Training of Practitioners (TOP)

The Kidpower Training of Practitioners (TOP) program is an online professional training that prepares educators, counselors/therapists, parents, and youth-serving leaders to teach effective and empowering personal safety and positive communication skills to children and youth.

In the 10 monthly live TOP sessions, you will learn from talented trainers how to present and coach young people to be successful in practicing Kidpower lessons in ways that build confidence and competence and reduce anxiety.

Each topic also includes an illustrated workbook, videos showing how skills are taught, and additional resources. You can join anytime and will receive ongoing support in how to use these lessons with your students, clients, organization, school, or family.

Gain proficiency in using the Kidpower Positive Practice Method - so you can confidently coach young people to set and respect boundaries, stay safe from bullying and hurtful words, recognize and move away from trouble, persist in getting help, and make wise choices to prevent and solve problems with people.

You can choose from three training pathways. Ongoing enrollment - start anytime during the 10-session cycle. (No live sessions in July/August. The topic cycle restarts in September). No matter when you begin, you will still cover every topic in the full series. You will receive ongoing email support in how to teach the skills during your participation in the program.

To learn more, request an invitation to apply, or ask about payment options and scholarships, email safety@kidpower.org or use this contact form.

Practice in all the live sessions where you can practice skills with experienced Kidpower trainers
Learn the Kidpower Positive Practice Method so you can teach the skills yourself
Access videos, workbooks, and other training resources on your own time for a full year (12 months) from the time of registration
Gain the tools and knowledge you need to teach Kidpower skills to your family, friends, clients, and schools/youth organizations

Ongoing support in completing assignments every month
Greater proficiency in teaching the skills and using them to solve different problems
A Certificate of Completion that you can use to document your hours of participation in the TOP Program
On request, an additional 12-month access to the training materials for a total of 24-months from the time of registration, at no extra charge.

Observe live online workshops
Repeat TOP for an additional year
Receive mentoring from a senior trainer
Work toward endorsement as a Certified Instructor / Authorized Provider
Develop a licensing agreement to use the Kidpower name and adapt curriculum
Get your 12-month access to the training materials renewed at no extra charge until certification has been reached.

Ongoing enrollment - start any time. Experience all topics in 10 consecutive sessions (no sessions July/August, topic cycle re-starts in September). No matter when you start, you'll experience all topics in the 10-part cycle and will receive ongoing email support during your participation in the program.

To learn more or to request an invitation to apply, and to inquire about financial options and scholarship support, email safety@kidpower.org or complete the Contact Us form at the bottom of this page.

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As part of Kidpower Teenpower Fullpower International, our Safetypowers Learning Center provides video courses, live online workshops, and publications providing empowering and effective life skills and strategies for preventing and solving problems with people.