Fri, September 13, 2024
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Excelling in OST – VIRTUAL

Are you new to Out-of-School Time? If so, this training is for you! Excelling in OST is a training designed for new Out-of-School Time (OST) professionals in their first to second year of service. Excelling in OST is an introduction into the profession, explores the impact of OST professionals on youth development and the critical role they play in the community. Participants will explore how to excel in the OST profession and develop personal commitments to ethical conduct as they carry out their responsibilities. Participants will leave with resources to grow professionally and take the next step to truly excel in OST.

Upon successful completion of this training, the participant will earn 2.0 clock hours (.2 CEUs) of training.

Training Objectives 

Participants will:

  1. Gain an understanding of the OST profession.
  2. Identify benefits to young people through participation in OST programs.
  3. Understand how to maintain ethically sound conduct in the OST field.
  4. Develop individual, personal, or professional development goals.

Core Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies Addressed (CKSCs): 

Learning Environments and Curriculum

Physical Environments and Curriculum

Identify – B. Understands how children and youth learn through relationships, activities, play and other experiences.

Apply – Shows warmth, caring, and respect for children, youth, and other individuals.

Professional Development and Leadership

Responsibility and Commitment:

Apply – A. Demonstrates the ability to work effectively with others.

Ongoing Professional Growth: 

Identify – B. Values ongoing self-reflection, self-assessment, and problem-solving strategies to promote professional growth.

Apply – B. Develops and implements a professional development plan.

Leadership and Advocacy:

Apply – C. Advocates for self and others.

Primary QIS Scales Addressed:

I.  Safe Environment

I-E. Creating Safe Spaces

II. Supportive Environment

II-I. Fostering a Growth Mindset

III. Positive and Inclusive Environment

III-K. Sense of Belonging

IV. Engaging Environment

IV-P. Supporting Young People Interests