• The Mindset of a Leader: From Individual Contributor to Influencer by Tracy Murray Moore Consultancy, LLC

    Virtual

    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 help participants develop their professionalism, improve communication skills, and foster people-focused leadership. -Understanding the transition from team member to leader -Shifting from “doing the work” […]

  • 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 […]

  • Lead with What Works: Models of Evaluation for OST with special guests

    Virtual

    In this session, you’ll hear directly from OST leaders who’ve used evaluation tools to build systems that generate meaningful data and tell the real story of their program’s impact. They’ll share practical tips for making data work for you, strategies for integrating evaluation into daily operations, and honest reflections on the challenges they’ve faced. Come […]

  • Building a Motivation Mapping Framework: Leadership and Motivation that Inspires Equity and Purpose in OST Programs by Learn, Empower, Grow Consulting Group

    Virtual

    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 who have accepted this position. Supervisors who work with these adults need positive strategies to engage adults in helping young people to become the best […]

  • Professionalism and Personal Branding: From Individual Contributor to Influencer by Tracy Murray Moore Consultancy, LLC

    Virtual

    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 help participants develop their professionalism, improve communication skills, and foster people-focused leadership. -Professional conduct and workplace etiquette -The importance of image, communication, and consistency -Crafting […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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. Presenter: Variety Audience: Frontline Staff NAA Competency: Equity & Inclusion Register […]

  • 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 […]

  • Be Fair & Honest: Leading with Integrity and Trust by Strive: How You Lead Matters

    Virtual

    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 role-play, they’ll examine how honesty, accountability, and ethical decision-making shape culture and relationships at work. The session focuses on communication habits that build transparency, trust, […]