Learn about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study, and how those findings can shape our afterschool and youth programs. Connect the concepts of ACEs, trauma, and resilience to practices in youth programs that can support youth. This session focuses on understanding how trauma affects all of us and how quality programs can build resilience. CBK...
This workshop will give tips and strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and maximize productivity during after-school academic time. Presenter: Shanelle D. Jenkins
This workshop will give tips and strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and maximize productivity during after-school academic time.
Learn techniques to help youth ‘try on’ roles in order to develop a STEM identity. STEM identity is critical for youth in developing interests and skills in STEM: youth who see themselves as scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and technologists are likely to persist in learning. Join us in understanding STEM identity and learning practical ways to...
This professional development course helps school-age staff strengthen their professionalism by aligning decisions with child development knowledge, setting career goals, and participating in ongoing education. It emphasizes creating respectful workplace relationships, resolving conflicts cooperatively, and advocating for the needs of school-age children within the community. The training focuses on fostering collaborative, high-quality environments and building...
Navigating New York State child care regulations can feel overwhelming—but regulations are designed to support children's health, safety, and well-being. This highly interactive training introduces participants to the structure and purpose of NYS School-Age Child Care Regulations (Part 414), teaches strategies for locating regulations quickly, and provides opportunities to apply regulations to realistic program situations....
Navigating New York State child care regulations can feel overwhelming—but regulations are designed to support children's health, safety, and well-being. This highly interactive training introduces participants to the structure and...
This professional development course helps school-age staff strengthen their professionalism by aligning decisions with child development knowledge, setting career goals, and participating in ongoing education. It emphasizes creating respectful workplace...
This professional development course empowers school-age educators to cultivate safe, emotionally secure environments where children develop strong self-esteem, self-control, and independence. It focuses on strategies to help youth embrace their...
Effective supervision is much more than watching children—it is an intentional practice that combines awareness, engagement, environmental design, and proactive planning to create physically and emotionally safe environments where children...