Inspire.
Empower.
Make It Matter.
Professional Development That Matters
Educators, youth leaders, and professionals deserve tools that uplift, inspire, and transform—not just their work, but their lives. Our professional development offerings are designed to empower individuals and organizations to foster deeper connection, greater well-being, and a stronger sense of purpose—every single day.
Whether you are in a classroom, leading a school, running an afterschool/out-of-school time program, or supporting your team, our interactive keynotes and workshops equip you with the mindset, resources, and strategies to create environments where everyone knows they matter.
WHY CHOOSE EMM?
Meaningful, purposeful, and accessible
SEL and 21st Century Learning skills aligned
Trauma-informed and equity-centered
Designed for Pre-K -12 grade + OST Programs
Flexible Delivery: in-person or virtual
Customizable to Your Goals & Audience
Built for Sustainability and Lasting Change
“[EMM] has delivered meaningful keynotes and workshops for our network, each grounded in the research on mattering. Their message has deeply impacted our staff, sites, families, and the students we serve. It’s helped us build stronger relationships, foster purpose, and create more connected communities across our programs and our entire state.”
Michael Lemon, Director of the Kansas Enrichment Network (KEN), Lawrence, KS
WHO WE SERVE
School & District - Teachers, counselors, administrative, classified staff
Focus: SEL integration, positive climate and culture, staff wellness
Formats: Keynotes, half- and full-day sessions, multi-site series
Includes: Ready-to-use curriculum + practical strategies
Youth Leadership & Student Voice - middle & high schooL, adult mentors
Focus: Empowerment and service-learning
Formats: Interactive assemblies, student summits, student retreats, peer-led sessions
Includes: Leadership and communication tools
After-school & Expanded Learning - youth leaders, site coordinators, PDs
Focus: Youth engagement, relationship-building, meaningful activities
Formats: Interactive workshops, conference sessions, multi-session series
Includes: Alignment with ELO-P, 21st CCLC, and grant objectives
FAMILIES & COMMUNITIES - parents, care-givers, community members
Focus: Wellness and community-building
Formats: Keynotes, interactive workshops, conference sessions, multi-session series
Includes: Leadership and communication tools
AN EMPOWERING APPROACH
Listen & Learn
We meet with you to understand your needs and the community you serve.Co-Design
Based on our existing keynotes and workshops, we work with you to create a PD experience aligned to your vision and goals.Inspire & Equip
Our team leads high-energy, hands-on trainings.Sustain & Support
We follow up with tools, resources, and guidance.
MAKING IT MATTER
Rooted in Mattering: We help educators and students understand their worth and the power of their actions.
Customizable Experiences: We meet you where you are and co-design sessions that fit your community’s unique needs. Virtual or on-site options available.
Interactive & Reflective: Participants leave energized, connected, and equipped.
Actionable & Accessible Tools: Everything we do is practical, engaging, and designed for real-world impact.
Ongoing Partnership: We’re in it with you—offering follow-up support, curriculum integration, and inspiration year-round.
“Using [EMM] as a way to start each week establishes a collective focus and vision for our students. Taking time to recognize that mattering is an essential part of our overall mental health. EMM has guided our school community to connect to how much it matters and has been a truly positive impact on our culture.”
-Michael Ostrander, Assistant Superintendent and High School Principal, Belding, MI
RESULTS THAT MATTER
The education space is an amazing place to be. Yet, in a world that moves fast and sometimes asks much, people need more than just skill-building—they need meaning and connection. Our professional development sessions help shift culture from the inside out. Because when people feel seen, valued, and empowered, incredible things happen.
We have provided engaging keynotes and meaningful workshops and trainings from coast to coast and met some incredible educators along the way. They have inspired us to design professional development that matters.
Net Promoter Score:
85% of PD participants surveyed would recommend our PD to a colleague.
A FEW OF OUR PARTNERS
KANSAS ENRICHMENT NETWORK
Center for Positive Youth Development
Lawrence, KS
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Expanded Learning Technical Assit. Unit
Downey, CA
AZCase
Arizona Center for After School Excellence
Phoenix, AZ
REGION 5 PARTNERSHIPS
Monterey COE, Santa Clara COE,
Santa Cruz COE, San Benito COE
Salinas, CA
East aurora school dist.
Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
East Aurora, IL
Indiana afterschool network
Power Up Conference
Indianapolis, IN
IDAHO DEPT. OF EDUCATION
Student Engagement & Safety Coordination Boise, ID
Belding community schools
Belding High School
Belding, MI
San joaquin county
office of education
Comprehensive Health
Stockton, CA
MEMSPA
Michigan Elementary and Secondary Schools Principals Association
Mason, MI
NMOST
New Mexico Out of School Time Network
Albuquerque, NM
BOOST COLLABORATIVE
Best Out of School Time Conference
Palm Springs, CA
MONTANA OFFICE OF
PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
21st CCLC Programs
Helena, MT
Fresno county superintendent of schools
Safe and Healthy Kids
Fresno, CA