Dr. Doug Bolton

Dr. Doug Bolton is an educator, clinical psychologist and author who helps school districts throughout the state of Illinois build school communities that enhance the resilience of both students and staff.

He has spent his life as an educator and clinician, including over 20 years as a school psychologist and principal at North Shore Academy, a K-12 therapeutic school in Highland Park.

In learning how to support the resilience of students who struggle most in schools, Doug and his team discovered the essential elements of school communities that apply to all students in all schools. He has used this knowledge to help school districts create trauma responsive school communities, embed SEL into the school day, enhance student and staff belonging, build student and staff resilience, and support community-wide mental health and wellness.

Online Courses

We provide timely and relevant support to educators in their journey to meet the ever-increasing demands of teaching and leading through a variety of synchronous and asynchronous online workshops. All offerings provide participants with research-based, relevant resources and help address the critical issues facing educators today. 

 

Through these opportunities, educators are empowered to make immediate and long-lasting changes in their professional practice to help increase student achievement while also meeting their social and emotional needs.

 

Administrator Academies

By statute, every administrator must complete a minimum of one approved academy annually and a minimum of five in each administrator certificate renewal period. 

 

The Illinois Online Academy provides a range of online academies that meet this criteria while providing research-based strategies to help you on you journey. Topics range from combatting educator burnout, meeting and presentation tips, restorative practices, and more.