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We help students think successfully–in the classroom and in life.

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Since 1975, we have developed evidence-based cognitive lifeskills courses. Now, we have infused our cognitive restructuring model into early intervention and prevention courses.

ELS Courses

Early Intervention/Prevention Cognitive Behavioral Lifeskills

Restorative Practices Webinar Series

We are excited to provide 90 minute webinars from leading professionals that relate to the topic of restorative practices. The ELS webinars are an ideal way to obtain supplemental Professional Development hours.

Richard Long, MSW, MEd

Assistant Principal, Mt. View HS

Building & Implementing Restorative Interventions.

Brett Peterson, J.D.

Director of Utah Division of JJS

Navigating Complex Behavior Without Criminalizing

Doug Luffborough, III, PhD

Education Partner

Creating Vibrant School Communities of Belonging

Fidel Montero, EdD

Assistant Superintendent, Davis School District

Developing Your Model For Driving Cultural Proficiency On Each Campus

Lexi Backstrom, Ed.D, MBA, PPS, LMFT / LPCC

CEO

Prioritizing You! It's the Best Investment You WIll Ever Make!

Brett Garner, MEd

High Tech High Director!

During this session attendees will be challenged!

Richard-Long

Richard Long, MSW, MEd

Assistant Principal, Mt. View HS

Building & Implementing Restorative Interventions.

Brett Peterson

Brett Peterson, J.D.

Youth Justice Executive

I wasn’t hired for this!: Navigating Complex Behavior Without Criminalizing

Doug-Luff

Doug Luffborough, III, PhD

Education Partner

Creating Vibrant School Communities of Belonging

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Fidel Montero, EdD

Assistant Superintendent, Davis School District

Eliminating Racial Harassment In Our Schools.

Lexi Backstrom

Lexi Backstrom, Ed.D, MBA, PPS, LMFT / LPCC

CEO

As educators and administrators, we don't do a good job of taking care of ourselves

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Brett Garner, MEd

High Tech High Director!

Eliminating Exclusionary Discipline

What People Say about ELS

The administration side of Lifeskills Link is incredibly user friendly and straightforward. For someone like myself who has multiple spinning plates at once, it's very helpful to be able to quickly sort and review the students' responses and issue course completion certificates.
Adriana Gomez
Executive Assistant, Student Services
San Mateo, CA
The Positive Thinking Skills class has been great for the students of Dixie High School and I hope we continue to offer it in the future.
Shayne Bat
At-risk Student Teacher
St. George, UT
I was able to participate in the Positive Thinking Skills Course with my son. I found it to be very relative in today's society. I appreciate the message of people being responsible for their own actions regardless of their upbringing. I wish this program was available when I was a kid. I support this program for all schools.
Kyle
Parent
Mesa, AZ
Our staff said that was the best training we have ever held at our school!
Andrea Damore
Beacon Academy of Nevada
Las Vegas, NV
Education Lifeskills has been a program I've been looking for to provide restorative outcomes to our students. Lifeskills courses, in conjunction with counseling services, have been a gamechanger for our administrators and counselors looking to keep students engaged in school. Our 3-month pilot has gone very well, and we look forward to embedding the program into our daily student supports (socially, emotionally, and behaviorally).
Don Scatena
Student Services Director
San Mateo, CA
My experience: The curriculum was so helpful to my students, because Education Lifeskills gives them opportunities to be real in real situations. This has helped them be successful in applying the skills, and also figuring out what their peers are going through. I am thankful that I was able to use it.
Veronica Bustillos
Gang Prevention Coordinator
Murray, UT
We have implemented the Positive Thinking Skills course into our alternative high school, and the conversations we are having with our students about their own thinking errors and the choices they are making on a daily basis have been incredible! The students relate to the material in a very tangible way, and their takeaways have been profound. Additionally, we have used Education Lifeskills as an intervention during our discipline proceedings with students and have had great feedback from parents and students alike as we have provided an intervention instead of just suspending or using other forms of punitive discipline.
Kieth
Principal
Nekoosa, WI

Upcoming events

Utah Association of Secondary Principals | Conference

St. George, UT January 27, 2025 – January 29, 2025

We will be attending the Utah Association of Secondary Principals in 2025! It is one of the main educator conferences in the state of Utah where we can connect with principals and educators from across the state!

Archive Events

Fairfield Junior HS

Kaysville, UT October 30, 2024 – October 30, 2024

Fairfield Jr. High School is part of Davis School District and is located in Kaysville, UT. Several junior high schools and high schools in Davis School District have already adopted the Education Lifeskills program to implement restorative practices and work towards better outcomes for students receiving discipline. Fairfield Jr. High School will utilize the Brief Intervention Courses to quickly and consistently address negative student behavior.

Phoenix Rising Alternative School

Education Lifeskills Implementation Training October 18, 2024 – October 18, 2024

Phoenix Rising is an alternative school located in Jenks, OK and is part of Tulsa Public Schools. This school serves students who are justice-involved or who are at a high risk of being involved in the criminal justice system. Their implementation plan is to use the Education Lifeskills program and courses as an integral component of their intervention and reintegration efforts.  Staff will be trained and equipped with the Education Lifeskill Tier 2 and Tier 3 courses and learn how to utilize the Lifeskills Link Platform to drive cognitive-behavioral change.

Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning at Mt. Marion

Mt. Marion, NY October 15, 2024 – October 15, 2024

The Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning at Mt. Marion recently completed an implementation training for our Intervention (Tier 2, Tier 3, and Brief) Restorative Practices courses. This training provided educators and staff with the correct tools and restorative strategies designed to address behavioral challenges at varying levels, emphasizing empathy, accountability, and conflict resolution.

Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning at Port Ewen

Port Ewen, New York October 15, 2024 – October 15, 2024

The Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning at Port Ewen recently completed an implementation training for our Intervention (Tier 2, Tier 3, and Brief) Restorative Practices courses. This training provided educators and staff with the correct tools and restorative strategies designed to address behavioral challenges at varying levels, emphasizing empathy, accountability, and conflict resolution.

Holmes High School

Covington, KY October 8, 2024 – October 8, 2024

We recently had a training for our Intervention (Tier 2, Tier 3, and Brief) Restorative Practices courses with Holmes High School. This training provided faculty and staff with specialized tools and techniques to address student behavior through restorative interventions, focusing on accountability, empathy, and community building.

Alamogordo High School

Alamogordo, NM September 20, 2024 – September 20, 2024

Alamogordo High School recently completed an implementation training for our Intervention (Tier 2, Tier 3, and Brief) Restorative Practices courses. This training equipped faculty and staff with targeted restorative strategies to address student behavior at varying levels of intervention, focusing on proactive conflict resolution, accountability, and relationship-building.

Hualapai Juvenile Detention and Rehabilitation Center

AZ September 16, 2024 – September 16, 2024

We recently completed an implementation training for our Prevention (Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and Brief) Restorative Practices courses with Hualapai Juvenile Detention and Rehabilitation Center. This training equipped the staff with effective strategies to proactively address and resolve conflicts, build positive relationships, and support behavioral growth among youth.

West Hill Middle School | Training

West Jordan, UT September 13, 2024 – September 13, 2024

This is our first school with Jordan School District !!

Collinsville High School

Collinsville, IL September 9, 2024 – September 9, 2024

We recently completed an implementation training with Collinsville High School on our Tier 2, 3 and brief  intervention courses.

Santa Ana High School | Training

Santa Ana, CA September 3, 2024 – September 3, 2024

We recently wrapped up our implementation training with Santa Ana High School!

The HIDDEN Opportunity In Student Discipline

Restorative Practice Professional Development

Restorative Practices are both preventive and prescriptive to address the issues presented in classrooms, common areas, and the campus at large.

Rooted

This four-hour workshop will describe the relational model and mindset that needs to be built and the philosophical underpinnings that accompany a successful Restorative Practice Framework.

Growing

This four-hour workshop focuses on growing the Restorative culture of the campus at large. Participants will come away with a deeper understanding of cultural responsiveness and more.

Sustaining

This four-hour workshop guides educators through skills that will decrease burnout and allow educators to cultivate deeper compassion for themselves.

Rooted

This four-hour workshop will describe the relational model and mindset that needs to be built and the philosophical underpinnings that accompany a successful Restorative Practice Framework.

Growing

This four-hour workshop focuses on growing the Restorative culture of the campus at large. Participants will come away with a deeper understanding of cultural responsiveness and more.

Sustaining

This four-hour workshop guides educators through skills that will decrease burnout and allow educators to cultivate deeper compassion for themselves.

Rooted

This four-hour workshop will describe the relational model and mindset that needs to be built and the philosophical underpinnings that accompany a successful Restorative Practice Framework.

Growing

This four-hour workshop focuses on growing the Restorative culture of the campus at large. Participants will come away with a deeper understanding of cultural responsiveness and more.

Sustaining

This four-hour workshop guides educators through skills that will decrease burnout and allow educators to cultivate deeper compassion for themselves.

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