Sources of Strength Elementary Coaching Training - April

Attention: Participants are required to register for the training HERE before registering for this licensure renewal credit course.

Training Dates: April 17-18, 2026

Intended Audience: Iowa professionals working with elementary aged students

Description: Sources of Strength employs a strengthbased approach to wellness and prevention. We wholeheartedly believe in the Hope, Help, and Strength each individual can cultivate in themselves and others. By moving upstream in the prevention cycle, the Sources of Strength Elementary Model increases health and wellness through empowering students and adults to create communities of belonging and connection to Empower a Well World. We believe that to have maximum impact with students, we need adults who are engaging with and modeling strengths and wellness in their own lives. Therefore, we are just as focused on supporting and empowering adults as we are students. Completion of the 2-day training is necessary to facilitate effective and sustainable implementation including coaching, curriculum content, professional development, and the Sources of Strength philosophy.

Learning Goals:

1. Explore the K-5 Curriculum: Gain fluency in delivering engaging, research-backed strategies that align with developmental benchmarks.
2. Support Ongoing Staff Wellness: Apply new knowledge to foster connection, reflection, belonging, and wellness for all staff members through the Elementary Model and learn strategies to support staff in program implementation and delivery.
3. Prioritize Your Wellness: Learn how your Strengths (protective factors) contribute to individual and collective wellness, engage in Strength-based conversations that foster connection and understanding, and gain practical tools to navigate stress and promote wellness.
4. Access Valuable Resources: Receive materials to facilitate ongoing staff wellness, professional development, and staff wellness initiatives.

Requirements: The Sources of Strength Elementary Coaches Training is highly interactive, and full attendance is critical for successful implementation of the entire elementary model. To be sure you and your school have the information and practice needed for a sustainable implementation, we ask that you please clear your calendar for the entirety of the 2-day training. If a scheduling conflict arises, please communicate with Iowa CEBH staff as soon as possible to discuss your situation. Completion of the 2-day training is necessary to order the curriculum.

Course Materials: Materials for the course will be made available in-person (on Day 1 of the training event). Additional curriculum will be provided via mail upon successful completion of the 2-day training.