Description: Providing direct, competent supervision of children is a key element of school-age child care. Review the regulatory standards for school-age care and explore how those standards shape our everyday practices and approach to working with children. This session will count for 1.5 hours of OCFS training credit (OCFS 3, 7; CBK 4,6).Instructor: Timothy Fowler,...
Description: This interactive training will introduce out-of-school time professionals to the core principles of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and how it can increase engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking among school-aged children. Participants will explore developmentally appropriate PBL strategies through hands-on activities and discussions, while building a practical action plan and sample schedule to implement a long-term project...
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: This workshop will introduce Dr. Karen Mapp's Dual Capacity Building Framework and Dr. Steven Constantino's Five Simple Principles while exploring the difference between compliance, involvement, and engagement. Participants will: Instructor: Luann Kida, Senior Director of Capacity Building and Implementation for the Couper-Ownens Center for Community Schools at Binghamton University
Description: This interactive training will introduce out-of-school time professionals to the core principles of Project-Based Learning (PBL) and how it can increase engagement, collaboration, and critical thinking among school-aged children. Participants will explore developmentally appropriate PBL strategies through hands-on activities and discussions, while building a practical action plan and sample schedule to implement a long-term project...
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.
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...
Description: This session provides a practical review of state regulations and how they apply to your child care program. Participants will reflect on their current systems and strategies while revisiting key requirements related to health and safety. Through guided discussion, child care professionals will recall regulations and share approaches that support children and their families. This...
Description: Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. View Flyer. Trainings are limited to 30 participants in...
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.