Discover the role that afterschool programs play in helping children survive and thrive after traumatic experiences. Using trauma-informed care research, this workshop will explore how adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can affect children's growth and development. Emphasis will be on practices in afterschool, including interactions with children and program development. This workshop is for all afterschool,...
Presenter: Shanelle
Presenter: Shanelle
Part of working with children also includes managing behaviors. This training will help participants identify common misbehaviors in after school programs and how the environment plays a role. Learn techniques to guide positive behaviors and turn misbehaviors into teachable moments for youth.
Presenter: Shanelle
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...
Presenter: Lesley
This professional development course guides school-age educators in designing stimulating out-of-school environments that spark imagination, self-directed learning, and creative expression. It focuses on utilizing physical space, reliable routines, and diverse materials to encourage spontaneous play with sounds, technology, and ideas. Participants will learn how to build supportive environments where children safely explore, move, self-manage, and...
This professional development course prepares school-age educators to establish and maintain environments that protect children's physical safety and promote holistic, whole-child health per the NYS OCFS regulations. It focuses on...