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Dropout Prevention, School Violence Prevention, Drug and Alcohol Prevention, Truancy Reduction, Increasing Academic Success

 

Facilitator Trainings

Jamestown, North Dakota
Feb 08, 2012 - Feb 09, 2012

Independence, Kentucky
Feb 08, 2012 - Feb 09, 2012

San Antonio, Texas
Feb 16, 2012 - Feb 17, 2012

Jackson, Michigan
Feb 16, 2012 - Feb 17, 2012

Ruskin, Florida
Feb 16, 2012 - Feb 17, 2012

Learning Activities Training

Clinton Township, Michigan LAT
Feb 06, 2012 - Feb 07, 2012

Louisville, Kentucky (LAT)
Mar 06, 2012 - Mar 07, 2012

Fort Worth, Texas LAT
Mar 07, 2012 - Mar 08, 2012

Paducah, Kentucky (LAT)
Mar 20, 2012 - Mar 21, 2012

Lubbock, Texas (LAT)
Mar 22, 2012 - Mar 23, 2012

WhyTry Introductions

Online Introduction Meeting
Feb 08, 2012

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Video links and resources

Any of the free video clips in this collection can be used in the classroom as an attention-getting activity, an object lesson, or an introduction to one of the WhyTry lessons: click here.

Using music with WhyTry
All of songs in this playlist relate thematically to the WhyTry Program lessons: click here.

Classroom applications of the WhyTry Program

For an example of how the WhyTry Program can be used as curriculum for high school or middle school classes, see this case study of WhyTry at work in Utah high schools: click here.

Surrendering the "One-Up Relationship" in classes or groups

Teachers and educators have given us a variety of ideas on ways to surrender the one-up relationship in a group or classroom environment: click here.

What to do on the first day of class

WhyTry often gets questions about a recommended schedule for the first day of a class or group session. Typically, we recommend spending some time getting to know students and setting expectations for the class; then it’s time to dive into the materials and the lessons. To see some ideas for supplemental material and games for the first day of class, click here.

"Just Think": Insights into the mind of a youth with learning disabilities

WhyTry founder Christian Moore often shares these thoughts when he tells the story of how he came to find an answer to the question, "Why try?" in his own life. We get many requests for copies of Christian’s story. To download a copy for your own use, click here.

"Obstacles are the stepping stones of success," by Harvey Mackay

One of the most requested articles we reference in our WhyTry presentations is this one, the “Butterfly” essay by columnist Harvey Mackay. This link to Harvey Mackay's website will give you the full text of his original article: click here