OST Learning Institute
March 2023 Newsletter
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Upcoming Training Opportunities

Register for the
Information Session:
March 15th 10:00am on Zoom
In this live leadership development program, we are inviting teams of youth workers and staff leaders across Cambridge to build and co-create with a cohort of like-minded, passionate, and caring youth workers to encourage and prepare youth to skillfully and positively impact their communities and take charge of their own destinies.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
There was an overwhelming response to the Youth Mental Health First Aid training! This month thirty Cambridge OST providers from seventeen organizations across the city are becoming certified in Youth Mental Health First Aid.
CBS News is streaming the film Connecting the Dots as part of it's collection exploring America's youth mental health crisis.
Start the conversation at your site
Connecting the Dots filmmaker Noemi Weis created facilitator guides, in partnership with UNICEF, for youth, parents, educators, mental health professionals, and others to watch the documentary and discuss it.

"Connecting the Dots is the first feature documentary of its kind to offer a raw and intimate look at youth mental health from a global perspective. With heart-felt poignant stories of lived experience, the film exclusively showcases young voices breaking barriers surrounding youth mental health. Through highly cinematic and character driven storytelling, Connecting the Dots is emotional, reflective and hopeful. Our future leaders are speaking up. It's time to listen."
OSTLI Introductory Recorded Trainings
Youth Development K-5
Youth Development Middle Years

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
Positive Behavior Support

Cultural Proficiency: A Way of Being
Gender Dynamics & Gender Identity
We encourage staff leaders to explore these training videos with their teams. We are here to support you with any questions you may have.
Women's History Month Tools and Resources
2023 Women's History Month theme is "Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories"
Listen:
Read:
Watch:
An Exciting Opportunity to Join the AFCOST Team!
We are hiring: a part-time Professional Development Associate. Part of this role is supporting the OST Learning Institute Coordinator with Communities of Practice, Trainings and OST Symposium that are highlighted in this newsletter.
If this interests you, click here to see posting or email Ashley@agendaforchildrenost.org. Help us spread the word!
If you have questions about professional development, please contact ashley@agendaforchildrenost.org