Supporting the Needs of LGBTQIA Children & Teens
2022-10-19 18:30 - 19:30, 2022-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Research shows that having just ONE supportive adult can reduce suicidality for LGBTQ youth. This session provides insight into their psycho-social-emotional needs with the aim of assisting staff in creating affirming environments and improving mental health. Plus, attendees will learn their legal obligations when working with LGBTQIA youth, especially those with unsupportive homes.

Prerequisite: LGBTQIA 101.

Strategies for Facilitating Inclusive STEAM Learning
2022-10-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom
Learn ways to engage all learners when doing science, technology, engineering, and math activities. We will develop conflict resolution strategies for scenarios in STEM and identify strategies for facilitating inclusive STEM learning experiences. Participants will also create a SMART goal to support all students in an inclusive STEM learning environment.
Join TTAP Professional Development Specialist Natalie Scavone for this engaging workshop with practical tips.
You must register in advance for this session. It is provided at no cost thanks to the Million Girls Moonshot.

Native American Cultural Competency
2022-11-01 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
This presentations will brief overviews of Native cultures, health challenges facing many communities, and historical traumas. Emerging strategies to engage with Native American peoples more respectfully, and efforts to restore community wellbeing will also be discussed.

New Laws and New Talent: Attracting & Retaining LGBTQIA Employees
2022-11-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-11-07 18:00 - 19:00 | NY
Do you know the new NYS laws pertaining to trans and gender-nonconforming people in the workplace? Wondering how to be an attractive employer to LGBTQIA talent? Designed for HR and leadership, this session provides workplace policies and practices for creating affirming environments for current and future LGBTQIA staff, while reviewing laws that many employers in NYS are unaware of. Prerequisite: LGBTQIA 101.

Getting Gender Right: Role Modeling Support of Gender Diversity & Individuality
2022-11-18 12:00 - 13:00, 2022-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Many childcare workers want children to grow in environments free from gender stereotypes and restrictions, yet often end up subconsciously reinforcing society’s messaging. From a young age, we have an opportunity to shift our language and behavior to improve mental health and stronger connections with children. Learn tools for reducing the pressures experienced by children of all genders! Prerequisite: LGBTQIA 101.

Site Leader Institute for Fall 2022
2022-11-29 09:30 - 12:30 | Virtual
Are you a new site-level manager? Are you starting an afterschool program with a new grant? The Site Leader Institute can help you grow into your new role. Visit our Site Leader Institute webpage for more details and to register.

Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ Considerations
2022-12-01 10:30 - 12:00 | NY
This discussion will provide insights into specific issues, challenges, and opportunities that are relevant to Native American persons who may identify as being Two Spirit and the importance of recognizing cultural differences among all groups who may or may not be affiliated with LBGTQ+ communities.

Windows & Mirrors: LGBTQIA-Affirming Programs and Curriculum
2022-12-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-07 10:30 - 11:30 | NY
Adults in childcare and education settings have a unique opportunity to provide programming and materials that allow youth to see themselves and their families represented, while preparing them for interacting with the world around them and helping them be better friends. This session introduces the “Mirrors & Windows” learning theory (coined by educator Emily Styles in 1988) and provides examples for improvements to curriculum and programming. Prerequisite: LGBTQIA 101.

Grant Writing: Fund Development for Sustaining High Quality Programs
2022-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Presented by:
Holly Dickinson is the Director of Grants and District/Community Programs at the Lockport City School District. In this role she oversees ESSA program compliance; school and district comprehensive improvement and strategic planning; preparation, submission, and project direction of all competitive and non-competitive grants; family and community engagement; and the district’s community schools initiative. Holly has been leading program design teams and preparing and implementing federal, state, and foundation grants for the past 12 years and has been awarded more the 50 million dollars in grant funds during this time. In addition, she has conducted grant writing and evaluation workshops at the Grant Professionals Association national conference.

Bret Ratner is the Vice President of Grants at Good Shepherd Services (GSS), a large NYC-based nonprofit that serves more than 28,000 children and families annually through over 90 programs. In this role, he supervises a team of six Grants Managers and Grant Writers that are responsible for securing funding from NYC, NY State, and federal government agencies as well as a robust portfolio of over 50 private foundations and corporations. Prior to working at GSS, he was the Director of Institutional Advancement at the Educational Alliance and has also been a Development Officer at ExpandED Schools. Finally, Bret has his Master’s in Journalism from Marquette University and completed Columbia University’s Developing Leaders for Nonprofit Professionals program.

Moderated by:

Jay Roscup has served as an afterschool youth worker, ELA teacher, non-profit Executive and school administrator. He operated as the Safe Schools Healthy Students Project Director role at Sodus CSD and the Director of the Community Schools Initiative in Lyons for a competitive NYS grant. In those roles, he organized building supports, served on student intervention teams, and worked in areas ranging from early childhood to juvenile justice and mental health. Currently, Jay is the Community Schools Director for Wayne County Community Schools where he supports coordinators at four schools on the journey to being Full Service Community Schools and is a Project Director for a Full Service Community Schools grant.

Traditional Teaching of the Good Mind
2022-12-14 10:30 - 12:00 | NY
This presentation will feature many traditional teachings and concepts of Haudenosaunee and Native cultures and perspectives that help us all relate to each other and understand our connections to the natural world. These perspectives are very helpful to develop and maintain healthy, positive relationships with many others as well as with Native Americans.

Deepening Allyship for LGBTQIA Children & Youth
2022-12-16 11:00 - 12:00, 2022-12-19 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Take your allyship to the next level with an introspective exploration. We usually don’t even realize how our own experiences of gender and attraction shape how we provide care and education for youth. Allyship isn’t about being “tolerant” or even “supportive.” It’s about ACTION – so let’s dive in. Prerequisite: LGBTQIA 101

Health and Safety for SAC Directors
2023-01-04 18:30 - 21:30 | NY
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 of the policies and procedures from their
program.
January 2023
Wednesday, January 4
Thursday, January 5
Wednesday, January 11
Thursday, January 12
Wednesday, January 18
Thursday, January 19
Time: 6:30pm-9:30pm
This is a six day course. You must attend all sessions.
Instructor: Diane Shirley
Cost $300.00
Location: This is a Virtual Event

Regulatory Training Series
2023-01-17 10:00 - 13:15 | Zoom
The Network for Youth Success is here to meet your needs for regulatory training! In this NEW workshop series, participants who attend all 5 sessions will receive 15 OCFS approved training hours that covers nine OCFS training areas for school-age care. This series is designed for front-line staff who need to obtain the 15 hours of regulatory training but any staff working in school-age care is welcome to attend.

Sessions are virtual and will be held over Zoom from 10 AM to 1:15 PM.

The cost is $300 per person. Registration is limited, click here to save your spot.
Details on the five sessions follow below.

Learning Centers and Activities for School Age Programs
Tuesday, January 17, 2023

This virtual training will explore schedules, indoor environments, and learning centers in after-school programs. Participants will review schedules, share how their environments are set up, the learning centers they offer, and the after-school activities and materials they offer within those centers. Participants will network with each other and discuss developmentally appropriate ways to expand and enrich these offerings to meet the needs of all after-school children in their care.
Presenter: Arlene Rider Ph.D.
OCFS areas 1,3

Keeping Children Safe & Protected
Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Through this training we will discuss child abuse and maltreatment prevention and identification strategies. We will also identify OCFS statues and regulations that pertain.

Presenter: Dallas Garven
OCFS areas 4, 6, 7, 8

ACEs, Trauma, and Resilience
Tuesday, January 31, 2023

In this training, participants will learn about ACEs, signs and symptoms of trauma, along with protective childhood experiences (PCEs). Participants will also learn ways to support the resilience of their students, by modifying their environment and/or practice to support children in their after-school programs.

Presenter: Rebecca Stahl
OCFS area 10

Supporting Good Health and Nutrition
Tuesday, February 7, 2023

In this workshop, childcare workers will review state regulations that address health and nutrition. Childcare workers will explore ways to encourage children to adopt good health and nutritional habits. They will also discuss ways to provide support to families about children’s health and nutritional habits.

Presenter: Diane Shirley
OCFS areas 2, 7

Documentation for Success
Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Participants will explore the multitude of business records that programs must maintain for compliance and success. Particular focus will be on child safety and supervision.

Presenter: Natalie Scavone
OCFS area 5

The cost is $300 per person. Registration is limited, click here to save your spot.

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, please visit www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu. You may also contact EIP by email at eip@albany.edu or by phone at either (800) 295-9616 or (518) 442-6575.

Review our Training Event Policies here.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Timothy, Timothy@NetworkForYouthSuccess.org

Native American Cultural Competency
2023-01-18 09:30 - 10:30 | NY
This presentation will provide a brief overview of Native cultures, health challenges facing many communities, and historical traumas. Emerging strategies to engage with Native American peoples more respectfully, and efforts to restore community wellbeing will also be discussed.

Cultivating Partnerships: Building Relationships for Sustaining High Quality Programs
2023-01-18 12:00 - 13:30 | NY
What are the benefits to enduring partnerships? What are the best first steps to take to get strong partnerships going? How can municipalities and school districts work together to create high quality afterschool and summer programs? What steps can we take to develop and support champions for our programs? ….and learn about the timely resources the Network for Youth Success has to help you use ARP dollars to build enduring afterschool and summer programs.
Presented by:
Nathan Beck is the current MOST (Madison Out of School Time) Coordinator for the City of Madison, Wisconsin and the Madison Metropolitan School District. His current work focuses on coordinating the city-wide system of Out of School Time services for young people in Madison, where he has the privilege of working closely alongside hundreds of stakeholders dedicated to creating a more just city through leveraging the radical promise of Out of School Time (OST) organizations.
Nathan has been in the OST field for over a decade where he has developed and directed nationally awarded youth development programs, started innovative public/private partnerships with local school districts, and has written and published about the OST field. His work has appeared in venues such as The Review of Research in Education, Routledge, and a range of other smaller publications.​ He is a current White-Riley-Peterson Policy Fellow.
Christina Dandino is the Director of the Greater Rochester Afterschool and Summer Alliance (GRASA). She has over 30 years of experience in the youth development planning, programming, funding, and policy arena within the public and private sector. She has overseen county, state and federal grants, including coordination, facilitation and directing of a $6M federal collaborative Safe Schools/Health Students (SS/HS) Grant among Rochester City School District (19 schools), Rochester Police Department, Monroe County Office of Human Services, Monroe County Office of Mental Health, and Monroe County Office of Probation.
Chris has been involved with GRASA since its start in 2001 by the Community Foundation, first representing Monroe County, then as a consultant in 2014-2015 to implement GRASA’s comprehensive quality initiative. She became the Director of GRASA when it was launched as a formal staffed intermediary by the Foundation in January 2016. GRASA has been engaged in a process to Reimagine Out-of-School Time in the community to create an interconnected system of equitable, engaging youth development learning opportunities for youth and their families.
Chris is actively engaged in youth policy and systems change work. She is involved with local collective impact initiatives and collaborative efforts throughout the Greater Rochester area.
Moderated by:
Jay Roscup has served as an afterschool youth worker, ELA teacher, non-profit Executive and school administrator. He operated as the Safe Schools Healthy Students Project Director role at Sodus CSD and the Director of the Community Schools Initiative in Lyons for a competitive NYS grant. In those roles, he organized building supports, served on student intervention teams, and worked in areas ranging from early childhood to juvenile justice and mental health. Currently, Jay is the Community Schools Director for Wayne County Community Schools where he supports coordinators at four schools on the journey to being Full Service Community Schools and is a Project Director for a Full Service Community Schools grant.

Embracing Change: Finding Common Ground on Intersectionality About Race, Gender, Religion, Class and Sexual Orientation [PART 1]
2023-01-20 11:00 - 12:30 | NY
To start off the new year in this primary session, participants will be able to identify their own DEI growth potential and explore the core concepts of dignity and respect– and investigate the hallmarks of intersectionality. Participants will also redefine their major-identity markers and unpack why it’s so hard for many of us to adapt to changes and challenges regarding race, gender, religion, class and sexual orientation in the world around us. We will also explore the ‘-isms’ we are collectively up against, and open ourselves up to identify what we need to learn more about in our quest to grow as educators. We will also discuss finding common ground and uncover why it is our job to help others change.

Embracing Change: Finding Common Ground on Intersectionality About Race, Gender, Religion, Class and Sexual Orientation [PART 2]
2023-01-27 11:00 - 12:30 | NY
In the second session of our series on finding common ground, participants will discuss intersectionality and the benefits and importance of discussing critical issues that spark controversy regarding race, gender, class and sexual orientation. Participants will also reflect on their roles as gatekeepers in the workplace, and why creating a culture of dignity and respect is so vital for educational spaces. This session will focus on dismantling barriers to participation for students, and ask attendees to engage in intersectional authenticity as a practice. We will also begin to explore the spectrum of diversity from awareness to advocacy.

Understanding the Difference and Significance of Trauma Informed Care as Compared to Historical Traumas, including the Impacts on Cross-Cultural Relationships
2023-02-01 10:30 - 12:00 | NY
Trauma-Informed Care is very helpful to understand how an individual person may be impacted by trauma. This session expands TIC to entire communities and focuses on how various factors and residual consequences of historical and continuing challenges may create walls or barriers that may impede developing cross-cultural interactions and relationships.

Embracing Change: Finding Common Ground on Intersectionality About Race, Gender, Religion, Class and Sexual Orientation [PART 3]
2023-02-10 11:00 - 12:30 | NY
In the third session of our series on intersectionality and finding common ground, participants will be able to unpack the political implications of why diversity and inclusion have become such charged issues, and discuss what we as educators can do about continuing to create socially-safe spaces for youth. Participants in the session will explore how to navigate our own biases and engage in discussion about protective practices for building inclusive communities. Participants will also explore strategies for how to ensure the safety of students with marginalized identities, and identify where we as practitioners need to learn more.

Getting out of our Silos
2023-02-14 10:30 - 12:00 | NY
This session will provide various models based on various Native American cultures and additional resources to help participants understand how single, focused areas of human and related services can expand to a greater understanding of the inter-relationship of multiple health and social issues impacting youth, their families, and communities.

Grant Writing 101: Reviewing the Basics of Grant Writing
2023-02-15 12:00 - 13:30 | NY
Presented by:
Bret Ratner is the Vice President of Grants at Good Shepherd Services (GSS), a large NYC-based nonprofit that serves more than 28,000 children and families annually through over 90 programs. In this role, he supervises a team of six Grants Managers and Grant Writers that are responsible for securing funding from NYC, NY State, and federal government agencies as well as a robust portfolio of over 50 private foundations and corporations. Prior to working at GSS, he was the Director of Institutional Advancement at the Educational Alliance and has also been a Development Officer at ExpandED Schools. Finally, Bret has his Master’s in Journalism from Marquette University and completed Columbia University’s Developing Leaders for Nonprofit Professionals program.

Jay Roscup has served as an afterschool youth worker, ELA teacher, non-profit Executive and school administrator. He operated as the Safe Schools Healthy Students Project Director role at Sodus CSD and the Director of the Community Schools Initiative in Lyons for a competitive NYS grant. In those roles, he organized building supports, served on student intervention teams, and worked in areas ranging from early childhood to juvenile justice and mental health. Currently, Jay is the Community Schools Director for Wayne County Community Schools where he supports coordinators at four schools on the journey to being Full Service Community Schools and is a Project Director for a Full Service Community Schools grant.

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Embracing Change: Finding Common Ground on Intersectionality About Race, Gender, Religion, Class and Sexual Orientation [PART 4]
2023-02-17 11:00 - 12:30 | NY
In the fourth session of our series on intersectionality, participants will discuss the differences between awareness, allyship, advocacy and activism. We will explore why it is important to have critical conversations about racism, misogyny, homophobia and xenophobia with our colleagues and students. Participants will also explore how to respond to fear and resistance, and why discomfort in conversations on equity can be uncomfortable but necessary. Participants will also share why it is imperative to explore identity in shared spaces with children and youth, and practice how to advocate for change within their workplace and institutions.

Modelling Engineering Practices
2023-02-23 10:30 - 12:00 | 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 as process, in order to engage young people in ‘trying on’ the role of engineer. Presenter: Timothy Fowler, PD Director, NYSNYS
Register here. This session will count for OCFS training credit (OCFS 3, CBK 4).
Prepare for the session by having the following materials available during the workshop:

heavy book (such as a textbook)
masking tape
1 sheet cardboard (about 8½ x 11 in. [22 x 28 cm])
8 sheets newspaper

This will be a hands-on workshop! Email Timothy if you have any questions.

NYS SAC Credential - Virtual - Part 1 (Cohort B)
2023-03-06 18:30 - 2023-06-13 21:30 | Virtual
NYS SAC Credential – Part 1 (Cohort B) will start in March

Registration is Now Open*

NYS SAC Credential Part 1* – (Spring 2023-Cohort B)
Dates: March 6, 2023 – June 12, 2023
Time: Monday Evenings, 6:30pm – 9:30 pm
Instructor: Alicia Salamone-Powers
Cost: $1,250 per semester. Individuals must take both semesters (Part 1 and Part 2)

*Classes (Parts 1 and 2) can be taken in either order (in a variety of formats), but not at the same time.

Course Description
The School Age Care Credential Course is an in-depth study of competency standards that reflect best practices in after-school programs. This course is specifically designed for individuals currently employed in school age child care programs, who serve children ages 5 to 13 years old. Competency standards demonstrating the ability to nurture children’s physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth will be explored. Major topics include:

maintaining a safe, healthy learning environment
child development
challenging behaviors
working with families
curriculum development
operational program management
communication
professionalism

Part 1 covers skill areas 1-7, and Part 2 covers skill areas 8-14.

Method of Instruction
Virtual learning with a live-instructor. Class sessions will include lectures, cooperative learning opportunities, whole group discussions, group activities, observations, and use of audio-visual materials.

Advisement
Candidates must take the responsibility to secure, and pay as necessary, their own SAC Credential Advisor from the approved advisor list.

Enrollment in the SAC Credential Course
Individuals enrolling in this course must be 18 years of age or older, have a high school diploma or GED, and must be currently working/volunteering in a NYS OCFS Licensed/Registered program.

Scholarships
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, please visit www.ecetp.pdp.albany.edu. You may also contact EIP at eip@albany.edu or 800-295-9616. If you have received an EIP, please digitally sign it and email the Network. Note: There is a maximum award amount per year per person.

Register Today!

Have Questions?
Email Erin@NetworkForYouthSuccess.Org
Note: There may be other virtual or face-to-face classes in your area. For a listing go here.
Pricing and times will vary.

*Registration closes on February 20, 2023.

Bias: A Human Condition
2023-03-07 10:00 - 11:30 | NY
This highly interactive training opportunity will discuss the neurological basis for implicit bias. Participants will be able to reframe their understanding of bias and learn practical definitions for diversity, equity, and inclusion terms. Real-life examples and relevant research will be discussed to assist participants in identifying bias within various every day and educational contexts.
