• SAYO-Y and SAYO-S Training (Virtual)

    Virtual

    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 […]

  • Building Your Staff Foundation (In-Person) NEW DATE

    Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance - Dixon House 1920 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    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, […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Cityspan Basics

    Virtual

    Attendees will learn how to utilize and navigate Cityspan in order to accurately record youth enrollment, program activities, staff information, attendance, and more. There will be opportunities for attendees to […]

  • 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.

  • Data Insights for OST: Fueling Continuous Program Improvement

    Virtual

    Effective data use is essential for strengthening quality, guiding decision‑making, and demonstrating impact in out‑of‑school time programs, and this interactive session will equip participants with practical strategies for collecting, interpreting, and applying data to improve outcomes. Featuring insights from OST program leaders and a funder, attendees will engage in hands‑on activities, reflect on current data practices, and leave with concrete next steps to enhance meaningful, data‑informed decision‑making.

  • Stay Ready…for Summer: Navigating Conflict and Activity Pivots (In-Person)

    Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance - Dixon House 1920 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Get summer‑ready with practical, trauma‑informed strategies for managing conflict, boosting engagement, and keeping learning on track. This fast‑paced session equips staff with de‑escalation, co‑regulation, and relationship‑building tools to adapt activities in real time when energy runs high or plans go off course. Through realistic scenarios, participants will practice flexible, lesson planning that turns challenges into connection and missteps into meaningful summer learning moments.