• Building Healthy Habits: Defense Against Germs

    Teaching children about the spread of germs and how to protect against it is the start of them building healthy habits. In this session, we will look at how after-school programs can establish routines for cleaning and sanitation as well as handwashing with the children to combat the spread of illness.

  • Lead Like a Pro: Empower Afterschool Staff to Thrive with Tools That Shine

    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....

  • Understanding Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression (SOGIE) and LGBTQ+ Inclusion

    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...

  • Self

    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...

  • Self

    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...

  • Encouraging Positive Behaviors

    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...