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In this workshop, participants will explore what skills they might be able to develop while working in virtual communities. Participants will discuss what learning from our colleagues and participants looks like in this new digital age, and how to meet some of the needs of our students and families in this shared, virtual landscape.  To…

In this workshop we will Identify what primary and secondary trauma is and how they present in young people and adults. Understand how trauma impacts the brain, bodies, and therefore influences behavior of young people. Prepare to support themselves and other staff in practicing self-care and reducing the risks of secondary trauma. Identify tools for increasing…

In this workshop, participants will identify and discuss the needs that families bring to a program community, explore barriers to engagement, and learn strategies for building relationships that promote a strong sense of community and encourage safety (physical and emotional), belonging, and engagement with and among families. Techniques applicable to both in-person and virtual settings will be…

TAKE ACTION on critical education funding and policy matters for the 2021 legislative session. About this Event Schools statewide have been grossly underfunded over the past decade and state action to put education funding back on track is long overdue. Adequate education funding is a fundamental constitutional state responsibility — all Maryland public school students…

Join the Maryland Out of School Time Network for a introduction to the Maryland Youth Development Institute and a walk through of our online, on demand professional development platform. Register at https://bit.ly/MYDI-Feb.

In this workshop we will draw upon a combination of neurobiology and our own personal experiences to build and strengthen our understanding of the crucial role relationships play in learning and resilience. We will identify both obstacles and possibilities for building trust and connection in our classrooms, schools and communities. Limited space. Registration preference for…

In an effort to create a school/organizational culture where stakeholders feel free to lead with tenderness, care, and compassion for themselves and their community, participants will be guided through a series of reflective protocols, healing-centered engagement practices and activities based on CASEL’s SEL competencies that will assist in realigning and rejuvenating their purpose. This is…

The Summer Bootcamp Series will provide program leaders with the tools they need at this moment to keep kids healthy, learning, earning, and thriving through this pandemic and beyond. We’ll dive into strategies to accelerate learning, build critical partnerships, and plan successful programs with evidence-based practices relevant to any scenario of summer plans emerging this…

Volunteers can be a huge asset to an organization. Understanding what motivates people to volunteer and keep volunteering with you is key. Learn the tools for volunteer engagement and motivation to benefit your program to help build a strong volunteer pool. This session discusses what volunteers can bring to an organization and strategies for recruiting…