PASE/DYCD OST Training
Recognizing PASE’s expertise and experience as the premier provider of professional development for afterschool agency staff, the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) selected PASE as the sole provider of training and technical assistance to all 560 agencies participating in its Out of School Time program.
To register for training, please fill out the on-line training form.
Unless otherwise indicated, trainings are open and free to DYCD OST contractors. All other are waitlisted and fees are listed per training. Trainings take place at PASE offices unless otherwise noted.
Upcoming OST Trainings
9/5 - OST Online for Beginners: Elementary School-Age Programs
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Designed for program staff that are brand new to OST Online and working in elementary school-age afterschool programs, this training will teach the basic design of the system and provide strategies for effectively using OST Online as a tool for structuring DYCD OST programs. Participants will learn strategies for developing effective program plans and reports and for communicating more effectively with staff, youth, community and funders. This training will also cover how to run the Activity Conflict, Rate of Participation and Activity Schedule Grid reports so that beginners understand how to access and use these reports for program and DYCD contract management. In preparation for this workshop, read your program's workscope and bring a copy with you to the training. DYCD OST personnel will be available after the training to answer any additional questions.
Date: Friday, September 5, 2008
Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm
Place: DYCD, 161 Williams Street, New York, NY, 7th Floor
Audience: Program Directors and Staff responsible for entering data on OST Online
Facilitator: David Payne, Consultant
Cost: This training has been made possible by funding from DYCD, and is free and open to DYCD OST Contractors only.
SACC Regulations: (5) Business record maintenance and management
Links to NYSAN QSA Elements: (2) Administration / Organization; (5) Programming / Activities
Participants will receive certificates upon completion of the training.
Training Code: OST-OL86
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9/10 - Using the NYSAN Quality Self-Assessment (QSA) Tool & User’s Guide for Program Planning and Continuous Improvement
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Improving after school program quality begins with a commitment on the part of practitioners to examine their programs with a critical eye. The NYSAN QSA is a tool that allows program stakeholders to utilize a common set of standards to assess, plan, design and execute strategies for ongoing program improvement. The tool has been adapted by DYCD for use by all program monitors and OST programs are strongly encouraged to use it for program planning and improvement. In this workshop, participants will learn how to use the NYSAN QSA tool and its accompanying user’s guide to engage in the process of self-assessment. Participants will learn a variety of strategies for using the NYSAN QSA to engage stakeholders and to identify program strengths and deficits in order to arrive at a sound plan for addressing those needs.
Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Place: PASE, 120 Broadway, Suite 230, New York, NY
Audience: Program Directors and Site Coordinators (Elementary, Middle and High School-Age Programs)
Facilitator: Candace Mayer LaRue, Candace LaRue and Associates
Cost: This training has been made possible by funding from DYCD, and is free and open to DYCD OST contractors. Provided that there is space, all others may register for a fee of $35 per person.
SACC Regulations: (3) Child day care program development; (5) Business record maintenance and management; (7) Statutes and regulations pertaining to child care
Links to NYSAN QSA Elements: (2) Administration/Organization; (8) Parent/Family/Community Partnerships; (9) Program Sustainability/Growth;(10) Measuring Outcomes/Evaluation
Coffee and juice provided. Participants are welcome to bring breakfast with them. Participants will receive certificates upon completion of the training.
Training Code: OST-QSA4
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9/11, 9/18, 9/25 - Fundamentals of Working with Children Institute
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In this three-day institute, participants will learn best practices for working with children ages 5-12. Registration includes all three of the following trainings:
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
In this foundational hands-on workshop, participants learn about the stages of child development (ages 5-12) to gain a broader understanding of children’s needs. Participants will also engage in activities that support the healthy development of children and will learn how to plan and integrate programs that support various developmental levels and stages.
Date: Thursday, September 11, 2008
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Place: PASE, 120 Broadway, Suite 230, New York, NY
Audience: Program Directors & Line Staff (Elementary & Middle School-Age Programs)
Facilitator: TBA
SACC Regulations: (1) Child development, supervision of children, meeting needs of children with physical or emotional challenges, behavior management & discipline; (3) Child day care program development
Links to NYSAN QSA Elements: (1) Environment/Climate; (5) Programming/Activities; (7) Youth Participation/Engagement
Coffee and juice provided. Participants are welcome to bring breakfast with them. Participants will receive certificates upon completion of the training.
Behavior Management
To successfully manage groups, educators and administrators need to understand the underlying causes of common behavior challenges. In this workshop, participants explore these causes, learn developmentally appropriate strategies for managing challenging behaviors, and make links to program policies regarding dealing with these behaviors.
Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Place: PASE, 120 Broadway, Suite 230, New York, NY
Audience: Program Directors & Line Staff (Elementary & Middle School-Age Programs)
Facilitator: TBA
SACC Regulations: (1) Child development, supervision of children, meeting needs of children with physical or emotional challenges, behavior management & discipline; (3) Child day care program development
Links to NYSAN QSA Elements: (1) Environment/Climate; (3) Relationships; (5) Programming/Activities; (7) Youth Participation/Engagement
Coffee and juice provided. Participants are welcome to bring breakfast with them. Participants will receive certificates upon completion of the training.
Conflict Resolution
In this workshop, participants learn the basics of conflict resolution and effective communication. By exploring the roots of conflict, participants will gain not only new strategies for dealing positively with conflict, but also for helping children manage conflicts.
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2008
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Place: PASE, 120 Broadway, Suite 230, New York, NY
Audience: Program Directors & Line Staff (Elementary & Middle School-Age Programs)
Facilitator: TBA
SACC Regulations: (1) Child development, supervision of children, meeting needs of children with physical or emotional challenges, behavior management & discipline; (3) Child day care program development
Links to NYSAN QSA Elements: (1) Environment/Climate; (3) Relationships; (5) Programming/Activities; (7) Youth Participation/Engagement
Coffee and juice provided. Participants are welcome to bring breakfast with them. Participants will receive certificates upon completion of the training.
Training Code: OST-FC2
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9/12 – Safety Planning for Supervisors
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As a program director, you are responsible for ensuring that youth are protected and for making sure that staff understand appropriate safety protocols and procedures. Learn how to spot safety hazards and make appropriate changes to keep youth safe. Learn safety procedures for indoor and outdoor environments, such as fire drills, evacuations, field trips and travel, and inter-agency communication. In addition, learn how to create effective communication and emergency response systems with program stakeholders, including parents, agency headquarters, and if school-based, designated building administrators. Participants will review School Age Child Care (SACC) regulations related to safety and begin formalizing their site’s safety plan. Participants will also discuss methods for training and supporting staff in learning and utilizing their program’s safety systems.
Date: Friday, September 12, 2008
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Place: PASE, 120 Broadway, Suite 230, New York, NY
Audience: Program Directors & Site Coordinators (Elementary & Middle School-Age Programs)
Facilitator: Carolyn Parker, Partnership with Children
Cost: This institute has been made possible by funding from DYCD, and is free and open to DYCD OST Contractors. Provided that there is space, all others may register for a fee of $50 per person per training within this institute.
SACC Regulations: (1) Child development, supervision of children, meeting needs of children with physical or emotional challenges, behavior management & discipline; (2) Nutrition and health needs of children; (3) Child day care program development; (4) Safety and security procedures, including communication between parents and staff; (5) Business record maintenance and management
Links to NYSAN QSA Elements: (1) Environment / Climate; (2) Administration / Organization; (4) Staffing / Professional Development
Breakfast (coffee, juice, bagels & muffins) and lunch provided. Participants will receive certificates upon completion of the training.
Training Code: OST-SPS1
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9/22, 9/25, 9/29, 10/2 - PASE New Site Directors Institute
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If you are a new afterschool program site director or have just hired a new site director, this institute may be just what you're looking for!
New site directors often feel overwhelmed with their new role and need support as they plan the program year - especially if there is limited time to get this planning done. This four-session institute is designed to help new site directors prepare for the role and provide an opportunity to form a professional learning network with others in the same position. The institute's goals are to help new site directors understand how to design and manage an afterschool program, learn strategies for effective collaboration with key stakeholders, explore effective ways of supervising staff, and gain resources to help support high quality afterschool programs.
Date: Tuesday, September 22; Friday, September 25, Tuesday, September 29; Friday, October 2, 2008
Time: 9:00am – 12:30pm
Place: PASE, 120 Broadway, Suite 230, New York, NY
Audience: New Site Directors (Elementary, Middle and High School-Age Programs)
Fee: $200 per participant for PASE members and $300 per participant for non-PASE members.
SACC Regulations: (3) Child day care program development; (5) Business record maintenance and management
Links to NYSAN QSA Elements: (2) Administration / Organization; (3) Relationships; (4) Staffing Professional Development; (5) Programming / Activities; (8) Partnerships; (9) Program Sustainability / Growth
Training Code: NYF-NSD1
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PASE/Planned Parenthood of NYC Afterschool Health & Sexuality Program APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW
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Planned Parenthood of New York City (PPNYC) and the Partnership for After School Education (PASE) are pleased to announce this exciting opportunity to partner with afterschool organizations to promote health and healthy sexuality among New York City’s youth! Afterschool and youth development agency staff is in a unique position to provide critical education and support to youth as they confront decisions that will affect their health. Research tells us that youth who are involved in community organizations and have mentors and/or connections with concerned adults are less likely to engage in sexual activity.
Three agencies will be selected to work with Planned Parenthood of New York City (PPNYC) and PASE as partners in the Afterschool Health and Sexuality Education Project. Through our partnership, PPNYC will seek to create a more “askable” and supportive environment at each agency around sexual and reproductive health issues.
PPNYC will provide critical training and education resources to each partner agency that will enhance staff ability to answer participants’ questions and deliver sexual and reproductive health education. Staff will learn:
How to create a sexuality-friendly after school program
How to start conversations with youth about sexuality-related issues.
How to deliver age-appropriate sexual and reproductive health information to youth.
About sexual and reproductive health referral sources for youth.
For complete application, click here.
PASE/Baruch College School of Public Affairs Emerging Leaders in Child and Youth Services Certificate Program Application
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PASE is now accepting applications for our Fall 2008 Class.
There is always a great need for effective managers in non-profit agencies. In order to meet this need, the Partnership for After School Education (PASE) and Baruch College’s School of Public Affairs have, since 2002, partnered to offer the Emerging Leaders Program, a comprehensive, semester-long course in nonprofit management.
PASE leads the field in offering professional development that provides both theoretical grounding and practical help for all levels of staff. Baruch College's School of Public Affairs gives students the tools and strategic perspective necessary to effect change in an increasingly complex and competitive world. This innovative curriculum offers lectures and practical discussions that combine the expertise of both PASE and Baruch by merging the talents and experience of Baruch professors and seasoned nonprofit practitioners.
This course helps practitioners develop the skills they need to help usher their agency through challenging times, while improving services. The Emerging Leaders Program provides practitioners a high quality and affordable way to increase their managerial capacity right here in the city! Providing a strong theoretical base and very practical ways to improve managerial skills, the course will cover all aspects of management including organizational diagnosis and strategic planning, financial management and accounting, human resources, fundraising, advocacy, board relations, government contracting, information technology, performance measurement and evaluation.
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This Training Series is offered through the DOE Student Support Services Contract for School-based Afterschool Programs
PASE is pleased to announce an unique opportunity for afterschool program directors and coordinators to work with school principals and parent coordinators to strengthen the school day-afterschool connection.
How does it work? Principals hire PASE through their Student Support Services contract to train on-site afterschool staff in areas that will improve student success and help meet the accountability goals of each school this year.
These trainings include:
An intake interview with the principal and afterschool staff to customize a training series suited to each school
A three-part training series at your site – at a time convenient to you and your staff
A follow-up interview with school and afterschool staff and an opportunity to receive on-site technical assistance
These training module topics include:
Fundamentals of Working with Youth
New Paths to Literacy
Improving Academic Performance Through Afterschool Engagement
Keeping Kids Healthy and Safe
Please note: All of these trainings will provide training hours required for SACC licensing
Who can participate? Any school-based site can work with their principal and PASE to customize a training series that suits their collective goals. PASE will also work with cohorts of schools that are willing to combine their efforts to host trainings.
Where can I get more details? To download a copy of the "Successful Schools, Connected Communities" brochure please click here. Kim Wiley-Schwartz is the program director for the DOE Student Support Services training series and is available to speak with you further about this opportunity, send brochures to your site and meet with the principal and parent coordinator at your school to discuss all of the ways that training can improve afterschool programming.
