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OST LI Training 2024-25
Venue: Moses Youth Center clear filter
Monday, December 16
 

9:30am EST

W.A.I.T. Why Am I Talking? Thinking about how we use voice with young people.
Monday December 16, 2024 9:30am - 12:30pm EST
Coffee and light breakfast available at 9:30am
Working with other practitioners to think about how we use time in our interactions with children when we set expectations, promote learning, offer correction, and address challenging moments.
Speakers
avatar for Mia Klinger

Mia Klinger

Executive Director, JoyWeavers
Mia Klinger is a career special educator who has been a teacher, program director, and administrator at the kindergarten through graduate school levels. She has committed much of her career to working with children and families impacted by trauma, social-emotional disabilities, and... Read More →
Monday December 16, 2024 9:30am - 12:30pm EST
Moses Youth Center 243 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139
 
Thursday, February 27
 

10:00am EST

Inclusive Practices; Session 1
Thursday February 27, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
This training will introduce participants to the concept of inclusion and explore ways to support students with identified needs or disabilities in Out of School Time settings. Participants will learn how to cultivate and sustain an inclusive mindset, while gaining practical strategies to integrate into their programs.

Anticipated Outcomes;
  • How to develop and maintain and Inclusive Mindset when working with children
  • Strategies to use when children are struggling to engage in programming
  • How to access the Inclusion Initiative for Support
Speakers
avatar for Demi Akins

Demi Akins

Inclusion Specialist, Department Of Human Services
Demi Akins is an Inclusion Specialist at the Department of Human Service Programs in Cambridge. Demi is a Cambridge Native who holds years of experience working with students in both clinical and educational settings. Demi strongly values the importance of Out of School Time programs... Read More →
avatar for Zachary Solomons

Zachary Solomons

Manager of Inclusion Services, Department Of Human Services
Zach Solomons is the Manager of Inclusion Services at the Department of Human Service Programs in Cambridge, where he leads the Inclusion Initiative. This program is dedicated to ensuring students with identified needs or disabilities receive the supports and accommodations necessary... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Moses Youth Center 243 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139
 
Thursday, March 20
 

10:00am EDT

Inclusive Practices; Session 2
Thursday March 20, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
This training will introduce participants to the concept of inclusion and explore ways to support students with identified needs or disabilities in Out of School Time settings. Participants will learn how to cultivate and sustain an inclusive mindset, while gaining practical strategies to integrate into their programs.

Anticipated Outcomes;
  • How to develop and maintain and Inclusive Mindset when working with children
  • Strategies to use when children are struggling to engage in programming
  • How to access the Inclusion Initiative for Support
Speakers
avatar for Zachary Solomons

Zachary Solomons

Manager of Inclusion Services, Department Of Human Services
Zach Solomons is the Manager of Inclusion Services at the Department of Human Service Programs in Cambridge, where he leads the Inclusion Initiative. This program is dedicated to ensuring students with identified needs or disabilities receive the supports and accommodations necessary... Read More →
avatar for Demi Akins

Demi Akins

Inclusion Specialist, Department Of Human Services
Demi Akins is an Inclusion Specialist at the Department of Human Service Programs in Cambridge. Demi is a Cambridge Native who holds years of experience working with students in both clinical and educational settings. Demi strongly values the importance of Out of School Time programs... Read More →
Thursday March 20, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Moses Youth Center 243 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139
 
Friday, April 11
 

10:00am EDT

Inclusive Practices; Session 3
Friday April 11, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
This training will introduce participants to the concept of inclusion and explore ways to support students with identified needs or disabilities in Out of School Time settings. Participants will learn how to cultivate and sustain an inclusive mindset, while gaining practical strategies to integrate into their programs.

Anticipated Outcomes;
  • How to develop and maintain and Inclusive Mindset when working with children
  • Strategies to use when children are struggling to engage in programming
  • How to access the Inclusion Initiative for Support
Speakers
avatar for Demi Akins

Demi Akins

Inclusion Specialist, Department Of Human Services
Demi Akins is an Inclusion Specialist at the Department of Human Service Programs in Cambridge. Demi is a Cambridge Native who holds years of experience working with students in both clinical and educational settings. Demi strongly values the importance of Out of School Time programs... Read More →
avatar for Zachary Solomons

Zachary Solomons

Manager of Inclusion Services, Department Of Human Services
Zach Solomons is the Manager of Inclusion Services at the Department of Human Service Programs in Cambridge, where he leads the Inclusion Initiative. This program is dedicated to ensuring students with identified needs or disabilities receive the supports and accommodations necessary... Read More →
Friday April 11, 2025 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Moses Youth Center 243 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139
 
Tuesday, April 15
 

9:30am EDT

Change Makers: Youth Advocacy 1/4
Tuesday April 15, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
In this in-person leadership development series, we are inviting teams of Youth Workers and Staff Leaders across Cambridge to build and co-create with a cohort of like-minded, passionate, and caring youth workers to encourage youth to have an impact in their communities and take charge of their own destinies.

This program is through application only
The application process is to help put together a robust group of leaders who will challenge, encourage, and love each other through this transformative and emergent process.

Apply Here

This cohort is for Youth Workers and Staff Leaders who are:
* Currently working in programs serving Cambridge youth and families of all ages
* Committed to uplifting the voices of Youth
* Thrive learning in community, alongside peers, through interactive and discussion based activities
* Have some experience and/or deep interest in work centered on racial justice, social justice, and youth advocacy
* Willing to dive deeply into a personal exploration of individual and societal identities and how they intersect with our Youth Worker identities.

IMPORTANT DATE: Friday, March 24th Applications Close

Speakers
avatar for ​Minh Nguyen

​Minh Nguyen

Facilitator, Agenda for Children OST
Minh  has been a trainer/facilitator with the Agenda for Children since 2018.  Minh is a creative educator, youth worker, facilitator, consultant, coach, nerd and curious lifelong learner, and observer of people and the world. Minh has more than 13 years of experience in after-school... Read More →
Tuesday April 15, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Moses Youth Center 243 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139
 
Tuesday, April 29
 

9:30am EDT

Change Makers: Youth Advocacy 2/4
Tuesday April 29, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
In this in-person leadership development series, we are inviting teams of Youth Workers and Staff Leaders across Cambridge to build and co-create with a cohort of like-minded, passionate, and caring youth workers to encourage youth to have an impact in their communities and take charge of their own destinies.

This program is through application only
The application process is to help put together a robust group of leaders who will challenge, encourage, and love each other through this transformative and emergent process.

Apply Here

This cohort is for Youth Workers and Staff Leaders who are:
* Currently working in programs serving Cambridge youth and families of all ages
* Committed to uplifting the voices of Youth
* Thrive learning in community, alongside peers, through interactive and discussion based activities
* Have some experience and/or deep interest in work centered on racial justice, social justice, and youth advocacy
* Willing to dive deeply into a personal exploration of individual and societal identities and how they intersect with our Youth Worker identities.

IMPORTANT DATE: Friday, March 24th Applications Close

Speakers
avatar for ​Minh Nguyen

​Minh Nguyen

Facilitator, Agenda for Children OST
Minh  has been a trainer/facilitator with the Agenda for Children since 2018.  Minh is a creative educator, youth worker, facilitator, consultant, coach, nerd and curious lifelong learner, and observer of people and the world. Minh has more than 13 years of experience in after-school... Read More →
Tuesday April 29, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Moses Youth Center 243 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139
 
Tuesday, May 6
 

9:30am EDT

Change Makers: Youth Advocacy 3/4
Tuesday May 6, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
In this in-person leadership development series, we are inviting teams of Youth Workers and Staff Leaders across Cambridge to build and co-create with a cohort of like-minded, passionate, and caring youth workers to encourage youth to have an impact in their communities and take charge of their own destinies.

This program is through application only
The application process is to help put together a robust group of leaders who will challenge, encourage, and love each other through this transformative and emergent process.

Apply Here

This cohort is for Youth Workers and Staff Leaders who are:
* Currently working in programs serving Cambridge youth and families of all ages
* Committed to uplifting the voices of Youth
* Thrive learning in community, alongside peers, through interactive and discussion based activities
* Have some experience and/or deep interest in work centered on racial justice, social justice, and youth advocacy
* Willing to dive deeply into a personal exploration of individual and societal identities and how they intersect with our Youth Worker identities.

IMPORTANT DATE: Friday, March 24th Applications Close

Speakers
avatar for ​Minh Nguyen

​Minh Nguyen

Facilitator, Agenda for Children OST
Minh  has been a trainer/facilitator with the Agenda for Children since 2018.  Minh is a creative educator, youth worker, facilitator, consultant, coach, nerd and curious lifelong learner, and observer of people and the world. Minh has more than 13 years of experience in after-school... Read More →
Tuesday May 6, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Moses Youth Center 243 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139
 
Tuesday, May 13
 

9:30am EDT

Change Makers: Youth Advocacy 4/4
Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
In this in-person leadership development series, we are inviting teams of Youth Workers and Staff Leaders across Cambridge to build and co-create with a cohort of like-minded, passionate, and caring youth workers to encourage youth to have an impact in their communities and take charge of their own destinies.

This program is through application only
The application process is to help put together a robust group of leaders who will challenge, encourage, and love each other through this transformative and emergent process.

Apply Here

This cohort is for Youth Workers and Staff Leaders who are:
* Currently working in programs serving Cambridge youth and families of all ages
* Committed to uplifting the voices of Youth
* Thrive learning in community, alongside peers, through interactive and discussion based activities
* Have some experience and/or deep interest in work centered on racial justice, social justice, and youth advocacy
* Willing to dive deeply into a personal exploration of individual and societal identities and how they intersect with our Youth Worker identities.

IMPORTANT DATE: Friday, March 24th Applications Close

Speakers
avatar for ​Minh Nguyen

​Minh Nguyen

Facilitator, Agenda for Children OST
Minh  has been a trainer/facilitator with the Agenda for Children since 2018.  Minh is a creative educator, youth worker, facilitator, consultant, coach, nerd and curious lifelong learner, and observer of people and the world. Minh has more than 13 years of experience in after-school... Read More →
Tuesday May 13, 2025 9:30am - 12:30pm EDT
Moses Youth Center 243 Harvard St, Cambridge, MA 02139
 

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