Events

Teaching children about the spread of germs and how to protect against it is the start of them building healthy habits. In this session, we will look at how after-school programs can establish routines for cleaning and sanitation as well as handwashing with the children to combat the spread of illness.

Presenter: Abbi

This session is for staff interested in learning more about gender terminology and creating more supportive environments for LGBTQ+ young people and adults. The discussion begins with unpacking terminology and the power of language in creating a more inclusive space, then explores various experiences and challenges that LGBTQ+ identified youth face. The session concludes with...

Presenter: Abbi

Presenter: Abbi

Presenter: Abbi

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Presenter: Sarah

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...

This interactive professional development workshop helps school-age child care educators transform transitions from periods of waiting, frustration, and disengagement into purposeful opportunities for connection, learning, movement, and independence. Participants will...

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 to guide positive behaviors and turn misbehaviors into teachable moments for youth.

Aprenda los conceptos básicos sobre cómo llevar a cabo correctamente procedimientos específicos que se realizan diariamente para mantener un ambiente de aprendizaje saludable. Repase los procedimientos establecidos en el Plan de Cuidado de la Salud, incluyendo el lavado de manos, limpieza, sanitización y desinfección, con el propósito de minimizar la propagación de infecciones.

Familiarícese con las regulaciones requeridas por el Estado de Nueva York y obtenga una comprensión clara de su responsabilidad en el cumplimiento de las mismas. Trabaje en grupos pequeños para localizar regulaciones específicas y evaluar situaciones de la vida real.

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 to guide positive behaviors and turn misbehaviors into teachable moments for youth.

Strong recordkeeping protects children, supports staff, demonstrates compliance, and helps programs make informed decisions. This workshop introduces participants to the major categories of records required in school-age child care and explores how to organize, update, secure, and retrieve information efficiently. OCFS area 5

When building healthy habits, it is important to include routines and strategies to maintain good physical and emotional health. In this training, participants will discuss why this is important as well as practical ways to build these foundations with school-age children.