IEP/504 Empowerment!
Join Chris Burkhart, owner and director of BC, for this empowering session!
With nearly 30 years of educational experience, Chris will guide you step by step on how to be your child’s voice and work collaboratively with their IEP/504 team. Having served on both sides of the table, Chris is passionate about bringing everyone together with one shared goal: ensuring each child feels safe, supported, and has full access to learning in their educational environment. You’ll leave this workshop better prepared for meetings, understanding your rights, and gaining practical strategies to advocate for your child using a collaborative, team-centered approach.
- Price $175.00
- Hybrid Course (online and in-person) In person will get small group discussion afterwards!
- Dates-Fall: Friday August 29th 5pm-8pm Spring: Friday March 6th 5pm-8pm
- ONLY open to families participating in BC services
Social/Emotional Teacher Coaching at the Farm
This free program is open to teachers of all grade levels and subject areas, PK–12th grade, who want to strengthen their classroom practices and support every learner. Over the course of 6 weeks, you’ll work alongside our experienced staff during social group sessions, gaining practical tools to create a safe and inclusive learning environment. Through hands-on experiences, you’ll learn strategies for using intentional language, planning, positive feedback, and coaching techniques to help both neurodivergent and neurotypical learners communicate, engage, and regulate—skills that set them up for success in any environment.
- Price: FREE for teachers of all grade levels
- The program requires a 6-week commitment of one day or evening per week (baed on your grade level andavailability) and begins in September, aligning with the start of our social skills groups
- After the initial 6 weeks, you’re welcome to continue as long as you’d like!
2025-2026 Social Skill Groups
- Fall 1: September 8- October 18,2025
- Fall 2: October 27-December 13, 2025 (off week November 24-28)
- Winter: January 5-February 14, 2026
- Spring 1: February 23- April 11, 2026 (off week March 30- April 3)
- Spring 2: April 20- May 30, 2026
Summer 26' Teacher Cohort
Are you a PK–12 teacher interested in strengthening your ability to teach and coach neurodivergent learners? This free 2-6 week summer intensive offers both knowledge and hands-on experience to help you enter the new school year with confidence. You’ll focus on building skills in communication, regulation, and engagement—while working alongside veteran teachers and professionals. The program begins with a one-hour introductory group session led by Chris, followed by weekly work with your assigned age group during camp, where you’ll receive direct coaching and support. At the end of the program, you’ll also receive a one-on-one follow-up session to help you plan for the upcoming year. While this is an unpaid opportunity, the value you’ll gain is immeasurable.
- Price: FREE
- Dates-Summer dates to be announced at a later date
- Participants will leave equipped with tools for: Social-emotional learning, Effective classroom planning,Integrating multiple domains of learning, Implementing best teaching practices and using proactive and responsive strategies for behavior.