OST Learning Institute March 2024 Newsletter

OST Learning Institute

March 2024 Newsletter

March Summer Planning

BOOST & STRETCH:

SUMMER PLANNING RETREAT

Friday, March 8th

9:30am - 1:00pm

The Foundry

101 Rodgers Street

Brought to you by the

OST Learning Institute and Cambridge STEAM Initiative

Program Directors

and Full-Time Youth Workers register here!

Coming in April and May

Three Intermediate Training Series

Equity & Access

Developing Gender Inclusive

Program Culture

Fridays

4/5, 4/12, 4/26

9:30am -12:30pm

Facilitated by Minh Nguyen

To register you must complete:

Introductory Recorded Gender Dynamics

Access it here.

Staff are expected to register in small teams

Learning goals include:

Identifying ways to strengthen program practices and be more inclusive of gender and sexual expansive youth
Understanding gender dynamics currently present in Cambridge
Understanding where gendered violence and harm comes from
Understanding national and global policies

Social Emotional Learning & Development

Partnering with Young People...Even when it's hard!

Mondays

4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13

10:00am - 12:30pm

Facilitated by Matt Dunkel

Participants will receive a copy of the book Troublemakers: Lessons in Freedom from Young Children in School

Learning goals include:

Identifying ways in which young people’s behaviors can help us to better understand their needs
Generating research questions and “findings” about a young person from your program whose needs aren’t yet being fully met
Reframing unmet needs as dilemmas that we can engage with young people
Generating action steps to share power with young people to better meet their needs

Leadership & Management

OST Supervisory Series

Fridays

5/3, 5/10, 5/17, 5/31

10:00am - 12:30pm

Facilitated by Melinda Barbosa

For all levels of OST Supervisors

Learning goals include:

Adopting a systematic approach to ensure staff consistently embrace best practices
Effectively communicating principles of positive child & youth development
Providing regular supervision & feedback to uphold these standards
Creating a safe, inclusive, & welcoming program environment
Addressing bias & discrimination
Managing program staff & promoting their professional growth & development

Check out other OST Learning Institute offerings here.

OSTLI Introductory Recorded Trainings

The OST Learning Institute is pleased to provide introductory recorded trainings. Along with the recordings, participants are provided study guides and slides to support learning and reflection. After completing the training, submit the quiz to receive Professional Development Credit.

We encourage staff leaders to explore these training videos with their teams. We are here to support you with any questions you may have. Ashley@agendaforchildrenost.or g

Request access to recorded trainings

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT

Youth Development K-5

Youth Development Middle Years

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT

Positive Behavior Support

EQUITY & ACCESS

Cultural Proficiency: A Way of Being

Gender Dynamics & Gender Identity

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT

Keeping it Real in Family Partnerships

Good Luck Sarina!

Sarina White has taken on a new role at the Cambridge Public Library Main Branch!

Sarina is thoughtful and dedicated, always welcoming our OST Community into events with a big smile and an amazing breakfast spread. We are excited for this growth opportunity for Sarina and we will miss having her on our team.

We will be seeking a new part-time Professional Development Associate. Part of this role is supporting the OST Learning Institute Coordinator with Communities of Practice, Trainings and OST Symposium that are highlighted in this newsletter.

If this interests you email Ashley@agendaforchildrenost.org.

Help us spread the word! Job posting coming soon.

Tools and Resources

Check out the webinar recording to hear an amazing panel of youth and peek at the slide deck!

If you have questions about professional development, please contact ashley@agendaforchildrenost.org