9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Patricia, I wanted to take the time to say a BIG THANK YOU! for the professional way you and your staff conducted the successful STEAM training. I have no doubt that the training and general content we experienced over the three-month 6-sessions will help us to provide fun and meaningful program activities for hundreds of deserving youth in our afterschool programs. Through your training sessions, you have given us the skills and opportunity to help youth to think and plan their future in STEAM. You have given us some awesome ideas to plan and work with kids at all levels. I would strongly recommend your program to anyone who is seeking a way to get kids excited about STEAM.
Herbert LoweCounselorGalaxy E3 Afterschool Enrichment Program
Structure and Clear Limits
How do you prevent chaos in an afterschool environment without stifling the positive energy of youth? Youth need structure and clear limits in order to feel safe. This training will help you to analyze the level of structure in your program and practice identifying and maintaining clear limits.
Core Competencies Addressed
Core Knowledge Area – Interaction with Children/Youth:
5.A: Promote meaningful engagement, leadership and guidance of the children/youth – Entry Level, Level 1, and Partial Level 2.
5.B: Respect and honor cultural and human diversity – Entry Level, Level 1 and Partial Level 2.
Primary QIS Scales Addressed
Safe Environment:
I-A: Cultural competency.
Supportive Environment:
II-F: Staff provide a welcoming atmosphere.
II-H: Staff effectively maintain clear limits.
Training Objectives
Participants will:
a. Describe how Structure and Clear Limits meet the developmental needs of youth.
b. Assess ways to improve their programs’ structure
c. Establish limits for their programs.