and we want to thank all afterschool professionals for providing quality programs that make a difference in the lives of our youth! This week celebrates you--the #HeartOfAfterschool!
Upcoming Training Opportunities
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Certification
with Walker Solutions
Registration is open!
Participants must be able to complete a two hour self-paced module the week of May 15th and fully attend both in-person sessions on Tuesday, May 23rd and Wednesday May 24th.
"Our work is grounded in the belief that to better care for kids, we must better care for the adults who serve them."
The OST Learning Institute is excited to bring Life is Good's Playmaker project to the Cambridge OST community.
Registration coming soon!
"Through a thoughtful blend of fun, experiential activities and discussions, staff will explore ways to enhance joyfulness, social connection, internal control, and active engagement in their work with kids and walk away with concrete tools to apply…well…the very next day."
Boston Children's Museum is hosting a free, introductory STEAM workshop for K-5 educators on Saturday May 6th. Register here.
Apply to become a Wellness Coach with Walker Solution's Wellness Coach Project. Those interested in becoming a Wellness Coach must apply to – and if accepted - complete an 11-month Wellness Coach certification program that includes college level coursework.
Appreciation Ideas from the National Afterschool Association for Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week:
Declare on social media: "Research shows that Afterschool professionals make a profound difference in the lives of young people. #heartofafterschool"
Give a hand-written card from you and/or your program to the afterschool professionals you know.
Send an email an afterschool professional's supervisor describing why that person is appreciated.
