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 […]
Discover how behavior reflects what youth may not be able to say in words. Learn to uncover root causes, use empathy, and redirect behavior in ways that preserve relationships. Gain strategies to provide support and respond to undesirable behaviors rather than reacting to them. Audience: Frontline NAA Competency: Relationships and Interactions with Children and Youth […]
This dynamic two-part workshop equips educators, after-school leaders, and SEL coaches to integrate Social Emotional Learning into everyday teaching and programming.
Part One focuses on Discipline and Action—helping participants understand the foundations of SEL and how to build student focus, perseverance, and accountability. Through interactive discussions and hands-on templates, educators learn practical ways to turn everyday activities into opportunities for SEL growth.
This one-hour, high-energy virtual training is designed for frontline after-school staff who support children in dynamic, fast-paced environments. The session provides practical strategies, renewed perspective, and engaging activities to help staff manage challenging behaviors while fostering positive connections with youth. Through short movie clips, real-life scenarios, and interactive dialogue, participants will explore three core strategies—proactive […]
This one-hour, high-energy virtual training is designed for frontline after-school staff who support children in dynamic, fast-paced environments. The session provides practical strategies, renewed perspective, and engaging activities to help staff manage challenging behaviors while fostering positive connections with youth. Through short movie clips, real-life scenarios, and interactive dialogue, participants will explore three core strategies—proactive […]
Discover how behavior reflects what youth may not be able to say in words. Learn to uncover root causes, use empathy, and redirect behavior in ways that preserve relationships. Gain strategies to provide support and respond to undesirable behaviors rather than reacting to them. Audience: Frontline NAA Competency: Relationships and Interactions with Children and Youth […]
It’s no secret that having hard conversations is never easy, especially with your colleagues. Expanding on elements from our Quarter 1 Supervisor Series, this Podcasts+ episode will evaluate some key communication strategies when dealing with conflict. Listeners will hear from local proponents of restorative practices and learn how to navigate workplace conflicts with clarity, empathy, […]
This dynamic two-part workshop equips educators, after-school leaders, and SEL coaches to integrate Social Emotional Learning into everyday teaching and programming.
Part Two explores Service and Heart—the outer and inner work of SEL. Participants discover how to help students develop empathy, purpose, and identity through reflection, storytelling, and service-based learning.
By the end of both sessions, participants will understand the “what” and “why” of SEL and leave with ready-to-use tools for creating engaging, emotionally intelligent classrooms and programs that empower students to lead with focus, empathy, and heart.
This session explores how Out-of-School Time (OST) workers play a vital role in promoting positive behavior by collaborating effectively with school administrators and teachers. Participants will learn strategies to align after-school practices with the school’s behavioral expectations and social-emotional goals. Through discussion and scenario-based learning, OST staff will identify ways to communicate student needs, reinforce […]
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. Audience: All NAA Competency: Equity and Inclusion Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/3OFUrnhURTCunXfqLDCb7w