• 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...

  • Intro to Restorative Practices (Part 1)

    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 practices offer OST staff a relationship-centered framework for building trust quickly, managing conflict without relying on exclusionary discipline, and reinforcing the sense of belonging that...

  • Intro to Restorative Practices (Part 2)

    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 practices offer OST staff a relationship-centered framework for building trust quickly, managing conflict without relying on exclusionary discipline, and reinforcing the sense of belonging that...

  • School Age Regulations 101

    Navigating New York State child care regulations can feel overwhelming—but regulations are designed to support children's health, safety, and well-being. This highly interactive training introduces participants to the structure and purpose of NYS School-Age Child Care Regulations (Part 414), teaches strategies for locating regulations quickly, and provides opportunities to apply regulations to realistic program situations....