The Academy for Education & Advancement

Explore the centralized hub for educational and professional development tailored to meet the needs of human service professionals.

Featured Courses
Child Training Institute, a Division of Jewish Family and Children's Services

Play as the Story: Helping Children Move Through Trauma

11/6/2026 9:00am-3:15pm (PST), Join our play therapy training to explore three pathways a child and therapist might walk together while...

Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) & JFS Care at Home (Los Angeles)

When Families Disagree: Navigating Aging, Conflict & Difficult Decisions

FREE webinar is Wednesday, November 18 at 3 PM EST. Planning for aging isn’t just about care options—it’s about people....

Shomer Collective

Shiva Guide Essentials Workshop

Dec 2, 2026, 3:00-4:30pm EST. Have you comforted a friend or family member after a death, but wished you could...

Expand Your Expertise

Discover a growing library of CEU-eligible courses, expert-led trainings, and on-demand learning opportunities, all designed to sharpen your skills, advance your career, and amplify your organization's impact.
  • Professional Development, Tailored for You

    The Network has established The Academy for Education & Advancement to serve as a one-stop shop to easily find and register for educational and professional development opportunities.

  • World-Class Content, Anytime Access

    Explore CEU-eligible courses and expert-led trainings with flexible, on-demand and instructor-led learning options.

  • Grow Skills. Earn Credits. Make Connections.

    Stay ahead with The Academy’s constantly expanding library of expert-led courses designed to streamline your organization’s impact and accelerate your personal and professional development.

Upcoming Network Offerings

ProjectEM: Employing Our Community

ProjectEM: Employing Our Community

Participate in our interactive career services workshops to develop your skills, grow professionally, and become a more confident job seeker.

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NETTalk: 2026 U.S. Elections Recap

NETTalk: 2026 U.S. Elections Recap

November 5, 2026
4:00 PM
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PowerNET Replay Series: Stronger Together – An Innovative Model for Staff Engagement

PowerNET Replay Series: Stronger Together – An Innovative Model for Staff Engagement

November 10, 2026
1:00 PM
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PowerNET Replay Series: Resilience-Focused Leadership: Building Thriving Teams NETTalk

PowerNET Replay Series: Resilience-Focused Leadership: Building Thriving Teams NETTalk

November 23, 2026
12:00 PM
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NETTalk: AGELESS: Real Talk, Real Change. To End Ageism

NETTalk: AGELESS: Real Talk, Real Change. To End Ageism

December 3, 2026
3:00 PM
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Child Training Institute, a Division of Jewish Family and Children's Services

Play as the Story: Helping Children Move Through Trauma

11/6/2026 9:00am-3:15pm (PST), Join our play therapy training to explore three pathways a child and therapist might walk together while working through trauma symptoms: gradual disclosure, mastery-focused play, and building a full trauma narrative. Led by Paris Goodyear-Brown, LCSW. Delivered...

Shomer Collective

Shiva Guide Essentials Workshop

Dec 2, 2026, 3:00-4:30pm EST. Have you comforted a friend or family member after a death, but wished you could do more? Join an online Shiva Guide Essentials Workshop. By the end of this 90-minute interactive workshop, you will learn...

Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) & JFS Care at Home (Los Angeles)

When Families Disagree: Navigating Aging, Conflict & Difficult Decisions

FREE webinar is Wednesday, November 18 at 3 PM EST. Planning for aging isn’t just about care options—it’s about people. Old family wounds, sibling conflict, differing values, money, guilt, and unresolved relationships can turn even simple decisions into painful battles....

ed2go

Supporting Older Adults

Learning opportunities to help meet the needs of your community as it ages. These 70+ courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Available courses include: Medical terminology, Interpersonal communication, Aging and health, Food and...

ed2go

Professional Development Courses

Enhance your professional and personal skills through a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Available courses include: Management...

ed2go

Advanced Career Training

Expert developed certification and career training courses that offer a flexible way to learn. Open enrollments let you start any time. ed2go is a virtual education provider offering hundreds of online education courses, over 150 certifications, and content for over...

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