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In order to effectively support and work with young people in after school spaces, we must understand their needs. During this session, participants will explore factors that affect how youth develop, discuss physical, cognitive, emotional and psychological changes and needs at different stages and identify practices for supporting positive youth development in them. School-Age Childcare […]

Dear Program Directors, Coordinators and Supervisors, ExpandED Schools is thrilled to facilitate our Directors Convening for the 2023-2024 School Year. We welcome you to participate in our last convening of the year. This convening will take place on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, in person at our ExpandED Schools Main Office- 11 […]

Dear Program Directors, Coordinators and Supervisors, ExpandED Schools is thrilled to launch our Directors Convening for the 2024-2025 School Year. With the start of the school year underway, we welcome you to participate in our first convening of the year. Our kickoff meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 9:30 AM-12:30 PM […]

In this workshop, participants will be introduced to a baseline understanding of after-school programming which include key elements/concepts such as effective classroom facilitation/engagement, best practices for classroom management across various grade bands as well as compliance/incident reporting-*Line Staff (Group leaders/Activity specialists) only. School-Age Childcare training regulations satisfied: 3 Please note that active participation during the session […]

In this workshop participants will begin to develop a comprehensive understanding of effective strategies and best practices for working with students who are Neurodiverse. We will conduct targeted discussions for line staff (group leaders/activity specialists) and upper management (Directors, Site Supervisors) in the areas of adapting learning styles, strengthening activity facilitation, providing continuous support for […]

The number, consistency, and intensity of positive relationships in young people’s lives are linked with positive academic, social, and emotional outcomes. This workshop will evaluate the factors that lead to best practices for nurturing sustainable, positive relationships with students, and explore how communication directly affects student behavior. Attendees will also explore the skills and strategies […]

Dear Program Directors, Coordinators, and Supervisors, We welcome you to participate in our third convening of the year, .  This meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 18th from 9:30am -12:30 pm via zoom. During this session, we will work to deepen Spring planning and support overall established S.M.A.R.T. goals from the spring to the […]

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 […]

Blurb: Unlock the power of literacy in your afterschool program with Lit Up: Igniting Literacy in Afterschool Programs! This engaging professional development session will equip educators with practical strategies to seamlessly integrate literacy into afterschool activities. From creating literacy-rich environments to incorporating digital tools and cross-curricular connections, participants will leave with a ready-to-use toolkit for fostering […]