Tyree Institute has a mission of serving the greater community by exporting best practices on adolescent development and learning differences as well as professional development workshops. Throughout the year, Tyree Institute offers a variety of events for community members, alumni, alumni parents, current parents and students, and education professionals. Many of our programs share best practices developed and employed by Wolcott’s expert faculty.
Audiences from across Chicago-land attend lectures, film screenings, and hands-on workshops. The Institute touches hundreds of parents, professionals, and students. Many of our workshops offer professional development credits (PD’s) in partnership with other universities and organizations such as Northwestern University, DePaul University, and Oakton Community College.
Risky Teen Behavior College Essay Writing Workshops Transitioning to College Executive Functioning Anxiety and Stress Healthy Sleep College Application Process The Brain Science of ADHD Understanding Self-Awareness Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Conference in partnership with Northwestern University Fostering Inner Peace: Meaningful Connections & Empathy Student Control of Messaging in the Face of Bias Building the Language of Empathy: Using Literature as a Vehicle for Developing Authentic and Empathic Vocabulary in High School Students SEL in Decision Making; Hard History, Classroom Discussion, and Student Decision Making MultiTasking: Impact on Performance and Emotional Regulation Sleep Health for Learning and Growth Anxiety and Stress: Skills Strategies and Techniques Diagnosing and Supporting Students with Dyslexia and Other Learning Challenges Risk & Resiliency