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  • Our Work
    • Cambridge OST Coalition
    • OST Learning Institute
    • Elementary School OST Network
    • Middle School Network
    • Quality Improvement System
  • News & Events
    • OST Learning Institute
    • ESON Updates
    • MSN Updates
    • Newsletter Archive
    • Events Calendar
  • Stories of Family Partnership
    • The Importance of Meaningful Connections
    • Talking with Kids About Race
    • Committing to Racial Equity
    • Common Ground
    • Parent Voices
    • Showing Them that They Matter
    • Showing us What they Know
    • Empathizing with Parents
    • Building Dialogue
    • Creating a Welcoming Culture
    • Celebrating Families
  • Resources
    • Publications
    • Blog
    • How to Write a Blog Post for AFCOST
    • Professional Development Reports
    • 5 Key Elements for Successful Virtual OST Programming
    • Find It Cambridge
    • Cambridge STEAM Initiative
  • About Us
    • Mission and Beliefs
    • Our Ways of Being
    • History
    • Organizational Structure
    • Who we are
    • Contact
    • Work with us

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 Coming Soon!

STEAM Habits of Mind 
Wednesday May 31st 10:00am - 12:00pm
Register here
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
A light breakfast plus coffee/tea will be available at 9:30. 

Intermediate Level Training 



Advance Level Training  Coming in the Future

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