Accessibility is a buzzword, but what does it mean when you’re working with youth? This interactive session will provide an introduction to what accessibility is and why it matters in your programs and organizations. Participants will practice skills such as using inclusive language, combating microaggressions and more. No matter their role in their organization, participants […]
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.
When an organization successfully builds a culture of inclusion, employees feel comfortable bringing their full selves to work. This interactive session will explore how to build an inclusive environment for employees including creating an accessible hiring process, staff meetings, and training. This session will be valuable to current and aspiring leaders. Note: This session will […]
Participants will continue to explore the effects of bias while focusing on solutions for reducing bias at the personal and institutional levels. They will be introduced to evidence-based strategies that interrupt biased thinking, reflective prompts for sustainable bias mitigation, and assessment considerations for equitable outcomes. Tools and resource lists will be provided to assist participants […]
This is the first in the Power of 3:00 Afterschool Advocacy webinar series aimed to teach participants the basics of afterschool advocacy in New York. This first session, “Afterschool Advocacy 101: The Basics” will introduce you to the basics of advocacy and what it means for the afterschool field. This session will: Explain the difference […]
Take your allyship to the next level with an introspective exploration. We often don’t notice 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!
This session will address Cultural Humility from a Haudenosaunee and Native American cultural perspective and discuss some of the historical and continuing factors that impact diverse communities but are often unrecognized by mainstream society. Using a Trauma- Informed Care approach, we will explore the multiple factors of historical traumas and the unresolved, continuing consequences of […]
NYS SAC Credential Part 1* – (Fall 2023) Dates: August 28, 2023 – December 18, 2023 Method of Instruction: Asynchronous Distance Learning (via Google Classroom) Instructor: Alysha Branch Cost: $940 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 […]
Take your allyship to the next level with an introspective exploration. We often don’t notice 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!
Our organizations strive to serve all youth, but is your programming truly inclusive for students with disabilities? In this interactive session, participants will assess the current accessibility of their youth programming and develop strategies for increasing it. Participants will discuss the unique challenges around language as it relates to youth with disabilities. Note: This session […]
