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...
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...
Description: Afterschool programs are powerful spaces for young people to explore their interests, develop skills, and connect what they are learning to the world of work. This interactive training introduces workforce development through an afterschool lens, exploring how educators can incorporate career awareness, skill development, real-world experiences, and relationships and pathways into everyday programming. Participants...
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...
This training is designed for new users to the Pathwise OSTT database, as well as staff seeking a refresher. We will discuss how to manage data connected to your LEAPS/BOOST grant. Topics will include managing user access, switching between your grantee and site profile, setting up your calendar, adding/importing youth participants, activity enrollment, attendance (participation),...