Summer Seminars 2010 for Afterschool Program Professionals
July 12-15, 2010
A. Elevating Professional Development at the Program and System Level
Monday-Tuesday, July 12-13, 2010, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Instructors:
Ellen Gannett
Judy Nee
Who Should Attend:
Afterschool Program Leaders, 21st CCLC Program Administrators, Statewide Affiliate and Network Leaders and staff, Higher Education Administrators and Instructors, Training Providers, Policymakers, and State and Local Government Officials.
Professional development is often cited as one of the key factors in
attracting and retaining a quality workforce. While substantial
progress is being made in this arena, current efforts are fragmented
and tend to be organization-specific. This seminar will address both a
program and systems approach for tackling the challenges of the
out-of-school time workforce.
We will explore:
- The critical connection between staff knowledge and
skills and program quality.
- Career mobility,
compensation strategies, credentialing tied to higher education,
- Training systems driven by a common set of core competencies.
Each
individual or group (we encourage you to bring your team) will develop
an action plan for improving practice and addressing workforce
challenges at a system and/or organization level
B. Afterschool Program Assessment System (APAS)
Monday-Tuesday, July 12-13, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Instructors:
Judy Caplan
Daniel Michaud Weinstock
Who Should Attend:
Afterschool Directors, Supervisors, Curriculum & Education Coordinators, and 21st CCLC Personnel interested in utilizing the APAS system.
Prerequisites:
Prior experience in evaluation, including: data collection, program and/or youth outcome assessment.
Important:
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This workshop will prepare you to use APAS - a new, comprehensive evaluation system designed to help afterschool programs improve their program quality and reach their desired outcomes for children and youth. APAS is the only assessment system available that helps afterschool programs link quality and youth outcomes together in a comprehensive, flexible and integrated fashion.
APAS includes three measurement tools - the Survey of Afterschool Youth Outcomes (SAYO) S and T completed by staff and teachers, Assessment Afterschool Program Practices Tool (APT) and the SAYO Youth survey. The SAYO measures changes in intermediary youth outcomes linked with long-term healthy development and educational success. The APT is an assessment tools that helps programs examine important aspects of program quality linked to the SAYO outcomes.
Together, these user-friendly tools are designed to help afterschool programs improve program quality and focus on appropriate and realistic outcomes for youth. These tools address the accountability challenge that faces afterschool programs.
To read the APAS Brochure, click here.
What You Will Learn:
- Which youth outcomes contribute to youths' healthy development and academic success.
- How the SAYO can help you capture positive changes in youth in a way that is realistic and appropriate.
- How the APT can help you assess aspects of program quality which are linked to your desired youth outcomes.
- How to effectively and objectively observe your program in action.
- Key steps, procedures and tips for customizing APAS tools to fit your unique program needs.
Participants who successfully complete this session will be granted a “User Agreement” and access to the SAYO and APT tools.
Click here to view the APAS TOC. The TOC is subject to change.
C. Effective Management Training
Wednesday-Thursday, July 14-15, 2010, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Instructors:
Ellen Clippinger
Ana De Hoyos-O'Connor
Who Should Attend:
Program Supervisors, Directors, Consultants, Technical Advisors, School Coordinators & 21st CCLC Personnel
Are you finding it more challenging that ever to provide leadership to
your sites? This seminar will help you maintain and continue to make
program improvements while weathering cost-cutting and new
requirements. Join afterschool professionals from around the country
who are tackling the same issue.
Learn to:
- Guide program improvement,
- Build strong staff, and
- Use tools for assessing program and staff practice. Y
You will build your own action plan to enhance your management and leadership skills in support of your organization.
To view the table of contents for this training notebook click here . The TOC is subject to change.
D. Quality Advisor Training
Wednesday-Thursday, July 14-15, 2010, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Instructors:
Marta Gredler
Khari Milner
Who Should Attend:
Current (or aspiring) Technical Advisors, Consultants, Supervisors and Practitioners (all with extensive work in the field).
This training will prepare you to provide technical assistance to afterschool programs working on quality improvement. You will learn the skills of observation, analysis, and problem-solving to assess and counsel programs using a variety of tools including ASQ (Assessing School Age Quality) and APT (Assessment of Afterschool Program Practices Tool).
You Will Learn To:
- Assess a program based on its strengths and areas for growth, and how to create an improvement plan tailored to a particular program’s needs.
- Coach, mentor and advise afterschool staff in order to promote organizational change and strengthen an afterschool program.
- Apply program observation tools during a practice session at a local afterschool program.
- Guide a program on the path to national accreditation.
To view the table of contents for this training notebook click here . The TOC is subject to change.
Registration Procedures
To reserve your space in Seminars A or B on July 12-13, and/or C or D on July 14-15:
- For on-line registration:
Complete and submit the Summer Seminars 2010 application form.
all us at 781-283-2547 if you need to have the Summer Seminars Application sent via fax or mail.
- Questions
Call 781-283-2547 or e-mail us at:
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- Confirmation E-mail
A confirmation e-mail will be sent out within one week of registration.
- Payment
You will receive payment instructions when you register
Your space will be confirmed upon receipt of your payment in full.
Refund Policy
Requests for refunds must be made in writing. Refund requests postmarked before June 30, 2010 will be eligible for a full refund minus a $100 administrative fee. No refunds can be made for requests postmarked after June 30, 2010.
Lodging Options
Hotel 140 is reasonably priced and only a short walk from the JHCC. If you book your hotel reservation at Hotel 140 by June 11, you are eligible for a discounted rate of $129. However, only a limited number of rooms are blocked, so reservations should be made as soon as possible. The John Hancock Conference Center
in Boston, MA rate is $154/night plus tax. If you choose to make reservations at the John Hancock keep in mind that this is an older hotel and some of the rooms have not been renovated. When making reservations at the John Hancock Conference Center or Hotel 140 be sure to ask for the NIOST Summer Seminars Room block to take advantage of NIOST special rates. There are several other hotels within walking distance. Check the following website for options: www.hoteldiscount.com and click on “Boston” or phone them at 1-800-715-7666. Look for proximity to Copley Square.
Airfare
We recommend taking advantage of lower airfare rates by booking your flight today through a service such as Travelocity.
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