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Description: Research indicates that school workers who engage in professional development to discuss and examine research based instructional strategies are better equipped to support high expectations and convey belief in the ability of learners who are impacted by the limitations and challenges that their family faces. The number of students from poverty is increasing in...

Description/Descripción: Familiarize yourself with the regulations required by New York State and gain a clear understanding of your role in adhering to them. Work in small groups to locate specific regulations and evaluate real-world scenarios. Regulaciones para Niños de Edad Escolar Familiarícese con las regulaciones requeridas por el estado de Nueva York y obtenga una comprensión...

Familiarícese con las regulaciones requeridas por el estado de Nueva York y obtenga una comprensión clara de su rol en el cumplimiento de las mismas. Trabaje en grupos pequeños para identificar regulaciones específicas y evaluar situaciones de la vida real.

There are many ways to engage everyday people, including children, in ongoing scientific research. Learn about citizen science and how you can engage young people in participating in actual scientific research efforts.

This interactive training examines how intentional environmental design influences child behavior, safety, engagement, and curriculum in school-age settings. Participants will analyze environmental philosophies and apply practical strategies to reduce behavior challenges, increase independence, and create developmentally appropriate learning opportunities.

This interactive training examines how intentional environmental design influences child behavior, safety, engagement, and curriculum in school-age settings. Participants will analyze environmental philosophies and apply practical strategies to reduce behavior challenges, increase independence, and create developmentally appropriate learning opportunities. Presenter: Lesley Lawrence. This session will not count for OCFS training credit.

This interactive training examines how intentional environmental design influences child behavior, safety, engagement, and curriculum in school-age settings. Participants will analyze environmental philosophies and apply practical strategies to reduce behavior challenges, increase independence, and create developmentally appropriate learning opportunities. Presenter: Lesley Lawrence. This session will not count for OCFS training credit.

This workshop will give participants insight and resources to create fun, socially responsive engagement opportunities for families inside and outside of after-school communities.

It is important to build up positive relationships not only with the children, but their families as well. In this session, we will be discussing why this is important, strategies for positive communication, and ways to increase family involvement in the program's day to day.