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As much as we try to avoid it, conflict is a natural part of life. Many have faced really challenging situations with co-workers or parents. Studies have shown if we handle conflict in a positive way it can lead to strengthened relationships, further growth, and better results. The key is learning these skills and implementing them. In this session you'll be able to learn tips and tricks for managing high conflict situations in positive ways.

Attention all frontline employees! We’ve created a series of fun, interactive sessions tailored to the incredible work you do teaching youth. These sessions will help you prepare for upcoming observations and support overall and continuous quality improvement. Come connect with other staff members who, just like you, are seeking ways to engage, inspire, and empower the youth they serve! Together, we will explore the gateway to engaging youth and how fostering belonging is the foundation of promoting leadership within your classroom and program. Come prepared for group conversations and self-discovery activities. Our Quality Improvement Best Practices sessions can be taken as a series or individually.

Attention all frontline employees! We’ve created a series of fun, interactive sessions tailored to the incredible work you do teaching youth. These sessions will help you prepare for upcoming observations and support overall and continuous quality improvement. This session will focus on keeping teens engaged in hands-on learning, using effective techniques to make complex topics more accessible and exciting. Plus, hear from experts Kam Portillo and Rhiannon Olsen from Youth Impact, and Frank Bedolla from Salt Lake County Youth Services, as they share valuable strategies for working with junior high and high school youth. The Quality Improvement Best Practices sessions are available as a series or individually.

This session empowers afterschool professionals to understand the benefits of integrating art through music to enhance students' experiences and outcomes in the after-school setting. Participants will gain hands-on experience with simple strategies, including drumming that promote decision-making, impulse control, and memory retention. Join us for an engaging session that will have you moving and learning!

Have you ever stopped to ask yourself if a student's inappropriate behavior is really a problem prior to correcting them? This session is adapted from a Little Flower Yoga teacher training activity and will challenge not only your thoughts and beliefs about your student's behavior, but also your own personal reaction to their behavior. Attendees will be given tools to decipher the difference along with examples and guided activities to explore if the "inappropriate behavior" is really a problem or if it is their reaction to the behavior. Attendees will work together to find solutions and ways to regulate themselves if they discover that the problem is not the student's behavior itself but the participant's reaction to the behavior. Come prepared to challenge yourself and your thoughts.

Now more than ever, our youth need social support and a sense of belonging outside of school time. This session explores how neuroscience can inform the way we facilitate learning experiences and healthy group dynamics. We’ll dive into the basics of neurotransmitters and their functions, the way stress affects the developing brain, and the link between mindfulness and emotional regulation. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of the mind and an actionable toolkit of techniques to cultivate a culture of social growth.

Creating meaningful connections and relationships within your afterschool program is essential for fostering a positive environment and enhancing student outcomes. In this workshop, we will delve into evidence-based solutions to overcome common barriers to community building while providing practical strategies that busy afterschool educators can easily implement.

Participants will leave with a clear framework and an actionable plan, along with the opportunity to practice relevant scenarios tailored to expanded learning programs. Join us for this transformative session and discover how you can strengthen your program’s culture—your students and colleagues will benefit greatly!

Have you ever found yourself with an extra 10 minutes in afterschool and you don’t know what to do or needing to go off script of your planned schedule? Well then come join us for this engaging workshop to find confidence to fill your days with fun and connection with your kids no matter the situation.

* Repeated at 4pm, block 5.

Have you ever found yourself with an extra 10 minutes in afterschool and you don’t know what to do or needing to go off script of your planned schedule? Well then come join us for this engaging workshop to find confidence to fill your days with fun and connection with your kids no matter the situation.