The COVID-19 vaccine is now available for childcare and school-age childcare providers in New York State. Despite eligibility, we know that many of our friends and colleagues are hesitant to receive the vaccine. If you still have questions, we want to help you get answers. The NYS Network for Youth Success invites you and your […]

This spring, we're offering a training workshop that is your opportunity to stop considering and start achieving. The NYSAEYC Training and Technical Assistance Professional Credential (PD Specialist) formally recognizes the value and specialized knowledge necessary  to provide professional development in New York State.  This credential is perfect for individuals providing non-credit bearing in-person group professional development (such as the […]

Learn how to use online tools to conduct a self-assessment with your team when you can't be in the same room together! This session will explore how programs can still do a Quality Self-Assessment (QSA) program assessment during the pandemic. Join Timothy Fowler to learn how a virtual meeting can help move quality improvement forward. […]

Directors are responsible for hiring, training, and maintaining staff who provide a healthy and safe environment for children. This course will help directors look at policies and procedures that reinforce high-quality health and safety practices. Directors will get the most out of this training if they bring a copy of the policies and procedures from […]

Celebrate the 22nd annual Lights On Afterschool Oct. 28, 2021! Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across the country each […]

Learn fun science activities to engage youth in your program! Discover SCIENCE with Dr. Bear features art, science, and hands-on learning for elementary-aged children. We encourage your to join the Network for Youth Success and trainer Maryann Stimmer of FHI360 for a workshop on Dr. Bear. Afterschool professionals and other informal educators will learn new activities that can be implemented and brought back to programs.
Professionals who successfully complete the workshop will be eligible to earn a gift card, pending participation in pre-and post-workshop surveys with the curriculum evaluation, Knowlogy.
Note: this session will not count for OCFS mandated training hours.

Join PD Director Timothy Fowler for a   morning of school-age learning! This special offering on Dr. King's birthday holiday will cover topics relevant to school-age providers in afterschool, summer, and   expanded learning programs. This morning event features two 90-minute sessions (a total of 3 hours of training): Games for Groups: Learn about activities that promote connection, energy, […]

In lieu of our in-person advocacy day, we are holding a series of virtual events over the week to advocate for the need for investments in afterschool. Afterschool Rising: Virtual Showcase (Tuesday, February 1, 5-6:30 pm ET): Participants, families, and other afterschool stakeholders will share the critical impact of afterschool. Afterschool Call-In/Email (Wednesday, February 2, 11-12 pm […]

Health and Safety for SAC Directors Directors are responsible for hiring, training, and maintaining staff who provide a healthy and safe environment for children. This course will help directors look at policies and procedures that reinforce high-quality health and safety practices. Directors will get the most out of this training if they bring a copy […]