SHINING LIGHT ACADEMY

Resource Portal

Welcome to the Shining Light Academy Portal!

We’re so glad you’re here. This space was created with you in mind—as a place to stay connected and proximate to the work we are doing together to unlock human potential among the participants we serve.

Your collaboration matters deeply to us. The work that happens inside facilities is strengthened when we remain engaged, and this portal is one way we support that shared commitment. Here, you’ll find resources designed to make alignment easier and more effective, including role responsibilities, course content, supplemental materials, and information related to Academy policies and best practices.

We see this portal not just as a repository of documents, but as a point of connection—a way to stay close to the heart of the Academy, understand the purpose behind the programming, and support participants consistently and thoughtfully. Your engagement and presence help ensure that this work remains grounded, meaningful, and responsive to the real needs of the people involved.

Thank you for the care, professionalism, and partnership you bring to this mission. We’re grateful to be working alongside you and look forward to continuing this important work together.

With gratitude,
Nina ~ Academy Manager

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SCI Houtzdale in PA starts their second Foundations Course with 18 participants!

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JRCC in ND is preparing to graduate their 17th cohort by Feb. 2026

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SCI Dallas in PA is celebrating perfect attendance

〰️ SCI Houtzdale in PA starts their second Foundations Course with 18 participants! 〰️ JRCC in ND is preparing to graduate their 17th cohort by Feb. 2026 〰️ SCI Dallas in PA is celebrating perfect attendance

Gratitude:

“I am grateful for many things and I express that thankfulness to others.”

How have you used this today?

We ask all our participants “What Went Right?” So, what about you???

468 TOTAL FOUNDATIONS COURSE GRADUATES (2022-CURRENT)

  • North Dakota - 228

  • Pennsylvania - 173

  • Ohio - 67

Video Courses

& Other Resources

  • A four-part video series that explores character strenghts.

  • This series expands on the Learn Your Strengths Course by focusing on two specific character strengths (gratitude & self-regulation) and some additional tools and skills that can be used to draw out the best in ourselves and others.

  • This one-of-a-kind feature film represents the work of 13 incarcerated writers from all over the US and was produced by a team of film professionals in New York City.