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Be sure to visit our Professionals and Program Resources page for a complete list of all professional development opportunities we offer.
  • Field Forum – How Do I Talk to Youth About LGBTQIA+ Topics?

    Online Forum

    Participants will be given the tools and confidence to respond to kids about what it means to be gay, transgender, and gender nonconforming. Participants will leave with a better understanding of these topics too so they can learn tips on how to answer kids’ questions, have conversations about sexuality and gender, and foster a love... Read more »

  • Workshop – Creating a Culture of Youth Voice

    Online Workshop

    Youth voice is increasingly becoming a buzzword, but what does it really mean? This virtual workshop will help you build your understanding of what youth voice is and can be. It will also show you how you can infuse it into every aspect of your program and every level of your organization. Participants will leave... Read more »

  • Training – Youth Mental Health First Aid

    Virtual Training

    Youth Mental Health First Aid USA teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders in youth. This training gives adults who work with youth the skills they need to reach out and provide initial support to children and adolescents (ages 12-18) who may be developing a... Read more »

    $30
  • Field Forum – Pronoun Use and Making Spaces LGBTQIA+ Inclusive

    Online Forum

    Participants will learn about the importance of recognizing and respecting one’s identity and pronouns and why heteronormative biases restrict our ability to do so. Using inclusive and non-gendered language in classrooms, work, and on playing fields is paramount to learning, self-esteem, sense of self, and safety. Learn the significance of declaring your pronouns and walk... Read more »

  • Boot Camp Basics Workshop – Active Learning and Youth Voice

    Virtual Training

    Boot Camp Basics are workshops and trainings designed for brand new staff in summer, third space, and out-of-school time programs and are a great way for new staff to orient to the field and learn basic best practices in their work, as well as offer experienced staff opportunities for professional development. Workshop description: Active learning... Read more »

  • Boot Camp Basics Workshop – Strengthening Relationships with Families and Your Community

    Virtual Training

    Boot Camp Basics are workshops and trainings designed for brand new staff in summer, third space, and out-of-school time programs and are a great way for new staff to orient to the field and learn basic best practices in their work, as well as offer experienced staff opportunities for professional development. Workshop description: In this... Read more »

  • Boot Camp Basics Workshop – Vital Connections for Social-Emotional Learning

    Virtual Training

    Boot Camp Basics are workshops and trainings designed for brand new staff in summer, third space, and out-of-school time programs and are a great way for new staff to orient to the field and learn basic best practices in their work, as well as offer experienced staff opportunities for professional development. Workshop description: Relationship is... Read more »

  • Boot Camp Basics Workshop – Professionalism/Building Your IPDP

    Virtual Training

    Boot Camp Basics are workshops and trainings designed for brand new staff in summer, third space, and out-of-school time programs and are a great way for new staff to orient to the field and learn basic best practices in their work, as well as offer experienced staff opportunities for professional development. Workshop description: This virtual... Read more »

  • Training (1 of 2) – Youth Thrive

    Youth Thrive is an evidence-informed framework for approaching our work with youth ages 9-24.Instead of a sole focus on limiting risk factors or maintaining a problem-free environment, Youth Thrive teaches youth work professionals and parents to recognize, support, and build on protective and promotive factors. Based in strengths-based and positive psychology, this approach can be... Read more »

  • Training – Creating a Culture of Youth Voice

    Virtual Training

    Youth voice is increasingly becoming a buzzword, but what does it really mean? This FREE virtual workshop will help you build your understanding of what youth voice is and can be. It will also show you how you can infuse it into every aspect of your program and every level of your organization. Participants will... Read more »