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Monday, September 1
 

10:30am EDT

Intro Recorded Inclusive Practices
Monday September 1, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
This video is into AND prerequisite for out in person training

Video 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.

This 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.

Anticipated Outcomes;
  • How to develop and maintain and Inclusive Mindset when working with children
  • Strategies to use when children are struggling to engage in programming
  • How to access the Inclusion Initiative for Support
Speakers
avatar for Zachary Solomons

Zachary Solomons

Manager of Inclusion Services, City of Cambridge
Zach Solomons is the Manager of Inclusion Services at the Department of Human Service Programs in Cambridge, where he leads the Inclusion Initiative. This program is dedicated to ensuring students with identified needs or disabilities receive the supports and accommodations necessary... Read More →
avatar for Demi Akins

Demi Akins

Inclusion Specialist, City of Cambridge
Demi Akins is an Inclusion Specialist at the Department of Human Service Programs in Cambridge. Demi is a Cambridge Native who holds years of experience working with students in both clinical and educational settings. Demi strongly values the importance of Out of School Time programs... Read More →
Monday September 1, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Online https://www.agendaforchildrenost.org/training-opportunities.html

10:30am EDT

Intro Recorded Positive Behavior Support
Monday September 1, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
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.
Monday September 1, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Online https://www.agendaforchildrenost.org/training-opportunities.html
 
Tuesday, September 30
 

10:00am EDT

W.A.I.T. Why Am I Talking? Thinking about how we use voice with young people.
FULL
Tuesday September 30, 2025 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity full
Adding this to your schedule will put you on the waitlist.
Introductory Level
W.A.I.T Why am I talking?
Thinking about how we use our voice with youth
Facilitated by Mia Klinger, EdM
Executive Director, JoyWeavers

Working 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.

SIGN UPS CLOSE SEPT 14th

Tuesday, September 3oth
10:00am - 12:30pm
coffee and light breakfast available at 9:30 am
Community Room at the Main Branch Library
449 Broadway

Speakers
avatar for Mia Klinger

Mia Klinger

Executive Director, JOYweavers
Mia 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... Read More →
Tuesday September 30, 2025 10:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Community Room at Main Branch Cambridge Public Library 449 Broadway
 
Wednesday, October 29
 

9:30am EDT

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
LIMITED
Wednesday October 29, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
YOUTH MENTAL HEATH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION

SIGN UPS CLOSE OCTOBER14th

This course covers:
- Common mental health challenges for youth
- A 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations

This course is designed for:
-Program Directors
-Frontline Youth Workers
Youth 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.
Speakers
avatar for Danielle McPeak

Danielle McPeak

Prevention and Recovery Specialist, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Danielle McPeak (she/they) is the Prevention and Recovery Specialist for the Cambridge Public Health Department. They received their MPH at the Boston University School of Public Health, studying Community Assessment, Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation. She works to manage... Read More →
avatar for Sarah Lincoln

Sarah Lincoln

Youth Engagement Manager, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Sarah Lincoln is the Youth Engagement Manager at the Cambridge Public Health Department. She and her team work to develop and implement programs, policies, and practices that address young people’s challenges, especially related to mental health and substance use. She has been certified as a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor since June of 2023... Read More →
Wednesday October 29, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
CHA Windsor Street Conference Room 119 Windsor St, Cambridge, MA 02139
 
Thursday, October 30
 

9:30am EDT

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
LIMITED
Thursday October 30, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
YOUTH MENTAL HEATH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION

SIGN UPS CLOSE OCTOBER14th

This course covers:
- Common mental health challenges for youth
- A 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations

This course is designed for:
-Program Directors
-Frontline Youth Workers
Youth 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.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Lincoln

Sarah Lincoln

Youth Engagement Manager, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Sarah Lincoln is the Youth Engagement Manager at the Cambridge Public Health Department. She and her team work to develop and implement programs, policies, and practices that address young people’s challenges, especially related to mental health and substance use. She has been certified as a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor since June of 2023... Read More →
avatar for Danielle McPeak

Danielle McPeak

Prevention and Recovery Specialist, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Danielle McPeak (she/they) is the Prevention and Recovery Specialist for the Cambridge Public Health Department. They received their MPH at the Boston University School of Public Health, studying Community Assessment, Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation. She works to manage... Read More →

Thursday October 30, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
CHA Windsor Street Conference Room 119 Windsor St, Cambridge, MA 02139
 
Thursday, January 1
 

10:30am EST

Intro Recorded Inclusive Practices
Thursday January 1, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EST

Video can be found here. Fill out the quiz in the video description for credits on your professional development report.

This 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.

Anticipated Outcomes;
  • How to develop and maintain and Inclusive Mindset when working with children
  • Strategies to use when children are struggling to engage in programming
  • How to access the Inclusion Initiative for Support
Speakers
avatar for Demi Akins

Demi Akins

Inclusion Specialist, City of Cambridge
Demi Akins is an Inclusion Specialist at the Department of Human Service Programs in Cambridge. Demi is a Cambridge Native who holds years of experience working with students in both clinical and educational settings. Demi strongly values the importance of Out of School Time programs... Read More →
avatar for Zachary Solomons

Zachary Solomons

Manager of Inclusion Services, City of Cambridge
Zach Solomons is the Manager of Inclusion Services at the Department of Human Service Programs in Cambridge, where he leads the Inclusion Initiative. This program is dedicated to ensuring students with identified needs or disabilities receive the supports and accommodations necessary... Read More →
Thursday January 1, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Online https://www.agendaforchildrenost.org/training-opportunities.html

10:30am EST

Intro Recorded Positive Behavior Support
Thursday January 1, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EST
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.
Thursday January 1, 2026 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Online https://www.agendaforchildrenost.org/training-opportunities.html
 
Wednesday, January 28
 

9:30am EST

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
LIMITED
Wednesday January 28, 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
YOUTH MENTAL HEATH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
This course covers:
- Common mental health challenges for youth
- A 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations

This course is designed for:
-Program Directors
-Frontline Youth Workers
Youth 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.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Lincoln

Sarah Lincoln

Youth Engagement Manager, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Sarah Lincoln is the Youth Engagement Manager at the Cambridge Public Health Department. She and her team work to develop and implement programs, policies, and practices that address young people’s challenges, especially related to mental health and substance use. She has been certified as a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor since June of 2023... Read More →
avatar for Danielle McPeak

Danielle McPeak

Prevention and Recovery Specialist, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Danielle McPeak (she/they) is the Prevention and Recovery Specialist for the Cambridge Public Health Department. They received their MPH at the Boston University School of Public Health, studying Community Assessment, Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation. She works to manage... Read More →
Wednesday January 28, 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm EST
CHA Windsor Street Conference Room 119 Windsor St, Cambridge, MA 02139
 
Thursday, January 29
 

9:30am EST

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
LIMITED
Thursday January 29, 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm EST
Limited Capacity seats available
YOUTH MENTAL HEATH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
This course covers:
- Common mental health challenges for youth
- A 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations

This course is designed for:
-Program Directors
-Frontline Youth Workers
Youth 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.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Lincoln

Sarah Lincoln

Youth Engagement Manager, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Sarah Lincoln is the Youth Engagement Manager at the Cambridge Public Health Department. She and her team work to develop and implement programs, policies, and practices that address young people’s challenges, especially related to mental health and substance use. She has been certified as a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor since June of 2023... Read More →
avatar for Danielle McPeak

Danielle McPeak

Prevention and Recovery Specialist, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Danielle McPeak (she/they) is the Prevention and Recovery Specialist for the Cambridge Public Health Department. They received their MPH at the Boston University School of Public Health, studying Community Assessment, Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation. She works to manage... Read More →
Thursday January 29, 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm EST
CHA Windsor Street Conference Room 119 Windsor St, Cambridge, MA 02139
 
Wednesday, May 27
 

9:30am EDT

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
LIMITED
Wednesday May 27, 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
YOUTH MENTAL HEATH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
This course covers:
- Common mental health challenges for youth
- A 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations

This course is designed for:
-Program Directors
-Frontline Youth Workers
Youth 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.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Lincoln

Sarah Lincoln

Youth Engagement Manager, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Sarah Lincoln is the Youth Engagement Manager at the Cambridge Public Health Department. She and her team work to develop and implement programs, policies, and practices that address young people’s challenges, especially related to mental health and substance use. She has been certified as a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor since June of 2023... Read More →
avatar for Danielle McPeak

Danielle McPeak

Prevention and Recovery Specialist, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Danielle McPeak (she/they) is the Prevention and Recovery Specialist for the Cambridge Public Health Department. They received their MPH at the Boston University School of Public Health, studying Community Assessment, Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation. She works to manage... Read More →
Wednesday May 27, 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
CHA Windsor Street Conference Room 119 Windsor St, Cambridge, MA 02139
 
Thursday, May 28
 

9:30am EDT

Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
LIMITED
Thursday May 28, 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
YOUTH MENTAL HEATH FIRST AID CERTIFICATION
This course covers:
- Common mental health challenges for youth
- A 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations

This course is designed for:
-Program Directors
-Frontline Youth Workers
Youth 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.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Lincoln

Sarah Lincoln

Youth Engagement Manager, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Sarah Lincoln is the Youth Engagement Manager at the Cambridge Public Health Department. She and her team work to develop and implement programs, policies, and practices that address young people’s challenges, especially related to mental health and substance use. She has been certified as a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor since June of 2023... Read More →
avatar for Danielle McPeak

Danielle McPeak

Prevention and Recovery Specialist, Cambridge Public Health Dept.
Danielle McPeak (she/they) is the Prevention and Recovery Specialist for the Cambridge Public Health Department. They received their MPH at the Boston University School of Public Health, studying Community Assessment, Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation. She works to manage... Read More →
Thursday May 28, 2026 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
CHA Windsor Street Conference Room 119 Windsor St, Cambridge, MA 02139
 

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