From Footage to Foresight: Turning Cameras into a Safety Asset
Free webinar, Monday May 18 at 9 am. How many cameras should your school have? Do they work to deter crime, or just to document it? Join Chris Joffe, CEO of Joffe Emergency Services, to learn how modern surveillance solutions function as a key layer in the Swiss Cheese Model, helping improve security and provide real-time insights. Add to your calendar
Design & Organization in the K-5 Classroom that Supports Executive Function
Wednesday, May 20 12:30-1:30pm on Zoom with Jenny Bethke. Learn how to work with what you already have while creating:
- Visuals that support common ADHD-related challenges
- A clear understanding of typography to better organize information and offload cognitive load
- Intentional use of color to support regulation and signal different activities
- A practice to help you step back and identify what actually matters most to you in your classroom design
- Simple design principles that create calm, usable, easy-to-navigate spaces
$25 fee. Register here
Washington Childcare Centers Association (WCCA) critical town hall
June 13, 2026, at 10:00 am. Free event, snacks and drinks will be provided. At the Unity Church of God in Christ (Fellowship Hall), 8302 Renton Ave S, Seattle, WA. The child care sector faces real-world impacts of recent legislative and budget decisions, and your voice is essential to shaping Washington’s priorities for 2027:
- Engage in direct advocacy and share challenges with decision-makers.
- Participate in facilitated discussions and provider testimonials.
- Network with fellow providers, parents, and business leaders.
RSVP: To reserve your spot, please contact amya@sapphiregroupinc.com.
Cultural Competency Lab for Teachers
Monday-Thursday, August 3-6 at Seattle Girls’ School, 1700 24th Ave S, 98144. Come join four days of dynamic learning and lab experience with Rosetta Lee, educators at Seattle Girls’ School, and colleagues from near and far! In this lab, we’ll cover practical strategies for communicating across culture and other dimensions of identity, actionable approaches for interrupting identity based harm and holding brave conversations, and best practices to ensure all students feel seen, valued, and empowered. Clock Hours provided. For more information and to register
CCDEI in the K12 Classroom – Summer Training at SPU
Fri/Sat August 14, 15 & August 21, 22 from 10 am to 4 pm. No out-of-workshop assignments required.
- 20 equity clock hours or SPU college credit (additional cost, minimal assignments)
- May qualify for Title II funding coverage
- Makeup sessions available for missed days
$210 fee. Details and registration here.
Affinity Group Facilitator Institute
Saturday, October 3, from 9 am-4 pm. Seattle Girls’ School, 1700 24th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144. Learn a four-pillar framework for facilitating strong and effective affinity groups. Explore key factors for success and assess your current affinity group program. Connect with affinity group leaders from other schools to share resources, strategies, and group-specific topics. Clock Hours provided. For more information and to register.
