Join over 300,000 others trained in 700 cities!
We offer educators, program staff, parents, and community
members the skills they need to improve outcomes for youth.
Our work is grounded in scientific research, but we
translate data into meaningful daily actions.
Why do schools and communities choose Search Institute Training & Speaking over our competitors?
- We offer research-based strategies for school and community improvement.
- We know how to start and sustain organizational and community-wide initiatives for youth success.
- Our ground-breaking approaches to student achievement and youth leadership are a breath of fresh air compared to models that focus on “what’s wrong with kids.”
Read descriptions of all of our training sessions.
Meet our trainers and speakers.
Which Training Option Is Right for You?
School and program budgets are as tight as ever. Let Search Institute Training & Speaking help you maximize your limited dollars. We offer a wide range of options for groups focused on helping youth succeed:
1. Standard Events
When you need something straightforward and affordable.
Learn how to create the healthy community or caring school you’ve always wanted. These trainings and presentations are derived from two decades of work in communities across North America, but each event is tailored to reflect the realities in your organization and/or population.
- Unite teachers, parents, and community members in a shared vision.
- Work with one of our top-notch presenters to identify and achieve the outcomes you desire.
Read more about our standard events.
2. Customized Events
When you need something more flexible and targeted.
Ask our experienced training team to create an event that addresses your unique goals and challenges. If one of our standard offerings doesn’t fulfill your needs, we’ll work with you to design a perfect match. Call 800-294-4322 for details and to explore possibilities. (Additional fees apply.)
- Request help with specific problem areas.
- Hand-pick content that closely matches the work your group is doing.
Get more information on our customized events.
3. Secondary Events
When you want to increase your impact.
You’re already bringing a trainer to your area, so why not double—or triple—the impact? Scheduling additional events is a great way to reach multiple audiences with the work you’re doing.
- Plan an evening session for parents after a day of staff workshops.
- Schedule separate, targeted events for staff, students, and administrators.
- Ask our trainers to present compelling research to your board of directors.
4. Shared Events
When you would like to create an opportunity with limited resources.
If hosting your own event is a challenge due to limited space or funding, work with another group or organization to share the costs of bringing a trainer to your area.
- Share space, transportation costs, and other resources.
- Gain traction by collaborating with other groups.
5. Training of Trainers (TOT) Events
When you want to broaden your reach.
Learning skills is one thing, but wouldn’t it be great to take the trainer home with you? This option is the next best thing! Join forces with Search Institute Training & Speaking to host a Training of Trainers event.
- Maximize your impact by teaching attendees to conduct the training for other groups.
- Save costs by inviting participants from throughout your region.
- Let us help with publicity.
- Call us for details at 800-294-4322.
Find out more about our Training of Trainers events.
6. Still Deciding? Join an existing event!
Interested in exploring a training workshop, but not quite ready to host one? Here’s a simple solution: attend a workshop near you as a guest.
- Visit www.search-institute.org/training/calendar to see when and where events are happening.
- If you see something of interest, call Search Institute Training and Speaking at 800-294-4322 to see if the event is open to outside participants.
Contact Search Institute Training & Speaking
If you have questions, or would like to schedule an event, please call us at 800-294-4322.
