Professional Development

We all have emotional hot buttons that cause us to show up as less than our best. Once we see and recognize these triggers, we can regain control over them. One important part of the process is to understand what sets us off. When we add clear action steps for what to do in these... Read more »

Every behavior starts with a feeling. This workshop offers practical solutions and strategies to navigate the landscape of strong emotions—how they can present in unusual ways, and how we can support youth when they’re in the thick of what they’re feeling. In this workshop, discover...

To feel seen and acknowledged by adults, is vital to the positive development of children. When young people feel valued and respected, they are much more likely to trust, which... Read more »

It is human and deeply rooted in us all to want to belong. Not surprisingly then, that when we first step into a new group, it is our differences that... Read more »

Please join us for a session that will help you learn how to use the Program Quality Assessment (PQA) tools and understand the process of creating program improvement goals that, when implemented, will increase program quality.

This introductory workshop is designed to meet the needs of new afterschool professionals. Participants will explore the foundational elements of afterschool programming, while becoming familiar with key tools and resources to support their success. The session will also highlight pathways for building a meaningful and sustainable career in the afterschool field and offer practical strategies... Read more »

Active learning and youth voice involve much more than giving out some materials and listening respectively. In this workshop we'll cover active learning by explaining the role it plays in the experiential learning cycle and helping participants create more powerful learning opportunities for youth. We'll also cover youth voice by building your understanding of what... Read more »

You can't change what you don't acknowledge. And yet, it's virtually impossible to show up as ourselves without bringing our personal blind spots to the table. Once we see and name our biases, we can change them. With new awareness, equity enters the forefront, allowing us to intentionally show up as our best for all... Read more »