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
5/7 - Physical Activity Programs for Unique Environments
This Training is Full and Closed
Incorporating physical activities into programs when parks or gyms are not available is a challenge faced by many afterschool programs. During this training, participants will learn methods for structuring and implementing physical activities using limited space or special areas. Learn how to get youth moving through the delivery of warm-ups, character building and physical games, and cool down activities. Discuss ways to adapt activities that are appropriate for youths’ age, coordination, strength and cognitive ability and for site-related conditions.
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Time: 9:00am– 2:00pm
Place: PASE, 120 Broadway, Suite 230, New York, NY
Audience: Program Directors & Line Staff (Elementary & Middle School-Age Programs)
Facilitator: Rose Gelrod, Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation
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 $50 per person.
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
Links to NYSAN QSA Elements: (1) Environment/Climate; (5) Programming/Activities; (7) Youth Participation/Engagement
Breakfast (coffee, juice, bagels & muffins) and lunch provided. Participants will receive certificates upon completion of the session.
Training Code: OST-PA1 - THIS TRAINING IS FULL AND CLOSED
5/8 – Effective Risk Management in Afterschool Programs
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Afterschool leaders need to understand and appreciate the various risks associated with program and organizational activities in order to develop practical responses that suit the agency’s mission, culture, and resources. In this workshop, participants will: gain an understanding of basic risk management principles; learn internal controls required to prevent waste, theft and fraud of agency assets and resources; understand appropriate ways to screen, hire, classify, evaluate and compensate staff in order to ensure fair treatment and develop employee manuals; learn the board of directors’ fiduciary and legal responsibilities; and discover methods of activity supervision and incident reporting that promotes child safety while also protecting the agency and staff. Participants can implement these best practices in their programs in order to create operational excellence.
Date: Thursday, May 8, 2008
Time: 10:00am– 1:00pm
Place: PASE, 120 Broadway, Suite 230, New York, NY
Audience: Executive Directors & Program Directors (All program levels)
Facilitator: Marcia Smith, PASE
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; (3) Relationships; (4) Staffing/Professional Development
Coffee and juice provided. Participants are welcome to bring breakfast with them. Participants will receive certificates upon completion of the session.
Training Code: OST-RM1
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5/8 - 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: Thursday, May 8, 2008
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm
Place: DYCD, 161 Williams Street, New York, NY, 7th Floor
Audience: Program Directors and Staff responsible for entering data on OST Online
Facilitator: PASE
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 session.
Training Code: OST-OL78
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5/9 - OST Online for Beginners: Middle and High School-Age Programs
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Designed for program staff that are brand new to OST Online and working in middle and high 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, May 9, 2008
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm
Place: DYCD, 161 Williams Street, New York, NY, 7th Floor
Audience: Program Directors and Staff responsible for entering data on OST Online
Facilitator: PASE
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 session.
Training Code: OST-OL79
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5/13, 5/20, 5/27 - Planning for the Fall: Foundations of Running Your After School Program (now open to all DYCD contractors)
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Thinking about fall programming can be overwhelming especially with the start of summer programming right around the corner. However taking some time now to consider the foundational elements of sound program operations will make the fall start-up that much smoother. This three-day institute will focus on appropriate licensing, personnel management, and ongoing program quality improvement; participants will review SACC regulations, unpack employment law for nonprofit managers, and consider how to use the NYSAN Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool to identify program strengthens and weaknesses. All of the essential information necessary to establishing policies and procedures that are in compliance with employment and labor laws and the SACC Regulations.
SESSION 1: SACC 101
In this information session, participants will learn about the SACC regulations and the process for obtaining the SACC license, including how to prepare for the site inspection, fulfilling training requirements, and completing the application.
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Place: PASE, 120 Broadway, Suite 230 (between Cedar & Pine Streets)
Audience: Directors and Assistant Directors
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 only.
SESSION 2: Employment Law and Personnel Management
In this session participants will gain a better understanding of employment and labor law issues commonly confronted by managers of nonprofit organizations. Topics will include the difference between independent contractors and employees; “exempt” and “nonexempt” employees under the wage and hour laws; developing and updating personnel policies and manuals; avoiding discrimination claims when hiring and firing; and the importance of personnel record-keeping.
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm
Place: PASE, 120 Broadway, Suite 230 (between Cedar & Pine Streets)
Audience: Directors and Assistant Directors
Facilitator: Judith Moldover, Lawyers Alliance of New York
Cost: This training has been made possible by funding from DYCD, and is free and open to DYCD OST Contractors only.
SESSION 3: NYSAN Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool
Improving after school program quality begins with a commitment on the part of practitioners to examine their programs with a critical eye. The NYSAN Program Quality Self-Assessment tool is a comprehensive method for engaging youth, staff, parents, and other stakeholders in a quality program assessment. In this session, participants will explore how to use the NYSAN Program Quality Self-Assessment tool to assess, plan, design and execute strategies for ongoing program improvement.
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Place: PASE, 120 Broadway, Suite 230 (between Cedar & Pine Streets)
Audience: Directors and Assistant Directors
Facilitator: Development Without Limits
Cost: This training has been made possible by funding from DYCD, and is free and open to DYCD OST Contractors only.
SACC Regulations:(3) child day care program development; (5) business record maintenance & management; (7) statutes & regulations pertaining to child day care
Links to NYSAN QSA Elements: (1) Environment / Climate; (2) Administration / Organization; (3) Relationships; (4) Staffing / Professional Development; (5) Programming / Activities; (6) Linkages between day and after school; (7) Youth Participation / Engagement; (8) Parent / Family / Community partnerships; (9) Program Sustainability / Growth; (10) Measuring Outcomes / Evaluation
Coffee, juice and lunch provided. Participants will receive certificates upon completion of the institute
Training Code: DTA-FRP1
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5/14 - Organizing Successful Sports & Physical Activity Programs
This Training is Full and Closed
Sports and movement activities promote healthy lifestyles and overall fitness while addressing the critical factors associated with inactivity and related chronic disease. Utilizing the techniques of the New Physical Education movement, workshop attendees will learn the skills and drills of running a successful sports program, including the use of stations and small-sided games. Learn the theories and practices of inclusiveness, everybody plays – everybody wins, low competition - high cooperation, and health wellness. This program model integrates the health and fitness concepts established in Physical Best and adopted by the Department of Education and is best suited to programs that are school-based and/or those that have use of gymnasiums.
Date: Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Time: 9:00am– 2:00pm
Place: PASE, 120 Broadway, Suite 230, New York, NY
Audience: Program Directors & Line Staff (All program levels) with access to gymnasiums
Facilitator: Rose Gelrod, Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation
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 $50 per person.
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
Links to NYSAN QSA Elements: (1) Environment/Climate; (5) Programming/Activities; (6) Linkages between day and after-school; (7) Youth Participation/Engagement
Breakfast (coffee, juice, bagels & muffins) and lunch provided. Participants will receive certificates upon completion of the session.
Training Code: OST-SR1 - THIS TRAININGIS FULL AND CLOSED
5/15 - OST Online for Intermediate/Advanced Users: Elementary School-Age Programs
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Designed for program staff experienced with OST Online and working in elementary school-age afterschool programs, attendees will learn strategies for using OST Online as a program development and planning tool and for creating reports to better organize and communicate about program participants' afterschool activities. If you have difficulties with OST Online but feel confident navigating the system, this is the training for you! Participants must bring their OST Online user ID and password, program's workscope, program planning tools, schedule of activities, and questions. DYCD OST personnel will be available after the training to answer any additional questions you may have.
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm
Place: DYCD, 161 Williams Street, New York, NY, 7th Floor
Audience: Program Directors and Staff responsible for entering data on OST Online
Facilitator: PASE
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; (10) Measuring Outcomes / Evaluation
Participants will receive certificates upon completion of the session.
Training Code: OST-OL80
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5/15 - 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. This requires constant reflection, a willingness to improve, change and grow, and a belief in successful outcomes for participants. 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. 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: Thursday, May 15, 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 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 session.
Training Code: OST-QSA3
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5/16 - OST Online for Intermediate/Advanced Users: Middle and High School-Age Programs
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Designed for program staff experienced with OST Online and working in middle and high school-age afterschool programs, attendees will learn strategies for using OST Online as a program development and planning tool and for creating reports to better organize and communicate about program participants' afterschool activities. If you have difficulties with OST Online but feel confident navigating the system, this is the training for you! Participants must bring their OST Online user ID and password, program's workscope, program planning tools, schedule of activities, and questions. DYCD OST personnel will be available after the training to answer any additional questions you may have.
Date: Friday, May 16, 2008
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm
Place: DYCD, 161 Williams Street, New York, NY, 7th Floor
Audience: Program Directors and Staff responsible for entering data on OST Online
Facilitator: PASE
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; (10) Measuring Outcomes / Evaluation
Participants will receive certificates upon completion of the session.
Training Code: OST-OL81
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5/23 - Infusing Literacy and the Arts
This Training is Full and Closed
Explore the wonderful world of books, poetry and the arts in this workshop that integrates the use of picture books, short stories, and poetry to develop a theme-based literacy program that addresses the various developmental needs of the students in your program. Learn how to design a literacy curriculum that integrates music, movement, sculpture, drawing and architecture to help support and enhance a student's experience.
Date: Friday, May 23, 2008
Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm
Place: PASE, 120 Broadway, Suite 230, New York, NY
Audience: Program Directors & Line Staff (Elementary & Middle School-Age Programs)
Facilitator: Marnie Ponce, Bank Street College of Education
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 $50 per person
SACC Regulations:(3) Child day care program development
Links to NYSAN QSA Elements: (5) Programming/Activities; (7) Youth Participation/Engagement
Breakfast (coffee, juice, bagels & muffins) and lunch provided. Participants will receive certificates upon completion of the session.
Training Code: OST-LA3 - THIS TRAININGIS FULL AND CLOSED
5/28 - Child Abuse Prevention: Identification & Reporting
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Knowing how to identify cases of child maltreatment and abuse is critical for any youth practitioner. In this workshop, participants will learn how to identify physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse and maltreatment. The workshop will also cover when and how a report must be made and actions the reporter is mandated or authorized to take.
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Place: PASE, 120 Broadway, Suite 230, New York, NY
Audience: Program Directors & Line Staff (Elementary, Middle and High School Programs)
Facilitator: LaKeisha Harris, McBurney YMCA
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:(5) Business record maintenance and management; (6) Child abuse and maltreatment identification and prevention; (7) Statutes and regulations pertaining to child care; (8) Statues and regulations pertaining to child abuse and maltreatment;
(9) Shaken baby syndrome
Links to NYSAN QSA Elements: (2) Administration/Organization
Coffee and juice provided. Participants are welcome to bring breakfast with them. Participants will receive certificates upon completion of the session.
Training Code: OST-CA20
Registration will begin on 5/12/08
5/29 - Effective Management: Ethics
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Having clear principles of conduct protects both the service provides and their clientele. Participants will learn how to create a strong code of ethics within their organizations and discuss the distinctions between legal issues and ethical issues. Practical applications in the areas of practitioner/youth interactions, race and ethnicity, the law, and fiscal management will be covered. Participants will examine their individual and organizational ethics and consider ways for enriching the ethical code back at their sites.
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2008
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Place: PASE, 120 Broadway, Suite 230, New York, NY
Audience: Program Directors (Elementary, Middle & High School-Age Programs)
Facilitator: Darby Moore, Independent Consultant
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 & management
Links to NYSAN QSA Elements: (2) Administration/Organization; (4) Staffing/ Professional Development
Coffee and juice provided. Participants are welcome to bring breakfast with them. Participants will receive certificates upon completion of the session.
Training Code: OST-ETH2
Registration will begin on 5/12/08
