OST Learning Institute Newsletter

OST Learning Institute

September 2023 Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Communities of Practice are monthly meetings open to all Cambridge Out-of-School Time providers.

For more information on Youth Workers, Staff Leaders and Quality Stewards COPs visit: agendaforchildrenost.org/communities-of-practice

To go directly to registration and our full schedule of COPs, please click the button below!

Schedule & Registration

Save the dates for the 10th annual OST Symposium!

We will be back at Lesley University for three mornings of workshops for the OST Community, facilitated by the OST Community. We are so excited for the workshop proposals that we have received and can't wait to showcase the knowledge of our OST Community!

Keep checking the OST Symposium page for more updates on our 10th OST Symposium. A list of workshops will be available soon! Registration will open November 1st.

OSTLI Introductory Trainings

The OST Learning Institute is pleased to provide introductory recorded trainings. Along with the recordings, participants are provided study guides and slides to support learning and reflection. After completing the training, submit the quiz to receive Professional Development Credit.

We encourage staff leaders to explore these training videos with their teams. We are here to support you with any questions you may have. Sarina@agendaforchildrenost.or g

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Youth Development K-5

Youth Development Middle Years

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Positive Behavior Support

EQUITY & ACCESS

Cultural Proficiency: A Way of Being

Gender Dynamics & Gender Identity

Request access to recorded trainings

Need to build your activity planning tool kit? Stay tuned for an introductory training coming December 2023!

Tools, Resources and Opportunities

This report, Addressing the Labor Shortage in Massachusetts: Engaging Untapped Talent, states professional development opportunities such as workplace trainings and coaching can address barriers in the labor shortage in Massachusetts. Read the full article for more details on how your organization can address barriers to employment and promotions.

The National Afterschool Association Collaborative for Advancing Health Equity in Out-of-School Time is hosting a virtual, two-part series on assessing and implementing Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards.

If you have questions about professional development, please contact ashley@agendaforchildrenost.org