Abstract: Across the country, 81% of afterschool providers say staffing is a major concern. More than half report that burnout is the leading reason they struggle to keep good people. But here is what those numbers do not show: the programs where staff feel prepared, supported, and genuinely good at their jobs look completely different....
Presenter: Abbi
This session is for staff interested in learning more about gender terminology and creating more supportive environments for LGBTQ+ young people and adults. The discussion begins with unpacking terminology and the power of language in creating a more inclusive space, then explores various experiences and challenges that LGBTQ+ identified youth face. The session concludes with...
Presenter: Abbi
Presenter: Abbi
Presenter: Abbi
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...
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...
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...
This two-part training introduces after-school providers to the foundations of restorative practices and translates those foundations into strategies that work within the unique rhythm of out-of-school time (OST) settings. Restorative...