AzCASE Workshops & Training
The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence
Spring Training 2025
CLASS Live Virtual Workshops
Cultivating Learning and Staff Success (CLASS) is a workshop series presented by AzCASE, designed for Out-of-School Time (OST) and youth program staff. These in-person professional development trainings are designed to give staff the information and skills needed to improve areas in your program as well as build on your program’s success. All workshops are tied to the Arizona Quality Standards.
Workshops Are Intended For:
- Line Staff
- Staff that work directly with youth and their families
Inclusion of Neurodivergent Kids – Tuesday, Feb. 18, 11 AM – 12 PM
Presenter Christy Hegebush
What Makes Teens Tick – Thursday, Feb. 20, 11 AM – 12 PM
Presenter Kristen Gray
Inclusion of Kids With Physical Disabilities – Tuesday, Feb. 25, 11 AM – 12 PM
Presenter Christy Hegebush
Inside Out: School- Age Development – Thursday, Feb. 27, 11 AM – 12 PM
Presenter Kristen Gray
Leadership Live Virtual Workshops
The Spring Leadership Series is a set of workshops designed for the Leadership staff of OST and youth programs. These specialized professional development sessions are designed for administrators and managers of staff and programs. The sessions will help enhance leadership at both a personal and programmatic level.
Workshops Are Intended For:
- Supervisors
- Managers
- Executive level staff
- Principals
- Superintendents
- CEOs
- All 2 workshops in the Leadership Package – $50
Building Trust and Respect: Crafting a Code of Conduct and Ethics for Afterschool Staff – Wednesday, Feb. 19, 11 AM – 12 PM
Presenter Mark Duplissis
OST Workforce That Works – Wednesday, Feb. 26, 11 AM – 12:30 PM – 90 Minute
Presenter Courtney Sullivan
Earn 1 CEU for each Workshop
Ticket Sales close two days prior to workshop. All monies must be paid 48 business hours prior to workshop start.
Custom Workshops
We provide trainers for custom sessions at your organization. AzCASE is excited to bring you dynamic, knowledgeable presenters to address the topics Arizona out-of-school time professionals care about. Let us know what you need - we will work with you on topics and find an expert to present to your staff. Contact info@azafterschool.org to set up your custom session today.
Need Training?
Check out our extensive library of on-demand workshops. New workshops now available!
All webinars provide 1 hour of CEU for registered attendees.
Email: info@azafterschool.org
"Youth Leading the Way"
Webinar Recording Now Available Here
Service learning and civic engagement activities can provide young people with big benefits on almost every level of youth development. Studies show that youth who take part in these activities can see improvement in their academic outcomes, social-emotional skills and their sense of connectedness to their community. Not only that, service learning and civic engagement activities and projects are often the most memorable (and fun!) of any out-of-school-time program!
Join us for a one-hour webinar on how you can easily implement service learning and civic engagement projects in your program. Learn how youth voice and choice can create fun and meaningful activities that will connect youth with their community and your program. Gain practical guidance on how to find and execute projects, and how to model civic engagement values and behavior. Most importantly – learn how youth can have fun, make a difference, and create connections to their community!
Program Applicability: K-4, 5-8, 9-12
DHS Continuing Education: Program Management (1 Hour)
Quality Standards Alignment:
III. Intentional Programming & Activities
V. Family, School & Community Engagement
Getting Started with the Arizona Quality Standards Assessment Tool
presented by Genevieve Burns, Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence
Webinar Recording Now Available Here
Every out-of-school time program can benefit from regular and honest self-assessment. To assist program staff in measuring and improving their program quality, the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence is proud to offer the AzQSAT, a free online tool that gives OST program directors and site coordinators the ability to assess their quality and track their improvement over time!
In this one hour webinar, participating programs will learn how to register for and navigate this powerful, reliable, and FREE online tool! Programs are encouraged to follow along with the online tool during the webinar and get started on their very first self-assessment. Whether you’re just getting started with the AzQSAT or need a refresher, don’t miss this training!
Program Applicability: K-4, 5-8, 9-12
DHS Continuing Education: Program Management (1 Hour)
Quality Standards Alignment:
VII. Data and Evaluation
Registration Fee: Registration is free but all attendees must pre-register.
Owl and Panther: Helping Refugee Youth Move through the Darkness
presented by Marge Pellegrino, Owl and Panther Project
Webinar Recording Now Available Here
Every year Arizona becomes home to thousands of refugee families from throughout the world. These women, children and men have waited years to leave behind dire and dangerous circumstances and create a new life in a safe, welcoming country. As refugee children and youth adjust to life in their new home, they are often in need of support, understanding and mentorship to overcome the trauma they’ve experienced.
Join presenter Marge Pellegrino for an eye-opening webinar on how youth program staff can provide guidance and support to refugee youth, and help them to successfully adapt to life in their new country. Marge will share her knowledge and best practices from her 17 years working with Tucson’s refugee community. You’ll learn about how the Hopi Foundation’s Owl & Panther Project utilizes art to provide meaningful and healing experiences for refugee youth, the unique stressors and behaviors refugee youth may exhibit, and effective approaches to creating positive relationships and the sense of belonging in your program.
Program Applicability: K-4, 5-8, 9-12
DHS Continuing Education: Growth and Development (1 Hour)
Quality Standards Alignment:
II. Positive Relationships
IV. Equity and Inclusion
