Leadership and Management

Effective, principled, and innovative management and leadership are essential to shaping an equitable OST system that responds to the realities and well-being of young people, families, and staff in our OST community. As the OST community moves into a post-pandemic new world, preparing managers and leaders at all levels to re-imagine and then create the OST future we want for our Cambridge youth and families has never been more important.  
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Past Trainings and Workshops

Past Introductory

The Liberation of Leadership Series
This live training series engages a cohort of Cambridge OST leaders in a liberatory approach to leadership development. The Program responds to the need communicated to AFCOST by program and executive leadership in the Cambridge OST coalition that effective leadership is essential to shaping an equitable OST system that responds to the realities of young people, families, and staff in our OST community. In addition, as our OST community moves into a post-pandemic new world, preparing leadership at all levels to re-imagine and then create the OST future we want for our Cambridge youth and families has never been more important.

Past Intermediate 

OST Supervisory Sieries
Spring 2025
This series is tailored to equip leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to foster positive child and youth development practices within their programs. Across these sessions, participants will learn how to adopt a systematic approach to ensure staff consistently embrace best practices, effectively communicate principles of positive child and youth development, and provide regular supervision and feedback to uphold these standards. Additionally, the training will cover creating a safe, inclusive, and welcoming program environment, addressing bias and discrimination, managing program staff, and promoting their professional growth and development. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your leadership skills and elevate the quality of your youth programs.

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