Out-of-School Time programs are the backbone of providing a safe, caring, and learning environment for young people in the community. This is no simple task to achieve for the adults […]

The SAYO-S (Staff Survey of Youth Outcomes) and SAYO-Y (Youth Survey of Youth Outcomes) are nationally recognized assessment tools developed by NIOST to measure key youth development outcomes such as […]

NEW DATE Transform inexperienced staff into confident out-of-school time professionals from their first few weeks and beyond including effective communication strategies that build competence while maintaining staff engagement. Presenter: Foundations, […]

This session provides emerging leaders and frontline professionals with essential tools, enhanced self-awareness, and effective strategies for leading with confidence, integrity, and emotional intelligence. This interactive program is structured to […]

The Dash invites OST educators and youth professionals to pause, reflect, and renew their sense of purpose. Through interactive sessions on trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning, and restorative practices, participants will […]

Understanding the basic foundations of trauma is critical when working with youth in any capacity. This session will explore stress responses and how they influence youth behavior. Participants will learn […]

This training will focus on and discuss inclusive tools and techniques which can be adopted into OST programming. The Inclusivity training will include and cover topics such as: creating inclusive […]

This session focuses on real-world application of trauma-informed care. Participants will learn actionable practices such as co-regulation techniques, de-escalation strategies, relationship building tools, and ways to create consistency. Through scenarios […]

The SAYO-S (Staff Survey of Youth Outcomes) and SAYO-Y (Youth Survey of Youth Outcomes) are nationally recognized assessment tools developed by NIOST to measure key youth development outcomes such as […]

Integrity builds influence, and trust sustains it. In this session, participants will explore what it means to “be fair and honest” as leaders and professionals. Through self-reflection, small-group dialogue, and […]

Out-of-School Time (OST) programs play a vital role in supporting immigrant and refugee youth as they adapt to new environments, navigate cultural transitions, and cope with stressors that can impact […]

Mental Health First Aid is a training program that teaches how to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges. This training is designed to help act in response to signs of stress or worry by providing important tools for understanding and care.

In this session participants will learn effective and positive ways to engage with OST participants who have different learning abilities. Participants will learn about the different types of learning abilities, […]

Building on the foundation of self-awareness, this session will equip participants with practical tools to sustain motivation and engagement across teams. Through real-world scenarios and collaborative problem-solving, leaders will learn […]