Thu, September 04, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County

2300 High Ridge Road

Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Middle School Fundamentals – IN-PERSON

***Please note: Only after-school practitioners working with middle school, high school or fifth grade elementary youth should register for this training.  

Set your programming year up for success with Middle School Fundamentals! This interactive training encourages practitioners to intentionally plan activities and community events that reflect organizational goals and youth voice.  You will learn practical ways to explore new ideas and gain insight from youth as you create your programming and expectations for the school year. Middle School Fundamentals will empower you to design experiences that build positive relationships between adults and youth and boost a sense of belonging at your site.

Training Objectives:  

Participants will:

  1. Design or modify a program calendar that reflects site goals and youth needs.
  2. Use a graphic organizer to set clear expectations for program activities that encourage youth engagement and buy-in.

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

 

Training Objectives:  

Participants will: 

  1. Design or modify a program calendar that reflects site goals and youth needs.  
  1. Use a graphic organizer to set clear expectations for program activities that encourage youth engagement and buy-in. 

Core Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Addressed (CKSCs): 

Relationships and Interactions with Children and Youth  

Individual Child/Youth Guidance  

Apply- A. Provides a supportive environment in which children and youth can learn and practice pro-social behaviors.   

Youth Engagement, Voice, and Choice  

Apply – B. Develops relationships with children and youth while respecting boundaries, uniqueness in experiences, cultural backgrounds, and individual differences in participation style.    

Primary QIS Scales Addressed: 

Supportive Environment 

II-I: Fostering Growth Mindset 

Engaging Environment 

IV-Q: Planning