Connect with Kids

Connect with Kids

404-459-8081 | 1-888-598-KIDS CWK Network, Inc. 6849 Peachtree Dunwoody Road Building 4-150 Atlanta, GA 30328

Evidence-Based Programs that Inspire Students, Involve Parents and Impact Achievement

www.connectwithkids.com

Winner of Four Parents Choice Awards and 21 Emmy nominations and awards.

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Fulfill the Common Core Standards for Success
Connect with Kids robust and relevant programs fulfill the general requirements of these Common Core State Standards: allow students to gain, evaluate, and present complex information, ideas, and evidence through listening and speaking; encourage academic discussion, collaboration and problem-solving in one-on-one, small-group, and whole-class settings; provide opportunities for vocabulary growth through a mix of conversation, direct instruction, and reading; and integrate technology and media to enhance 21st century learning.
The Connect with Kids Education Network has been named an effective producer of programs by the U.S. Department of Education and appears on the U.S. Department of Educations What Works Clearinghouse List.

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Connect with Kids Education Network (CWK) is a multimedia education company that
produces non-fiction, research-based resources focused on: Student Behavior, Health, and Wellness Staff Development Parent Education and Involvement
Founded in 1998, the Connect with Kids Education Network (CWK) provides research-proven, reality-based educational curricula for schools, television programs for parents, and educational outreach initiatives for foundations, school districts and government agencies. Connect with Kids programming is relevant and research-proven: Programs that change behavior and change lives through real-life stories that engage the positive power of peer influence. Kids and parents see themselves in the real-life experiences of others. Educators and experts provide the latest research and strategies. Step-by-step curricula including discussion questions, age-appropriate self-reflection and group activities, and fact sheets support an action plan for change, at school, at home and in the community.

Student Behavior
- Positive Youth Development - Attendance and Achievement - Career Readiness - Bullying Prevention and Conflict Resolution - Drug and Alcohol Prevention - Health and Wellness - Character Development and Life Skills

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Video Library

CWK wholly owns one of the nations largest non-fiction multimedia libraries focused on improving student behavior, health and wellness, with more than 6,000 hours of original broadcast-quality video in the following categories: bullying prevention and conflict resolution drug and alcohol prevention academic motivation and perseverance life skills development health and wellness attendance parent education and involvement

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Evidence-Based Programs

CWK has been designated an Effective Producer of programs by the U.S. Department of Education and appears on the U.S. Department of Educations What Works Clearinghouse List. Research shows that schools using CWK programs experienced: A decrease in physical and verbal aggressive behaviors among students; A decrease in the likelihood of students using drugs and alcohol; and, An increase in positive social and emotional behaviors among students. Connect with Kids draws upon the research-proven Mutual Aid Model of group work that allows students and adults to connect through the power of real-life stories and video. Video programs profile real kids navigating real issues in a relevant, reality-based format and have produced statistically significant improvement in student behavior A research study of more than 800 students in Kansas City showed that CWK programs improve student behavior across multiple character and life skills, including teasing and bullying behaviors, cheating and lying, respect for classmates and teachers, and academic perseverance. A nine-month study in Washington, D.C. schools showed a decrease in physical and verbal aggressive behaviors when CWK programs are used. In the control group, aggressive behaviors increased during the same time period. A two-year study at 18 New York City archdiocesan high schools showed that, in schools using CWK programs, students were less likely to use drugs, alcohol and tobacco and more likely to rely on effective strategies for refusing these substances.

Educational Services for Schools Custom Initiatives

CWK is a contracted vendor for professional development services with the New York City Department of Education, providing educator training, multimedia behavior management and parenting programs including but not limited to Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Connect with Kids consults with key administrative staff to identify key issues the organization wants to promote among teachers, parents, students and to the community at large. A custom plan of action is developed, leveraging the Connect with Kids video library, production staff, and educational resources to design and implement a variety of economically-efficient programs and services. These resources include research-based video and print learning modules for schools and community groups, television spots and specials, custom websites, parenting resources, and community events.

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CONNECT WITH KIDS TEXTS AND WORKBOOKS

Inside Out: Real Stories about the Inner Choices that Shape Our Lives
A teen-authored text with 26 short stories about real kids struggling to make good choices. Each chapter includes poetry, self-reflection and discussion questions and journaling activities.

Life 101: Agents of Change

A workbook for middle school students with real stories of teens struggling with cruelty, conflict and bullying online and in person. Includes synopses of profiles with accompanying individual and group activities, self-reflection and discussion questions, and a five-step strategy for becoming agents of change, to build a culture of caring at school, at home and in the community.

Positive Youth Development

Living from the Inside Out
Student Video Series - Set of 10 three- to six-minute video segments delivered on one DVD profiling real kids struggling with specific life skills and character development issues including: Bullying and Cyberbullying Drug and Alcohol Use Attendance Risk-taking Anger Management Violence Environment Peer Pressure Competition and Sports and more. . . . Stress and Anxiety Student Book - Written by a teen for teens, 26 short stories about real kids struggling to make good choices. Stories correlate to the video profiles in the video series described above. Includes poetry, self-reflection and discussion questions. Training DVD with Facilitator Guide for teachers, counselors and parents 22-minute documentary-style DVD includes profiles of real kids talking about the issues plus interviews with experts who provide information and solutions for motivating positive behaviors and choices. Use for staff development, parent workshops, one-on-one parent meetings and more.

Attendance and Achievement

Life 101: Attendance
Student Video Series - Set of 5 DVDs including 1 DVD with 10 video shortcuts (two- to three-minute video segments) and four documentary-style, 22-minute DVDs (which can be viewed in five shorter segments) profiling real kids struggling with attendance and academic achievement. Program titles include: Against All Odds, Children of Hope, Disconnect: Why Kids Skip School and The Power of Expectations, covering issues including: Drop-out Prevention Truancy Prevention Resilience Motivation Achievement and more. . . . Student Workbook - Includes synopsis of video profiles, activities, self-reflection and discussion questions, and strategies for keeping kids in school.

Student Books 1 $ 10.95 30 $ 299.95 60 $ 589.95 100 $ 979.95

Student Workbooks 1 $ 9.95 30 $ 279.95 60 $ 579.95 100 $ 879.95

Life 101: College and Careers

A workbook with 10 real-life profiles of the ways in kids make the most of education, gain real-world job experience, explore career choices, find a mentor, choose a college and address the stress and anxiety of making decisions about the future. Includes accompanying individual and group activities, self-reflection and discussion questions.

Agents of Change
A workbook for third- fourth- and fifth-graders with real stories of kids struggling with cruelty, conflict and bullying. Includes accompanying individual and group activities, self-reflection and discussion questions, and ideas for becoming agents of change, to build a culture of caring at school, at home and in the community.

Student Workbooks 1 $ 9.95 30 $ 279.95 60 $ 579.95 100 $ 879.95

Student Workbooks 1 $ 9.95 30 $ 279.95 60 $ 579.95 100 $ 879.95

Student Video Series Student Workbooks

$359.95 1 $9.95 30 $279.95 60 $579.95 100 $879.95

Life 101: Staying in School

A workbook with 10 real-life profiles describing the challenges of school attendance, academic achievement, motivation, building resilience, making connections and staying in school. Includes accompanying individual and group activities, self-reflection and discussion questions.

Career Readiness
Life 101: Career Readiness
Student Video Series - Set of 10 video shortcuts (fourto five-minutes in length), delivered on one DVD, profiling real kids and experts commenting on issues including: Making the Most of Education Early Exposure to Career Developing Experience Career Anxiety Analyzing Career Choices High Tech Jobs Finding and Working with a Mentor Choosing a College Student Workbook - Includes synopsis of video profiles, activities, self-reflection and discussion questions and strategies to help students prepare for life beyond high school.

Student Video Series and Training DVD $159.95

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Life 101: Bullying Prevention and Conflict Resolution

A workbook for high school students with real stories of teens struggling with cruelty, conflict and bullying online and in person. Includes synopses of profiles with accompanying individual and group activities, self-reflection and discussion questions, and strategies for conflict resolution.

Elementary School Middle School High School

Student Video Series

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Honesty

Student Workbooks

Student Workbooks 1 $ 9.95 30 $ 279.95 60 $ 579.95 100 $ 879.95

Elementary School Middle School High School

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See-Feel-Change
What really motivates and encourages the education, the decision-making and the perseverance that kids need on the path to a thriving adult life? Business experts call it see-feel-change, an approach that fuels action by sparking emotion. Connect with Kids calls it educating the heart using the power of storytelling and peer-to-peer connections to empower students, parents and educators with the tools to create powerful, heart-felt associations. Research shows that students who emotionally connect with an experience are more likely to make life-long behavioral change than those that just received information about that experience. Video is an emotional medium and an excellent vehicle for allowing students to connect to the experience of another person. The Mutual Aid Model for Group Work
Connect with Kids multimedia resources also embrace the Mutual Aid Model for group work. This approach, developed by William Schwartz, emerged from the field of social work and has been expanded as an action research approach to implementing and sustaining change (Gitterman, 1989, 2004, 2005; Shulman, 1986, 2005). The Mutual Aid Model recognizes the power of ones peer group as a vehicle for solving common problems. The peer group provides a forum for trying out new behaviors; giving and receiving feedback; providing positive support; and, most important, learning to help and support others through the aid of a trusted adult. It takes advantage of the positive roles that peers can play in working together to find new solutions to old problems.

Bullying Prevention and Conflict Resolution

Life 101: Bullying Prevention and Conflict Resolution
Student Video Series - Set of 5 DVDs including 1 DVD with 9 video shortcuts (two- to three-minute video segments) and four documentary-style, 22-minute DVDs (which can be viewed in five shorter segments) profiling real kids struggling with cruelty, conflict and bullying. Program titles include: Invisible Weapons, Silent Witness, Sticks and Stones and A Violent Age covering issues including: Physical Bullying Cyberbullying Bullycide Relational Aggression Bullying and Girls Cultural Cruelty The Silent Majority Helping Victims Understanding Bullies Anger Management Violence and more. . . . Student Workbook - Includes synopsis of video profiles, activities, self-reflection and discussion questions, and strategies for overcoming bullying and conflict resolution.

Agents of Change: Bullying Prevention and Conflict Resolution

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Using the power of visual storytelling to create connections and educate the heart.

Student Video Series and Training Guide - Set of 5 DVDs including 1 DVD with 5 video shortcuts (two- to three-minute video segments) and four documentary-style, 22-minute DVDs (which can be viewed in five shorter segments) profiling real kids struggling with cruelty, conflict and bullying. Program titles include: Invisible Weapons, Silent Witness, Baby Bullies and Civil Wars covering issues including: Physical Bullying Bullying and Girls Relational Aggression The Silent Majority Cultural Cruelty and more. . . . Cyberbullying Student Workbook - Includes synopsis of video profiles, activities, self-reflection and discussion questions, and strategies for overcoming bullying and conflict resolution. Training DVD with Training Guide for teachers, counselors and parents DVD outlines the strategies and methodology for using the series to build a counter-culture of caring at school despite the culture of cruelty that kids experience in the outside world.

Student Video Series Student Workbooks

$399.95 1 $9.95 30 $279.95 60 $579.95 100 $879.95

Fulfill the Common Core Standards for Success

Connect with Kids robust and relevant programs fulfill the general requirements of these Common Core State Standards: allow students to gain, evaluate, and present complex information, ideas, and evidence through listening and speaking; encourage academic discussion, collaboration and problem-solving in one-on-one, smallgroup, and whole-class settings; provide opportunities for vocabulary growth through a mix of conversation, direct instruction, and reading; and integrate technology and media to enhance 21st century learning.

Student Video Series Student Workbooks

$399.95 1 $9.95 30 $279.95 60 $579.95 100 $879.95

Agents of Change: Bullying Prevention and Conflict Resolution

Student Video Series and Training DVD - Set of 5 DVDs including 1 DVD with 5 video shortcuts (two- to three-minute video segments) and four documentary-style, 22-minute DVDs (which can be viewed in five shorter segments) profiling real kids struggling with cruelty, conflict and bullying. Program titles include: Invisible Weapons, Silent Witness, Sticks and Stones and Civil Wars covering issues including: Physical Bullying Cyberbullying Bullycide Relational Aggression Bullying and Girls Cultural Cruelty The Silent Majority Helping Victims Understanding Bullies Anger Management Violence and more. . . . Student Workbook - Includes synopsis of video profiles, activities, self-reflection and discussion questions, and strategies for overcoming bullying and conflict resolution. Training DVD with Training Guide for teachers, counselors and parents DVD outlines the strategies and methodology for using the series to build a counter-culture of caring at school despite the culture of cruelty that kids experience in the outside world.

Strength in Numbers
Another potent force in Mutual Aid is the discovery that one is not alone in his or her thoughts, feelings, and emotions, sometimes referred to as the strength in numbers phenomenon. There is something special in hearing others articulate similar feelings and experiences. Allowing adolescents to support each other in their struggles is developmentally appropriate and makes use of the power of the peer group. Such mutuality produces support that energizes learning and provides the impetus that can ultimately change behaviors, develop life skills and lead to academic and lifelong personal achievement.

The Message is the Medium

Research proves that video is a primarily an emotional medium evoking the response that drives changes in behavior. Connect with Kids video programming conveys behaviorchanging messages, as kids, families and educators see themselves in real stories shared. Supporting materials launch the discussions and activities through which students, parents and educators learn from their peers and develop responses Cooperation to the Stresstopic and challenge at hand.

Student Video Series Student Workbooks

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Drug and Alcohol Prevention

Life 101: Drugs and Alcohol
Student Video Series - Set of 7 documentary-style, 22-minute DVDs (which can be viewed in five shorter segments) profiling real kids struggling with decisions about using drugs and alcohol. Each DVD includes a Resource Guide with lesson plans, activities, discussion questions and fact sheets. Program titles include: In the Age of Alcohol, Shattered, Ripped Apart, Just Once, Addicted Kids, Generation RX and Gateway, covering issues including: Underage Drinking Drinking and Driving Marijuana Use Methamphetamines Steroid Use Prescription Drugs Problems of Addiction

Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness Series 1: Growing Up
Student Video Series - 10 DVDs with two eight-minute segments on these topics: Growing Up Your Family Dating Relationships Adulthood Managing Stress Emotional Health Healthy Choices Peer Relationships Curricula Binder - includes lesson plans, vocabulary, activities and instructional tools, like graphic organizers and learning logs.

Research in Kansas City Schools

CWK Network and five school systems in the Kansas City area undertook a large-scale study to measure the impact of the Connect with Kids programs. The 800 participating students and 50 teachers included represented urban, rural and suburban settings from 12 schools, 5 school systems. The study was conducted throughout a full school year and included a control group. The pre and post measures were administered to both students and teachers to determine the extent to which students improved in their classroom behavior from the beginning of the school year to the end. Many students participating in the Connect with Kids program improved over the course of the year while students in comparison classes without the program actually declined in their behavior. The study confirms that through the proper implementation of the Connect with Kids program, student classroom behavior improves significantly in each of the following important youth areas: Bullying and Violence Prevention: Less likely to solve problems by fighting. Less likely to pick on or bully other students. Less likely to attempt to retaliate against those who made them angry. Less likely to tolerate bullying from others. Academic Motivation: More likely to do their best even when schoolwork is hard. More likely to continue to pursue goals despite setbacks and failures. Less likely to give up when faced with problems. Classroom Management: More likely to report violations of school rules to teachers. Less likely to blame others when they get in trouble. More likely to obey the teacher and follow class rules. More likely to help others even if they are not friends. More likely to be patient with one another and share things with fellow students. Based on this research, Connect with Kids has been selected by the U.S. Department of Educations coveted What Works Clearinghouse as an evidence-based program.

Research in Washington, D.C. Schools

Harvard research scientists from The Center on Media and Child Health (CMCH) conducted a nine-month study on the impact of Connect with Kids programs that involved parents, teachers, and students in Fairfax County Public Schools and District of Columbia Charter Schools. The study revealed the following compelling results: Parent Involvement The Connect with Kids model, which includes classroom and community outreach strategies, significantly improves youth behavior and communication between parents and their children. Connect with Kids programs serve as powerful teaching tools and help to facilitate conversations between parents and children around important topics. Parents see the Connect with Kids programs as providing a valuable viewing experience and covering topics that are often difficult to discuss with their children. Many parents reported that viewing the video with their child opened lines of communication that would not have otherwise been available. Parents believed that the videos allowed for in-depth discussions and processing that would not have been possible in an unaided dialogue. After watching a Connect with Kids program, 91% of parent respondents in the DC Metro area study reported that This program, Silent Witness, encouraged me and my child to discuss the topics addressed in the show. Classroom Management, Bullying Prevention and Communication Increased respectful and responsible behaviors. Decreases in selection of physical and verbal aggression as a behavior choice while students in the control group actually exhibited an increase in this behavior. Increased communication among students and adults.

Student Video Series and Curricula Binder

$549.95

Student Video Series $499.95

Health and Wellness Series 2: Peers and Pressures

Student Video Series - 10 DVDs with two eight-minute segments on these topics: Alcohol Tobacco Preventing Drug Abuse Harmful Behaviors Infectious Diseases Non-Infectious Diseases Mental Health Abuse of Legal Drugs Depression and Anxiety Curricula Binder - includes lesson plans, vocabulary, activities and instructional tools, like graphic organizers and learning logs.

Elementary School Middle School High School

Health and Wellness

Life 101: Obesity
Student Video Series - Set of 3 DVDs including two 22-minute documentary-style programs (titles include The Big Hurt and Body Image, which can be viewed in five shorter segments) and 1 DVD with 10 video shortcuts (two- to three-minutes in length) profiling kids struggling with obesity, nutrition and body image issues. Curricula Binder - Includes lesson plans, activities and fact sheets.

Student Video Series and Curricula Binder

$549.95

Health and Wellness Series 3: Body Language

Student Video Series - 10 DVDs with two eight-minute segments on these topics: Nutrition Mind/Body Connection Dieting Eating Disorders A Healthy Environment Health Care Team Sports & Body Image Physical Fitness Competition Physical Appearance Curricula Binder - includes lesson plans, vocabulary, activities and instructional tools, like graphic organizers and learning logs.

Student Video Series and Curricula Binder

$199.95

Research in New York City Schools

A two-year study at 18 New York City archdiocesan high schools showed that in schools using CWK programs, students were less likely to use drugs and alcohol and more likely to rely on effective strategies for refusing illegal substances. Results from analysis indicated the following: Drug and Alcohol Prevention A positive impact on a change in attitude regarding use of harmful substances. Increased confidence in having clear strategies for removing oneself from situations if offered substances, as well as clear reasons for refusing substances if they are offered. Significant increase in awareness of the dangers of using harmful substances. Increased awareness that infrequent use of a substance, even if only once, can have negative consequences. Significant decrease in the likelihood of using tobacco, marijuana, alcohol, and prescription drugs.
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Life 101: Tobacco

Student Video Series - Set of 3 DVDs including two 22-minute documentary-style programs (titles include Tobacco and Teens and Addicted Kids, which can be viewed in five shorter segments) and 1 DVD with 9 video shortcuts (two- to threeminutes in length) profiling kids struggling with nicotine and addiction issues. Curricula Binder - Includes lesson plans, activities and fact sheets.

Student Video Series and Curricula Binder

$549.95

The Complete Health & Wellness Series (Collections 1, 2 and 3)

Purchase all three Health & Wellness collections for continuous implementation at each middle or high school grade level without repetition of content.

Student Video Series and Curricula Binder

$199.95

$1,449.95

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Life Skills and Character Series
Connect! Character and Life Skills for Elementary Learners
Student Video Series - 1 set of 8 DVDs featuring 24 eightminute video segments, each presenting one of 24 nationally recognized character traits. Curricula Binder - Accompanying materials include lesson plans and vocabulary words easily integrated to align with Language Arts, Social Studies and Health education standards.

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Life Skills DVD Library

A complete DVD library, with accompanying Resource Guides with activities, discussion questions and information sheets, empowers and engages students with information and real-life stories about the biggest challenges teens face. Titles include: Behind the Mask Managing the pressure and anxiety in teen life with out turning to drugs and alcohol. Lost and Found Coping with death, divorce and loss. Mirror, Mirror Dealing with body image issues by learning how marketing works, how images create dissatisfaction and ways to see beyond the distortions. Behind the Wheel More than just freedom, learn the responsibilities and risks a drivers license brings, along with ways to improve safety. Silent Epidemic Real stories and surprising research into teen sexuality will get kids thinking about STDs what they should do to prevent life-altering disease. Someone You Know Identify the risks that can occur in dating, including the psychological assault that is not uncommon in some teenage relationships. The Big Hurt Understand obesitys emotional and physical wounds and what kids and families can do to take control for a healthier future. The Risk Within Learn about risky behaviors and ways to help adolescents improve the choices they make about nutrition, exercise, sex, alcohol, drugs and tobacco. When They Say Jump Minimize the power that peer pressure has over students by showing them how to recognize it in their own life. Under the Influence Brain development research, along with teens sharing alcohols real effects, help kids think about drinkings physical and emotional dangers, and delaying that first drink. The Digital Age What even tech-savvy kids need to know to protect themselves from others and their own behavior. Screen Addicts Research reveals that each week kids spend five hours online, six hours on the phone, eight hours playing video games, 12 hours listening to music, and 30 hours watching TV or movies. What are they seeing and what are they giving up? Strategies for teaching students the risks and benefits of technology and how to manage their own behavior in the virtual world.

Student Video Series and Curricula Binder

$549.95

Research conducted over the past five years shows that Connect with Kids programs impact academic motivation, bullying and violent behaviors, parent engagement, drug and alcohol prevention, and parent and teacher communication. CWK has been designated an Effective Producer of programs by the U.S. Department of Education and appears on the U.S. Department of Educations What Works Clearinghouse List. What Educators Say About Connect with Kids Programs
Teachers involved in a number of independent studies across the nation report that when Connect with Kids programs are used: Bullying and threats of violence are reduced among students at school. Students have significantly improved interpersonal relations. Students have better control of their tempers, are more likely to follow rules and less likely to talk back to teachers. Materials are easy to use, teachers love it! The videos are great and the kids love them. (High School Teacher) The kids are so much more ready to talk after seeing the video. Helps them connect. Its awesome! (Elementary School Counselor) After videos students were more eager to discuss the topics than they were prior to seeing the videos. (Middle School teacher) Students are learning how to respect differences and are seeking help to resolve conflicts peacefully. (Middle School teacher) There use to be more conflicts that were settled with violence, whereas now I have had children let me know and we were able to talk the problem out.

Middle School Character and Life Skills Series I, 2 and 3

Student Video Series 1, 2 and 3 - Each series includes 8 DVDs featuring 26 eight-minute video profiles addressing nationally recognized character words. Distinct content in each series allows for implementation at different middle school grade levels without repetition. Curricula Binders - Accompanying materials include middle school-appropriate lesson plans, activities and vocabulary easily integrated to align with Language Arts, Social Studies and Health standards in the classroom, small or large group settings.

Series 1, 2 and 3 Student Videos and Curricula Binders

$1,449.95

High School Character and Life Skills Series 1, 2 and 3

Student Video Series 1, 2 and 3 - Each series includes 8 DVDs featuring 26 eight-minute video profiles addressing nationally recognized character words. Distinct content in each series allows for implementation at different high school grade levels without repetition. Curricula Binders - Accompanying materials include high school-appropriate lesson plans, activities and vocabulary easily integrated to align with Language Arts, Social Studies and Health standards in the classroom, small or large group settings.

Series 1, 2 and 3 Student Videos and Curricula Binders

$1,449.95

DVD Library Set

$859.95

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BUILD YOUR OWN DVD LIBRARY

Inform, Involve, Inspire with WebSource

WebSource is an online, multimedia, research-based
resource targeting student behavior, parent involvement and staff development. A school license allows every student, parent and educator 24/7 access to the password-protected site.

Programs available in English and Spanish

Screen Addicts Technology Video games. Cell phones. Computers. TV. The American Medical Association reports that five million kids are addicted to videogames. Has technology overtaken your childs life? Learn about todays new high-tech addiction, its impact on kids and families, and how parents can take control. Shattered Teens, Driving and Alcohol Interviews with eyewitnesses, a now-convicted drunk driver, her boyfriend and family, and the victims family will give viewers an experience so powerful and personal it will feel like they were drunk and behind that wheel that night. Silent Epidemic Teens and STDs Its scary, dangerous, and hard to talk about: one out of four sexually active teens contracts a sexually transmitted disease (STD) 3 million new cases a year. STDs, including Chlamydia, herpes and HIV, are a silent epidemic that is getting worse. Real stories and surprising research into teen sexuality will get kids and the adults who care about them thinking about what they should do to prevent life-altering diseases. Someone You Know Teens, Dating and Relationships Statistics show that one-in-three women has been beaten, abused or raped and thats just reported cases. And over 75 percent of the cases are by someone the victim knows. This half-hour program helps kids identify the risks that can occur in dating, including the psychological assault that is not uncommon in some teenage relationships. Sticks and Stones Bullying Prevention Words cut as deeply and painfully as any physical bullying. These stories make it is clear: the hurt caused by exclusion, teasing, taunting, spreading rumors, either in person or online, can be devastating and last forever. After this program, some students will never again misunderstand the pain of cruel gossip and slander. The Big Hurt Kids and Obesity Winner of the 2005 Parents Choice Award, learn about obesitys emotional and physical wounds and what kids and families can do to take control for a healthier future. The Biggest Generation Childhood Obesity Scientists predict that todays children will have a shorter lifespan than their parents. Do something about childhood obesity! Learn about family exercise time, healthy snack choices, helping kids to take charge of their own health and more. The Enemy Inside Teenagers Cutting Cutting is the most popular form of self-injury today, and it is on the rise among adolescents. The first step to recovery is communication, but talking about teenage cutting isnt easy. The Enemy Inside can help. The Myth of Self-Esteem Raising Resilient Kids Does self-esteem lead to achievement? Have parents gone too far with false praise and reward? Learn from experts and kids themselves about what works and what doesnt when it comes to building self-esteem. The Power of Expectations Enhancing Student Success Expectations of parents, teachers and peers all have a tremendous influence on kids in sports, in school and in life. Get viewers talking about what everyone seems to expect for their future, and what they should expect for themselves. The Risk Within Helping Kids Make Healthy Choices Today, the number-one killer of adolescents is not disease or illness; it is accidental injury, often caused by risky behavior. Kids lives depend on the choices they make choices to drink and drive, to take drugs, to have unprotected sex or to say no. Help viewers improve the choices they make about nutrition, exercise, sex, alcohol, drugs and tobacco. The Teenage Brain How the Teen Brain Works What makes teenagers tick? Parents and students learn the clear-cut, physical traits in the teenage brain that influence teen decision making as well as strategies for recognizing those patterns and making positive choices. The Trouble with Boys Helping Struggling Boys Why do boys struggle so much in school? Experts have proven there are learning differences between boys and girls. Learn how schools are adapting and what parents can do for their boys. When Nobodys Looking Kids Who Lie, Cheat and Steal Research reveals that cheating is at an all-time high. How can we help kids become more ethical, truthful, and responsible? Learn ways to talk with kids about values and expectations and to understand their fears and pressures. When They Say Jump Peer Pressure Sometimes peer pressure is positive but too often, it can be destructive. Peer pressure encourages kids to make decisions they wouldnt normally make about sex, drugs, smoking, reckless driving, and school work. This program w ill minimize the power of peer pressure by showing viewers how to recognize it in their own life.

WebSource includes more than 100 videos with corresponding lesson plans for grades 3-12, discussion questions, fact sheets, and parent tip sheets. New videos are added to the site regularly. Student Behavior
Video Learning Two- to five-minute streaming video segments on social and emotional themes including motivation, attendance, bullying and conflict resolution, drug and alcohol prevention, and more. Supporting Resources Lesson plans, activities, discussion questions and tips for parents can be downloaded and printed.

WebSource
curriculum embraces the See-Feel-Change and Mutual Aid group work methodologies.

Parent Involvement
Video Learning Streaming video on effective, appropriate parent involvement, including information on ways to motivate students, teach character development skills, spot high-risk behaviors and more. Supporting Resources Download family viewing guides, tip sheets for parents, discussion questions and more.

See-Feel-Change
Research shows that in order to create real, long-lasting change students need to emotionally connect with an experience rather than just receiving data about that experience. Video is an emotional medium and an excellent vehicle for allowing students to connect to the experience of another person.

Staff Development
Monthly Webinars One-hour, monthly webinars for counselors, teachers, parent coordinators and administrative staff provide updates on the latest research, implementation strategies and best practices. Monthly E-mails Follow-up monthly e-mails recap information discussed in webinars. $850.00 annual license per elementary, middle, or high school campus $1,500.00 annual license for K-12 campus

Mutual Aid Model

The Mutual Aid group work model takes this process a step further encouraging students to learn from one another under the leadership of a trusted adult as the group connects with experiences through video. The Mutual Aid model recognizes the power of ones peer group as a vehicle for solving common problems. The peer group provides a forum for trying out new behaviors; giving and receiving feedback; providing positive support; and, most importantly, learning to help and support others through the aid of a trusted adult.

Aggression Obesity Academic Motivation Healthy Choices Honesty Prevention Tobacco Depression Tolerance Drugs & Alcohol Courage Teen Driving Peer Pressure Courage Bullying Technology Parent Engagement Patience Achievement Building Resilience Building Resilience
Managing Stress
Cooperation
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Pricing DVD with Resource Guide $79.95 4 Pack $299.95 8 Pack $599.95 12 Pack $899.95

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Programs available in English and Spanish
Against All Odds Overcoming Big Obstacles Why do some children succeed while others fail? Get an inside glimpse into the lives of children who are reaching their personal dreams and goals despite challenges such as poverty, drugs, crime, family problems, cultural differences and more. Help parents and educators to help nurture the resiliency in our own kids. A Matter of Degree Keeping Kids in School Real stories about the reasons why kids skip school, their pressures and dreams for the future will help kids and parents talk about the importance of staying in school. A Violent Age Aggression and Violence Robbery, weapons, road rage, bullying. Violence is a troubling part of growing up for too many kids in America. Its often caused by a characteristic common among the young: an inability to envision consequences. Watch real stories about consequences the pain and ruin experienced by both the victim and the perpetrator and help viewers to rethink aggression and violence in society and their own lives. Baby Bullies Bullying Bullying is reaching epidemic proportion in schools, in our communities, on playgrounds, and online. Baby Bullies features stories from real children who were victims of bullying, and describes strategies kids can use to overcome the challenges of bullying. By watching, learning and talking together, parents and students will have a greater understanding of how to overcoming bullying. Bright Kids, Bad Grades Learning Challenges Nearly 3 million students are currently diagnosed with learning disabilities. Learn evidence from experts regarding the brains of these children and how they are actually wired differently. Help students understand how to deal with learning differences and parents discover how to help their child succeed in school... and in life. Civil Wars Promoting Civility and Character Fighting, cheating, cursing, rudeness, sexual display, disrespect. Introduce ideas about civility and courtesy that too many kids and families have never thought or talked about before which are critical prerequisites to a change in behavior. First Comes Love Teen Dating and Relationships Early love can shape teens self-esteem and emotional well-being. Yet statistics are alarming: Teen births are up for the first time in three decades, one in five teens has posted nude or suggestive pictures online. Viewers will see and hear the stories of real kids talking about the choices they made and now regret.
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Gateway Drugs, Alcohol and Smoking Having those conversations with kids about smoking, drugs and drinking isnt easy. How can we talk to kids in a way they will listen? Watching real-life stories about the outcomes of innocent teenage drug use can get the conversation started. Invisible Weapons Bullying Prevention Kids say that teasing, taunting, exclusion or physical bullying happen every day. These bullies and mean girls leave wounds that often go deeper than broken bones and bloody noses. This Emmy award-winning presentation addresses this bullying epidemic and what can be done through the eyes of both victims and bullies. Just Once Methamphetamine Addiction Crystal Meth. Its so addictive, use it just once and youre addicted. Each year 12 million kids try methamphetamine. The stories and the realities are frightening. Just Once is not about scaring our children. Its about teaching them, warning them, guiding them. Leave Me Alone Anxiety and Depression Teens can be moody, impulsive and irritable. But how can parents tell if the tears are a sign of something more? Learn about depressions warning signs, treatments and what works with kids. Lost and Found Coping with Death, Divorce and Loss Kids experience loss in several ways: divorce of parents, death of a sibling or friend, a move to a new neighborhood and school. Watch stories of loss that will help the kids gain empathy for others who have experienced a loss, and feel less isolated if they have felt a loss themselves. Mirror, Mirror Body Image Magazines, TV, Hollywood all create distorted views of beauty. For most kids, the dissatisfaction is minor. For some, dangers include anorexia, bulimia and emotional distress. This half-hour program will help viewers learn how marketing works, how images create dissatisfaction and ways to see beyond the distortions. Primary Colors Cultural Diversity This program analyzes racism, prejudice and cultural diversity, and includes stories of role models: young people from diverse backgrounds who have become close friends. Ripped Apart Steroid Abuse Get the community thinking about the terrible bargain inherent in performance drugs by watching the stories of those who cheated by using steroids and supplements. Running Scared Managing Stress and Anxiety Grades, standardized test scores, sports, awards, extracurricular activities the competition some kids face is relentless and debilitating. This program offers insights and perspective to students who need help with anxiety and stress caused by an over-scheduled and intensely competitive life.

Parent Resource Library that Improves Student Behavior and Achievement in the Elementary Years
A 10-DVD package to help lay the foundation for strong character, learning and resilience in the elementary years. Each 22-minute program can be presented in five 4-to 6minute segments for easy viewing and discussion. Includes: Baby Bullies How to help the bullied, stop the bullies and empower the bystanders. Civil Wars Teach ideas about civility and courtesy that too many kids have never thought or talked about before. Invisible Weapons Address and bullying epidemic and relational aggression in girls. The Power of Expectations Get students talking about what everyone seems to expect for their future, and what they should expect for themselves. Trouble with Boys Learn about the proven differences between boys and girls and how to help teach the way boys naturally learn. Home Safe Home Creating a home that is physically and emotionally safe and secure. Bright Kids, Bad Grades How to overcome learning challenges and help children succeed in school . . . and in life. The Myth of Self-Esteem Hear from experts and kids about what works and what doesnt when it comes to building self-esteem. Innocence Lost Help children to understand the power of the media and become more critical thinkers. The Big Hurt Understand obesitys emotional and physical wounds and what kids and families can do to take control for a healthier future. Price: $699.95

Parent Resource Library that Improves Student Behavior and Achievement in the Middle School and High School Years
A 10-DVD package to help parents help their students develop the skill set kids need to tackle some of todays biggest social and emotional issues of the middle and high school years. Each 22-minute program is presented in five 4-to 6-minute segments for easy viewing and discussion. Includes: The Digital Age What parents need to know about technology and ways to protect even tech-savvy kids from others and their own behavior. Biggest Generation Learn about family exercise time, healthy snack choices, and helping kids to take charge of their own health. Sticks and Stones Prevent bullying by helping students to understand the pain of cruel gossip, exclusion and slander in person and online. Parenting in the Age of Alcohol A sobering perspective on teen underage drinking and a parents responsibility. Living from the Inside Out Strategies to refocus, recharge and learn to live and parent with an emphasis on inner strength and timeless internal values. Running Scared Help to handle the anxiety and stress caused by an over-scheduled and intensely competitive life. Invisible Weapons Address and bullying epidemic and relational aggression in girls. Warning Signs How to identify and address todays childhood mental health issues and a child call for help. Shattered An extraordinary story of how lives were changed forever by one night of drinking and driving. The Risk Within Learn about risky behaviors and ways to help adolescents improve the choices they make about nutrition, exercise, sex, alcohol, drugs and tobacco. Price: $699.95

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On-site Training
From one-hour workshops to full-day training for teachers and parent coordinators, parents, and students. Multiple days of on-site training allow for best practices to be continually reviewed and improved. Ongoing support is also provided with additional online training and telephone support that is dynamic, flexible, and proactive. $750.00 per session with up to three sessions per day. Sessions are two hours each. Day rate: $2,250.00

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The information presented by Stacey DeWitt was very relevant and positive . . . I think it might be a good idea to consider our whole district working with the Connect with Kids Education Network . . . Thanks for helping get the elementary counselors this excellent Professional Development! Mary Walker, Counselor North Heights Elementary School I have been a teacher with special education students for 30 years. I have seen a lot of programs come and go, all claiming to make a huge impact on kids. But Connect with Kids is the only program that includes students, teachers, parents, and is current and up to date with whats going on with teens. Barbara Green, S.A.V.E. Program/Teacher

Virtual Training Connect with Kids provides staff development, parent

Each session includes:
Video-based excerpts of real students and parents struggling with specific emotional and social issues, and interviews with national experts that define, explain, and provide solutions to the challenges outlined. The latest statistical information and research on the topics presented. Objectives to foster learning and growth by providing information about cognitive processes and relationships, as well as the conditions that lead to the transformation of behaviors.

workshops and student assemblies on student behavior and parent engagement in schools across the nation.

CWK is a contracted vendor for professional development services with the New York City Department of Education, providing multimedia behavior management and parenting programs for schools including but not limited to Coordinated Early Intervening Services (CEIS) funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

All of the topics offered for on-site training are also available through virtual training, providing support for faculty and staff throughout the year. $500 per 1 hour session

Online Courses
Connect with Kids is a contracted vendor for the Arkansas State Department of Education to develop statewide online professional development courses. Courses feature professional studio moderators, streaming video segments with national experts and customized evaluation components. Pricing available upon request

About Stacey DeWitt

Stacey DeWitt is the founder and president of Connect with Kids Education Network (CWK). She is an attorney and veteran journalist who has dedicated her life to child advocacy. During her legal career, DeWitt served as a deputy prosecutor working with disadvantaged children through the juvenile courts and family service agencies. There she developed a passion for educating students, their parents, and communities about how to successfully navigate life-changing social and emotional issues. As an attorney, she was actively involved in judicial review of ethical legal standards and served as a child advocate working to improve the state juvenile code, lobbying for legislative policies that improve the lives of at risk children, and volunteering to represent disadvantaged and abused children. Prior to her legal career, DeWitt was a television anchor, producer and reporter for ABC, NBC, and PBS affiliates. As a broadcast journalist, she learned to harness the emotional power of video and became committed to using the power of media as an educational tool. CWK is the outgrowth of her journalistic and legal experience. She and her husband founded the company with a mission to combine the power of media and the promise of education to improve the lives of children, parents, and the communities that support them. DeWitt has produced more than 65 documentaries focused on child behavior and parenting issues. More than 27 of those documentaries have received Emmy awards or nominations. She has interviewed hundreds of children, families and experts on the social and emotional issues facing Americas youth and is a sought after speaker and educational trainer nationwide. DeWitt appears regularly as a parenting expert on WXIA television, the NBC affiliate in Atlanta, Georgia. She is married and is the mother of a college-age daughter and teenage son. She lives in Atlanta and works with her husband and company co-founder Sam DeWitt, who is equally committed to and passionate about providing positive solutions to improve the lives of our nations youth.
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Topics
Based on over twelve years of experience in consultation and presentations on issues that stay in the forefront of behavior management, Stacey DeWitt offers the following presentations and staff development workshops. Title Power of Expectations Career Readiness Culture of Cruelty Technical Difficulties On the Rocks Running Scared Good Kids, Bad Choices Living from the Inside Out Addicted Kids Partnering with Parents When They Say Jump The Risk Within Shattered Description Motivating Positive Behavior Preparing for Post-High School Years Bullying Cyber-Education and Ethics Underage Drinking Competition, Stress and Anxiety High-Risk Behaviors Positive Youth Development Drug Use Engaging Parents Effectively Peer Pressure Depression and Self-Injury Drinking and Driving Audience Parents and Staff Parents, Staff Students (6-12) Parents, Staff, Students (K-12) Parents, Staff, Students (6-12) Parents, Staff, Students (6-12) Parents, Staff, Students (K-12) Parents, Staff, Students (6-12) Parents, Staff, Students (K-12) Parents, Staff, Students (6-12) Staff Parents, Staff, Students (6-12) Parents, Staff, Students (9-12) Parents, Staff, Students (9-12)
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The kids get tired of lectures they need us to talk to them. When they can see kids interacting that way [on the videos] and in just seven minutes the way it works is really great . . . it is really pretty wonderful! Sarah, middle school counselor, Kansas City I am truly looking forward to implementing this program. In my seven years, this was by far the best professional development . . . This is a great program, especially for addressing behavioral problems in the classroom. NYDOE Professional Development Participants What was the most valuable idea I learned from this seminar? How to explain to my child risk and reward analysis . . . to speak to my kids and understand their issues are complex . . . and the heavy handed rules fail. Lunch and Learn Participants at the Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta Thank you again for sharing your knowledge and experience with middle school educators from across the country. This was an outstanding event for all who attended. Douglas Herlensky Program Specialist, National Middle School Association

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