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In this hour-long in-person professional development, we will learn ways to add career exploration into existing MS afterschool programming. Get ready to play some career exploration games, reflect on your own career journeys, and identify ways to connect career exploration activities to common afterschool activities such as sports, arts, and STEM. We will dive into […]

Join our upcoming virtual workshop on effective Conflict Resolution and De-escalation! As Youth Development Workers, we understand that conflicts can arise even in well-managed environments. Learn how to navigate conflict cycles, intervene before escalation, and de-escalate crises while maintaining safe and empowering spaces for young participants. Our session will also cover coaching techniques to foster […]

What is an SEL framework and how can we incorporate SEL into afterschool?  In this session, we reflect on our understanding of social and emotional learning and build connections to emotional competencies and social skills. We will take a deep dive into the CASEL framework to better understand the five core social and emotional competencies. […]