Teacher Training

We provide training and resources for traditional and nontraditional K-12 educators in schools and other organizations. We empower educators to provide children with the knowledge and skills they need to become informed, empathetic, and effective global citizens.

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Certified Humane Education Specialist (CHES) Program

Earn your Certified Humane Education Specialist (CHES) credential through our online program of study.

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Virtual Workshops and Webinars

LivingKind offers virtual workshops and webinars that have equipped thousands of educators and professionals worldwide to lead programs fostering compassion in classrooms and communities.

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In-Person Presentations

LivingKind’s in-person presentations bring engaging, equity-centered professional development to schools and community spaces worldwide.

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Virtual Workshops and Webinars

LivingKind offers virtual workshops and webinars that have equipped thousands of educators and professionals worldwide to lead programs fostering compassion in classrooms and communities. Central to this work is our annual online course, Solidarity, Not Charity, which deepens core SEL skills through a trauma-informed, mutual aid service-learning model that challenges traditional charity frameworks and centers equity, cultural responsiveness, and student empowerment.

Are you interested in inviting LivingKind to present at your online event? Please contact us!

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Solidarity, Not Charity

Developing and deepening core SEL skills for educators and students is essential to creating an equitable, affirming, and culturally-responsive learning environment. This course addresses SEL competencies using a mutual aid service-learning model that complements and enhances asset-based learning approaches. This is a 3-credit online course offered via the NYC DOE After School Professional Development Program (45 hours of instruction).

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Recorded Webinars

View our collection of recorded webinars and videos covering a variety of important education topics for both traditional and non-traditional educators, parents/guardians, and concerned citizens. Become a LivingKind member today to access our archive of past webinars and video presentations on social justice, animal protection, and environmental issues.

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Upcoming Events

We offer a wide range of online learning opportunities throughout the year for educators and others interested in creating change for animals, people, and the planet. Visit our events page for upcoming virtual workshops and webinars.

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In-Person Presentations

LivingKind’s in-person presentations bring engaging, equity-centered professional development to schools and community spaces nationwide. Focusing on animal protection, environmental sustainability, and social justice, these sessions help educators create inclusive, compassionate learning environments that inspire students to take meaningful action on interconnected issues impacting their communities and the planet.

Are you interested in bringing LivingKind to your school, organization, or community for a presentation? Please contact us!

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Conferences

LivingKind staff have been invited to present and keynote at dozens of conferences since 2001. Topics include restorative justice, animal protection, anti-bullying, humane education, science education, and integrating SEL and characted education into the school curriculum. Our proven model delivers measurable impact in diverse cultural and geographic contexts.
Workshops

LivingKind is the trusted national and international resource for nonprofits, school districts, government agencies, and associations looking to deliver standards-aligned, action-oriented curricula and educator training that address the critical intersections of human rights, animal protection, and environmental ethics.