Equity and Access
The Agenda for Children Out-of-School Time (AFCOST) convenes, catalyzes and supports the Cambridge youth serving community in increasing equity, access and innovation in sustaining the highest quality of OST program experiences for youth and their families, especially those who live at the social margins in Cambridge. OST practitioners will examine their biases, learn about systemic inequality, and prepare to design equitable and inclusive out-of-school opportunities. Click here to return to Training Workshops and Series.
Introductory Level Training
JUNE 2024
Loving Black Children and Yourself
Facilitated by ashley herring
Mondays June 3rd and June 10th (must attend both sessions)
10am - 12:30pm
Register Here.
Come and join ashley as we gather, create art, and discuss the Joy and Love for Black children.
In these sessions we will do the inner work of how we move when working with Black children. ashley humbly brings her 24 years of teaching to hold space with educators in the work of centering children's humanity, dismantling white supremacy culture within, and using art as a tool for discussion and growth.
How do I notice my prejudices and biases when working with children?
How do I recognize when this shows up in space with children?
How do I support my colleagues in moments that feel "off" (racist, anti Black, ableist, transphobic, etc...) and what's my responsibility?
It all can be overwhelming because one is also trying to be present and in care of children. It's possible. Though ashley is facilitating this workshop, she works with children everyday and still asks the same questions of herself. We are all on a journey to be our absolute best humans with Black children, ashley wants to do the work with you to keep pushing the inner work and is so excited for the time with you!
Loving Black Children and Yourself
Facilitated by ashley herring
Mondays June 3rd and June 10th (must attend both sessions)
10am - 12:30pm
Register Here.
Come and join ashley as we gather, create art, and discuss the Joy and Love for Black children.
In these sessions we will do the inner work of how we move when working with Black children. ashley humbly brings her 24 years of teaching to hold space with educators in the work of centering children's humanity, dismantling white supremacy culture within, and using art as a tool for discussion and growth.
How do I notice my prejudices and biases when working with children?
How do I recognize when this shows up in space with children?
How do I support my colleagues in moments that feel "off" (racist, anti Black, ableist, transphobic, etc...) and what's my responsibility?
It all can be overwhelming because one is also trying to be present and in care of children. It's possible. Though ashley is facilitating this workshop, she works with children everyday and still asks the same questions of herself. We are all on a journey to be our absolute best humans with Black children, ashley wants to do the work with you to keep pushing the inner work and is so excited for the time with you!
Cultural Proficiency: A Way of Being allows individuals and organizations to interact effectively with people. It is a developmental approach for addressing the issues and opportunities that emerge in diverse environments. Our life journeys have been shaped by race and culture and often influence the way we interface with others.
In this recorded, 3-part workshop, Cultural Proficiency: A Way of Being, facilitated by Minh Nguyen, Telesha Mervin, and Susan Richards, individuals and organizations will explore how to effectively interact with people, regardless of their culture or identity.
This workshop provides participants with insights and tools to support increased cultural proficiency in their roles working with youth, families, and colleagues.
Register here to request a link to the Cultural Proficiency Training videos. After watching the video you will be required to complete the Cultural Proficiency quiz to receive credit for this training.
In this recorded, 3-part workshop, Cultural Proficiency: A Way of Being, facilitated by Minh Nguyen, Telesha Mervin, and Susan Richards, individuals and organizations will explore how to effectively interact with people, regardless of their culture or identity.
This workshop provides participants with insights and tools to support increased cultural proficiency in their roles working with youth, families, and colleagues.
Register here to request a link to the Cultural Proficiency Training videos. After watching the video you will be required to complete the Cultural Proficiency quiz to receive credit for this training.
Gender Dynamics & Gender Identity: Grades 4-8
In this recorded workshop, facilitate by Minh Nguyen, participants explore how the
concepts and expressions of gender are quickly expanding for our youth. And the impact of the pandemic on our youth in needing to learn and socialize virtually has led to less gender freedom for them.
Through a deep dive into our own gender identity development, this 2 part video training covers language & definitions for LGBTQ+ terms, and approaches & strategies for creating gender inclusive environments in youth programs and beyond. This training focuses mainly on gender identity formation for youth in grades 4 - 12.
This workshop will expand on the question: "What does gender have to do with it?", and provide space for participants to talk about and answer "What is gender and why does it organize so much of our lives?"
Register here to request a link to the Gender Dynamics & Gender Identity Training videos. After watching the video you will be required to complete the Gender Dynamics quiz to receive credit for this training.
In this recorded workshop, facilitate by Minh Nguyen, participants explore how the
concepts and expressions of gender are quickly expanding for our youth. And the impact of the pandemic on our youth in needing to learn and socialize virtually has led to less gender freedom for them.
Through a deep dive into our own gender identity development, this 2 part video training covers language & definitions for LGBTQ+ terms, and approaches & strategies for creating gender inclusive environments in youth programs and beyond. This training focuses mainly on gender identity formation for youth in grades 4 - 12.
This workshop will expand on the question: "What does gender have to do with it?", and provide space for participants to talk about and answer "What is gender and why does it organize so much of our lives?"
Register here to request a link to the Gender Dynamics & Gender Identity Training videos. After watching the video you will be required to complete the Gender Dynamics quiz to receive credit for this training.
Intermediate Level Training
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APRIL 2024
Developing Gender Inclusive Program Culture Required: Introductory Recorded Gender Dynamics Registering as Teams of 2-4 preferred April 5th, 12th, 26th 2024(Must attend all sessions) 9:30am -12:30pm In-Person Location to be announced Facilitated by Minh Nguyen More information coming soon! Register Here. |
