AzCASE Workshops & Training
The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence
Spring Training 2024 - REGISTRATION CLOSED
Spring Training Workshop series sponsored by STEMfinity
Earn 1 CEU for each Workshop
Leadership Workshops
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 – 11am-12pm
Presenter: Michelle Pina
kid-grit
Workshop: Emotional IQ + Adult Wellness for Leaders
Description of workshop:
Are your team members feeling heard and seen? Do you feel your team is disconnected at times? Often
leaders are unaware of how their staff are feeling or should be feeling. They underestimate how central
emotions are needed to build a positive workplace culture. This session reveals a clear connection
between emotional intelligence and human behavior. Participants will walk away with a few strategies
to help shift the climate of their workplace or program and build the emotional intelligence of staff to
create a more productive, positive work environment.
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 – 11am – 12:00pm
Presenter: Juan Alvarado Jr.
Raize The Bar LLC
Workshop: Raising The Bar On ELP Leadership
Description of workshop:
Unlock the five secrets of effective leadership. In an ever-changing world, your leadership style must
continue to evolve. Master the art of building powerful relationships with your staff and coworkers,
fearlessly navigate through challenging conversations, and set standards that inspire greatness. Embrace
continuous growth as your norm and leave behind the old standards of yesterday. Elevate your
leadership game, raise the bar, and be the catalyst for change. Join us on this transformative journey of
Leader-Shifting, where you’ll discover the path to becoming an Intentional leader who empowers and
inspires.
C.L.A.S.S. Workshops (Cultivating Learning and Staff Success)
Neurodivergent & Disabilities Workshop Package- $50 (not sold
individually)
Thursday, February 22, 11am-12pm
Presenter: Christy Hegebush
Arizona Department of Education
Workshop Title: Working with Neurodivergent Youth in OST
Description of Workshop:
This session is designed to help afterschool staff who are working with students with Autism as well as those who have Complex Support Needs. We will discuss ways to support these students in different settings found at after-school programs. This is part one of a two-part series on working with neurodivergent youth in after-school programs
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 – 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Presenter: Dr. Tamiko Garrett
Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo
Workshop: Invisible Disabilities 101: How to support youth enrolled in OST programs
Description of workshop:
This workshop will help OST professionals in creating inclusive environments for youth impacted by
invisible disabilities. After this workshop participants will be able to define invisible disabilities
(conditions that other people cannot see), learn why OST professionals are sometimes reluctant to
provide accommodations to children with invisible disabilities, and be exposed to what it is like to have
an invisible disability. People will want to participate in this workshop to gain skills to connect
with youth enrolled in their programs due to the fact they do not have the knowledge or understanding
of invisible disabilities.
Tuesday, February 27, 2024 – 11am – 12:00pm
Presenter: Juan Alvarado Jr.
Raize The Bar LLC
Workshop: Connection Before Correction
Description of workshop:
Are you tired of feeling frustrated and overwhelmed because the youth in your program just won’t listen
to you? Do you feel like you’re taking 2 steps forward but end up going 5 steps back? Do you want real
progress? Well, get ready to take your work to the next level with Juan’s groundbreaking workshop:
Connection before Correction. Learn a foundational principle that you can’t ignore: Connection Before
Correction. Discover how to build an authentic connection with your youth with just a few simple
tweaks. Learn what your youth need and want from you from their perspective. Don’t miss out
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.
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All webinars provide 1 hour of CEU for registered attendees.
"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