Program Design
Positive youth outcomes are too important to leave to chance. While each program is unique, the need for intentional program design is universal. Programs should be developed from the perspective of the needs and well-being of youth and their families and directly connect program activities to the desired positive youth outcomes. OST programs designed and structured to incorporate age-appropriate youth development practices, equity and access, cultural responsiveness, learning styles, and quality will lead to achieving those youth outcomes.
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Introductory Level Training
Key Elements in Workshop Design
Facilitated by Melina O'Grady
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Friday January 19, 2023
10:00am - 12:30pm Want to add to your activity planning skill set? Join us for an introductory training on Key Elements in Workshop Design. We will review the Assessment of Program Practices Tool (APT) to explore planning quality activities that promote specific skills, stimulate thinking, encourage collaborative work, center youth voice, and spark curiosity. |
STEAM Habits of Mind
Wednesday May 31st 2023
10:00am - 12:00pm
Curious about how STEAM Projects help youth learn?
There’s a lot of talk about STEAM, STEAM, STEAM in after school programming. This workshop will look at how Cambridge youth programs are building STEAM habits of mind in young people. We examined Engagement, Persistence, Exploration and Curiosity. We asked about Identity and Belonging. We have two years of research to share, and we want to share it with YOU!
Participants will:
Wednesday May 31st 2023
10:00am - 12:00pm
Curious about how STEAM Projects help youth learn?
There’s a lot of talk about STEAM, STEAM, STEAM in after school programming. This workshop will look at how Cambridge youth programs are building STEAM habits of mind in young people. We examined Engagement, Persistence, Exploration and Curiosity. We asked about Identity and Belonging. We have two years of research to share, and we want to share it with YOU!
Participants will:
- Be the first to see the full results of the Habits of Mind report, program observations and youth focus groups
- Connect with other OST staff about STEAM programming
- Be thought partners in determining next steps of the research
