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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 will examine why so many youth today present similar behavioral patterns and how anxiety rewrites the developing brain. Frontline staff will learn to decode behavior in ways that foster connection and create an inclusive environment.