Lakeside has been providing professional development training for over 25 years. We have developed social-emotional, parenting and trauma-informed curriculum utilized by over 70,000 participants across a variety of professions, who are providing a diverse array of services to those with significant needs. This is most appropriately categorized as therapeutic education,...
A Trauma-Informed Social Network
One of the major impacts of providing trauma-informed training to thousands of individuals, as Lakeside has in the past 15 years, is the comradery that is established when people begin to share knowledge, language, resources, community relationships and common experiences. In our training of over 70,000 individuals from all walks...
Introducing the Lakeside Metaverse App
Lakeside Educational Network has become a leader in region- and state-wide trauma training and helping students impacted by adversity and trauma. Thanks to a dedicated staff, our reputation as experts in our field have grown substantially. In fact, we have trained over 70,000 professionals who are providing support to trauma-impacted...
AI for Good
The growth and development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a consistent force in our national and international perspective. It is projected to be a foundational pillar in our global economy, as the current valuation in the year 2026 is estimated at approximately six hundred billion dollars with projections to be...
Transformational Graduations
This is a special time of year for seniors of any school to enjoy the culmination of their academic career with their graduation. For anyone who has endured a significant academic process it is a major life achievement that sets the course for the next steps to their future. Imagine...
Another Perspective on Memorial Day
Each year we begin our summer with the holiday that is purposed to remember those who have lost their lives in the service of our country. Memorial Day not only launches the summer vacation season but also gives us opportunity to appreciate our freedom and the lives that were sacrificed...
Rewired Through Relationship – A New Guide for Parents
For organizations like Lakeside who deal with students who have experienced trauma and adversity, we recognize that what is going on at home is so important to the ability of the student to heal. Often there have been family struggles and both the student and the parents are working through...
How Non-Profits are Challenged by Technology
The challenges non-profits face today in our society have been quite difficult. There are financial limitations, staff burn-out and turnover, an increasing and more difficult client base, significant adaptations, and the normal personnel conflicts, to name a few. Another major challenge that has emerged in a significant way is technology...
Remembering to Celebrate
Most of us are busy in life, working to keep our heads above water, attempting to achieve and moving from project to project. In all of that activity, I wonder how many of us take the time to stop and celebrate our accomplishments. I personally believe that one of the...
Lakeside School at the 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show
The largest and longest international flower show is held in Philadelphia each Spring. It is the Philadelphia Flower Show which attracts approximately 250,000 attendees each year. It is not only a highlight for the City of Philadelphia but also for Lakeside School. Each year in the greenhouse work study program,...