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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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 creating inclusion in a typical STEAM activity. This session will allow participant to experience the practice and identify how to bring it back to their […]
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 tackle xenophobia head-on. This empowering experience fosters inclusivity, empathy, and open dialogue. Through interactive activities, insightful discussions, and shared stories, participants will gain valuable insights […]
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 who see themselves as scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and technologists are likely to persist in learning. Join PD Director Timothy Fowler in understanding STEM identity and […]
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 to bring immersive experiences with collaborative discovery into extended learning programming and discuss the impact this has on students. You’ll leave with 5 hands-on experiential […]
On January 30th, The Education Trust–New York launched The New York Campaign for Early Literacy — a statewide movement to improve student reading outcomes, from birth to age 8. The Campaign is a continuum of their work to ensure New York State and local school districts prioritize early literacy and the science of reading. Schools […]
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 matters. The ability to reflect and process not only improves the STEM experience, but builds the socioemotional learning (SEL) skill of listening and understanding other […]
