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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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.
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 […]
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.
This session explores how OST programs can build meaningful, strengths based partnerships with parents. Participants learn strategies for creating welcoming environments, establishing trust, and engaging families as co creators of student success. The session introduces practical communication practices that deepen relationships and ensure families feel valued. Staff will examine how cultural responsiveness, transparency, and shared decision making strengthen program quality and student outcomes. By the end, participants will be equipped with tools to amplify parent expertise and build collaborative partnerships that support young people holistically.