Presented by: The Campaign for Grade Level Reading Tutors, mentors and coaches have long been critical components in a system of supportive relationships for young people. The pandemic intensified attention on the ways social connections can help advance whole child development and accelerate learning. Now is the time to investigate how these approaches can be […]

Hosted by: Metro United Way This informational and engaging workshop will cover sensitive topics such as gender identity, gender expression, biological sex, and the importance of using inclusive terms and having equitable facilities in Out-of-School Time programs.

Hosted by: Metro United Way In this workshop, participants will practice fostering growth mindset to help young people persevere when they struggle and explore strategies that staff can use to support them. Participants will identify nuances for how these strategies may apply to work with the young people they work with in balanced, equitable ways.

Hosted by: Metro United Way This introspective workshop is designed to support youth workers with their own ongoing social development. Participants will explore their personal identity, strengths, and values in social and professional settings, and how that influences their approach to communication, teamwork, responsibility, and leadership. Participants will identify ways to grow their social competencies […]

At the conclusion of the session, participants will be able to do the following: Establish a shared understanding of critical terms around antiracism Examine ways racist concepts manifest in, through, and around us daily Explore questions designed to inform antiracist action