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
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...