Professional Development Guide

 


Conferences

The Michigan Afterschool Collaborative Leadership Summit and Michigan Afterschool Collaborative Annual Conference are hosted annually by MASP and the Michigan Department of Education.  

 

Virtual Workshops & Training

These trainings are typically 1-2 hours and are facilitated by industry experts in the field of Out-of-School time. These capacity building trainings are meant to assist those who may be brand new to direct service to those who have been in the OST field for several years. The following trainings are available free of charge. Registration is open for trainings thru December 2023.

By participating in our trainings, you also have the potential to earn MiRegistry credit.

 

Communities of Practice

Shared areas of interest, opportunities to practice, and experiencing a sense of belonging are central to learning no matter your age, education, or experience. The following “Communities of Practice” situate training and learning within a group of individuals who share a desire to grow a specific area of their practice over time. If you’re drawn to community and are committed to growth, consider joining one of the following Communities of Practice.

 

Certificate and Credential Program

The MI-YDA Certificate and Credential support quality programs for school-age children and youth by providing standards for training and evaluation. The MI-YDA is based on and replaces the Michigan School-Age Youth Development (MISAYD).

 

Additional Training Opportunities

Looking for more workshops or training opportunities? Check out the following MASP partners’ website for additional professional development opportunities.

David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality

Youth Development Resource Center

Black Executive Director Alliance of Detroit (BEDAD)

The ELO Network

KYD Network

Miregistry (includes on-demand trainings)

Michigan Nonprofit Association

 

 

 





















Virtual Workshops & Training