OST Learning Institute
January 2023 Newsletter
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Communities of Practice
It was great to see so many new faces at January COPs!
Communities of Practice (COP) provide a place where our Cambridge Out-of-School-Time (OST) professionals can come together to collectively explore, challenge and test ideas and practices arising in our OST work or professional lives with the support of an experienced facilitator.
Do you want to pursue exploration of your OST practices and professional development needs? Join us next time on February 8th at Moses Youth Center! Register here.
Not sure which Community of Practice is the right fit for you or your staff?
Reach out to Ashley at Ashley@agendaforchildrenost.org
Upcoming Training Opportunities
On-Site Youth Development: The Middle Years with Melina O'Grady
OST Learning Institute is offering another on-site training as an extension of our introductory recorded trainings.
What is the process to receive on-site training?
Program Directors or Managers can complete the form below to request an on-site training. The OSTLI Coordinator will work with you to confirm a date and time that will allow you and your staff to complete the recorded training requirement before the visit.
iReady Personalized Instruction 
Workshop Topic: Orientation to iReady Personalized On-Line Learning Program for CPS Students      
When: Thursday, January 19th, from 10:00am-11:30am on Zoom
Register: By clicking here (as well as to view the workshop Zoom Link)

This session is designed to support OST educators and staff at programs who have interest in learning how to support CPS students to log on and use their iReady accounts during after school and vacation week program days. Come join Khari Milner as well as CPS district staff members Jen Amigone, Emily Bryan and Siobahn Mulligan, who will be facilitating this virtual workshop.
What is the iReady Online Program for Students?
  • An online personalized learning platform and program for 3rd-8th* grade CPS students to advance their reading and math skills beyond the school day. *Specifically, there is a current emphasis on supporting 4th-8th grade students’ use of iReady.
  • An individualized, online reading + math program that uses students’ assessment data to provide targeted lessons that meet their specific academic needs.
  • A program that customizes lessons to improve and accelerate reading and math skills, whether students are performing below, on, or above grade level
  • iReady lessons are accessible via logon at all times. For example, at home, during after school programs, and during school closures. 
  
Visit i-Ready Central Site for more background and resources.
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.
More Tools and Resources
An Exciting Opportunity to Join the AFCOST Team!
UPDATE: posting is live and we are accepting resumes!
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