• Virtual Health and Safety 2024

    Virtual Health and Safety for Directors! This meets the 15-hour health and safety training requirement for all new 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 must bring a copy of […]

    $325
  • Modeling Engineering Practices

    Zoom

    Learn how to engage young people in engineering design practices by tackling a design challenge! This workshop will feature activities from a design challenge project. Participants will experience the activity, and discuss how all young people can try on the identity of an engineer. This session will emphasize the skills of an engineer, as well […]

  • Supervision of Children and Youth in Afterschool Programs

    Come learn about how to keep the children and youth in your program safe by implementing different supervision tips and tricks. Learn more about your role as a teacher and also how to create a safe environment that allows for safe and successful supervision. Presenter: Sara Rickan OCFS Area(s): 3, 4 Location: Virtual-Live, via Zoom

    $30
  • Understanding the history of Antisemitism to be an ally in the present

    Zoom

    Since the October 7 terrorist attack in Israel, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has tracked 3,283 antisemitic incidents in the U.S. This is a 360% increase over the same period the previous year. On Thursday, January 25 at 12 p.m. EST, please join the Network for a fireside chat with Scott Richman, ADL New York/New Jersey […]

  • Facilitating an Inclusive Learning Environment for STEAM

    Zoom

    Involving all youth in STEAM activity, and overcoming any potential barriers to participating, is a critical component of good youth development work. In this workshop learn practices and approaches to […]

  • Beyond Borders: Confronting Xenophobia Together

    Zoom

    Embark on a transformative journey with Tibisay Hernandez in "Beyond Borders," a workshop designed to dismantle stereotypes and build bridges of understanding. Engage in meaningful conversations and actionable strategies to […]

  • Exploring a STEM Identity

    Description: Learn techniques to help youth ‘try on’ roles in order to develop a STEM identity. STEM identity is critical for youth in developing interests and skills in STEM: youth […]

  • Learning, Experienced (LXP) in Out-of-School Time

    Learning, Experienced (LXP) in Out-of-School Time February 22, 2024, 1:00 pm EST Join us for this interactive session to learn more about the Learning, Experienced (LXP) model; we’ll explore how […]

    Free
  • Reflecting and Processing STEM Experiences

    Description: Too often, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) activities happen with little to no time for youth to think about what they did, what they learned, and why it […]