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Well-Being Cohorts

OutLoud's Well-Being Cohorts are for educators, administrators, and district or campus staff who want to "level-up" their personal well-being.

The cohort introduces new well-being tools, builds a supportive community of peers, enhances leadership capabilities, and guides participants to create a holistic well-being plan that allows for more sustainability in their career.

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THE JOURNEY

LOCAL

ENCOUNTERS

An exciting calendar of monthly cohort meet-ups that cultivate well-being and build community.

These engaging experiences are designed to introduce new wellness practices and shift notions of what well-being looks like.

WELL-BEING

TOOLKIT

You'll gain SEL tools, well-being practices and group activities to further your personal well-being journey and take back to your classroom or use with your team

CAPSTONE

RETREAT

Our journey together will culminate with a multi-day well-being retreat in June. This restorative experience is designed to be a capstone of our learning, providing opportunities for self-reflection through experiential discovery and connecting with nature.

FAQS

What's Included?

Five full-group encounters and all associated activity fees
A well-being "toolkit" with activities and practices for personal, classroom, or team use
Invitations to cohort alumni events

The Capstone Retreat, a four-night, out-of-state experience that celebrates the culmination of your journey through immersion in nature, community building, and self-reflection. Includes:

Airfare and ground transportation
2 nights camping (camp fees, group gear, personal gear)
2 nights hotel (double occupancy)
Meals
Programming

Fees & Application

We are looking to assemble a diverse group of passionate individuals who work in education. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, October 1st. We will notify applicants of our decision by Friday, October 4th.

This program is partially funded through generous foundation support. The remaining fees may be fully or partially covered by campus or district professional development budgets. Please ask your campus leadership or supervisor to inquire. OutLoud is an approved DISD and Uplift Education vendor. Individuals may also self-pay for the program.

Early Bird Registration Fee: $1,350 *If you apply before September 13

Regular Registration Fee: $1,500

Registration fees must be paid in full by Wednesday, October 9th upon your acceptance to the program.

Schedule

Early Bird Application Deadline: Friday, September 13

*will receive discounted registration fee if accepted

Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 1

Orientation: Wednesday, October 16, 6pm - 8pm

Encounter #1: Wednesday, November 13, 6pm - 8pm

Encounter #2: Wednesday, January 15, 6pm - 8pm

Small Group Meet-Up: Wednesday, February 12, 6pm - 8pm

Encounter #3: Wednesday, April 9, 6pm - 8pm

Encounter #4: Wednesday, May 7, 6pm - 8pm

Capstone Retreat: Tuesday, June 24 - Saturday, June 28

Who Is It For?

Any employee of a North Texas school district, including:

Teachers
Campus Administrators
School Counselors
District Leadership & Central Office Staff

We have worked with first-year teachers as well as principals with decades of experience. This is a great program for anyone who is feeling burnt out, looking for new ways to manage stress, or desiring more balance and fulfillment in their career and personal life.

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Capstone Retreat

The Capstone Retreat is a four-night, out-of-state experience that celebrates the culmination of your cohort journey through immersion in nature, community building, and self-reflection.

The destination of the retreat is not revealed until one month before departure date, although your airline tickets and travel will be booked well in advance. Past destinations have included the Redwood National Forest, Mendocino, Sedona, & Big Sur. A destination will be selected based on summer climate, natural beauty, and camping accommodations.

Where will I sleep?

You will spend two nights in a hotel (shared room with two beds) and two nights camping.

I have never camped before... will that be an issue?

Most participants have either never camped or haven't camped in many years. We will provide all of the gear you need to ensure a comfortable (and fun!) camping experience. We will stay in established campgrounds with bathrooms and (usually) showers, and will eat delicious meals!

Why camping?

Many people have a broken or undiscovered connection with nature. Spending time truly immersed in some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country can result in a transformative and restorative experience if you're open minded!

What will we be doing?

Our activities are carefully curated to help you unplug and connect with nature and each other. Past groups have hiked, explored waterfalls, visited a lavender farm, swam in crystal clear swimming holes and observed sea lions and otters on a boat ride. We'll eat together at some amazing restaurants, too.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Melissa Short
Director of Special Programs
Cohort Five

The cohort reignited my "why" after being in education for 30 years.

Mary Beavers
9th Grade Teacher
Cohort Three

You will decrease stress, increase confidence, and foster new relationships - with others and yourself.

Jennifer Arbaiza
Regional Manager of Family Engagement
Cohort Four

You will not feel alone, instead, you will feel a part of a super diverse family. My cohort group has made such a large impact on my life.

EDUCATORS MAXIMIZE THEIR CHANGEMAKING POTENTIAL WHEN THEIR WELL-BEING IS PRIORITIZED.

89%

of past cohort participants reported a decreased level of burnout.

98%

of past cohort participants reported that the cohort helped them modify their habits and routines to improve their well-being.

100%

of cohort alumni reported that they learned skills, tools or activities to implement in their classrooms or with their teams.

restorED: Well-Being Cohorts