Learn about the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study, and how those findings can shape our afterschool and youth programs. Connect the concepts of ACEs, trauma, and resilience to practices in youth programs that can support youth. This session focuses on understanding how trauma affects all of us and how quality programs can build resilience. CBK...
This workshop will give tips and strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and maximize productivity during after-school academic time. Presenter: Shanelle D. Jenkins
This workshop will give tips and strategies to reduce challenging behaviors and maximize productivity during after-school academic time.
Learn techniques to help youth ‘try on’ roles in order to develop a STEM identity. STEM identity is critical for youth in developing interests and skills in STEM: youth who see themselves as scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and technologists are likely to persist in learning. Join us in understanding STEM identity and learning practical ways to...
Learn techniques to help youth ‘try on’ roles in order to develop a STEM identity. STEM identity is critical for youth in developing interests and skills in STEM: youth who see themselves as scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and technologists are likely to persist in learning. Join us in understanding STEM identity and learning practical ways to...
Join Peaceful schools for this interactive activity-based workshop to learn how to seamlessly incorporate social emotional development into all subject areas by using resilience-based strategies on the power of joy on the brain’s ability to learn. Participants will build their classroom engagement toolbox with activities that can be modified and enhanced to serve all students...
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...
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....
Identificaremos los posibles riesgos de seguridad tanto dentro como fuera de los programas de cuidado infantil. Reflexionaremos sobre el plan del programa para realizar revisiones de seguridad diarias y mensuales, con el propósito de desarrollar un plan para prevenir lesiones y accidentes en su programa