Thu, September 05, 2024
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Integrating Signature Practices in OST Activities – VIRTUAL

Wondering how to make real and tangible social and emotional connections in a variety of settings? This training offers simple and effective strategies to integrate Social and Emotional Learning skills in any virtual session using signature practices such as welcoming rituals, engaging practices, brain breaks, and optimistic closures. Participants also walk away with templates for integrating signature practices in OST lesson plans.

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

Training Objectives

Participants will:

  1. Explore and practice simple signature practices that can be used in OST activities
  2. Create a plan to integrate signature practices in OST activities

Training Outcomes 

Participants will:

  1. Plan and facilitate signature practices in OST sessions with youth
  2. Create lesson plans that integrate signature practices using evidence-based tools and resources.

Core Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Addressed (CKSCs): 

Learning Environments and Curriculum

Physical, Social/Emotional, and Cognitive Development

D. Incorporates activities promoting cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

Relationships and Interactions with Children and Youth

Individual Child / Youth Guidance

D. Practices positive, healthy interactions and guides children and youth in self-awareness, social awareness, relationship building, and responsible decision making.

Enhancing Group Experiences

Apply – D Identifies child/youth abilities and corresponding positive guidance techniques to support successful group experiences.

Youth Engagement Voice and Choice

Apply – E. Develops the capacity for self-reflection, communication, empathy, and appreciation of the various cultures and diverse opinions of children and youth.

Primary QIS Scales Addressed 

I. Safe Environment

I-E. Creating Safe Spaces

III. Interactive Environnent

III-K. Sense of Belonging

III-N. Cultivating Empathy

IV. Engaging Environment

IV.R. Reflection