Wed, September 17, 2025
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Supporting Children with Distinctive Needs in OST – IN-PERSON

Out-of-school time spaces are an important setting for young people with a range of needs and abilities to build community and a culture of acceptance. This introductory training will help you to create an environment in your out-of-school time program that better meets the needs of children with different abilities. Through practical activities, reflective conversation and hands-on practice, you will learn how to adapt and fine-tune program experiences to appropriately involve and support children with diverse needs in a spirit of compassion and acceptance.

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

Training Objectives 

Participants will:

  1. Identify the general characteristics of common developmental disabilities.
  2. Practice using Person-First Language.
  3. Recognize the impact of living with a sensory processing disorder.
  4. Demonstrate how to adapt OST activities to strengthen belonging.

Core Knowledge, Skills and Competencies Addressed (CKSCs):

Learning Environments and Curriculum 

Physical Environment and Activities

Apply – G. Creates environments and experiences to value, affirm, and respect diverse needs, abilities, experiences, and backgrounds.

Physical, Social/Emotional, and Cognitive Development

Apply – F. Adapts cognitive and physical activities and interactions to support diverse needs, abilities, and interests.

Relationships and Interactions with Children and Youth

Individual Child/Youth Guidance

Identify – B. Is aware of factors that may impact behavior.

Equity and Inclusion

Equity and Antiracism Program and Leadership Practices

Apply – C. Uses people-first language and avoids labeling children, youth, and adults by their identity.

Inclusive and Accessible Physical and Social Spaces 

Apply – A. Creates an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment for all.

Apply – E. Creates activity accommodations for children and youth who require them and/or would benefit from them.

Primary QIS Scales Addressed: 

I.Safe Environment

I-E: Creating Safe Spaces

III.Interactive Environment

III-K: Sense of Belonging