It's a great time to put a learning opportunity on your calendar, and here are a lot of free choices. Whether you're looking to pick up some programming ideas, sharpen your technology skills, or gather tips on curating a digital collection, there's something here to support your growth. The list, provided by the Maine State Library, includes a variety of webinar topics.

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January 5

Empowering Fundraisers: A Practical Guide to Gain Confidence and Knowledge to Make the Ask (Firespring)
Join us for an engaging webinar designed to empower fundraisers of all levels with practical strategies and insights. This session will equip you with actionable steps to confidently make fundraising asks. Whether you’re a seasoned fundraiser or just starting, this webinar is your guide to success in securing support for your cause. Don’t miss out—register now and take your fundraising efforts to the next level.

AI in K-12 Education: Help, Hindrance, or Highway to the Future? (edWeb)
There is no question that artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be a source of intrigue and new learning for multiple facets of society. School systems are no exception. In its various forms, AI can sometimes be an effective help, but it can sometimes also be a hindrance to the goals and functions of educators. However, there is no doubt that AI will have a place in the world of the future. And since the role of every educator is to prepare each student to thrive in their future, AI is a critical part of leading and teaching in schools today. In this edLeader Panel, three leading-edge superintendents are joined in conversation with CoSN’s AI Project Director. Together, they will share what they have each come to learn about AI over the past few years. They will describe effective processes and policies for using AI appropriately for teaching and learning, as well as for multiple other school leadership functions. This edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 district leaders, school leaders, education technology leaders, teachers, and librarians.

January 6

Make 2026 the Year You Get REALLY Good at AI (Training Magazine Network)
Margie Meacham is a leading expert in educational AI. The author of AI in Talent Development and Brain Matters has taught thousands of professionals how to use AI to enhance learning and performance - and she's here to teach YOU valuable new skills for 2026 and beyond.

January 7

Best New Teen Reads of 2025 (Nebraska Library Commission)
Sally Snyder, the Nebraska Library Commission's Coordinator of Children and Young Adult Library Services, will give brief book talks on titles published in the last year that could be good additions to your school or public library's collection. A sentence or two about the plot, and then some comments on what in particular makes this a 'Best' title, including details such as "gaining self-confidence" or "steps up to stand with others." Titles for middle and high school levels will be included.

Telling Your Library’s Story (Niche Academy)
OCLC's From Awareness to Funding studies exposed a disturbing truth: use has nothing to do with library support. Moreover, public support for libraries is falling. Yet those of us in libraries know how powerful and transformational services can be . So if the threat to our existence has been growing, and it has, for over 60 years, how do we tell a library story that actually changes hearts and minds? Join Jamie LaRue to learn about research on library support, a formula for breaking through confirmation bias, and the structure of an emotionally powerful story.

January 8

Build the Board You Need (Candid Learning)
Embark on a journey to build a proactive board. This course covers board member roles, selecting the right ones for your nonprofit’s current stage, and cultivating a sustainable organization. 

Generative AI and Collection Development Policies: A Proactive Approach (WebJunction)
As materials created by AI continue to flood the marketplace, it is inevitable that acquisitions librarians will encounter materials generated wholly or partially by AI. Libraries can prepare for this reality with selection guidelines and collection development policies that intentionally address AI generated materials. A team of librarians from the Salt Lake County Library will share the process they used and the insights they acquired while updating their collection development policy and selection guidelines to include materials created by AI. After completing this webinar attendees will have a better understanding of key issues regarding AI generated materials and considerations that need to be weighed in regards to their collection. Armed with this knowledge, they will feel empowered to create policies and procedures regarding AI generated materials for their own library.

January 12

Adaptive Leadership: Creating Innovation From Chaos (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
Leading your organization effectively is challenging even in the best of times. Leading through the chaos of shifting resources, governmental constraints, or changing donor interests? Even harder. This workshop will explore the practice of adaptive leadership, which studies show calms chaos, promotes innovation, and builds stakeholder engagement and committed teamwork. Learnings are applicable to organizations of all sizes and sectors.

Understanding Your Constituents' Digital Experience (GovLoop)
You know your agency’s digital experience could use some tweaking and improving, but where should you start? To make meaningful improvements, you need to have a true understanding of your customers’ needs and pain points. Join us to learn more about practical tools — like user testing, surveys, and interviews — that can help you better understand your constituents. 

Teaching Kids How to Repair Harms in a Connected World (edWeb)
When students navigate digital spaces, misunderstandings and missteps are inevitable, but these can also become powerful learning moments. Join Jennifer Ehehalt, Senior Regional Manager at Common Sense Education, and LaKeshia Brooks, Educator at Wichita Public Schools (KS), for this edWebinar as they share a proactive, restorative approach to helping students recognize harm, understand impact, and take meaningful steps to repair relationships online and offline. Attendees will explore age-appropriate scenarios, learn how to coach students through restorative digital actions, and leave with ready-to-use scripts, routines, and classroom strategies that build trust, accountability, and belonging. This edWebinar will be of interest to K-12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, and district leaders.

January 13

Designing Inclusive and Impactful Nonprofit Websites (TechSoup)
Discover how to create nonprofit websites that inspire action and foster inclusivity. This session will provide strategies for designing user-friendly, visually compelling websites that connect with diverse audiences and reflect your mission. Learn practical tips to optimize layout, content, accessibility features, and navigation, ensuring that your website effectively engages supporters and serves your community. Whether you're revamping an existing site or building a new one, this workshop will empower your nonprofit to create a digital presence that is both impactful and inclusive.

Talking Teen Services: Seeing Our Unseen Caregiving Youth (LibrariesLearn/CSL)
In 2023, the Healthy Kids Colorado survey asked middle and high schoolers in Colorado whether or not they “provide care for someone in their family or household who is chronically ill, elderly, or disabled with activities they would have difficulty doing on their own one or more days a week.” An estimated 12.4% of high schoolers and 20.5% of middle schoolers responding said yes. Caregiving youth who provide care for adults and/or younger children in their families, households, and communities often go unseen by professionals working in settings like public and school libraries. We ask “How do I get teens into the library?” instead of asking what responsibilities teens have at home that prevent them from visiting the library. During this session, our panel of experts and caregivers will help us learn more about how to better see these unseen young people. Library folks, let’s also gather again on January 20, 2026 to utilize what we learn from our panelists and begin discussing how we better serve this underserved population through our public and school libraries.

Access and Usability Series: Talking Book Library (Montana State Library)
Public libraries are for everyone! Learn best practices around accessibility and hear success stories from your colleagues around the state. Join Marilyn Bennett from Montana State Library to learn more about the services with the Talking Book Library, including how librarians can act as the certifying authority to help patrons access these services, and how librarians can help share the word with individuals and community organizations that struggle with traditional print books.

Write Better Proposals Using the "Grants Scorecard" (GrantStation)
It can be challenging to know exactly what information a funder wants in different sections of a grant application. Differing terminology and requirements can make the process feel overwhelming. Fortunately, many funders are essentially looking for the same things within their guidelines. So with the right knowledge and tools, you can improve your proposals quickly. During this webinar, Alice Ruhnke will show you how to use the Grants Scorecard as a comprehensive grant review tool you can use (and reuse!) to edit information in your applications so you submit the strongest proposals. The Grants Scorecard includes specific guidelines that will show you what makes different sections of your applications exemplary, adequate, needing improvement, or poor. While no two grant applications are the same, this webinar will provide you with practical strategies you can put to use right away to increase your grantseeking success.

January 14

Working with Community Partners to Bring Adventure to the Library (Indiana State Library)
Learn how our library works closely with community partners to bring fun adventures to our patrons. By working closely with our local game shop, toy store, comic bookstore, volunteer GMs, a local brewery (the list could go on and on), we’re able to provide an array of fun events related to gaming, filmmaking and more. These events bring new users to the library who sometimes have never set foot inside before. Find out how we make it work and strategies we suggest to work with partners in your community.

Navigating New Building Projects (Nebraska Library Commission)
Public library building and renovation projects are often once-in-a-generation events. Staff and leaders may never have done a similar project and may never do one again, making it imperative for libraries to learn from one another. Our library opened the doors to its new building on April 1, 2024, after raising more than $3.3 million to help fund construction. After an overview of this project and process, I'll discuss ways to help manage input, communication, and expectations during the building process, and share practical lessons learned about fundraising, moving, and building design.

Modern Grantseeking 101: Practical Steps to Find, Match & Manage Grants (Nonprofit Hub)
Unlock a modern, practical approach to grant funding. In this session, we’ll break down how nonprofits of all sizes can use AI, 990 data, and peer insights to quickly identify aligned funders and uncover non-solicitation opportunities that often go unnoticed. We’ll also walk through simple, repeatable systems to manage your grant pipeline—from first match to final report.

Welcoming All: Inclusivity in Library Space (Niche Academy)
Libraries have long been known as places for everyone, but does your building really feel welcoming to all potential users? Inclusivity and equity in a library’s physical space are not just about accessibility in terms of mobility, vision, and hearing, but also for diversity related to gender and sensory abilities. Join Lauren Stara for ideas to help assess, improve, and promote equity, well-being, and health. Lauren will discuss small, inexpensive changes as well as more substantial long-term planning.

Health Programming at your Library (National Library of Medicine)
Join us for ideas on how to create health programs for libraries and community/faith-based organizations in this 90-minute webinar. First, we’ll discuss the purpose of conducting health outreach programs for libraries and how to plan a program using a logic model. Then, we’ll brainstorm potential partnerships for health programming and outreach and learn how resources from the National Library of Medicine (NLM) and other reputable agencies introduce community members to health resources in fun and engaging ways.  Finally, we’ll share examples of successful programs for children, teens, adults, and seniors using NLM and National Institutes of Health resources that will activate your interest in collaborating and engaging your community in health outreach programming.

Do NASA Science LIVE! Planning Webinar (SciStarter)
Prepare for hosting a satellite livestream for the February 11th Do NASA Science LIVE event! NASA Science LIVE is an occasional series of one-hour virtual events featuring NASA citizen science projects that need your help. During the events, we'll learn about a project, hear from a project scientist, and do the project together. Your questions will be answered in real-time, too! All you need is a computer, iPad, or smartphone with wifi...and your curiosity! Libraries, museums, schools, and other community spaces are encouraged to join us and learn about hosting the events!

January 15

Literacy Awards Applicant Information Session (Library of Congress)
The 2026 Literacy Awards Applicant Information Session will provide Literacy Awards applicants with the necessary information to complete the 2026 Literacy Awards application. Literacy Awards Program Staff and Advisory Board Members will outline the application process, review the Evaluation Criteria, and answer participant questions during the live session.

ClinicalTrials.gov for Librarians (National Library of Medicine)
ClinicalTrials.gov is the openly available federal registry and results database of publicly and privately funded clinical studies conducted in the United States and around the world. ClinicalTrials.gov is a vital resource for researchers, healthcare providers, patients and their families, and health sciences librarians who wish to consult the entire body of evidence on any particular topic. Learn how health sciences librarians can advocate to clinical researchers the importance of complying with the results submission requirements mandated by federal law.

Get Your Board Fundraising (Candid Learning)
Join us to learn practical strategies for better engaging your board in fundraising. In this course, we’ll cover boards’ typical fundraising responsibilities, why some board members may be reluctant to fundraise, and how to overcome these concerns. We will also brainstorm new ways your board members can participate in fundraising activities and will share tips for strengthening your board and aligning on fundraising priorities. Whether you’re an executive director, board member, or development professional, this course will help you plan for your organization to fundraise better as one team.

Teaching Copyright K-12: Ready to Go and It’s All Free! Updated with New Best Practices (Copyright & Creativity)
Are you tasked with teaching copyright to K-12 students? Do you lack resources or want to fill in gaps in your knowledge to be more comfortable teaching? Do you want to know how to use this FREE online curriculum—2X winner of AASL’s Best Digital Tool award? Join our C&C Ambassadors (fellow teachers!) as they share their experiences teaching with our positive, plug-n-play resources. Learn how to teach the essentials of copyright, fair use, Creative Commons, and more!

January 20

AI Impact Hour for Nonprofits (TechSoup)
This isn’t a webinar — it’s a live Zoom meeting with nonprofits from around the world coming together to learn, share, and explore how AI can support their missions. If your organization has used AI in any way (big or small), or if you’re just getting started, we want to hear from you. AI Impact Hour is a practical, interactive conversation designed for executive directors, staff, board members, and volunteers who want to understand what AI can realistically do in a nonprofit setting. You’ll see simple demonstrations and real examples, and you'll have a chance to share your experiences, challenges, and insights with the group.

The 7 Fundamentals of a Monthly Giving Program (CharityHowTo)
If you’re thinking about starting a monthly giving program, this free webinar is for you! Join us to learn the basic fundamentals needed to start a Monthly Giving program, so you can benefit from the tremendous opportunities it can offer your organization.

Talking Teen Services: How Could We Serve Caregiving Youth? (LibrariesLearn/CSL)
In 2023, the Healthy Kids Colorado survey asked middle and high schoolers in Colorado whether or not they “provide care for someone in their family or household who is chronically ill, elderly, or disabled with activities they would have difficulty doing on their own one or more days a week.” An estimated 12.4% of high schoolers and 20.5% of middle schoolers responding said yes. Caregiving youth who provide care for adults and/or younger children in their families, households, and communities often go unseen by professionals working in community settings like public and school libraries. We ask “How do I get teens into the library?” instead of asking what responsibilities teens have at home that prevent them from visiting the library. Through large and small group discussion, let's come together to consider what shifts we could make to our spaces, systems, services, and programs that will allow us to meet some of the needs of caregiving youth and those in their care. Participants may want to view the recording of the January 13 panel before this event for additional background information. This will be a HIGHLY interactive session. Please come prepared to actively participate in the discussion.

Acts of Science: Connected Info Session (SciStarter)
Join us each month to prepare for the April event series "Acts of Science: Connected," a set of hybrid events, featuring different projects. Each month, we will host a meet up with one of the projects scheduled to be featured in April. For the first 30 minutes, you will learn about the project and how to participate in it. This will be an opportunity to ask the project leader questions and test out participation. For the last 30 minutes, we will provide facilitation support for the corresponding April event. We will discuss how your library or community space can host a satellite event and what resources will be available to you. These will include access to leaderboards, ways to personalize the community call to action, and promotional tools. These events are a part of Global Citizen Science Month and America 250, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

The New Instruction Librarian Live: Real Problems, Real Solutions (ASERL)
Step into the classroom with confidence! This webinar brings to life teaching scenarios from the 2025 (2nd edition) book The New Instruction Librarian, tackling the common (and sometimes surprising) challenges that instruction librarians face. Together, we’ll look at practical ways to respond in the moment, keep students engaged, and build confidence as an instructor. Our goal is to keep things real, practical, and reassuring, because you don’t have to figure this out alone.

January 21

Ask the Experts: Scaling and Growth (Nonprofit Hub)
As we dive into a new year, we know many of you have big plans for growth! If you have questions on scalability of programs, infrastructure, finances, or staffing, join us for this Interactive Q&A webinar where our team of industry experts will be available to provide valuable insights.

Giving Effective Feedback (Niche Academy)
Giving effective and direct feedback to each other is essential for success, both individually and organizationally. But doing so goes against our cognitive wiring. We want to be liked, we avoid conflict, and we don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings. The result is that we confuse indirectness for kindness. In this webinar David Dodson will discuss a six-part formula for how to rewire our brains to create a positive and open culture of direct feedback.

The New Donor Playbook: Fuel Your Fundraising Funnel (Bloomerang)
Manual tools slowing you down? You’re not alone. In the first session of our Giving Platform series, you’ll learn how to use a unified giving platform to attract more donors, reduce friction, and build lasting connections. Bloomerang customers grow their supporter networks by 12% or more each year—learn how high-converting forms and peer-to-peer campaigns help make that possible.

Rethinking Intervention in the Elementary Grades for Long-Term Student Success (edWeb)
Meaningful intervention goes beyond remediation, it’s about creating programs that foster authentic engagement, honor each young person’s strengths, and maximize learning everywhere. In this engaging edWebinar, experts Sue Strom and Dr. Lucy L. Payne will share practical strategies derived from their study of intervention programs nationwide, revealing what truly drives long-term student success and overall well-being. Perfect for elementary educators and program leaders across school-day, after-school, and summer settings. This edWebinar will offer a roadmap for building effective, sustainable interventions that help every learner thrive.

Shine a Light on Innovative Practices - Focus on the Spark: Creating Interactive Lessons (LibrariesLearn/CSL)
Learn how to collaborate with teachers to design engaging, standards-aligned lessons that spark critical thinking. This session will provide a clear process, practical tools, and resources to create interactive learning experiences. Walk away with an actionable lesson idea to share with your teachers next year.

January 22

Beyond the Dashboard: Why 73% of Data Initiatives Fail and How Leaders Build Culture That Lasts (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
You've invested in data systems and hired analysts, yet your team still makes decisions by gut feeling. This isn't a technology problem; it's a leadership challenge. Designed for executive directors, board members, and senior leaders, this advanced workshop reveals why 73% of analytics initiatives fail and the specific leadership moves that build sustainable data cultures, even when you're not the technical expert.

2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year Prerelease Webinar (US Census)
The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled to hold a prerelease webinar about the 2020-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates set to be publicly released January 29, 2026. The webinar will explain how to access data and resources from the ACS, and provide tips for comparing geographies and statistics over time.

Manuscript Division Virtual Orientation and Workshop (Library of Congress)
This orientation will provide a general introduction to conducting in-person and remote archival research using materials in the Library's manuscript collections, including tips on using the Library's catalog, online finding aids, and digital collections. We will feature highlights from the Library’s collection of Blackwell Family Papers. The session will include time for questions and answers.

Positive Law: Reenacting Federal Law for Statutory Clarity (FDLP)
Join this session for an overview of the positive law codification process for titles of the United States Code. Attendees will learn about the process and benefits of enacting titles of the Code into positive law.

Helping Young Brains Build the Foundations to Flourish: Executive Function and School Readiness in the Early Years (Early Childhood Investigations)
In the early years, children are developing the essential building blocks that shape their ability to learn, manage emotions, build relationships, and thrive in the classroom. At the heart of this development are executive function skills—the brain-based processes that enable focus, self-regulation, memory, flexibility, and goal-directed behavior. Join Victoria A Bagnall. MA (Cantab), PGCE., neurodivergent educator, speaker, and co-founder of Connections in Mind, for a clear and compelling exploration of executive function in early childhood. A former teacher and Cambridge graduate, Victoria is one of the UK’s leading specialists in executive function coaching and training. Drawing on her work with early years settings, schools, and national organizations—including the NHS and the University of California, Berkeley—she shares practical, research-informed strategies that educators can use to create supportive, neuro-inclusive classroom environments where every child can thrive.

How to Maximize Family Engagement in Special Education (PACER Center)
This professional development training will help regular and special education staff learn how to meaningfully and effectively partner with families throughout the special education process. Participants will learn strategies for collaboration with families that will help produce better outcomes for students with disabilities.

January 23

What’s It Really Like? Join the 2026 Mock Newbery LIVE! (School Library Journal)
The Newbery Committee chooses the Medal winner behind closed doors, but here’s your chance to see how it works. Our expert Mock Newbery panel, the Heavy Medal Award Committee, discusses five of the best books of the year, following the process of the real Committee. Check out the final nomination list! Watch, listen in, and join the debate with comments and questions before casting your vote to help decide this year’s Mock Newbery winner!

January 26

Annual Reports: Simplifying the Process for Maximum Donor Engagement (Productive Fundraising)
Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP for a workshop focused on simplifying the process of creating a nonprofit annual report.  Chad will review the evolution of annual reports over the last 20+ years and provide multiple real life examples of what is working today.  The focus of the session is on designing an annual report that donors actually want to read.  Participants will leave the workshop with templates and samples to make implementing the best practices a breeze at their nonprofit organization.

How to Plan a High-Impact Golf Fundraiser for Your Nonprofit (Nonprofit Learning Lab)
Golf fundraisers continue to be one of the most reliable and rewarding ways for nonprofits to engage supporters and generate mission-critical revenue. A well-run tournament doesn’t just raise dollars—it elevates your cause, builds relationships with the golfer donor, and introduces new supporters to your work.

January 27

2026 AI Trends That Will Transform Your Organization (TechSoup)
Discover the AI trends that will redefine how organizations operate, engage audiences, and stay competitive in 2026. This session will break down the most impactful advancements shaping SEO, cybersecurity, marketing, and operational efficiency, giving you a clear understanding of how AI is transforming the nonprofit sector. Learn practical strategies to strengthen digital visibility, protect your data, personalize outreach at scale, and streamline internal processes with intelligent automation. Whether your organization is just beginning its AI journey or is looking to accelerate adoption, this presentation and Q&A will empower you to confidently navigate the future and position your team for long-term success. Tapp Network will guide you through actionable steps to harness AI as a strategic advantage and become a leader in innovation within your industry.

Enhancing Independence with the Meta Glasses (PACER Center)
This workshop will explore the emerging role of Meta Glasses as assistive technology and examine how wearable AI can enhance independence and everyday functioning for people with diverse needs. We will highlight features such as object identification and text interpretation, along with practical examples across school, work, home, and community settings. The session will also demonstrate how the glasses can be pivotal for users with mobility limitations, low vision, or executive function challenges.

Access and Usability Series: Universal Design vs ADA Requirements (Montana State Library)
Public libraries are for everyone! Learn best practices around accessibility and hear success stories from your colleagues around the state. What is Universal Design, and why should we use these principles when thinking about our physical and digital services, and our facilities. Desired Learning Outcomes: Attendees learn about these concepts and things to consider with their local building and digital services; Attendees learn about resources that can help with the building and digital services; Attendees come up with ideas for ways to address either the building or digital services.

January 28

Responsible Budgeting in Tumultuous Times (Indiana State Library)
Recent property tax reform will have a significant impact on library budgets. But, what is that impact, exactly?  And, how can we make a plan if we don’t know what we’re planning for?  This presentation will detail how you can ensure your library’s financial stability by staying informed and having a clear course of action when reality hits.  We will start with a brief overview of gathering data for expected revenue streams.  Next, we will touch upon specific evaluation measures to help determine if the return is worth your investment.  Finally, we’ll look within each major budget category to share specific suggestions for realizing actual cost-savings.

Pretty Sweet Tech (Nebraska Library Commission)
Join the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Amanda Sweet, as she guides us through the world of library-related Pretty Sweet Tech.

The Science of Change Readiness and Resilience (Training Magazine Network)
In today’s world of continuous disruption, organizations need people who are not just adaptable but truly ready for change. Nearly 75% of employees say the pace of change has increased, driving stress and attrition. This interactive session explores the latest research in neuroscience and psychology to uncover what drives change readiness and resilience. Learn how the brain responds to change, why some people struggle while others thrive, and how you can design change initiatives that build resilience at every level. Walk away with practical strategies to build change-ready cultures and equip your leaders and employees with the skills to navigate uncertainty, bounce back from setbacks, and embrace ongoing transformation with confidence.

Building AI-Ready Teams: Unlocking Your People’s Potential in Partnership With AI (Training Industry)
Your people’s ability to collaborate effectively with artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a core driver of business results. Yet many teams still hesitate to adopt AI due to uncertainty or fear. Leaders play a critical role in reducing that friction by demonstrating practical use cases, setting expectations and normalizing AI-supported workflows. Equip your teams to navigate AI confidently, execute priorities and deliver measurable results by combining human strengths — judgment, creativity and empathy — with AI capabilities that streamline work and improve decision-making. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to: Build your team’s confidence in using AI and clarity around its use within your organization; Model responsible use, remove roadblocks and celebrate wins so that new workflows stick and scale; Spot high-value AI opportunities and create repeatable habits that spread AI adoption and results; Guide yourself and your team to use AI with purpose, consistency and measurable outcomes.

Finding Your Purpose for Progress Monitoring: Steps for Success (edWeb)
Progress monitoring is one of the most challenging aspects of MTSS. Educators often have questions about which measure(s) to use, how often to administer them, how to set goals, and how to use the results. Answering these questions begins with a critical—and often overlooked—first step: clearly establishing your purpose. In this edLeader Panel, two assessment experts will cut through common misconceptions around progress monitoring. They will also show you how to help your teams fully understand their purpose and make data-based decisions around instruction. This edLeader Panel will be of interest to K-12 school and district leaders, assessment directors, curriculum directors, MTSS directors, instructional coaches, and interventionists.

Keiki Heroes: Health Activity Materials for Children (National Library of Medicine)
Keiki Heroes is a community empowerment initiative that provides Hawaiʻi’s keiki (children) with fun and engaging ways to develop healthy habits and stay safe. Keiki Heroes has created and printed activity and coloring books for keiki across Hawaiʻi. This session will describe the process of creating the books and how they are disseminated widely through community partners and events. A most recent activity book on eye health was created in partnership with a community organization and translated into languages other than English.

Purpose, People and Partners: A Practical Framework for Nonprofit Leadership (Niche Academy)
What do successful nonprofits have in common? What does it take to build a healthy, purpose-driven culture? Why is partnership critical to impact? Explore these questions and more with Nick Grono. Drawing from his decades of experience and case studies of global leaders, Nick will introduce a practical, purpose-centered framework tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities of nonprofit leadership. This session is ideal for executive directors seeking to deepen their leadership practice, especially those newer to the role.

Unlock Funding for Girls' STEM Programs: AI Tools to Transform Your Grant Finding and Proposal Writing Webinar (National Girls Collaborative Project)
Hosted by the California Girls STEM Collaborative, this 90-minute virtual workshop is designed to explore and practically examine the current applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) within the critical work of fundraising and grant development.

January 29

Teach Leaders 10 Ways to Short Circuit Workplace Bullying (Training Magazine Network)
This transformative presentation is a rallying cry for organizations ready to shift from reactive to preventative. Bonnie shines a spotlight on the often invisible forces that enable bullying and offers smart, practical interventions rooted in inclusion and empathy. Bonnie shares 10 actionable strategies that empower leaders to build cultures grounded in respect, psychological safety, and open communication. Through vivid and interactive examples, she walks attendees through early signs of passive-aggressive behavior, microaggressions, and unhealthy power dynamics—and more importantly, how to intercept them. With her signature blend of candor, warmth, and expertise, Bonnie delivers a call to action that can break the toxic cycle of workplace bullying. Results include improved morale, increased productivity, and boosted retention.

Info2Go! Copyright in the Age of Generative AI: Critical Updates for Librarians (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
Stay informed on how shifting copyright laws and policy debates are responding to generative AI. This session explores recent legislative developments, emerging case law, and practical guidance for libraries navigating AI driven content and copyright questions.

Open Government: Using Fed Docs to Build and Enhance Open Education Resources (FDLP)
Open Educational Resources (OER) have emerged as a transformative approach to expanding access to higher education by offering freely available, adaptable instructional materials. Federal Government documents, characterized by their authoritative content and public domain status, represent an underutilized resource with significant potential to enhance OER development. This session will discuss strategies for integrating Government publications, statistical datasets, and related multimedia into OER projects, including methods of identifying appropriate resources, navigating legal and copyright consideration, and collaborating effectively with faculty to embed these materials into the academic curricula. Attendees will gain insight into how Government publications can serve as primary sources and data-rich content to augment teaching and learning and leave with actionable tools and models to integrate Government information into their own OER initiatives.

Creating a Culture of Trust and Bridgebuilding: One Library’s Transformation Story (WebJunction)
Join us for an engaging webinar that explores how public library staff can lead bridgebuilding efforts to create meaningful change, build trust, and strengthen connections within their teams and communities. Learn from a library director and her community engagement coordinator as they share their library’s story of transformation from both perspectives. Walk away with practical strategies for how to build bridges and embed change management in everything from hiring, training, evaluation, budget, and even the design of physical spaces. Whether you’re a library leader or frontline staff member, this webinar will equip you with actionable tools and insights to foster trust, inspire transformation, and build bridges in your library and beyond.