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Post pandemic, challenging behaviors have seen a sharp increase, which has created undue stress on program providers. In this presentation, participants will learn tips for prevention of challenging behaviors, working with parents and schools to support children, and the essentials of trauma-informed care to better address the needs of children struggling with challenging behaviors.
Marlin Taylor is a School Age Child Care Specialist at the Utah Afterschool Network (UAN), where she provides external assessment and coaching to child care centers throughout the state of Utah. Marlin's formal education is in the field of Linguistics, including a Master's degree... Read More →
Out-of-School Time Specialist, Utah Afterschool Network
Before joining UAN, Mason, a Utah native, spent five years working in afterschool and summer programming at the YMCA of Northern Utah in Salt Lake City and Ogden where he developed a strong passion for youth development. Mason values the opportunities afterschool programs provide... Read More →
Dungeons and Dragons has recently regained popularity, but it has been popular among afterschool programs for a very long time. This session will detail the benefits of role playing games in afterschool programs (such as character development, socialization, public speaking skills), teach facilitators how to build their own D&D programs, and share free resources for providers to utilize.
Angie Toone is a school age childcare specialist with the Utah Afterschool Network. Angie has been working with youth for over 10 years and has a strong passion for creating safe spaces for children to explore the world around them. Angie received her Bachelor's degree in Sociology... Read More →
Program Specialist, Utah State Approving Agency in Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs
Michael Toone worked for Salt Lake City's Youth and Family Division for 11 years. He taught classes for kids aged 8-14, covering everything from archery to algebra. He specialized in his popular role-playing game class, where he would run games for groups of 10-15 kids at a time... Read More →
Join us for a fun and engaging conversation about behavior support strategies for school-age youth. Participants will learn ten time-tested tips for developing safe learning environments; learn the dos and don’ts of transitions; and gain practical tips for resolving conflicts.
Liz Rich is a professional kid wrangler and licensed teacher who is currently working as an Associate Director overseeing the YouthCity afterschool and summer programs. Her professional training includes a bachelor's degree in Human Development and Sociology from the University... Read More →
Are you a supervisor who struggles to train staff in behavior management? The Training That "Sticks" model provides an approach to behavior management training that promotes ongoing staff growth and development, designed specifically for supervisors who face the unique challenges of the OST workforce. Join this session to learn how to incorporate specific behavior management training strategies into your programs and walk away with a training structure and curriculum to implement with your team.
Brandis Stockman is the Program Manager for Education and Expanded Learning with National League of Cities and Executive Director of OST Training That “Sticks”. She has 25 years of experience supporting youth and families, including overseeing school-based and afterschool programs... Read More →
Saturday October 26, 2024 2:45pm - 3:45pm MDT
Ballroom 1
Are you ready to transform your program into a hub of creativity and curiosity through hands-on activities? Join us as we explore the dynamic framework designed to revolutionize student learning. Discover how to Engage students with meaningful connections, Explore new concepts through hands-on activities, Explain ideas clearly to deepen understanding, Extend learning beyond the classroom, and evaluate progress to ensure continuous growth. We will share practical strategies and examples that demonstrate how the 5 Es can drive academic success.
TA Liaison, 21st CCLC National Technical Assistance Center
Charles Sumners is a Technical Assistance Liaison with the 21st CCLC National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) team. With certifications in English and special education, Charles brings a wealth of experience in fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments. He previously... Read More →
Hillary Jones is a Senior Technical Assistance Liaison with the 21st CCLC National Technical Assistance Center’s (NTAC) team. Hillary provides training and technical assistance to out-of-school time programs. Hillary’s career began as a teacher of Spanish, language arts, and literacy... Read More →
