Using best practices for healthy interpersonal communication, this training from Peaceful Schools is customized to the needs of the communicator and their audience. Participants will be introduced to foundational skills for leveraging verbal and nonverbal communication strategies to interact effectively and to make messages clear, complete, and useful. The training will give participants the opportunity...
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....
Chronic stress and trauma can change the way a student’s brain functions, affecting their ability to learn and communicate effectively. This training from Peaceful Schools highlights trauma-informed teaching strategies to support student learning and growth. Through this session, teachers will be supported in developing strategies to establish and maintain positive relationships and resiliency skills in...
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...
What is a LEAPS funded program? Learn the ins and outs of this New York State funded afterschool program. In this session, participants will learn about the goals of LEAPS, the responsibilities of programs, and the supports to make it all work. Join SATARC Project Director Timothy Fowler to learn what LEAPS is all about....
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 authentic selves—including their bodies, feelings, abilities, and cultural identities—while learning to respect the rights and feelings of others. Participants will learn how to guide children...
Effective supervision is much more than watching children—it is an intentional practice that combines awareness, engagement, environmental design, and proactive planning to create physically and emotionally safe environments where children can thrive. This interactive training examines the principles of competent direct supervision required under New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations...
Effective supervision is much more than watching children—it is an intentional practice that combines awareness, engagement, environmental design, and proactive planning to create physically and emotionally safe environments where children can thrive. This interactive training examines the principles of competent direct supervision required under New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations...
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 authentic selves -including their bodies, feelings, abilities, and cultural identities - while learning to respect the rights and feelings of others. Participants will learn how...
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...