Upcoming Events
Assessing Through Care: Culturally Rooted & Trauma-Informed Observation in OST
Date: September 16, 2026
Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m. ET
Facilitator: Carlos Da Silva
Explore how to recognize belonging cues, understand behavior as communication, and evaluate physical and relational safety. Participants will leave with practical observation tools for assessing their programs more authentically.
Lead Yourself First: A Behavioral Science Approach to Intentional Leadership
Date: October 21, 2026
Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m. ET
Facilitator: Tietricha Thomas
Explore how identity, values, habits, and environment shape the way you lead. Participants will learn practical, evidence-informed strategies for strengthening their leadership and understanding their team’s experiences.
Designing Experiences That Matter: Turning Program Data into Meaningful OST Experiences
Date: November 18, 2026
Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m. ET
Facilitator: Rebecca Ferguson
Use an Experience Blueprint to examine and redesign a real program component around the needs of youth, families, and staff. Participants will leave with practical tools and a concrete implementation plan.
Feedback Driven Program Design
Date: December 16, 2026
Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m. ET
Facilitator: Robert Wandel
Learn how to gather useful feedback and turn what you hear into informed program decisions. Participants will explore strategies for increasing engagement, participation, and youth ownership.
Introduction and Overview to Trust-Based Relational Intervention
Date: January 20, 2027
Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m. ET
Facilitator: Kara Applegate
Explore the core principles of Trust-Based Relational Intervention and how they can strengthen relationships, prevent escalation, and encourage positive behavior in OST programs.
Beyond Manager. Beyond Coach.
Date: February 17, 2027
Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m. ET
Facilitator: Chris Lambert
Learn a practical framework for turning everyday supervisory moments into conversations that build staff capacity. Participants will leave with concrete language and tools they can use right away.
Maslow Before You Bloom
Date: April 21, 2027
Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m. ET
Facilitator: Chara Watts
Explore how student-centered coaching can create a culture of belonging, high expectations, and access to learning. Participants will leave with practical strategies for helping both staff and young people thrive.
Building an Engaging OST Program on a Budget
Date: May 19, 2027
Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m. ET
Facilitator: Jennie Thill
Discover affordable activities that encourage creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and youth choice. Participants will leave with realistic ideas that use materials their programs may already have.