BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:ostlitraining202526 X-WR-CALDESC:Event Calendar METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//Sched.com OST LI Training 2025-26//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20250901T143000Z DTEND:20250901T153000Z SUMMARY:Intro Recorded Inclusive Practices DESCRIPTION:This video is into AND prerequisite for out in person training\n\nVideo can be found \;here. If not attending in person training\, fill out the quiz in the video description for credits on your professional development report.\n\nThis training will introduce participants to the concept of inclusion and explore ways to support students with identified needs or disabilities in Out of School Time settings. Participants will learn how to cultivate and sustain an inclusive mindset\, while gaining practical strategies to integrate into their programs.\n\nAnticipated Outcomes\;How to develop and maintain and Inclusive Mindset when working with childrenStrategies to use when children are struggling to engage in programmingHow to access the Inclusion Initiative for Support CATEGORIES:SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING LOCATION:Online\, https://www.agendaforchildrenost.org/training-opportunities.html SEQUENCE:0 UID:3a18e25d6f1c72499b64b9d4a866d930 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/3a18e25d6f1c72499b64b9d4a866d930 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20250901T143000Z DTEND:20250901T153000Z SUMMARY:Intro Recorded Positive Behavior Support DESCRIPTION:In this recorded workshop\, facilitated by Dee Spinkston\, participants will understand positive behavior support (PBS) as a continuum of support for all students. We will identify and explore successful interventions for individuals and groups of young people. Participants will explore and develop understanding of the continuum of interventions to promote youth self-regulation and social competency.  \;Register here to \;request a link to the Positive Behavior Support Training video.  \; \;After watching the video you will be required to \;complete the \;Positive Behavior Support \;quiz \;to \;receive credit for this training. CATEGORIES:SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING LOCATION:Online\, https://www.agendaforchildrenost.org/training-opportunities.html SEQUENCE:0 UID:8113e67263001b37b9ba8900829869a7 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/8113e67263001b37b9ba8900829869a7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20250901T143000Z DTEND:20250901T153000Z SUMMARY:Intro Recorded Youth Development K-5 DESCRIPTION:In this \;recorded workshop\, facilitated by Melinda Barbosa\, participants will receive an overview of aspects of youth development that most impact Out-of-School-Time. In addition\, workshop participants will discuss and explore the following questions: \;What are the development challenges from Kindergarten to 5th Grade?How can programs be sure they are supporting increased competency development in the youth they serve?How can programs determine if you are struggling to meet developmental milestones? \;Register here to \;request a link to the Youth Development K-5 Training video.  \; \;After watching the video you will be required to \;complete the K-5 Youth Development \;quiz \;to \;receive credit for this training. CATEGORIES:YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LOCATION:Online\, https://www.agendaforchildrenost.org/training-opportunities.html SEQUENCE:0 UID:cfba8c5609e656e4de20a84a538758ae URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/cfba8c5609e656e4de20a84a538758ae END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20250901T160000Z DTEND:20250901T173000Z SUMMARY:Intro Recorded Youth Development Middle Years DESCRIPTION:In this \;recorded workshop\, facilitated by Melina O'Grady\, we will explore aspects of youth development that most impact our Out-of-School Time field.  \;The video will review and assist the viewer to develop an understanding of:What are the developmental challenges for pre-adolescents?How can programs be sure they are supporting increased competency?How can programs determine if youth are struggling to meet developmental milestones\, and what can programs do to increase youth competency and foster success?Register here to \;request a link to the Youth Development:  \;Middle Years Training video.  \; \;After watching the video you will be required  \;to \;complete the  \;Youth Development: \; \;Middle Years \;quiz \;to \;receive credit for this training. \; CATEGORIES:YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LOCATION:Online\, https://www.agendaforchildrenost.org/training-opportunities.html SEQUENCE:0 UID:16cac74d7a790d7d231bf114c900168d URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/16cac74d7a790d7d231bf114c900168d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20250901T163000Z DTEND:20250901T173000Z SUMMARY:Intro Recorded Cultural Proficiency: A Way of Being DESCRIPTION:Cultural Proficiency: \;A Way of Being \; allows individuals and organizations to interact effectively with people. It is a developmental approach for addressing the issues and opportunities that emerge in diverse environments. Our life journeys have been shaped by race and culture and often influence the way we interface with others.\n\nIn this \;recorded\, 3-part workshop\, \;Cultural Proficiency: A Way of Being\, facilitated by Minh Nguyen\, Telesha Mervin\, and Susan Richards\, individuals and organizations will explore how to effectively interact with people\, regardless of their culture or identity.\n​This workshop provides participants with insights and tools to support increased cultural proficiency in their roles working with youth\, families\, and colleagues. ​​\n​\nRegister here to \;request a link to the Cultural Proficiency Training videos.  \; \;After watching the video you will be required to \;complete the \;Cultural Proficiency \;quiz \;to \;receive credit for this training. CATEGORIES:EQUITY & ACCESS LOCATION:Online\, https://www.agendaforchildrenost.org/training-opportunities.html SEQUENCE:0 UID:59ddff073b5cc2ea005fbca56a1c9f8d URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/59ddff073b5cc2ea005fbca56a1c9f8d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20250901T163000Z DTEND:20250901T173000Z SUMMARY:Intro Recorded Gender Identity and Gender Dynamics DESCRIPTION:In this \;recorded workshop\, facilitate by Minh Nguyen\, participants explore how the\nconcepts and expressions of gender are quickly expanding for our youth. And the impact of the pandemic on our youth in needing to learn and socialize virtually has led to less gender freedom for them.\n\nThrough a deep dive into our own gender identity development\, this 2 part video training covers language & definitions for LGBTQ+ terms\, and approaches & strategies for creating gender inclusive environments in youth programs and beyond. \;This training focuses mainly on gender identity formation for youth in grades 4 - 12.\n\nThis workshop will expand on the question: "What does gender have to do with it?"\, \;and provide space for participants to talk about and answer "What is gender and why does it organize so much of our lives?"\n\nRegister here to \;request a link to the Gender Dynamics & Gender Identity Training videos.  \; \;After watching the video you will be required to \;complete the \;Gender Dynamics \;quiz \;to \;receive credit for this training. CATEGORIES:EQUITY & ACCESS LOCATION:Online\, https://www.agendaforchildrenost.org/training-opportunities.html SEQUENCE:0 UID:0f22c421a4010171bfd15bf31178bfcd URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/0f22c421a4010171bfd15bf31178bfcd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20250901T163000Z DTEND:20250901T173000Z SUMMARY:Intro Recorded Keeping it Real in Family Partnership DESCRIPTION:Keeping it Real in Family Partnership is a storytelling project that hopes to inspire conversations about how Cambridge out-of-school time practitioners and families from diverse cultural backgrounds partner to best support our children. Stories highlight promising practices and explore the experiences of families and OST practitioners. Each story is paired with a set of guiding questions to help you go deeper in reflecting on how families and OST practitioners can create more meaningful partnerships.  \;To support you in using these digital videos with your staff\, we \;added \;an \;addendum to our \;UPDATED \;Facilitator's Guide.  \;If you would like to request credit for watching and reflecting on the essential messages from these videos on your professional development\, you can \;click here to complete a \;reflection assignment and submit a request.  \; CATEGORIES:FAMILY ENGAGEMENT LOCATION:Online\, https://www.agendaforchildrenost.org/training-opportunities.html SEQUENCE:0 UID:8f4ce7982e1696e7f324bf7e4046fad6 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/8f4ce7982e1696e7f324bf7e4046fad6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20250930T140000Z DTEND:20250930T163000Z SUMMARY:W.A.I.T. Why Am I Talking? Thinking about how we use voice with young people. DESCRIPTION:Introductory Level\nW.A.I.T Why am I talking?\nThinking about how we use our voice with youth\nFacilitated by Mia Klinger\, EdM\nExecutive Director\, JoyWeavers\n\nWorking with other practitioners to think about how we use time in our interactions with children when we set expectations\, promote learning\, offer correction\, and address challenging moments.\n\nSIGN UPS CLOSE SEPT 14th\n\nTuesday\, September 3oth\n10:00am - 12:30pm\ncoffee and light breakfast available at 9:30 am\nCommunity Room at the Main Branch Library\n449 Broadway\n\n CATEGORIES:SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING LOCATION:Community Room at Main Branch Cambridge Public Library\, 449 Broadway SEQUENCE:0 UID:55a8b65803631669acd22bca0f173b24 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/55a8b65803631669acd22bca0f173b24 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20251007T140000Z DTEND:20251007T163000Z SUMMARY:Inclusive Practices DESCRIPTION:Intermediate Level Equity & Access\n\nNOTE:\nMust watch \;Intro to \;Inclusive Practices video \; \;prior to in person training\nMust sign up for BOTH dates\, Oct 7th\, Nov 6th\n\nSign ups close October 1st\n\nInclusive Practices \;\nFacilitated by Zach Solomons & Demi Atkins\nThis training will introduce participants to the concept of inclusion and explore ways to support students with identified needs or disabilities in Out of School Time settings. Participants will learn how to cultivate and sustain an inclusive mindset\, while gaining practical strategies to integrate into their programs.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:EQUITY & ACCESS LOCATION:344 Broadway\, 344 BroadwayCambridge\, MA 02139 SEQUENCE:0 UID:bd8794cea4770cbb7dcea7437b84e655 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/bd8794cea4770cbb7dcea7437b84e655 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20251022T140000Z DTEND:20251022T163000Z SUMMARY:STEAM and Nature; Don’t Leaf your excitement at home! Getting to know your Neighborhood in Fall DESCRIPTION:STEAM Lab!\nInspire. Create. Empower.\nSTEAM and Nature is designed to offer participants (new and advanced learners) an opportunity to learn new and exciting ways to infuse environmental education and justice into programming. These sessions will focus on bringing the STEAM Habits of Mind alive through environmental learning activities connected to the seasons\, a connection to where we live and play (our neighborhoods\, communities and region) and how to build awareness and action around environmental impact at any age. Our activities will focus on building a connection and love of the natural world while also sharing ways and strategies we can support the care of the earth\, humans and society.\n\nOctober: Don’t Leaf your excitement at home! Getting to know your Neighborhood in Fall: \;SIGN UP BY OCT 16th\n\nWhat does it take to go outside? Have you explored your neighborhood in the Fall? Are you curious about what is happening in nature as our seasons change? Are you curious about how you benefit from being in nature? How do we begin to build comfort\, safety and excitement in the outdoors? As part of our workshop\, we will share activities and ways of engaging young people of all ages in nature through learning activities and play that will foster an appreciation and love of outdoor learning while also sharing the health benefits of being in nature. This workshop will focus on nature and outdoor exploration\, opportunities to challenge and stretch learning and comfort with the outdoors and discuss ways to encourage young people to be caretakes of the earth.\n\nJanuary: It’s cold outside (maybe)\, let’s explore our Community in Winter: SIGN UP BY JAN 15th\nDo you explore nature in the Winter? What makes this season different from the rest? In this workshop we will continue exploring and learning in nature while also discussing how to make the outdoors accessible both in winter and throughout the entire year. We will engage in activities that bring us out in nature and also experience different ways to bring nature indoors. We will spend time learning and thinking together about our community\, its nature connections and the ways climate change is affecting our winters and the work we can do to support our young people to be environmental advocates for our communities.\n\nApril: Spring has Sprung (almost)\, let’s learn about natural places and resources we depend on across our area: SIGN UP BY APRIL 23rd\nWhat’s happening in the natural world in spring? What are the ways we depend on the Spring season and the warmer seasons of the year? What are the natural systems that are coming alive in this season and how do humans and other animals depend on them? How are we affecting systems that bring us clean water\, air and soil and how do we see and experience the effects of food justice in our lives and our community. CATEGORIES:PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT LOCATION:Mass Audubon Magazine Beach Park Nature Center\, 668 Memorial Dr\, Cambridge\, MA 02139 SEQUENCE:0 UID:e2d9c034f377c3e62f4ab5c9e2b5e9a5 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/e2d9c034f377c3e62f4ab5c9e2b5e9a5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20251029T133000Z DTEND:20251029T163000Z SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification DESCRIPTION:YOUTH MENTAL HEATH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\n\nSIGN UPS CLOSE OCTOBER14th\n\nThis course covers:\n- Common mental health challenges for youth\n- A 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations\n\nThis course is designed for:\n-Program Directors\n-Frontline Youth Workers\nYouth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents\, family members\, caregivers\, teachers\, school staff\, neighbors\, health and human services workers\, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth\, reviews typical adolescent development\, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety\, depression\, substance use\, disorders in which psychosis may occur\, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD)\, and eating disorders. CATEGORIES:SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING LOCATION:CHA Windsor Street Conference Room\, 119 Windsor St\, Cambridge\, MA 02139 SEQUENCE:0 UID:d76f8cbf544393807f17e9c77b270136 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/d76f8cbf544393807f17e9c77b270136 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20251030T133000Z DTEND:20251030T163000Z SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification DESCRIPTION:YOUTH MENTAL HEATH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\n\nSIGN UPS CLOSE OCTOBER14th \n\nThis course covers:\n- Common mental health challenges for youth\n- A 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations\n\nThis course is designed for:\n-Program Directors\n-Frontline Youth Workers\nYouth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents\, family members\, caregivers\, teachers\, school staff\, neighbors\, health and human services workers\, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth\, reviews typical adolescent development\, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety\, depression\, substance use\, disorders in which psychosis may occur\, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD)\, and eating disorders. CATEGORIES:SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING LOCATION:CHA Windsor Street Conference Room\, 119 Windsor St\, Cambridge\, MA 02139 SEQUENCE:0 UID:04974ef8e7adcca75cacba2defbbf13d URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/04974ef8e7adcca75cacba2defbbf13d END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20251106T150000Z DTEND:20251106T173000Z SUMMARY:Inclusive Practices DESCRIPTION:Intermediate Level Equity & Access\n\nNOTE:\nMust watch \;Intro to \;Inclusive Practices video \;prior to in person training\nMust sign up for BOTH dates\, Oct 7th\, Nov 6th\n\nSign ups close October 1st\n\nInclusive Practices \;\nFacilitated by Zach Solomons & Demi Atkins\nThis training will introduce participants to the concept of inclusion and explore ways to support students with identified needs or disabilities in Out of School Time settings. Participants will learn how to cultivate and sustain an inclusive mindset\, while gaining practical strategies to integrate into their programs.\n\n\n CATEGORIES:EQUITY & ACCESS LOCATION:Russell Youth Community Center\, 680 Huron Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 SEQUENCE:0 UID:c92181d10019a4cff37b12179d48e508 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/c92181d10019a4cff37b12179d48e508 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20251107T143000Z DTEND:20251107T173000Z SUMMARY:Identity and Power at Work: Being the Change We Seek DESCRIPTION:Identity and Power at Work: Being the Change We Seek\nOur identities shape how we see the world—and how the world sees us. In this interactive workshop\, participants will explore the ways that identity\, privilege\, and power dynamics influence our relationships\, decisions\, and organizational culture. Together\, we’ll reflect on how each of us can lead with greater awareness and accountability\, and practice strategies for aligning our daily actions with the values of equity and inclusion. \;\n\n CATEGORIES:EQUITY & ACCESS LOCATION:Russell Youth Community Center\, 680 Huron Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 SEQUENCE:0 UID:2f9e38c3cdc35b19f6a361747e7ce35e URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/2f9e38c3cdc35b19f6a361747e7ce35e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20251112T150000Z DTEND:20251112T173000Z SUMMARY:OST Math Equity Lab: Math identities… our young people’s and our own DESCRIPTION:As part of the Cambridge “Math is a Civil Right Movement\,” the Cambridge STEAM Initiative is offering a new Out-of-School-Time Math Equity Lab for the 2025-26 school year. The Lab is a space for members of the OST community to investigate\, imagine\, co-create\, and expand new possibilities for equitable\, high-quality OST math programming. Sessions will focus on equity-based youth work practices that support young people to develop belonging\, positive math identities\, and mathematical agency. Over six sessions\, the Lab will use both a Community of Practice model (where participants share and reflect on their experiences and practices) and a workshop model (where participants engage with new tools and practices). All sessions will be on Wednesdays from 10am-noon\, and are open to ALL members of the OST community (from youth workers through executive directors!). Please click here for more details. And if you have questions\, please reach out to Matt Dunkel (the facilitator) at matt.dunkel.consulting@gmail.com. We hope to see you there! CATEGORIES:PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT LOCATION:Russell Youth Community Center\, 680 Huron Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 SEQUENCE:0 UID:97f9d33f7ecc4606a9833cfdd773d0b7 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/97f9d33f7ecc4606a9833cfdd773d0b7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20251203T150000Z DTEND:20251203T173000Z SUMMARY:OST Math Equity Lab: Equity Based Math Practices DESCRIPTION:As part of the Cambridge “Math is a Civil Right Movement\,” the Cambridge STEAM Initiative is offering a new Out-of-School-Time Math Equity Lab for the 2025-26 school year. The Lab is a space for members of the OST community to investigate\, imagine\, co-create\, and expand new possibilities for equitable\, high-quality OST math programming. Sessions will focus on equity-based youth work practices that support young people to develop belonging\, positive math identities\, and mathematical agency. Over six sessions\, the Lab will use both a Community of Practice model (where participants share and reflect on their experiences and practices) and a workshop model (where participants engage with new tools and practices). All sessions will be on Wednesdays from 10am-noon\, and are open to ALL members of the OST community (from youth workers through executive directors!). Please click here for more details. And if you have questions\, please reach out to Matt Dunkel (the facilitator) at matt.dunkel.consulting@gmail.com. We hope to see you there! CATEGORIES:PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT LOCATION:Russell Youth Community Center\, 680 Huron Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 SEQUENCE:0 UID:e48c2fcb8f2fdca35395f8ea58651d04 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/e48c2fcb8f2fdca35395f8ea58651d04 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260101T153000Z DTEND:20260101T163000Z SUMMARY:Intro Recorded Inclusive Practices DESCRIPTION:\nVideo can be found here. Fill out the quiz in the video description for credits on your professional development report.\n\nThis training will introduce participants to the concept of inclusion and explore ways to support students with identified needs or disabilities in Out of School Time settings. Participants will learn how to cultivate and sustain an inclusive mindset\, while gaining practical strategies to integrate into their programs.\n\nAnticipated Outcomes\;How to develop and maintain and Inclusive Mindset when working with childrenStrategies to use when children are struggling to engage in programmingHow to access the Inclusion Initiative for Support CATEGORIES:SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING LOCATION:Online\, https://www.agendaforchildrenost.org/training-opportunities.html SEQUENCE:0 UID:ff250bc745c918c2e3932f5612a16d22 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/ff250bc745c918c2e3932f5612a16d22 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260101T153000Z DTEND:20260101T163000Z SUMMARY:Intro Recorded Positive Behavior Support DESCRIPTION:In this recorded workshop\, facilitated by Dee Spinkston\, participants will understand positive behavior support (PBS) as a continuum of support for all students. We will identify and explore successful interventions for individuals and groups of young people. Participants will explore and develop understanding of the continuum of interventions to promote youth self-regulation and social competency.  \;Register here to \;request a link to the Positive Behavior Support Training video.  \; \;After watching the video you will be required to \;complete the \;Positive Behavior Support \;quiz \;to \;receive credit for this training. CATEGORIES:SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING LOCATION:Online\, https://www.agendaforchildrenost.org/training-opportunities.html SEQUENCE:0 UID:98a65ca2c460c9e7b3710b52c4448eb7 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/98a65ca2c460c9e7b3710b52c4448eb7 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260101T153000Z DTEND:20260101T163000Z SUMMARY:Intro Recorded Youth Development K-5 DESCRIPTION:In this \;recorded workshop\, facilitated by Melinda Barbosa\, participants will receive an overview of aspects of youth development that most impact Out-of-School-Time. In addition\, workshop participants will discuss and explore the following questions: \;What are the development challenges from Kindergarten to 5th Grade?How can programs be sure they are supporting increased competency development in the youth they serve?How can programs determine if you are struggling to meet developmental milestones? \;Register here to \;request a link to the Youth Development K-5 Training video.  \; \;After watching the video you will be required to \;complete the K-5 Youth Development \;quiz \;to \;receive credit for this training. CATEGORIES:YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LOCATION:Online\, https://www.agendaforchildrenost.org/training-opportunities.html SEQUENCE:0 UID:c2e2a1a97c2aff805ee6ce8faafb2603 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/c2e2a1a97c2aff805ee6ce8faafb2603 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260101T170000Z DTEND:20260101T183000Z SUMMARY:Intro Recorded Youth Development Middle Years DESCRIPTION:In this \;recorded workshop\, facilitated by Melina O'Grady\, we will explore aspects of youth development that most impact our Out-of-School Time field.  \;The video will review and assist the viewer to develop an understanding of:What are the developmental challenges for pre-adolescents?How can programs be sure they are supporting increased competency?How can programs determine if youth are struggling to meet developmental milestones\, and what can programs do to increase youth competency and foster success?Register here to \;request a link to the Youth Development:  \;Middle Years Training video.  \; \;After watching the video you will be required  \;to \;complete the  \;Youth Development: \; \;Middle Years \;quiz \;to \;receive credit for this training. \; CATEGORIES:YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LOCATION:Online\, https://www.agendaforchildrenost.org/training-opportunities.html SEQUENCE:0 UID:52c171f433c918f6d350b4fe9590658f URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/52c171f433c918f6d350b4fe9590658f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260101T173000Z DTEND:20260101T183000Z SUMMARY:Intro Recorded Cultural Proficiency: A Way of Being DESCRIPTION:Cultural Proficiency: \;A Way of Being \; allows individuals and organizations to interact effectively with people. It is a developmental approach for addressing the issues and opportunities that emerge in diverse environments. Our life journeys have been shaped by race and culture and often influence the way we interface with others.\n\nIn this \;recorded\, 3-part workshop\, \;Cultural Proficiency: A Way of Being\, facilitated by Minh Nguyen\, Telesha Mervin\, and Susan Richards\, individuals and organizations will explore how to effectively interact with people\, regardless of their culture or identity.\n​This workshop provides participants with insights and tools to support increased cultural proficiency in their roles working with youth\, families\, and colleagues. ​​\n​\nRegister here to \;request a link to the Cultural Proficiency Training videos.  \; \;After watching the video you will be required to \;complete the \;Cultural Proficiency \;quiz \;to \;receive credit for this training. CATEGORIES:EQUITY & ACCESS LOCATION:Online\, https://www.agendaforchildrenost.org/training-opportunities.html SEQUENCE:0 UID:6ed2ac97e6471f752de379d24c5e1ca5 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/6ed2ac97e6471f752de379d24c5e1ca5 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260101T173000Z DTEND:20260101T183000Z SUMMARY:Intro Recorded Gender Identity and Gender Dynamics DESCRIPTION:In this \;recorded workshop\, facilitate by Minh Nguyen\, participants explore how the\nconcepts and expressions of gender are quickly expanding for our youth. And the impact of the pandemic on our youth in needing to learn and socialize virtually has led to less gender freedom for them.\n\nThrough a deep dive into our own gender identity development\, this 2 part video training covers language & definitions for LGBTQ+ terms\, and approaches & strategies for creating gender inclusive environments in youth programs and beyond. \;This training focuses mainly on gender identity formation for youth in grades 4 - 12.\n\nThis workshop will expand on the question: "What does gender have to do with it?"\, \;and provide space for participants to talk about and answer "What is gender and why does it organize so much of our lives?"\n\nRegister here to \;request a link to the Gender Dynamics & Gender Identity Training videos.  \; \;After watching the video you will be required to \;complete the \;Gender Dynamics \;quiz \;to \;receive credit for this training. CATEGORIES:EQUITY & ACCESS LOCATION:Online\, https://www.agendaforchildrenost.org/training-opportunities.html SEQUENCE:0 UID:35d1382b4c12aae0a8bd486d15377f46 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/35d1382b4c12aae0a8bd486d15377f46 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260101T173000Z DTEND:20260101T183000Z SUMMARY:Intro Recorded Keeping it Real in Family Partnership DESCRIPTION:Keeping it Real in Family Partnership is a storytelling project that hopes to inspire conversations about how Cambridge out-of-school time practitioners and families from diverse cultural backgrounds partner to best support our children. Stories highlight promising practices and explore the experiences of families and OST practitioners. Each story is paired with a set of guiding questions to help you go deeper in reflecting on how families and OST practitioners can create more meaningful partnerships.  \;To support you in using these digital videos with your staff\, we \;added \;an \;addendum to our \;UPDATED \;Facilitator's Guide.  \;If you would like to request credit for watching and reflecting on the essential messages from these videos on your professional development\, you can \;click here to complete a \;reflection assignment and submit a request.  \; CATEGORIES:FAMILY ENGAGEMENT LOCATION:Online\, https://www.agendaforchildrenost.org/training-opportunities.html SEQUENCE:0 UID:a9d411796d0228b77a6839199d1f7aad URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/a9d411796d0228b77a6839199d1f7aad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260107T150000Z DTEND:20260107T173000Z SUMMARY:OST Math Equity Lab: Purposeful math questioning DESCRIPTION:As part of the Cambridge “Math is a Civil Right Movement\,” the Cambridge STEAM Initiative is offering a new Out-of-School-Time Math Equity Lab for the 2025-26 school year. The Lab is a space for members of the OST community to investigate\, imagine\, co-create\, and expand new possibilities for equitable\, high-quality OST math programming. Sessions will focus on equity-based youth work practices that support young people to develop belonging\, positive math identities\, and mathematical agency. Over six sessions\, the Lab will use both a Community of Practice model (where participants share and reflect on their experiences and practices) and a workshop model (where participants engage with new tools and practices). All sessions will be on Wednesdays from 10am-noon\, and are open to ALL members of the OST community (from youth workers through executive directors!). Please click here for more details. And if you have questions\, please reach out to Matt Dunkel (the facilitator) at matt.dunkel.consulting@gmail.com. We hope to see you there! CATEGORIES:PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT LOCATION:Russell Youth Community Center\, 680 Huron Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 SEQUENCE:0 UID:79ebf7d7677f647d11d87fa5cf107d7a URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/79ebf7d7677f647d11d87fa5cf107d7a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260121T150000Z DTEND:20260121T170000Z SUMMARY:STEAM and Nature; It’s cold outside (maybe)\, let’s explore our Community in Winter DESCRIPTION:STEAM Lab!Inspire. Create. Empower.\nSTEAM and Nature is designed to offer participants (new and advanced learners) an opportunity to learn new and exciting ways to infuse environmental education and justice into programming. These sessions will focus on bringing the STEAM Habits of Mind alive through environmental learning activities connected to the seasons\, a connection to where we live and play (our neighborhoods\, communities and region) and how to build awareness and action around environmental impact at any age. Our activities will focus on building a connection and love of the natural world while also sharing ways and strategies we can support the care of the earth\, humans and society.\n\nJanuary: It’s cold outside (maybe)\, let’s explore our Community in Winter: SIGN UP BY JAN 15th\nDo you explore nature in the Winter? What makes this season different from the rest? In this workshop we will continue exploring and learning in nature while also discussing how to make the outdoors accessible both in winter and throughout the entire year. We will engage in activities that bring us out in nature and also experience different ways to bring nature indoors. We will spend time learning and thinking together about our community\, its nature connections and the ways climate change is affecting our winters and the work we can do to support our young people to be environmental advocates for our communities.\n\nApril: Spring has Sprung (almost)\, let’s learn about natural places and resources we depend on across our area: SIGN UP BY APRIL 23rd\nWhat’s happening in the natural world in spring? What are the ways we depend on the Spring season and the warmer seasons of the year? What are the natural systems that are coming alive in this season and how do humans and other animals depend on them? How are we affecting systems that bring us clean water\, air and soil and how do we see and experience the effects of food justice in our lives and our community.\n\n CATEGORIES:PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT LOCATION:Frisoli Youth Center\, 61 Willow St\, Cambridge\, MA 02141 SEQUENCE:0 UID:8e878026ea68d0c66f03209eacd3bfba URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/8e878026ea68d0c66f03209eacd3bfba END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260128T143000Z DTEND:20260128T173000Z SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification DESCRIPTION:YOUTH MENTAL HEATH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nThis course covers:\n- Common mental health challenges for youth\n- A 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations\n\nThis course is designed for:\n-Program Directors\n-Frontline Youth Workers\nYouth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents\, family members\, caregivers\, teachers\, school staff\, neighbors\, health and human services workers\, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth\, reviews typical adolescent development\, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety\, depression\, substance use\, disorders in which psychosis may occur\, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD)\, and eating disorders. CATEGORIES:SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING LOCATION:CHA Windsor Street Conference Room\, 119 Windsor St\, Cambridge\, MA 02139 SEQUENCE:0 UID:1252ee2dcb55b917fb230ccbdcb9d453 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/1252ee2dcb55b917fb230ccbdcb9d453 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260129T143000Z DTEND:20260129T173000Z SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification DESCRIPTION:YOUTH MENTAL HEATH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nThis course covers:\n- Common mental health challenges for youth\n- A 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations\n\nThis course is designed for:\n-Program Directors\n-Frontline Youth Workers\nYouth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents\, family members\, caregivers\, teachers\, school staff\, neighbors\, health and human services workers\, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth\, reviews typical adolescent development\, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety\, depression\, substance use\, disorders in which psychosis may occur\, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD)\, and eating disorders. CATEGORIES:SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING LOCATION:CHA Windsor Street Conference Room\, 119 Windsor St\, Cambridge\, MA 02139 SEQUENCE:0 UID:10a2d190c74f5e212424621eab71afa6 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/10a2d190c74f5e212424621eab71afa6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260227T150000Z DTEND:20260227T173000Z SUMMARY:Meaningful Inclusion: A perspective many years in the making DESCRIPTION:Trauma-informed practices for classrooms and programs Techniques for responding to challenging behaviors without escalation Reflective communication strategies (e.g.\, W.A.I.T. – Why Am I Talking?) Methods for embedding anti-racist and inclusive principles in programming Practical coaching tools to strengthen staff capacity\nMia Klinger is a career special educator who has been a teacher\, program director\, and administrator at the kindergarten through graduate school levels. She has committed much of her career to working with children and families impacted by trauma\, social-emotional disabilities\, and school challenges. In 2022\, Mia founded JOYweavers\, an agency committed to serving this population and to promoting meaningful inclusion. JOYweavers offers summer programming\, school-year events for campers\, consultation for families around IEPs and special education issues and opportunities for all to find community.\n\n\n\n CATEGORIES:EQUITY & ACCESS LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library - Valente Branch\, 826 Cambridge St\, Cambridge\, MA 02141 SEQUENCE:0 UID:c157041464982c5108b053e2b4083797 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/c157041464982c5108b053e2b4083797 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260306T150000Z DTEND:20260306T180000Z SUMMARY:OST Supervisory 2 DESCRIPTION:This series is designed for:\nTeams of Program Leaders: Program Directors\, Directors\, Managers & Executive Directors\nProgram Leaders who have already completed OST Supervisory in Fall 2024\, Fall 2025\, or Spring 2025\nProgram Leaders who can commit to all four sessions\n\nDesigned as a continuation of OST Supervisory\, OST Supervisory 2 shifts the focus from individual skills to program-wide systems.\n\nThis four-part series supports OST Supervisors in developing program practices and procedures informed by their organization’s handbooks & policies\, as well as mentoring practices that reinforce expectations\, support staff growth\, and strengthen team culture.\n\nBreakfast and coffee available at 9:30 CATEGORIES:LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT LOCATION:344 Broadway\, 344 BroadwayCambridge\, MA 02139 SEQUENCE:0 UID:cd1833bcbf3279d9bdc572dfe0c44b54 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/cd1833bcbf3279d9bdc572dfe0c44b54 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260313T140000Z DTEND:20260313T170000Z SUMMARY:OST Supervisory 2 DESCRIPTION:This series is designed for:\nTeams of Program Leaders: Program Directors\, Directors\, Managers & Executive Directors\nProgram Leaders who have already completed OST Supervisory in Fall 2024\, Fall 2025\, or Spring 2025\nProgram Leaders who can commit to all four sessions\n\nDesigned as a continuation of OST Supervisory\, OST Supervisory 2 shifts the focus from individual skills to program-wide systems.\nThis four-part series supports OST Supervisors in developing program practices and procedures informed by their organization’s handbooks & policies\, as well as mentoring practices that reinforce expectations\, support staff growth\, and strengthen team culture.\n\nBreakfast and coffee available at 9:30 CATEGORIES:LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT LOCATION:344 Broadway\, 344 BroadwayCambridge\, MA 02139 SEQUENCE:0 UID:755b21dd01b464dc364952cd5278ac5a URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/755b21dd01b464dc364952cd5278ac5a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260325T140000Z DTEND:20260325T163000Z SUMMARY:OST Math Equity Lab: Math equity practices in our own work DESCRIPTION:As part of the Cambridge “Math is a Civil Right Movement\,” the Cambridge STEAM Initiative is offering a new Out-of-School-Time Math Equity Lab for the 2025-26 school year. The Lab is a space for members of the OST community to investigate\, imagine\, co-create\, and expand new possibilities for equitable\, high-quality OST math programming. Sessions will focus on equity-based youth work practices that support young people to develop belonging\, positive math identities\, and mathematical agency. Over six sessions\, the Lab will use both a Community of Practice model (where participants share and reflect on their experiences and practices) and a workshop model (where participants engage with new tools and practices). All sessions will be on Wednesdays from 10am-noon\, and are open to ALL members of the OST community (from youth workers through executive directors!). Please click here for more details. And if you have questions\, please reach out to Matt Dunkel (the facilitator) at matt.dunkel.consulting@gmail.com. We hope to see you there! CATEGORIES:PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT LOCATION:Russell Youth Community Center\, 680 Huron Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 SEQUENCE:0 UID:c8451cb011ac298cf320bc1957053501 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/c8451cb011ac298cf320bc1957053501 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260327T140000Z DTEND:20260327T170000Z SUMMARY:OST Supervisory 2 DESCRIPTION:This series is designed for:\nTeams of Program Leaders: Program Directors\, Directors\, Managers & Executive Directors\nProgram Leaders who have already completed OST Supervisory in Fall 2024\, Fall 2025\, or Spring 2025\nProgram Leaders who can commit to all four sessions\n\nDesigned as a continuation of OST Supervisory\, OST Supervisory 2 shifts the focus from individual skills to program-wide systems.\nThis four-part series supports OST Supervisors in developing program practices and procedures informed by their organization’s handbooks & policies\, as well as mentoring practices that reinforce expectations\, support staff growth\, and strengthen team culture.\n\nBreakfast and coffee available at 9:30 CATEGORIES:LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT LOCATION:Cambridge Public Library - Valente Branch\, 826 Cambridge St\, Cambridge\, MA 02141 SEQUENCE:0 UID:62e51ced0282cf06ce7a92946e2a18ff URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/62e51ced0282cf06ce7a92946e2a18ff END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260331T140000Z DTEND:20260331T163000Z SUMMARY:Equitable Family Engagement Practices DESCRIPTION:Must commit to all sessions March 31\, April 7th\n\n\n CATEGORIES:FAMILY ENGAGEMENT LOCATION:344 Broadway\, 344 BroadwayCambridge\, MA 02139 SEQUENCE:0 UID:3ae604fcd60d369874c64ded351886dd URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/3ae604fcd60d369874c64ded351886dd END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260402T140000Z DTEND:20260402T170000Z SUMMARY:OST Supervisory 2 DESCRIPTION:This series is designed for:\nTeams of Program Leaders: Program Directors\, Directors\, Managers & Executive Directors\nProgram Leaders who have already completed OST Supervisory in Fall 2024\, Fall 2025\, or Spring 2025\nProgram Leaders who can commit to all four sessions\n\nDesigned as a continuation of OST Supervisory\, OST Supervisory 2 shifts the focus from individual skills to program-wide systems.\nThis four-part series supports OST Supervisors in developing program practices and procedures informed by their organization’s handbooks & policies\, as well as mentoring practices that reinforce expectations\, support staff growth\, and strengthen team culture.\n\nBreakfast and coffee available at 9:30 CATEGORIES:LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT LOCATION:344 Broadway\, 344 BroadwayCambridge\, MA 02139 SEQUENCE:0 UID:0cf3f161a619aac0a8fa27bfca9785aa URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/0cf3f161a619aac0a8fa27bfca9785aa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260407T140000Z DTEND:20260407T163000Z SUMMARY:Equitable Family Engagement Practices DESCRIPTION:Must commit to all sessions March 31\, April 7thRegister here\nBuilding authentic\, trusting\, and equitable partnerships with families is essential to supporting student success. This interactive session\, facilitated by Debbie Bonilla\, explores strategies and mindsets that strengthen family engagement through an equity-centered lens. Participants will examine how cultural humility\, inclusive communication\, and collaborative decision-making create more meaningful connections between schools\, programs\, and the families they serve.Through reflection\, real-world scenarios\, and practical tools\, attendees will learn how to recognize and remove common barriers to engagement\, honor diverse family strengths\, and create welcoming environments where every voice is valued. By the end of the workshop\, participants will walk away with actionable practices they can implement immediately to deepen family partnerships and promote equitable outcomes across their communities.By the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to:• Identify key components of equitable family engagement and explain why they are essential for student success.• Recognize common barriers that prevent families from fully engaging with schools and programs\, and analyze how inequities show up in family–school interactions.• Apply culturally responsive and inclusive communication strategies to build trust and deepen relationships with families from diverse backgrounds.• Develop action-oriented practices that honor family strengths\, elevate family voice\, and foster collaborative decision-making.• Reflect on their own biases and assumptions and assess how these influence their approach to family engagement.• Create a plan to implement more equitable and accessible family engagement practices in their own school or organizational context. CATEGORIES:FAMILY ENGAGEMENT LOCATION:Community Room at Main Branch Cambridge Public Library\, 449 Broadway SEQUENCE:0 UID:045d30f5742c3971b4ebcb6bcd977e62 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/045d30f5742c3971b4ebcb6bcd977e62 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260410T140000Z DTEND:20260410T163000Z SUMMARY:Elementary High-Needs Students & the Continuum of Academic Care: What is the Impact of Out of School Programs? DESCRIPTION:This training is being presented as part of a Capstone Project for Bay Path University. By the end of this three-part professional development series\, participants will be able to:\n\n\n\n\n\nRecognize differences in typical and neurodivergent development that affect students’ participation\, attention\, and behavior in out of school program routines.\n\nIdentify \;how out of school program environments\, expectations\, and routines can either support or limit student engagement and regulation across the academic day.\n\nReflect on and discuss the interaction between the student\, the environment\, and daily routines when supporting neurodivergent learners in out-of-school programs.Use \;practical strategies and accommodations to support participation\, regulation\, and access for neurodivergent students within out of school settings.\n\n\nParticipants are expected to commit to all sessions.4/104/175/1\n CATEGORIES:EQUITY & ACCESS LOCATION:344 Broadway\, 344 BroadwayCambridge\, MA 02139 SEQUENCE:0 UID:2e2cc59d08199706f574c4c94396b962 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/2e2cc59d08199706f574c4c94396b962 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260414T140000Z DTEND:20260414T163000Z SUMMARY:Youth Work Foundations: Learn it: Lead it DESCRIPTION:Youth Work Foundations: Learn it: Lead it\nIntermediate Youth Development\nA train the trainer series inspired by ACT for Youth resources\nJoin us for a four part training series designed to deepen your youth development practice and build the skills to facilitate staff learning.\nThis Train-the-Trainer Series is Designed for OST Professionals Who:\nCommit to all four sessions\;\nSee Youth Work as a profession and want to continue strengthening their practice over time\nSupport the onboarding\, mentoring\, or professional development of staffAre interested in building the skills to facilitate learning with their peers and teamsTeam Leaders and Program Directors who want to deepen their understanding of youth development frameworks and how they show up in daily practice\n CATEGORIES:YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LOCATION:344 Broadway\, 344 BroadwayCambridge\, MA 02139 SEQUENCE:0 UID:690eb21c8253d92786cc3051aa31fe57 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/690eb21c8253d92786cc3051aa31fe57 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260415T140000Z DTEND:20260415T163000Z SUMMARY:OST Math Equity Lab: “Equity upgrades” for our math practices DESCRIPTION:As part of the Cambridge “Math is a Civil Right Movement\,” the Cambridge STEAM Initiative is offering a new Out-of-School-Time Math Equity Lab for the 2025-26 school year. The Lab is a space for members of the OST community to investigate\, imagine\, co-create\, and expand new possibilities for equitable\, high-quality OST math programming. Sessions will focus on equity-based youth work practices that support young people to develop belonging\, positive math identities\, and mathematical agency. Over six sessions\, the Lab will use both a Community of Practice model (where participants share and reflect on their experiences and practices) and a workshop model (where participants engage with new tools and practices). All sessions will be on Wednesdays from 10am-noon\, and are open to ALL members of the OST community (from youth workers through executive directors!). Please click here for more details. And if you have questions\, please reach out to Matt Dunkel (the facilitator) at matt.dunkel.consulting@gmail.com. We hope to see you there! CATEGORIES:PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT LOCATION:Russell Youth Community Center\, 680 Huron Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 SEQUENCE:0 UID:c9ffe3bda9dc9daf4d4534052c883b9e URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/c9ffe3bda9dc9daf4d4534052c883b9e END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260417T140000Z DTEND:20260417T163000Z SUMMARY:Elementary High-Needs Students & the Continuum of Academic Care: What is the Impact of Out of School Programs? DESCRIPTION:This training is being presented as part of a Capstone Project for Bay Path University. By the end of this three-part professional development series\, participants will be able to:\nRecognize differences in typical and neurodivergent development that affect students’ participation\, attention\, and behavior in out of school program routines.\n\nIdentify \;how out of school program environments\, expectations\, and routines can either support or limit student engagement and regulation across the academic day.\n\nReflect on and discuss the interaction between the student\, the environment\, and daily routines when supporting neurodivergent learners in out-of-school programs.Use \;practical strategies and accommodations to support participation\, regulation\, and access for neurodivergent students within out of school settings.\n\n\nParticipants are expected to commit to all sessions.4/104/175/1\n CATEGORIES:EQUITY & ACCESS LOCATION:344 Broadway\, 344 BroadwayCambridge\, MA 02139 SEQUENCE:0 UID:a7b6eb78d848348921d5be644ab080cc URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/a7b6eb78d848348921d5be644ab080cc END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260428T140000Z DTEND:20260428T163000Z SUMMARY:Youth Work Foundations: Learn it: Lead it DESCRIPTION:Youth Work Foundations: Learn it: Lead it\nIntermediate Youth Development\nA train the trainer series inspired by ACT for Youth resources\nJoin us for a four part training series designed to deepen your youth development practice and build the skills to facilitate staff learning.\nThis Train-the-Trainer Series is Designed for OST Professionals Who:\nCommit to all four sessions\;\nSee Youth Work as a profession and want to continue strengthening their practice over time\nSupport the onboarding\, mentoring\, or professional development of staffAre interested in building the skills to facilitate learning with their peers and teamsTeam Leaders and Program Directors who want to deepen their understanding of youth development frameworks and how they show up in daily practice\n CATEGORIES:YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LOCATION:344 Broadway\, 344 BroadwayCambridge\, MA 02139 SEQUENCE:0 UID:f08f9b9cc690e7b091c9ccb1b0cea5f6 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/f08f9b9cc690e7b091c9ccb1b0cea5f6 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260429T140000Z DTEND:20260429T160000Z SUMMARY:STEAM and Nature; Spring has Sprung (almost)\, let’s learn about natural places and resources we depend on across our area DESCRIPTION:STEAM Lab!Inspire. Create. Empower.\nSTEAM and Nature is designed to offer participants (new and advanced learners) an opportunity to learn new and exciting ways to infuse environmental education and justice into programming. These sessions will focus on bringing the STEAM Habits of Mind alive through environmental learning activities connected to the seasons\, a connection to where we live and play (our neighborhoods\, communities and region) and how to build awareness and action around environmental impact at any age. Our activities will focus on building a connection and love of the natural world while also sharing ways and strategies we can support the care of the earth\, humans and society.\n\nApril: Spring has Sprung (almost)\, let’s learn about natural places and resources we depend on across our area: SIGN UP BY APRIL 23rd\nWhat’s happening in the natural world in spring? What are the ways we depend on the Spring season and the warmer seasons of the year? What are the natural systems that are coming alive in this season and how do humans and other animals depend on them? How are we affecting systems that bring us clean water\, air and soil and how do we see and experience the effects of food justice in our lives and our community. CATEGORIES:PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT LOCATION:Mass Audubon Magazine Beach Park Nature Center\, 668 Memorial Dr\, Cambridge\, MA 02139 SEQUENCE:0 UID:3d5d800b9f7a0d9a8d196f337932e41a URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/3d5d800b9f7a0d9a8d196f337932e41a END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260501T140000Z DTEND:20260501T163000Z SUMMARY:Elementary High-Needs Students & the Continuum of Academic Care: What is the Impact of Out of School Programs? DESCRIPTION:This training is being presented as part of a Capstone Project for Bay Path University. By the end of this three-part professional development series\, participants will be able to:\nRecognize differences in typical and neurodivergent development that affect students’ participation\, attention\, and behavior in out of school program routines.\n\nIdentify \;how out of school program environments\, expectations\, and routines can either support or limit student engagement and regulation across the academic day.\n\nReflect on and discuss the interaction between the student\, the environment\, and daily routines when supporting neurodivergent learners in out-of-school programs.Use \;practical strategies and accommodations to support participation\, regulation\, and access for neurodivergent students within out of school settings.\n\n\nParticipants are expected to commit to all sessions.4/104/175/1\n CATEGORIES:EQUITY & ACCESS LOCATION:Russell Youth Community Center\, 680 Huron Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 SEQUENCE:0 UID:07f58ff1a89e4cf481b9eaf361a355d9 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/07f58ff1a89e4cf481b9eaf361a355d9 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260505T140000Z DTEND:20260505T163000Z SUMMARY:Youth Work Foundations: Learn it: Lead it DESCRIPTION:Youth Work Foundations: Learn it: Lead it\nIntermediate Youth Development\nA train the trainer series inspired by ACT for Youth resources\nJoin us for a four part training series designed to deepen your youth development practice and build the skills to facilitate staff learning.\nThis Train-the-Trainer Series is Designed for OST Professionals Who:\nCommit to all four sessions\;\nSee Youth Work as a profession and want to continue strengthening their practice over time\nSupport the onboarding\, mentoring\, or professional development of staffAre interested in building the skills to facilitate learning with their peers and teamsTeam Leaders and Program Directors who want to deepen their understanding of youth development frameworks and how they show up in daily practice\n CATEGORIES:YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LOCATION:Russell Youth Community Center\, 680 Huron Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 SEQUENCE:0 UID:6a70c39ab0cbeb60f3857bb19765cb3f URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/6a70c39ab0cbeb60f3857bb19765cb3f END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260508T140000Z DTEND:20260508T163000Z SUMMARY:Identity and Power at Work: Being the Change We Seek DESCRIPTION:Identity and Power at Work: Being the Change We Seek\nOur identities shape how we see the world—and how the world sees us. In this interactive workshop\, participants will explore the ways that identity\, privilege\, and power dynamics influence our relationships\, decisions\, and organizational culture. Together\, we’ll reflect on how each of us can lead with greater awareness and accountability\, and practice strategies for aligning our daily actions with the values of equity and inclusion. \;\n​MUST COMMIT TO BOTH SESSIONS CATEGORIES:EQUITY & ACCESS LOCATION:Russell Youth Community Center\, 680 Huron Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 SEQUENCE:0 UID:27cf22bad09f76a11019bdccbefe0baa URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/27cf22bad09f76a11019bdccbefe0baa END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260512T140000Z DTEND:20260512T163000Z SUMMARY:Youth Work Foundations: Learn it: Lead it DESCRIPTION:Youth Work Foundations: Learn it: Lead it\nIntermediate Youth Development\nA train the trainer series inspired by ACT for Youth resources\nJoin us for a four part training series designed to deepen your youth development practice and build the skills to facilitate staff learning.\nThis Train-the-Trainer Series is Designed for OST Professionals Who:\nCommit to all four sessions\;\nSee Youth Work as a profession and want to continue strengthening their practice over time\nSupport the onboarding\, mentoring\, or professional development of staffAre interested in building the skills to facilitate learning with their peers and teamsTeam Leaders and Program Directors who want to deepen their understanding of youth development frameworks and how they show up in daily practice\n CATEGORIES:YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LOCATION:Russell Youth Community Center\, 680 Huron Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 SEQUENCE:0 UID:df29b4432c212affca1ff12a40afbf05 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/df29b4432c212affca1ff12a40afbf05 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260515T140000Z DTEND:20260515T163000Z SUMMARY:Identity and Power at Work: Being the Change We Seek DESCRIPTION:Identity and Power at Work: Being the Change We Seek\nOur identities shape how we see the world—and how the world sees us. In this interactive workshop\, participants will explore the ways that identity\, privilege\, and power dynamics influence our relationships\, decisions\, and organizational culture. Together\, we’ll reflect on how each of us can lead with greater awareness and accountability\, and practice strategies for aligning our daily actions with the values of equity and inclusion. \;\n​MUST COMMIT TO BOTH SESSIONS \n\n CATEGORIES:EQUITY & ACCESS LOCATION:Russell Youth Community Center\, 680 Huron Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 SEQUENCE:0 UID:d1f5fbbb98eac53f4a629eea732fd2ad URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/d1f5fbbb98eac53f4a629eea732fd2ad END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260520T140000Z DTEND:20260520T163000Z SUMMARY:OST Math Equity Lab: Sharing and celebrating our growth\, our practices\, & the questions that remain DESCRIPTION:As part of the Cambridge “Math is a Civil Right Movement\,” the Cambridge STEAM Initiative is offering a new Out-of-School-Time Math Equity Lab for the 2025-26 school year. The Lab is a space for members of the OST community to investigate\, imagine\, co-create\, and expand new possibilities for equitable\, high-quality OST math programming. Sessions will focus on equity-based youth work practices that support young people to develop belonging\, positive math identities\, and mathematical agency. Over six sessions\, the Lab will use both a Community of Practice model (where participants share and reflect on their experiences and practices) and a workshop model (where participants engage with new tools and practices). All sessions will be on Wednesdays from 10am-noon\, and are open to ALL members of the OST community (from youth workers through executive directors!). Please click here for more details. And if you have questions\, please reach out to Matt Dunkel (the facilitator) at matt.dunkel.consulting@gmail.com. We hope to see you there! CATEGORIES:PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT LOCATION:Russell Youth Community Center\, 680 Huron Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 SEQUENCE:0 UID:93cd89d0e79e1166d7f1c22f65cd5536 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/93cd89d0e79e1166d7f1c22f65cd5536 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260527T133000Z DTEND:20260527T163000Z SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification DESCRIPTION:YOUTH MENTAL HEATH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nThis course covers:\n- Common mental health challenges for youth\n- A 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations\n\nThis course is designed for:\n-Program Directors\n-Frontline Youth Workers\nYouth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents\, family members\, caregivers\, teachers\, school staff\, neighbors\, health and human services workers\, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth\, reviews typical adolescent development\, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety\, depression\, substance use\, disorders in which psychosis may occur\, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD)\, and eating disorders. CATEGORIES:SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING LOCATION:CHA Windsor Street Conference Room\, 119 Windsor St\, Cambridge\, MA 02139 SEQUENCE:0 UID:fb2bc71d2fe6001f0ca65e6238a17f54 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/fb2bc71d2fe6001f0ca65e6238a17f54 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260528T133000Z DTEND:20260528T163000Z SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification DESCRIPTION:YOUTH MENTAL HEATH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION\nThis course covers:\n- Common mental health challenges for youth\n- A 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations\n\nThis course is designed for:\n-Program Directors\n-Frontline Youth Workers\nYouth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents\, family members\, caregivers\, teachers\, school staff\, neighbors\, health and human services workers\, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth\, reviews typical adolescent development\, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety\, depression\, substance use\, disorders in which psychosis may occur\, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD)\, and eating disorders. CATEGORIES:SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING LOCATION:CHA Windsor Street Conference Room\, 119 Windsor St\, Cambridge\, MA 02139 SEQUENCE:0 UID:1aeb01d89eec5b93537f72bca184b2c0 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/1aeb01d89eec5b93537f72bca184b2c0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260525T193326Z DTSTART:20260831T080001Z DTEND:20260831T080001Z SUMMARY:Administrative Placeholder DESCRIPTION: CATEGORIES: LOCATION: SEQUENCE:0 UID:224c62d53c10794f16c2785633e02516 URL:http://ostlitraining202526.sched.com/event/224c62d53c10794f16c2785633e02516 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR