The Alaska Afterschool Network is excited to support its 5th cohort out-of-school-time programs in the Youth Program Quality Initiative (YPQI). Programs are led through a three-phase process to (1) Assess their program by collecting observational data, (2) make a Plan with customized goals based on their data, and (3) Improve practices through implementing goals with coaching and training supports. The purpose of the YPQI is to engage Alaska’s out-of-school-time programs serving youth grades K-12 and increase participating youth’s access to positive development experiences, resulting in better youth outcomes.

Join us for this informational session to learn about the process and participation.

Join us for our bimonthly afterschool network Statewide Conference Call. This is an opportunity to learn about Network activity, ways to engage in the coalition, and share updates about your program. Click here to add Statewide Call to your calendar.

Do the youth in your program have opportunities to work together in groups, teaching and learning from each other? Cooperative learning is an excellent way to nurture youth leadership, build community, and keep things fun. This interactive workshop will equip participants with grouping strategies and ways to think about building cooperative learning into any program offering.

Please register for the workshop at least 24 hours hours in advance. If there are less than 5 people registered 24 hours before the workshop, it will be canceled. This is a live, virtual, interactive workshop that requires participation for learning. We request that participants attend from individual devices whenever possible, not multiple people per device.

Are you providing young people with authentic, meaningful choices throughout your program? Does your program reflect the input of the youth involved? Research shows that quality programs incorporate youth input at both activity and organizational levels. This workshop will emphasize the importance of offering real choices and meaningful participation to youth, and nurturing youth leadership.

Please register for the workshop at least 24 hours hours in advance. If there are less than 5 people registered 24 hours before the workshop, it will be canceled. This is a live, virtual, interactive workshop that requires participation for learning. We request that participants attend from individual devices whenever possible, not multiple people per device.

This workshop is a 1 hour recap of the full 6 hour PQA Basics course. It provides a brief introduction to the Youth Program Quality Initiative and Program Quality Assessment tools, and reviews how to conduct a self-assessment.  

Are you engaging youth in the critical life skills of planning and reflection? Are you ready to be more intentional about including planning and reflection strategies into your daily activities but not sure where to start? This workshop introduces participants to powerful and easy to use methods that promote youth engagement in planning, implementing, and evaluating activities and projects.

Please register for the workshop at least 24 hours hours in advance. If there are less than 5 people registered 24 hours before the workshop, it will be canceled. This is a live, virtual, interactive workshop that requires participation for learning. We request that participants attend from individual devices whenever possible, not multiple people per device.

Do the youth in your program have opportunities to work together in groups, teaching and learning from each other? Cooperative learning is an excellent way to nurture youth leadership, build community, and keep things fun. This interactive workshop will equip participants with grouping strategies and ways to think about building cooperative learning into any program offering.

Please register for the workshop at least 24 hours hours in advance. If there are less than 5 people registered 24 hours before the workshop, it will be canceled. This is a live, virtual, interactive workshop that requires participation for learning. We request that participants attend from individual devices whenever possible, not multiple people per device.

The Alaska Afterschool Network is partnering with the Academy for Competent Youth Work to provide the Child and Youth Care (CYC) credential training for FREE to licensed school-age childcare providers.

The Child & Youth Care: Foundations course introduces practitioners to basic concepts and skills in professional child and youth work. The course provides knowledge and skills important to employment in any youth work profession including afterschool, early childhood, K-12 education, foster parenting, residential care, mental health, transitional living, recreation, juvenile justice, and community youth services.

Intended Audience: Educators at licensed school-age child care facilities with 2 or more years of work experience with children and youth. 

Course Expectations: Participants must be able to complete prework, in-between class activities, attend all 3 weeks of in-person training sessions, and complete the certification exam and credentialing process. 

Training Location & Time: (This course is eligible for SEED travel reimbursement)

Camp Fire Alaska, 161 Klevin St, #100, Anchorage, AK 99508

Week 1:

• January 14-17 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am-1:00pm

Week 2: 

• January 28-31 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Week 3: 

• February 11-14 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Certification Exam:
Participants will need to register for a three-hour testing block during one of the scheduled testing days.

• February 18, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm OR February 19, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm

Registration CLOSED

Questions: Contact Xaviera Lee at xlee@alaskachildrenstrust.org or 907-202-9353

Join us for our bimonthly afterschool network Statewide Conference Call. This is an opportunity to learn about Network activity, ways to engage in the coalition, and share updates about your program. Click here to add Statewide Call to your calendar.

The Alaska Afterschool Network is partnering with the Academy for Competent Youth Work to provide the Child and Youth Care (CYC) credential training for FREE to licensed school-age childcare providers.

The Child & Youth Care: Foundations course introduces practitioners to basic concepts and skills in professional child and youth work. The course provides knowledge and skills important to employment in any youth work profession including afterschool, early childhood, K-12 education, foster parenting, residential care, mental health, transitional living, recreation, juvenile justice, and community youth services.

Intended Audience: Educators at licensed school-age child care facilities with 2 or more years of work experience with children and youth. 

Course Expectations: Participants must be able to complete prework, in-between class activities, attend all 3 weeks of in-person training sessions, and complete the certification exam and credentialing process. 

Training Location & Time: (This course is eligible for SEED travel reimbursement)

Camp Fire Alaska, 161 Klevin St, #100, Anchorage, AK 99508

Week 1:

• January 14-17 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am-1:00pm

Week 2: 

• January 28-31 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Week 3: 

• February 11-14 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Certification Exam:
Participants will need to register for a three-hour testing block during one of the scheduled testing days.

• February 18, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm OR February 19, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm

Registration CLOSED

Questions: Contact Xaviera Lee at xlee@alaskachildrenstrust.org or 907-202-9353

The Alaska Afterschool Network is partnering with the Academy for Competent Youth Work to provide the Child and Youth Care (CYC) credential training for FREE to licensed school-age childcare providers.

The Child & Youth Care: Foundations course introduces practitioners to basic concepts and skills in professional child and youth work. The course provides knowledge and skills important to employment in any youth work profession including afterschool, early childhood, K-12 education, foster parenting, residential care, mental health, transitional living, recreation, juvenile justice, and community youth services.

Intended Audience: Educators at licensed school-age child care facilities with 2 or more years of work experience with children and youth. 

Course Expectations: Participants must be able to complete prework, in-between class activities, attend all 3 weeks of in-person training sessions, and complete the certification exam and credentialing process. 

Training Location & Time: (This course is eligible for SEED travel reimbursement)

Camp Fire Alaska, 161 Klevin St, #100, Anchorage, AK 99508

Week 1:

• January 14-17 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am-1:00pm

Week 2: 

• January 28-31 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Week 3: 

• February 11-14 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Certification Exam:
Participants will need to register for a three-hour testing block during one of the scheduled testing days.

• February 18, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm OR February 19, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm

Registration CLOSED

Questions: Contact Xaviera Lee at xlee@alaskachildrenstrust.org or 907-202-9353

The Alaska Afterschool Network is partnering with the Academy for Competent Youth Work to provide the Child and Youth Care (CYC) credential training for FREE to licensed school-age childcare providers.

The Child & Youth Care: Foundations course introduces practitioners to basic concepts and skills in professional child and youth work. The course provides knowledge and skills important to employment in any youth work profession including afterschool, early childhood, K-12 education, foster parenting, residential care, mental health, transitional living, recreation, juvenile justice, and community youth services.

Intended Audience: Educators at licensed school-age child care facilities with 2 or more years of work experience with children and youth. 

Course Expectations: Participants must be able to complete prework, in-between class activities, attend all 3 weeks of in-person training sessions, and complete the certification exam and credentialing process. 

Training Location & Time: (This course is eligible for SEED travel reimbursement)

Camp Fire Alaska, 161 Klevin St, #100, Anchorage, AK 99508

Week 1:

• January 14-17 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am-1:00pm

Week 2: 

• January 28-31 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Week 3: 

• February 11-14 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Certification Exam:
Participants will need to register for a three-hour testing block during one of the scheduled testing days.

• February 18, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm OR February 19, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm

Registration CLOSED.

Questions: Contact Xaviera Lee at xlee@alaskachildrenstrust.org or 907-202-9353

Do you know the difference between active learning and “hands-on” learning? Giving youth materials is just the beginning. This interactive workshop introduces strategies for incorporating active learning, and helps participants create more powerful learning opportunities for youth.

Please register for the workshop at least 24 hours hours in advance. If there are less than 5 people registered 24 hours before the workshop, it will be canceled. This is a live, virtual, interactive workshop that requires participation for learning. We request that participants attend from individual devices whenever possible, not multiple people per device.

The Alaska Afterschool Network is partnering with the Academy for Competent Youth Work to provide the Child and Youth Care (CYC) credential training for FREE to licensed school-age childcare providers.

The Child & Youth Care: Foundations course introduces practitioners to basic concepts and skills in professional child and youth work. The course provides knowledge and skills important to employment in any youth work profession including afterschool, early childhood, K-12 education, foster parenting, residential care, mental health, transitional living, recreation, juvenile justice, and community youth services.

Intended Audience: Educators at licensed school-age child care facilities with 2 or more years of work experience with children and youth. 

Course Expectations: Participants must be able to complete prework, in-between class activities, attend all 3 weeks of in-person training sessions, and complete the certification exam and credentialing process. 

Training Location & Time: (This course is eligible for SEED travel reimbursement)

Camp Fire Alaska, 161 Klevin St, #100, Anchorage, AK 99508

Week 1:

• January 14-17 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am-1:00pm

Week 2: 

• January 28-31 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Week 3: 

• February 11-14 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Certification Exam:
Participants will need to register for a three-hour testing block during one of the scheduled testing days.

• February 18, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm OR February 19, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm

Registration CLOSED

Questions: Contact Xaviera Lee at xlee@alaskachildrenstrust.org or 907-202-9353

The Alaska Afterschool Network is partnering with the Academy for Competent Youth Work to provide the Child and Youth Care (CYC) credential training for FREE to licensed school-age childcare providers.

The Child & Youth Care: Foundations course introduces practitioners to basic concepts and skills in professional child and youth work. The course provides knowledge and skills important to employment in any youth work profession including afterschool, early childhood, K-12 education, foster parenting, residential care, mental health, transitional living, recreation, juvenile justice, and community youth services.

Intended Audience: Educators at licensed school-age child care facilities with 2 or more years of work experience with children and youth. 

Course Expectations: Participants must be able to complete prework, in-between class activities, attend all 3 weeks of in-person training sessions, and complete the certification exam and credentialing process. 

Training Location & Time: (This course is eligible for SEED travel reimbursement)

Camp Fire Alaska, 161 Klevin St, #100, Anchorage, AK 99508

Week 1:

• January 14-17 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am-1:00pm

Week 2: 

• January 28-31 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Week 3: 

• February 11-14 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Certification Exam:
Participants will need to register for a three-hour testing block during one of the scheduled testing days.

• February 18, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm OR February 19, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm

Registration CLOSED

Questions: Contact Xaviera Lee at xlee@alaskachildrenstrust.org or 907-202-9353

Do you communicate with youth in a way that makes them feel supported and heard? This workshop introduces communication techniques that help you build more supportive, youth-centered relationships. Participants learn how to ask effective questions, to listen actively to youth, and offer youth encouragement rather than praise.

Please register for the workshop at least 24 hours hours in advance. If there are less than 5 people registered 24 hours before the workshop, it will be canceled. This is a live, virtual, interactive workshop that requires participation for learning. We request that participants attend from individual devices whenever possible, not multiple people per device.

The Alaska Afterschool Network is partnering with the Academy for Competent Youth Work to provide the Child and Youth Care (CYC) credential training for FREE to licensed school-age childcare providers.

The Child & Youth Care: Foundations course introduces practitioners to basic concepts and skills in professional child and youth work. The course provides knowledge and skills important to employment in any youth work profession including afterschool, early childhood, K-12 education, foster parenting, residential care, mental health, transitional living, recreation, juvenile justice, and community youth services.

Intended Audience: Educators at licensed school-age child care facilities with 2 or more years of work experience with children and youth. 

Course Expectations: Participants must be able to complete prework, in-between class activities, attend all 3 weeks of in-person training sessions, and complete the certification exam and credentialing process. 

Training Location & Time: (This course is eligible for SEED travel reimbursement)

Camp Fire Alaska, 161 Klevin St, #100, Anchorage, AK 99508

Week 1:

• January 14-17 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am-1:00pm

Week 2: 

• January 28-31 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Week 3: 

• February 11-14 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Certification Exam:
Participants will need to register for a three-hour testing block during one of the scheduled testing days.

• February 18, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm OR February 19, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm

Registration CLOSED

Questions: Contact Xaviera Lee at xlee@alaskachildrenstrust.org or 907-202-9353

The Alaska Afterschool Network is partnering with the Academy for Competent Youth Work to provide the Child and Youth Care (CYC) credential training for FREE to licensed school-age childcare providers.

The Child & Youth Care: Foundations course introduces practitioners to basic concepts and skills in professional child and youth work. The course provides knowledge and skills important to employment in any youth work profession including afterschool, early childhood, K-12 education, foster parenting, residential care, mental health, transitional living, recreation, juvenile justice, and community youth services.

Intended Audience: Educators at licensed school-age child care facilities with 2 or more years of work experience with children and youth. 

Course Expectations: Participants must be able to complete prework, in-between class activities, attend all 3 weeks of in-person training sessions, and complete the certification exam and credentialing process. 

Training Location & Time: (This course is eligible for SEED travel reimbursement)

Camp Fire Alaska, 161 Klevin St, #100, Anchorage, AK 99508

Week 1:

• January 14-17 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am-1:00pm

Week 2: 

• January 28-31 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Week 3: 

• February 11-14 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Certification Exam:
Participants will need to register for a three-hour testing block during one of the scheduled testing days.

• February 18, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm OR February 19, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm

Registration CLOSED

Questions: Contact Xaviera Lee at xlee@alaskachildrenstrust.org or 907-202-9353

What role do you play in conflict situations in your program? Do you know how to turn a conflict situation into an opportunity for growth? This interactive workshop introduces participants to a step-by-step model for reframing conflict as well as general principles of conflict resolution.

Please register for the workshop at least 24 hours hours in advance. If there are less than people registered 24 hours before the workshop, it will be canceled. This is a live, virtual, interactive workshop that requires participation for learning. We request that participants attend from individual devices whenever possible, not multiple people per device.

The Alaska Afterschool Network is partnering with the Academy for Competent Youth Work to provide the Child and Youth Care (CYC) credential training for FREE to licensed school-age childcare providers.

The Child & Youth Care: Foundations course introduces practitioners to basic concepts and skills in professional child and youth work. The course provides knowledge and skills important to employment in any youth work profession including afterschool, early childhood, K-12 education, foster parenting, residential care, mental health, transitional living, recreation, juvenile justice, and community youth services.

Intended Audience: Educators at licensed school-age child care facilities with 2 or more years of work experience with children and youth. 

Course Expectations: Participants must be able to complete prework, in-between class activities, attend all 3 weeks of in-person training sessions, and complete the certification exam and credentialing process. 

Training Location & Time: (This course is eligible for SEED travel reimbursement)

Camp Fire Alaska, 161 Klevin St, #100, Anchorage, AK 99508

Week 1:

• January 14-17 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am-1:00pm

Week 2: 

• January 28-31 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Week 3: 

• February 11-14 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Certification Exam:
Participants will need to register for a three-hour testing block during one of the scheduled testing days.

• February 18, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm OR February 19, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm

Registration CLOSED

Questions: Contact Xaviera Lee at xlee@alaskachildrenstrust.org or 907-202-9353

The Alaska Afterschool Network is partnering with the Academy for Competent Youth Work to provide the Child and Youth Care (CYC) credential training for FREE to licensed school-age childcare providers.

The Child & Youth Care: Foundations course introduces practitioners to basic concepts and skills in professional child and youth work. The course provides knowledge and skills important to employment in any youth work profession including afterschool, early childhood, K-12 education, foster parenting, residential care, mental health, transitional living, recreation, juvenile justice, and community youth services.

Intended Audience: Educators at licensed school-age child care facilities with 2 or more years of work experience with children and youth. 

Course Expectations: Participants must be able to complete prework, in-between class activities, attend all 3 weeks of in-person training sessions, and complete the certification exam and credentialing process. 

Training Location & Time: (This course is eligible for SEED travel reimbursement)

Camp Fire Alaska, 161 Klevin St, #100, Anchorage, AK 99508

Week 1:

• January 14-17 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am-1:00pm

Week 2: 

• January 28-31 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Week 3: 

• February 11-14 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Certification Exam:
Participants will need to register for a three-hour testing block during one of the scheduled testing days.

• February 18, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm OR February 19, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm

Registration CLOSED

Questions: Contact Xaviera Lee at xlee@alaskachildrenstrust.org or 907-202-9353

How do you prevent chaos in a youth environment without stifling the positive energy of youth? Youth need structure and clear limits in order to feel safe. This interactive workshop helps participants analyze the level of structure in their programs and practice identifying and maintaining clear limits.

Please register for the workshop at least 24 hours hours in advance. If there are less than 5 people registered 24 hours before the workshop, it will be canceled. This is a live, virtual, interactive workshop that requires participation for learning. We request that participants attend from individual devices whenever possible, not multiple people per device.

Register

The Alaska Afterschool Network is partnering with the Academy for Competent Youth Work to provide the Child and Youth Care (CYC) credential training for FREE to licensed school-age childcare providers.

The Child & Youth Care: Foundations course introduces practitioners to basic concepts and skills in professional child and youth work. The course provides knowledge and skills important to employment in any youth work profession including afterschool, early childhood, K-12 education, foster parenting, residential care, mental health, transitional living, recreation, juvenile justice, and community youth services.

Intended Audience: Educators at licensed school-age child care facilities with 2 or more years of work experience with children and youth. 

Course Expectations: Participants must be able to complete prework, in-between class activities, attend all 3 weeks of in-person training sessions, and complete the certification exam and credentialing process. 

Training Location & Time: (This course is eligible for SEED travel reimbursement)

Camp Fire Alaska, 161 Klevin St, #100, Anchorage, AK 99508

Week 1:

• January 14-17 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am-1:00pm

Week 2: 

• January 28-31 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Week 3: 

• February 11-14 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Certification Exam:
Participants will need to register for a three-hour testing block during one of the scheduled testing days.

• February 18, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm OR February 19, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm

Registration CLOSED

Questions: Contact Xaviera Lee at xlee@alaskachildrenstrust.org or 907-202-9353

The Alaska Afterschool Network is partnering with the Academy for Competent Youth Work to provide the Child and Youth Care (CYC) credential training for FREE to licensed school-age childcare providers.

The Child & Youth Care: Foundations course introduces practitioners to basic concepts and skills in professional child and youth work. The course provides knowledge and skills important to employment in any youth work profession including afterschool, early childhood, K-12 education, foster parenting, residential care, mental health, transitional living, recreation, juvenile justice, and community youth services.

Intended Audience: Educators at licensed school-age child care facilities with 2 or more years of work experience with children and youth. 

Course Expectations: Participants must be able to complete prework, in-between class activities, attend all 3 weeks of in-person training sessions, and complete the certification exam and credentialing process. 

Training Location & Time: (This course is eligible for SEED travel reimbursement)

Camp Fire Alaska, 161 Klevin St, #100, Anchorage, AK 99508

Week 1:

• January 14-17 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am-1:00pm

Week 2: 

• January 28-31 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Week 3: 

• February 11-14 (Tue-Fri) 9:00am - 1:00pm

Certification Exam:
Participants will need to register for a three-hour testing block during one of the scheduled testing days.

• February 18, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm OR February 19, 2025, 10:00am - 1:30pm

Registration CLOSED.

Questions: Contact Xaviera Lee at xlee@alaskachildrenstrust.org or 907-202-9353

Join us for our bimonthly afterschool network Statewide Conference Call. This is an opportunity to learn about Network activity, ways to engage in the coalition, and share updates about your program. Click here to add Statewide Call to your calendar.

Date: December 12, 2024, 9am-3pm

Location:  Zoom link will be sent out once pre-work is completed.

Registration Deadline: November 22, 2024. Class is limited to 25 participants.
Register here: https://forms.gle/uvsNgAiGeHD6AmYG7

Questions? Contact Anna McGovern at amcgovern@alaskachildrenstrust.org

All participants must be 18 years or older in order to participate in the course.

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is designed to teach afterschool professionals, parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (aged 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or is in crisis.

Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults aged 18 or older who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

Held on November 20, 2024, the Alaska OST Preconference Institute is an additional opportunity for out-of-school time providers to expanding their professional skill set. Preconference Institute offers workshops that provides an in-depth look into a learning topic and emerge with strategies and resources to bring back to their programs. The Preconference Institute is geared towards all out-of-school time program types.

This year, preconference will host two separate workshops, as well as the opportunity for providers to visit and learn from local out-of-school time providers. Please see below for more information on this year’s preconference workshops and site visit locations.

Organizations should consider taking a select, collaborative team approach when selecting a workshop and/or a site visit session, as space is limited.

Preconference Institute Schedule

7:30-8:00am - Check in

8:00-2:00pm - Planning with Data, Thriving Out-of-School Time Workforce Summit (A boxed lunch will be provided for all participants)

2:00-5:30 - Site Visits (Transportation provided)

Join us for our bimonthly afterschool network Statewide Conference Call. This is an opportunity to learn about Network activity, ways to engage in the coalition, and share updates about your program. Click here to add Statewide Call to your calendar.

Join the Alaska OST Conference Planning Committee!

The Alaska Out-of-School Time (OST) Conference is the largest networking, and professional development gathering of OST professionals in the state. The Conference Planning Committee brings together a cohort of OST providers, program managers, content area experts, and community builders to plan, coordinate, and implements the annual conference. The planning committee supports all aspects of the conference including but not limited to:

• Conference envisioning

• Conference program planning

• Workshop review and selection

• Fundraising/Sponsorships and more!

 Time Commitment: 1 hour monthly meetings

Interested in joining this committee? Contact Anna McGovern at amcgovern@alaskachildrenstrust.org to get connected!