• Winter Institute: Beautifully Broken, Resounding Resilience (In-Person)

    Temple Center City Campus 1515 Market St., Philadelphia

    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 explore strategies to foster healing-centered environments for both youth and staff. The day also includes hands-on self-care activities and take-a-make resources to support ongoing well-being […]

  • Structured Activities 101

    Virtual

    This workshop will provide an overview of the structured activity planning processes, as well as requirements related to documenting structured activities. This workshop is designed for those providers who are interested in learning how to apply these methodologies to create an enriching and engaging program for all youth.

  • Accommodations 101

    Virtual

    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, and how they effect a students learning experience. This session will be facilitated by Variety, the Children's Charity of Delaware County. Please be prepared to […]

  • Through Their Eyes: How Trauma Shapes Youth Behavior

    Virtual

    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 key principles of trauma-informed care, explore Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), and identify ways to create emotionally safe spaces for youth. Staff will walk away with […]

  • Building Trust and Stability: Trauma-Informed Practices That Work

    Virtual

    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 and activities, staff will practice responding to challenging situations with empathy, clarity, and confidence. Presenter: Foundations, Inc. Audience: Frontline Staff NAA Competency: Equity and Inclusion […]

  • SAYO-Y and SAYO-S Training (In-Person Training)

    PHMC Conference Room E, 1500 Market Street Philadelphia, PA

    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 engagement, relationships, and program experiences. The PHMC OST team is fully trained by NIOST to train providers in the effective implementation of these tools. Through […]

  • Supporting Immigrant Students in OST Programs: A Trauma-Informed Approach for Frontline by Sara Fernandez-Marcote

    Virtual

    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 their learning and well-being. This training equips OST staff with practical, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed strategies to create welcoming spaces where immigrant students can thrive. […]

  • Mental Health First Aid (In-Person)

    Ralph J. Roberts Germantown Boys & Girls Club (BGCPhila) 25 W Penn Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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.

  • Accommodations 101

    Virtual

    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, and how they effect a students learning experience. This session will be facilitated by Variety, the Children's Charity of Delaware County. Please be prepared to discuss challenges that you are currently facing at your OST site. Due to limited capacity, please limit attendance to no more than two staff members per site.

  • Inclusivity 101

    Virtual

    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 activities; developing a culture of inclusivity; and supporting caregivers of youth with special needs.