NOTE – If your program is funded by the grant below, please have this information ready:

• LEAPS and/or BOOST: Contract ID and Site Name/Location

If you have any questions about registration or to check an existing registration, contact cara@networkforyouthsuccess.org.

Do not re-submit an application as it will cause duplicates.

If you need updates, edits, or transfer of your registration, reach out to Cara.

The 2027 schedule is still being developed. For reference, the 2026 schedule is below.

Empower Youth Success 2027 is a two-day event featuring several components as one of the largest training and networking gatherings for community schools, afterschool and expanded learning program providers in the state.

Join two days of professional development training with session tracks on Community Schools, Afterschool, Summer, Expanded Learning, and more. One-day and two-day tickets are available.

Community Schools are schools where educators, local community members, families, and students work together to strengthen conditions for student learning and healthy development using the community schools strategy. There are session tracks on Wednesday and Thursday that provides training to new and established community schools with emphasis on the Essentials for Community School Transformation Framework.

New York State Learning and Enrichment After-school Program Supports (LEAPS)

The LEAPS initiative supports community-based after-school programs that:

1. Provide academic support and enrichment opportunities that will assist students in meeting academic and personal goals, as well as expose youth to future learning and life opportunities.
2. Prioritize students’ social-emotional wellness and increase opportunities to mitigate the impacts from COVID-19, as well as expand students’ access to social and emotional support services.
3. Expand students’ community and family engagement and programs that support mentorship, employment, and life skills training.

New York State Building Opportunities in Out-of-School Time (BOOST)

BOOST programs offer culturally responsive, positive youth development-based opportunities for youth from public high-need schools. The Friday conference provides training sessions selected and designed by SATARC to support staff of grant award winners. Friday conference attendance is a requirement of their grantee guidelines. Participants may add Wednesday and/or Thursday tickets for additional learning.

The Wednesday conference provides training sessions for LEAPS and BOOST selected and designed by the School-Age Technical Assistance Resource Center (SATARC) to support staff of grant award winners. Wednesday conference attendance is a requirement of their grantee guidelines. Participants may purchase a Tuesday ticket for additional learning.

◆ Member Rates apply to ONLY those individuals holding a current Network for Youth Success Membership. Click here to join or renew your membership.

◆ Conference rates do not include transportation, parking, lodging, or other expenses.

◆ Lunch is included on Tuesday and Wednesday. All other meals are not provided.

Scholarship funding to participate in this training may be available through the Educational Incentive Program (EIP). For more information or to apply for a scholarship: Find Directions Here.

Scholarship funding to participate in this training may also be available through CSEA.  Please email Erin@NetworkForYouthSuccess.org for more information.