The Flame that Lasts: Leading for the Long-Term
2026-03-24 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
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 approaches for empowering others, maintaining morale, and navigating challenges with resilience. Participants will leave with actional plans to strengthen team cohesion and lead with authenticity.
Presenter: Foundations, Inc.
Audience: Supervisors
NAA Competency: Professional Development and Leadership
Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/lUT-wMTJT1ai5pFrOAJqgQ
Training Resources: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18UNYBZUopAectepQ5IEpIJ218F2zxIkk?usp=sharing

Inclusivity 101
2026-03-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Variety – the Children’s Charity, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children with disabilities throughout the Delaware Valley, will lead this engaging and practical training on creating more inclusive Out-of-School Time (OST) environments. Participants will explore tools and techniques that can be easily incorporated into everyday programming to ensure all children feel welcomed, supported, and able to thrive.

This session will cover key topics such as:

Designing inclusive and adaptable activities
Building and sustaining a culture of inclusivity
Supporting caregivers of youth with special needs

Presenter: Variety
Audience: All
NAA Competency: Equity & Inclusion
Register here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/9UEmtr96QUm2NB371ieF4Q

Decoding Today’s Youth: Behavior, Anxiety, and Practical Supports
2026-04-07 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
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.
Presenter: Foundations, Inc.
Audience: Frontline Staff
NAA Competency: Child/Youth Growth and Development
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Ov_YFnobSHWBZaECqcZI7g

Stronger Together: High‑Impact Family Engagement in OST
2026-04-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
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.
Presenter: Foundations, Inc.
Audience: Supervisors
NAA Competency: Family, School, and Community Relationships
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/UGR1tw7cTWiPssM1aNIOsw

Disability Inclusion: Start Here
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Including children with disabilities in child and youth development programs can be very challenging, but nothing is more rewarding than witnessing a child make a friend, enjoy a game, or experience an accomplishment. This training is designed to help you explore your thoughts and feelings about disability inclusion, understand socially responsible language, and make a plan to overcome an inclusion barrier in your program.
By the end of this training, participants will:
1. Accurately define socially responsible language.
2. Correctly determine whether five statements are consistent with the philosophy of inclusion.
3. List one idea to address the identified barrier that reflects the philosophy of inclusion.
Presenter: Kids Included Together (KIT)
Audience: Supervisors
NAA Competency: Supporting Youth with Special Needs
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/0_-tHKhLQWmvOxQhjGG-ZQ

Family Engagement 101
2026-04-30 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
Family Engagement 101 explores the meaning and importance of family engagement in out-of-school time programs and why it is critical to prioritize it now. Research shows that when families, programs, and communities work together, youth feel more connected, supported, and engaged in their learning and development. This session provides practical strategies to build authentic relationships with families, recognize and build on their strengths, and strengthen program-family partnerships. Participants will reflect on their current practices, explore research-informed approaches, and leave with tools to enhance family engagement in ways that support youth, strengthen programs, and deepen community connections.
Presenter: Black Hills Special Services Cooperative
Audience: Supervisors
NAA Competency: Family, School, and Community Relationships
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/63Mdl2O2RGiJGKqfkXgCNA

Planning Support for Children and Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
2026-05-07 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
Autism Spectrum Disorder impacts the developmental skills of children and youth in a variety of ways that can impact their participation and relationships. This training will explore strategies to support social interactions, communication, and sensory processing needs. This training will ask participants to focus on the essential question: What challenges do children/youth with ASD experience?
By the end of this training, participants will:
1. Plan one social interaction, communication, or sensory-based support, to meet the
needs of a child/youth with ASD in a video.
Presenter: Kids Included Together (KIT)
Audience: Frontline Staff
NAA Competency: Supporting Youth with Special Needs
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ZyosVnE4SMKC8WkdM_Q6XQ

Data Insights for OST: Fueling Continuous Program Improvement
2026-05-12 11:00 - 12:00 | 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.
Presenter: Foundations, Inc.
Audience: Frontline Staff
NAA Competency: Program Planning and Development
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Pfl8pRUxS8ypVnR58qENkA

Engage, Connect, Enroll: A Family‑Focused Approach to Recruitment
2026-05-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
This session focuses on effective, relationship-centered strategies for recruiting for OST programs. Participants will learn where and how to connect with parents authentically to spark interest and build trust. We’ll explore how to align messaging about program benefits with what families care about most. Attendees will gain practical tools to strengthen community presence and increase enrollment through connection rather than promotion.
Presenter: Foundations, Inc.
Audience: Supervisors
NAA Competency: Family, School, and Community Relationships
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/UV1pqN2QQlOn0_l9YtrB3w

Success with ADHD
2026-05-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Chances are you serve children with ADHD every day in your existing programs. Explore myths about children with ADHD and discover what to look for as you design accommodations for children with ADHD in your program. Learn to prevent challenging behaviors with positive support strategies to help all children be successful. This training will ask participants to focus on the essential question: How can we create environments and relationships that empower children with ADHD to thrive, while honoring their unique strengths and challenges?
By the end of this training, participants will:
1. Accurately describe three signs or signals indicating a child with ADHD needs support depicted during a role play.
2. Apply three accommodations discussed in the session to support a child with ADHD described in a scenario.
Presenter: Kids Included Together (KIT)
Audience: Frontline
NAA Competency: Supporting Youth with Special Needs
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/kRMZnwGwQga4Lm87gJX5bA

Navigating Challenges Together: Collaborative Approaches for Family Support
2026-06-04 13:30 - 14:30 | Virtual
This session equips staff to partner with parents facing behavior challenges at home or in the program. We’ll practice empathy-based conversations, co-created behavior plans, and explore trauma-informed, culturally responsive supports. You will leave prepared to guide parents with compassion, consistency, and collaborative problem-solving, as well as with tools that can be used both at home and in OST settings.
Presenter: Foundations, Inc.
Audience: Supervisors
NAA Competency: Family, School, and Community Relationships
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/5_iukA9HQTKseNvjjmjHgw

Summer Success Strategies: Tools for Inclusive Summer Fun
2026-06-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Get ready for summer with practical, engaging strategies that help every young person—including those with special needs—feel seen, supported, and ready to thrive. This interactive session gives staff hands-on experience using developmental relationships, accessible driving questions, and the 5Es to create learning moments that are clear, inviting, and responsive to diverse needs.
Presenter: Foundations, Inc.
Audience: Frontline Staff
NAA Competency: Child/Youth Growth and Development
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/9WWsG9sfT2C2Q7dzEUpFDw

Stay Ready…for Summer: Navigating Conflict and Activity Pivots (In-Person)
2026-06-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Greater Philadelphia Community Alliance – Dixon House, 1920 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19145, 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.
Presenter: Foundations, Inc.
Audience: Supervisors
NAA Competency: Learning Environments and Curriculum
Register Here:https://forms.gle/Qqrc67eXn9fx6Z5Q6

Mental Health First Aid (In-Person)
2026-06-24 08:45 - 15:00 | United Lutheran Seminary, 7301 Germantown Ave, Rm 304, Philadelphia, PA, 19119, United States
Mental Health First Aid gives you the skills to recognize when someone is facing mental health or substance use challenges — and the confidence to be a source of support! In this training, you will learn how to apply the MHFA Action Plan (ALGEE) to help someone in a variety of situations, from a panic attack to an overdose. Additionally, we will dive into self-help strategies and how to encourage people to use them. Then you can use those same skills to build your own resiliency and internal support system. Get certified and join a national network of first aiders with this 3-year certificate!
Participants will receive:

A certification from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, upon successful completion of the training.

Presenter: Flor Fernandez Montes, Gemma Services
Audience: Everyone
NAA Competency: Safety and Wellness
Register here: https://forms.gle/wRFJseY8Ez3cjorA9

Looking Beyond Behavior: Uncovering Youth Needs Beneath the Surface
2026-06-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
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.
Presenter: Foundations, Inc.
Audience: Frontline
NAA Competency: Child/Youth Growth and Development
Register Here: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/pqAyVCR2Rfm0KU7xwOmJoA
