.
Earn 1 CE Credit from the BBS for each webinar at no cost.
Wed, Nov 13, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | WEBINAR
Crisis intervention plays a crucial role in helping individuals in distress regain stability and build coping skills, minimizing the risk of long-term emotional harm and psychological trauma. In this webinar, participants will learn the key components of crisis intervention including how to assess the immediate threat to safety, apply de-escalation techniques, and provide emotional support. Walk away with guidance on addressing cultural and ethical considerations that are essential for effective crisis work.
Earn 1 CE Credit from the BBS for each webinar at no cost.
Applied Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate - Information Session
Applied behavior analysis has been demonstrated as an effective intervention approach for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and a variety of related developmental, medical and behavioral disorders such as intellectual disabilities, dementia, addiction, and traumatic brain injury. UMass Global's Online Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is designed for teachers, healthcare professionals, and others who strive to help people achieve personal goals, reduce suffering, and improve quality of life. This program has been developed to meet the educational requirements to become a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA). Join us to explore:
-Applied Behavior Analysis in the workplace
-Eligibility requirements for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) exam
-UMass Global's ABA program courses and admission requirements