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Brookwood Center for Learning

Brookwood Center for Learning empowers adults with disabilities by providing purposeful work and community. Through innovative programs and immersive experiences, they promote dignity and meaningful engagement, fostering a culture of inclusion and support.

Experience Brookwood in action through a guided personalized visit, led by a member of the Brookwood Center for Learning team. Discovery Tours are designed for individuals or teams who want to experience Brookwood&rsquo;s heart and operations up close. Whether you&#39;re exploring a specific program element or simply seeking inspiration, we&rsquo;ll tailor your visit to reflect your interests and questions. &nbsp;What to Expect1. &nbsp;Led by a member of the Center for Learning team. &nbsp;You&rsquo;ll be guided by someone who knows Brookwood well and can speak to its mission, operations, and culture. &nbsp;2. &nbsp;Approximately a two-hour tourThe tour will be an overview of our programs and culture. &nbsp;The walking tour will include horticulture, retail, ceramics, stone casting, food packaging, soap making, caf&eacute;, residential, medical, chapel, activity center and pool. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. &nbsp;By appointment only - Tours are scheduled in advance to ensure a meaningful, customized experience. &nbsp;4. &nbsp;Lunch at the Brookwood Caf&eacute;

Brookwood Discovery Tour - Oak Creek Academy

Experience Brookwood the way it was meant to be seen - from the inside! &nbsp;Our Room and Board experience invites guests to immerse themselves in The Brookwood Way of life staying right in the heart of the community - in the home of Citizens. &nbsp;Wake up to the rhythm of daily life on our Main Campus, share in the warmth and joy that defines our community and witness the firsthand the incredible spirit of our Citizens as they live, work and thrive. &nbsp;This is more than a visit - it&#39;s a front row seat to something truly extraordinary. &nbsp;Whether you&#39;re sharing a meal, taking in the sights of our working enterprises, or simply soaking in the energy of the community unlike any other, a stay at Brookwood will leave you inspired, moved and forever connected to the Citizens who call Brookwood home.

Brookwood Room & Meals - YARASTAR Foundation (Dr. Delphine Arenyeka)

Brookwood Discovery Tour - Rehoboth Acres

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Brookwood Work Program & Residential Immersion (YaraStar Foundation)

Join us for TEACCH Training and Brookwood Residential Immersion This registration includes TEACCH Training (June 16-18) and a Brookwood Residential Immersion following completion of TEACCH Training concluding on June 20, 2026.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Residential Immersion schedule will be provided by Residential Director and Jana Mullins (Director of Outreach).

TEACCH Training & Residential Immersion (Laura Baker Goulet - Willow Tree OT)

Brookwood&#39;s TEACCH Training is 3 days dedicated to deepening your understanding of autism and enhancing our abilities to support neurodiverse learners through the TEACCH framework.&nbsp;

2026 TEACCH Training

Brookwood Discovery Tour - Sanapia Discovery Tour

Coaching Calls A one-hour call or virtual meeting tailored for organizations and individuals seeking guidance, insight, and honest feedback from Brookwood&rsquo;s Center for Learning team.&nbsp;&nbsp;Calls are designed to address specific questions and concerns, unique to your organization, offering practical advice rooted in Brookwood&rsquo;s many years of learning the hard way. Our goal is to help you advance your mission while avoiding common pitfalls we&rsquo;ve encountered ourselves. &nbsp;&nbsp; Our Brookwood team has experience in programming, employment models, horticulture, ceramics, food packaging, fundraising, risk management, admissions criteria, marketing, retail, caf&eacute; and more. &nbsp;&nbsp; Prior to the coaching session, we&rsquo;ll schedule a brief Discovery Call to better understand your organization&rsquo;s context and needs. You&rsquo;re also welcome to email specific questions ahead of time so we can prepare thoughtfully and serve you well.&nbsp; What to Expect &nbsp;1. &nbsp;Transparent, experience-based feedback:&nbsp; If your direction mirrors a path we&rsquo;ve walked and found unfruitful, we&rsquo;ll share that honestly to help you avoid common pitfalls.&nbsp; 2. &nbsp;Collaborative notetaking: &nbsp;You&rsquo;ll take notes during the session and email a summary of what you learned to us. You&rsquo;re welcome to include additional reflections or context that may help accelerate your mission.&nbsp; 3.Follow-up email If needed, we will send a follow-up email with additional resources or information discussed in the call and add any pertinent information you may have missed during the call.&nbsp; 4.&nbsp; Mission-aligned support Every coaching call is designed to honor your unique journey while sharing insights, practices, and lessons learned from Brookwood&rsquo;s experience.

CFL Coaching Call- Carmelita Batiste

Fundraising Essentials CourseJoin Brookwood&#39;s Development Team for an intensive post-conference course covering all aspects of fundraising for non-profit organizations. &nbsp;You&#39;ll learn strategies for securing general operating donations, capital campaigns, approaching foundations, leveraging volunteer relationships for critical connections, and mastering the art of donor management systems to help you track and steward your supporters effectively. Our team has learned from incredible mentors over more than four decades -- and from our own mistakes. &nbsp;We&#39;ll share both the secrets to our success and how we failed forward, including how to handle rejection with grace. At the foundation of everything is your relationship with God, who opens doors and teaches those through closed ones. &nbsp;Walk away with practical tools, real-world examples, and the confidence to build sustainable financial support for your organization&#39;s vital work.

Fundraising Essentials Course - The Brookwood Way® Post-Conference

The Brookwood Way Conference is our signature three‑day gathering where leaders exploring opportunities to serve adults with disabilities, and mission-driven organizations come to experience the heart of Brookwood. Through teaching, storytelling, campus immersion, and practical application, participants learn how to build programs and communities rooted in dignity, purpose, and meaningful work for adults with disabilities. Each year we also offer an optional pre‑conference immersion opportunity and a post‑conference deep dive&mdash;focused this year on Fundraising Essentials&mdash;to equip attendees with specialized tools they can take home and implement with confidence. Together, these sessions create a holistic, transformative experience that reflects the spirit and culture of the Brookwood Way. The Brookwood Way Conference shows what&rsquo;s possible when adults with disabilities are given purpose, community, and meaningful work. Attendees experience a living model in action, learn directly from the people who shape it, and leave equipped with practical tools and renewed hope for building dignified, mission‑anchored communities and programs.&nbsp;The Brookwood Way Conference offers a living, breathing example of what&rsquo;s possible. For over forty years, The Brookwood Community has demonstrated how adults with disabilities can flourish when given purpose, belonging, and meaningful work. During this three‑day experience, attendees walk our homes and enterprises, meet the people who embody the mission, and gain practical insight into staffing, funding, programming, and culture-building. It&rsquo;s a rare opportunity to connect with others who share a commitment to creating purposeful, dignified communities &mdash; and to return home with both inspiration and a clear plan for next steps.

The Brookwood Way® Conference

Brookwood Work Program Immersion is a 1/2 day on-campus experience designed for individuals or small teams seeking a deeper understanding of Brookwood&rsquo;s Work Program model. &nbsp;Community Builders are invited to walk alongside our Citizens and Community Members (staff), experiencing the Brookwood Way through hands-on learning, shared meals and meaningful connections.&nbsp;This has proven to be one of the most impactful experiences for those wishing to start or grow their current program. What to Expect: 1. &nbsp;Engage directly in our Horticulture Enterprise2. &nbsp;Work alongside Citizens and studios supervisors in real-time operations, gaining insight into inclusive, purpose-driven employment models.3. &nbsp;Explore adaptive horticulture practices4. &nbsp;Learn how we tailor propagation and growing techniques to support diverse abilities, fostering connection, skill building, and success.5. &nbsp;Discuss transportation challenges and solutions. &nbsp;Meet with our work program team to understand the barriers our Citizens face and explore collaborative approaches to accessibility. &nbsp;6. &nbsp;Become aware of how to start an enterprise. &nbsp;Gain practical knowledge about launching a Citizen-centered enterprise &ndash; from ideation and planning to implementation sustainability.

Brookwood Work Program Immersion Experience - Rainbow Omega

Join us for the Brookwood Way Pre-Conference &ndash; Immersion Opportunity Get Inspired. See It in Action.&nbsp; In addition to the conference, we&rsquo;re offering two unique pre-conference site visits designed to provide a real-world glimpse into what a Brookwood-inspired startup can look like. In line with our commitment of fiscal stewardship, both programs are hosted in generously-donated spaces&mdash;because meaningful impact doesn&rsquo;t require a costly footprint. Each visit includes time with a Brookwood Leader who will share insights into startup strategies, adaptive processes, and how a mission-led vision takes root. The immersion will include Program Overview, Guided Tour and Observation, Conversations with Work Program Leadership &amp; Lunch. Where &ndash; choose from two locations:&nbsp; 1. The Woodlands Methodist Church, 9201 Grogans Mill Road, The Woodlands, TX 77380 &bull; Observe Brookwood Citizens crafting candles, beaded bracelets, and embroidery&nbsp;&bull; Explore how creativity and adaptability meet purpose in free church space&nbsp; OR 2.&nbsp;Gallery Furniture &ndash; Grand Parkway, 7227 Grand Parkway, Richmond, TX 77407&nbsp;&bull; Observe Brookwood Citizens crafting soap, wax melts, candles, and heat press towels&nbsp;&bull; Discover how community partnerships bring enterprise to life in unexpected place

Pre-Conference Satellite Immersion Opportunity

Experience Brookwood in action through a guided personalized visit, led by a member of the Brookwood Center for Learning team. Discovery Tours are designed for individuals or teams who want to experience Brookwood&rsquo;s heart and operations up close. Whether you&#39;re exploring a specific program element or simply seeking inspiration, we&rsquo;ll tailor your visit to reflect your interests and questions. &nbsp;What to Expect1. &nbsp;Led by a member of the Center for Learning team. &nbsp;You&rsquo;ll be guided by someone who knows Brookwood well and can speak to its mission, operations, and culture. &nbsp;2. &nbsp;Approximately a two-hour tourThe tour will be an overview of our programs and culture. &nbsp;The walking tour will include horticulture, retail, ceramics, stone casting, food packaging, soap making, caf&eacute;, residential, medical, chapel, activity center and pool. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. &nbsp;By appointment only - Tours are scheduled in advance to ensure a meaningful, customized experience. &nbsp;4. &nbsp;Optional lunch at the Brookwood Caf&eacute; (not included)

Brookwood Discovery Tour - Rainbow Omega

Brookwood Experience is a customized full-day visit, created specifically for your organization and its present needs. The day will be tailored to your current goals, challenges and areas of focus: including moments of inspiration, renewal and reflection.&nbsp; The experience is designed for up to 8 participants and is ideal for board members, potential donors, volunteers, leadership teams, and visionaries wanting a deeper understanding of Brookwood&rsquo;s mission and model. This visit is immersive, informative, and individualized based on the desired outcomes for your visit. &nbsp; Your visit to Brookwood is more than a tour&mdash;it&rsquo;s a curated experience shaped by who you are and what matters most to your organization. &nbsp;Learn firsthand what has helped Brookwood flourish, and just as importantly, to hear honest stories of what didn&rsquo;t work, how we&rsquo;ve &ldquo;failed forward,&rdquo; and what we continue to learn. It&rsquo;s not a blueprint; it&rsquo;s a transparent look at a God-centered community shaped by purpose, dignity, and grace.What to Expect&nbsp; 1. &nbsp;Customized tour: &nbsp;An in-depth tour, focusing on your areas of interest, led by an experienced leader of the Center for Learning. Explore our campus and enterprises, including Horticulture, Retail, Caf&eacute;, Citizen Studios, Residential Homes, Medical, Community Life Activity Center, and Chapel.2. &nbsp;Dedicated time with Brookwood leadership: &nbsp;Hear stories of transformation and &ldquo;failing forward&rdquo; from those who have experienced both. Engage in honest, hope-filled conversations about what&rsquo;s working and what&rsquo;s still growing.&nbsp;3. &nbsp;The history of how Brookwood began and the strong roots that support the mission&nbsp;Learn how we&rsquo;ve built a sustainable, purpose-driven model over time.4. Learn about The Brookwood Way&reg;&nbsp; &nbsp;Engage in thoughtful conversation around Brookwood&rsquo;s philosophy, operations, and impact. Have opportunities to ask questions and exchange ideas with the assurance that we will be honest and transparent in our answers.&nbsp;

The Brookwood Experience

Experience Brookwood in action through a guided 2-hour personalized visit, led by a member of the Brookwood Center for Learning team. &nbsp; Discovery Tours are designed for individuals or teams who want to experience Brookwood&rsquo;s heart and operations up close. Whether you&#39;re exploring a specific program element or simply seeking inspiration, we&rsquo;ll tailor your visit to reflect your interests and questions. Thank you for supporting our mission, your support is invaluable.

Discovery Tour -Hayley's Halo

Experience Brookwood the way it was meant to be seen - from the inside! Our Room and Board experience invites guests to immerse themselves in The Brookwood Way of life staying right in the heart of the community - in the home of Citizens. Wake up to the rhythm of daily life on our Main Campus, share in the warmth and joy that defines our community and witness the firsthand the incredible spirit of our Citizens as they live, work and thrive. This is more than a visit - it's a front row seat to something truly extraordinary. Whether you're sharing a meal, taking in the sights of our working enterprises, or simply soaking in the energy of the community unlike any other, a stay at Brookwood will leave you inspired, moved and forever connected to the Citizens who call Brookwood home.

Your sponsorship of the Brookwood Way Conference Lunch on April 28, 2026, directly advances Brookwood&#39;s vision: to change how the world thinks about adults with disabilities. Through your generosity, you are supporting Brookwood&#39;s Center for Learning and the many organizations that gathered for this year&#39;s Brookwood Way Conference. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and the difference it makes.

Your sponsorship of the Brookwood Way Conference Lunch on April 28, 2026, directly advances Brookwood's vision: to change how the world thinks about adults with disabilities. Through your generosity, you are supporting Brookwood's Center for Learning and the many organizations that gathered for this year's Brookwood Way Conference. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and the difference it makes.

Brookwood Way Conference Lunch Sponsorship (April 2026)

Coaching Calls A one-hour call or virtual meeting tailored for organizations and individuals seeking guidance, insight, and honest feedback from Brookwood&rsquo;s Center for Learning team.&nbsp;&nbsp;Calls are designed to address specific questions and concerns, unique to your organization, offering practical advice rooted in Brookwood&rsquo;s many years of learning the hard way. Our goal is to help you advance your mission while avoiding common pitfalls we&rsquo;ve encountered ourselves. &nbsp;&nbsp; Our Brookwood team has experience in programming, employment models, horticulture, ceramics, food packaging, fundraising, risk management, admissions criteria, marketing, retail, caf&eacute; and more. &nbsp;&nbsp; Prior to the coaching session, we&rsquo;ll schedule a brief Discovery Call to better understand your organization&rsquo;s context and needs. You&rsquo;re also welcome to email specific questions ahead of time so we can prepare thoughtfully and serve you well.&nbsp; What to Expect &nbsp;1. &nbsp;Transparent, experience-based feedback:&nbsp; If your direction mirrors a path we&rsquo;ve walked and found unfruitful, we&rsquo;ll share that honestly to help you avoid common pitfalls.&nbsp; 2. &nbsp;Collaborative notetaking: &nbsp;You&rsquo;ll take notes during the session and email a summary of what you learned to us. You&rsquo;re welcome to include additional reflections or context that may help accelerate your mission.&nbsp; 3.Follow-up email&nbsp;If needed, we will send a follow-up email with additional resources or information discussed in the call and add any pertinent information you may have missed during the call.&nbsp; 4.&nbsp; Mission-aligned support&nbsp;Every coaching call is designed to honor your unique journey while sharing insights, practices, and lessons learned from Brookwood&rsquo;s experience.

CFL Coaching Call- Mia Sultanik (07/27/2026)

Experience Brookwood in action through a guided personalized visit, led by a member of the Brookwood Center for Learning team. Discovery Tours are designed for individuals or teams who want to experience Brookwood&rsquo;s heart and operations up close. Whether you&#39;re exploring a specific program element or simply seeking inspiration, we&rsquo;ll tailor your visit to reflect your interests and questions. &nbsp;What to Expect1. &nbsp;Led by a member of the Center for Learning team. &nbsp;You&rsquo;ll be guided by someone who knows Brookwood well and can speak to its mission, operations, and culture. &nbsp;2. &nbsp;Approximately a two-hour tourThe tour will be an overview of our programs and culture. &nbsp;The walking tour will include horticulture, retail, ceramics, stone casting, food packaging, soap making, caf&eacute;, residential, medical, chapel, activity center and pool. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. &nbsp;By appointment only - Tours are scheduled in advance to ensure a meaningful, customized experience. 4. &nbsp;Lunch at the Brookwood Cafe.

Brookwood Discovery Tour - Big Heroes

Join us for the Brookwood Way Pre-Conference &ndash; Immersion Opportunity Get Inspired. See It in Action.&nbsp; Get an inside look at a Brookwood satellite in action. Both locations are generously donated spaces, reflecting our commitment to fiscal stewardship, and each visit includes a guided tour, time observing our Citizens at work, and lunch with a Brookwood leader who will share insights on startup strategy and building a mission-led program. The immersion will include Program Overview, Guided Tour and Observation, Conversations with Work Program Leadership &amp; Lunch. Where &ndash; choose from two locations:&nbsp; 1. The Woodlands Methodist Church, 9201 Grogans Mill Road, The Woodlands, TX 77380 &bull; Observe Brookwood Citizens crafting candles, beaded bracelets, and embroidery&nbsp;&bull; Explore how creativity and adaptability meet purpose in free church space&nbsp; OR 2.&nbsp;Gallery Furniture &ndash; Grand Parkway, 7227 Grand Parkway, Richmond, TX 77407&nbsp;&bull; Observe Brookwood Citizens crafting soap, wax melts, candles, and heat press towels&nbsp;&bull; Discover how community partnerships bring enterprise to life in unexpected place

Pre-Conference Satellite Immersion Opportunity (September 2026)

Introduction to Handbells Workshop Workshop Schedule for Monday, September 21, 2026TIME: &nbsp;9:00AM - 2:00PM LOCATION: &nbsp;BROOKWOOD MAIN CAMPUS, COMMUITY CENTER - PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO&nbsp;Workshop Highlights:-How to hold and ring a handbell &amp; handchime-How to read adaptive notation-Ring, ring, ring!-For the adventurous - try your hand at conducting-Learn about the essentials for starting your own ensemble

Introduction to Handbells Workshop

EARLY BIRD PRICE UNTIL 08/15/26: &nbsp;$495CONFERENCE PRICE AFTER 08/15/26: &nbsp;$550 The Brookwood Way Conference is our signature three‑day gathering where leaders exploring opportunities to serve adults with disabilities, and mission-driven organizations come to experience the heart of Brookwood. Through teaching, storytelling, campus immersion, and practical application, participants learn how to build programs and communities rooted in dignity, purpose, and meaningful work for adults with disabilities. Each year we also offer an optional pre‑conference immersion opportunity and a post‑conference deep dive&mdash;focused this year on Fundraising Essentials&mdash;to equip attendees with specialized tools they can take home and implement with confidence. Together, these sessions create a holistic, transformative experience that reflects the spirit and culture of the Brookwood Way. The Brookwood Way Conference shows what&rsquo;s possible when adults with disabilities are given purpose, community, and meaningful work. Attendees experience a living model in action, learn directly from the people who shape it, and leave equipped with practical tools and renewed hope for building dignified, mission‑anchored communities and programs.&nbsp;The Brookwood Way Conference offers a living, breathing example of what&rsquo;s possible. For over forty years, The Brookwood Community has demonstrated how adults with disabilities can flourish when given purpose, belonging, and meaningful work. During this three‑day experience, attendees walk our homes and enterprises, meet the people who embody the mission, and gain practical insight into staffing, funding, programming, and culture-building. It&rsquo;s a rare opportunity to connect with others who share a commitment to creating purposeful, dignified communities &mdash; and to return home with both inspiration and a clear plan for next steps.

The Brookwood Way™ Conference

Fundraising Essentials CourseJoin Brookwood&#39;s Development Team for an intensive post-conference course covering all aspects of fundraising for non-profit organizations. &nbsp;You&#39;ll learn strategies for securing general operating donations, capital campaigns, approaching foundations, leveraging volunteer relationships for critical connections, and mastering the art of donor management systems to help you track and steward your supporters effectively. Our team has learned from incredible mentors over more than four decades -- and from our own mistakes. &nbsp;We&#39;ll share both the secrets to our success and how we failed forward, including how to handle rejection with grace. At the foundation of everything is your relationship with God, who opens doors and teaches those through closed ones. &nbsp;Walk away with practical tools, real-world examples, and the confidence to build sustainable financial support for your organization&#39;s vital work.

Fundraising Essentials Course - The Brookwood Way® Post-Conference (September 2026)

Fundamentals of Citizen Life - Main Conference Attendance REQUIRED&nbsp; Go Beyond the Conference Overview of Citizen Life and See how We Create CommunityAn in-depth look at the divisions that make up Citizen Life at Brookwood: Residential, Work Program, Spiritual Life, Admissions, Medical, and Activities. Led by our department leaders, with time for Q&amp;A.Friday, Sept. 25 | 9:00am&mdash;2:00pm | $150

Brookwood Center for Learning

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CFL Coaching Call- Mia Sultanik (07/27/2026)

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Brookwood Discovery Tour - Big Heroes

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Pre-Conference Satellite Immersion Opportunity (September 2026)

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Introduction to Handbells Workshop

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The Brookwood Way™ Conference

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Fundraising Essentials Course - The Brookwood Way® Post-Conference (September 2026)

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Post-Conference Fundamentals of Citizen Life (September 2026)

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Brookwood Room & Meals - YARASTAR Foundation (Dr. Delphine Arenyeka)

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Brookwood Way Conference Lunch Sponsorship (April 2026)

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