Working with Special Needs Children in Out-of-School Time Thu, Sep 28, 2017 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT The Special Kids Network (SKN), in collaboration with the PA Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN), invite you to learn more about special health care needs services available to afterschool, out-of-school time and summer learning programs. The […]
WEBINAR: Working with Special Needs Children in Out-of-School Time
Working with Special Needs Children in Out-of-School Time Thu, Aug 31, 2017 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT The Special Kids Network (SKN), in collaboration with the PA Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN), invite you to learn more about special health care needs services available to afterschool, out-of-school time and summer learning programs. The […]
Educator Open House: Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Tue, Aug 8, 2017, 9:00am Educators working in early childhood through high school both in-school and out-of-school time are invited to participate in a free guided tour of the Trust Arts Education Center. Engage in arts-integrated residency demonstrations, explore the Education Center, and learn more about exciting opportunities the Arts Education Department has to offer. […]
Spotlight on Quality: KRUNK at Center of Life
APOST is proud to showcase Quality Campaign Member organizations and youth practitioners in a bi-monthly publication that highlights quality out-of-school time opportunities. We also want to welcome the newest members of our Quality Campaign in this month’s Spotlight on Quality. This month, we are featuring one of APOST’s Quality Campaign Members, Center of Life’s KRUNK Program in […]
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week is a joint effort of community partners, afterschool programs, youth and child care workers and individuals who have committed to declaring the last full week of April each year as a time to recognize and appreciate those who work with youth during out-of-school hours. Join us for celebrations and display your […]
Spotlight on Quality: Sense of Place Learning and Paula Purnell
APOST is proud to showcase Quality Campaign Member organizations and youth practitioners in a bi-monthly publication that highlights quality out-of-school time opportunities. We also want to welcome the newest members of our Quality Campaign in this month’s Spotlight on Quality! This month, we are featuring one of APOST’s Quality Campaign Members, Sense of Place Learning, […]
Quality Campaign Orientation 2017
The Quality Campaign is made up of member organizations that have all gone through APOST’s Quality Self-Assessment process and have committed to a continuous quality improvement. The Campaign is part of a movement towards building quality in our region. Joining this movement ensures that your key stakeholders, including staff, youth and parents, are putting steps […]
Everything Afterschool 2017
Each year, APOST and the Office of Child Development collaborate to host Everything Afterschool, a unique opportunity for afterschool programs to discover the many resources and enrichment providers in the Greater Pittsburgh area. With over 40 exhibitors, Everything Afterschool gives out-of-school time program staff and enrichment providers the opportunity to connect. Sign […]
Afterschool Improvement Series: Emergency Action Plans
Wednesday, 12/21 1:00-2:00PM Emergency Action Plans These webinars are offered on a monthly basis by the Out-of-School Time Professional Development Center. Select the topics that will help improve your program the most. Feel free to attend one or more – or all! Click here to learn more and to register.
Youth Today Webinar: Measuring Staff Engagement in OST Programs
Measuring Staff Engagement in OST Programs December 6, 2016 at 1pm EST Positive adult-child interactions are key to successful afterschool programs. This webinar will present research findings from a study on an innovative approach to strengths-based professional development, Simple Interactions, which uses short video clips of staff engaged in positive interactions with youth. In addition, […]