Upcoming Events
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.
Save the Date!
The 2027 MAC Annual Conference is already coming together with great speakers, awards, networking and more!
Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.