Site Leader Institute

Zoom

Are you looking to improve your managerial and supervisory skills? Join us at the Spring 2025 Site Leader Institute! This training covers accountability, time management, and people management for those responsible for youth programs. Site managers, program directors, and other supervising staff can improve their ability to run a program. The Site Leader Institute is […]

$700.00

Asking Purposeful Questions

Questions are the beginning of a path towards discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop their reasoning through the questions we ask them? This module is designed for educators who have some experience facilitating STEM learning and would like to grow in their practice within […]

Free

Building STEM Skills through Projects Afterschool

Join us for a session about ways to build STEM skills using project-based learning as a part of your afterschool program. Project-based learning is fun and it can support academic growth - especially STEM skills - without feeling like school. We will explore ways that kids can go deep in areas of interest using project-based […]

Free

Power of 3:00 Afterschool Day of Action

NYS Capitol/LOB Building 198 State Street, Albany

 Power of 3:00 Afterschool Day of Action (March 25, 2025) Join supporters of afterschool, summer, and expanded learning programs to uplift the need to increase access to high-quality afterschool programs.  Legislators will be at the State Capitol in Albany to negotiate which programs to fund in the state budget. Last year’s budget included increased funding […]

Using Adult Learning Theory to Create Trainings for Your Staff

Virtual

Thinking about Earning Your Training and Technical Assistance Professional Credential? We're offering a training workshop that is your opportunity to stop considering and start achieving. “Using Adult Learning Theory to Create Trainings for Your Staff” will outline how high quality training should be conducted, and how to become a T-TAP PDS yourself!  The NYAEYC Training […]

$400.00

SAC Credential Prep Course (Part 1)

Zoom

Course Description The School Age Care Credential Course is an in-depth study of competency standards that reflect best practices in after-school programs. This course is specifically designed for individuals currently employed in school age child care programs, who serve children ages 5 to 13 years old. Competency standards demonstrating the ability to nurture children’s physical, […]

Ready. Set. Innovate!

This exclusive virtual professional development workshop, developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offers the opportunity to participate in a hands-on experience using teaching and learning strategies to incorporate STEM and invention education into the classroom. Participants will receive their own materials kit to use during the workshop. Outcomes: - Uncover dynamic teaching techniques […]

Free

Youth Design A Better World: Coding, AI, and OST

From climate change to supporting loved ones with dementia, youth are changing the world with technology. Join Technovation to explore how to collaborate to promote student leadership, agency, and civic engagement. With over 75% of our alumni reporting improved coding and entrepreneurial skills, as well as increased STEM identity, we aim to share our collaborative […]

Free

2025 Empower Youth Success Conference

Albany Hilton 40 Lodge St, Albany, NY, United States

This is THE event for education professionals to push the boundaries and create high-quality expanded learning and development opportunities that support New York’s youth. Join in on an exciting four days of innovative learning, engagement, and fun with the New York State Network for Youth Success! Registration is Now Open! https://networkforyouthsuccess.org/annual-conference/registration/ Visit our Conference Webpage: https://networkforyouthsuccess.org/annual-conference/

Building Simple Circuits using Common or Accessible Materials

We will building circuits and create reusable circuit components from common or easily purchased materials such as paper, copper tape, paper clips, aluminum foil, etc. Outcomes: - Explore simple circuit theory - Build reusable circuit components that students can bring home - Identify online resources for similar ideas About the Presenter: Walt received his bachelor's […]

Free