Working with children includes managing behaviors. Encouraging Positive Behaviors examines the things that create misbehaviors in children and identifies strategies for changing them.  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 […]

Taking control of the emotions that shape our lives can have powerful effects. Emotional intelligence (EI) is recognizing and managing our emotions, behaviors, and impulses and applying this knowledge to our staff and program participants. In this workshop, participants will gain a practical understanding of how our emotions impact program quality and how to guide […]

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

Are you looking to improve your managerial and supervisory skills? Join us at the Fall 2024 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 […]

Join The Henry Ford’s Learning & Engagement team to learn how you can help your students build and practice their innovative mindsets through inHub, a learning community just for educators. inHub is home to hundreds of free digital resources and experiences that educators can access on-demand to inspire innovation, foster invention and nurture creativity. All […]

Discover the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's newest leader guide, "eBird Explorers: Youth Action for Birds." Designed for out-of-school settings in collaboration with New York State 4-H and the New York State Network for Youth Success, these 11 hour-long lessons use birds and the eBird participatory-science project as the spark to get youth excited about nature […]

Peer-Powered Projects give students a means of applying and showing their learning in ANY academic subject through fun-first, hands-on art, coding, 3D design, and engineering projects. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll walk you through one of these projects that you can use with your students in class the next day! With a few simple steps, […]

Looking to create high-quality trainings for your staff?  In this multi-day training participants will learn how to design trainings using adult learning theory.  Participants will walk through the steps of applying for their NYS T-TAP Credential linking their trainings to the CBK, OCFS topics, and the NAEYC Trainer Competencies.  We will also discuss how to […]

The first October installment of our STEAM Skills Webinar Series is taught by WhyMaker, who support teachers in providing students with meaningful STEM learning experiences, paying close attention to BIPOC students and girls. Join WHYMAKER for an engaging session to learn how to teach about the NYS Climate Act and sustainability in your program. Whether […]