Our mission at the IPPA Education Division is to connect research and practice in the realm of positive psychology in educational settings, fostering collaboration among members from diverse backgrounds.
Some of the highlights of division activities include:
Positive Education Insight Series
By featuring research advances and practical innovations from renowned scholars, the Insight Series aims to provide members with evidence-based insights and actionable knowledge that they can implement in their own educational settings.
Positive Education Speaker Series
Launched during the pandemic, the Speaker Series seeks to engage distinguished scholars and practitioners in insightful discussions, sharing their expertise and experiences on a wide range of topics related to positive education.
Positive Education Resource Series
The Resource Series aims to share research resources with members, such as newly published research articles and best practices in positive education from around the globe.
Positive Education Connect Series
The Connect series seeks to provide opportunities for networking, collaboration, and knowledge sharing among members.
Division Publication
The Palgrave Handbook for Positive Education (2021), edited by Education Division Founding Chair Peggy Kern and Division Publications Lead Michael Wehmeyer, can be accessed freely here.
