Trainings, Conference Presentations, & Keynotes
Transformative Training for Educational Communities
At Thrive Point Studio, we believe that powerful professional development doesn't just share information—it transforms practice. Drawing on our experiences in classrooms, leadership roles, and organizational development, we offer engaging, interactive training sessions designed to build capacity and create lasting change.
Our Training Approach
We don't just talk about systems—we help you build them. Our professional development sessions are:
Practice-based — Leave with tools you can implement tomorrow
Research-informed — Built on proven educational methodologies
Solution-oriented — Focus on actionable strategies that address real-world challenges
Customizable — Tailored to your organization's unique challenges and goals
Popular Training Topics
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Classroom Management 101 - Classroom Management at Camp!
Great teachers create order while preserving joy—a balance perfect for camp settings. Learn practical "teacher moves" that eliminate yelling, master crystal-clear directions that prevent confusion, and develop routines that address behavior proactively. These techniques work in classrooms and cabins alike, creating environments where structure and fun coexist beautifully.
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Beyond Sticker Charts: Behavioral Health Habits and Systems that Work
Address challenging behaviors with three proven tools: a Behavior Continuum that defines response levels, a visual Behavior Board for daily team discussions, and Camp Behavior Improvement Plans that target root causes. These systems create consistent staff responses and supportive environments where all campers succeed.
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Coaching as a System: The Tools & Habits You Need to Support Your Team
Transform leadership by mastering the coaching habit. Learn seven questions that unlock potential, a system to track coaching needs, and a template for creating development plans. These tools help supervisors build the supportive systems that elevate good camps to greatness.
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Lesson Planning for the Developing Educator: A Simple & Effective Method
Adopt our proven cyclical planning framework—an intuitive approach for excellent programming. This model scales from single activities to full summers, giving staff a common language for planning and improvement. Ideal for helping new educators create engaging experiences that consistently succeed.
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Line Staff vs Leadership: From System Blindness to System Sight
Break free from the "us versus them" mentality dividing your team. Learn the five system blindness types causing conflict and discover practical collaboration approaches. Transform tensions into growth opportunities that empower everyone, regardless of their role, to build healthier workplace relationships.
Keynote Speaking
We See Systems. We Help You See Them Too.
Our engaging keynotes bring systems thinking to life through compelling stories, actionable frameworks, and thought-provoking questions. We specialize in helping educational communities recognize the interconnected nature of individual habits, organizational culture, and institutional systems.
Featured Keynote Topics
Beyond the Individual: Creating Sustainable Change Through Systems
The Three-Legged Stool: Balancing Habits, Culture, and Systems
Leading Through Complexity: Navigating Educational Change in Uncertain Times
From Projects to Practice: Authentic Integration in 21st Century Schools
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