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The Wisconsin Afterschool Network is pleased to offer a full array of professional development opportunities specific to the needs of staff working in the after school and out-of-school field to enrich the lives and health of our children and communities. We are proud to offer these courses in partnership with Marshfield Clinic Health System, the Wisconsin Afterschool Network, UW-Milwaukee and UW-Stevens Point with generous support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Wisconsin Department of Administration, and Supporting Families Together Association. The Wisconsin Afterschool Network is very pleased to provide after school programs with specific professional development opportunities that prepare staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively work with school age children. These courses are approved by the Department of Children and Families to meet educational requirement for school age program leads and group leaders. With licensing approval, the Alternative Pathway to meet entry level requirements for the position of program lead combines the Introduction to the School-age Care Profession with Guiding Children's Behavior in Afterschool Programs and School Age Curricular Framework. Additionally the Introduction to the School-age Care Profession is recognized to qualify staff for the position of group leader. Introduction to the School-Age Care Profession is available on demand through University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. This on-demand class means that you can register at any time and begin your work immedicately. This course provides entry-level knowledge and skills for individuals as they begin to or intend to care for school-age children in group or family child care settings. This course will provide a foundation for the importance of Out-of-School time programs and explore the philosophy and goals for high quality programs. It examines and identifies the rules and regulations governing group and family child care for school-age children and the responsibilities of the providers. This course will fulfill the first introductory non-credit course requirements for a school-age group leader (teacher) as specified in DCF Chapters 250 and 251 for family and group day care in Wisconsin's Administrative Code as it applies to school-age care. This course is part of an alternative pathway to becoming a group leader. Registration fee: FREE This course explores our individual understanding of behavior guidance and how our experiences and philosophy influence how we guide the behavior of children. The importance of relationship building with children as an essential component to behavior guidance will be explored. This course will also share multiple strategies for dealing with challenging situations and the many techniques we have available to help children gain the skills to regulate and monitor their own behavior. The training provides 15 hours of continuing education and is a Tier 3 training opportunity and supports the YoungStar Curriculum and Learning Environment criteria. Registration for the Fall 2022 Session is now closed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Course opens for online work November 25, 2022. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spring 2023 Session: Live Sessions Mondays and Thursdays, February 9, 13, 16, 20, and 23, 2023 Course opens for online work February 3, 2023. Time of Course: Duration of Course: Registration fee: FREE for the first 100 registrants School-age Curricular Framework defines and explores curriculum within the context of after school programs and helps staff develop the resources necessary to create intentional learning experiences and activities to support both academic and social-emotional learning of school age children. Participants will gain an understanding of key elements and developmental concepts that go into creating a framework for curriculum and develop strategies for activity and lesson planning. Developmentally appropriate practice will be explored as well as the creation of desired outcomes and goals and the impact of climate and physical environment that fosters learning. The training provides 15 hours of continuing education and is a Tier 3 training opportunity and supports the YoungStar Curriculum and Learning Environment criteria. Fall 2022 Session: Course opens for online work October 28, 2022. Course opens for online work January 6, 2023. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spring 2023 Session: Live Sessions Mondays and Thursdays, March 9, 13, 16, 20, and 23, 2023 Course opens for online work March 3, 2023. Time of Course: Duration of Course: Registration fee: FREE for the first 100 registrants Trauma is one of the key leverage points that can underlie serious behavioral health problems and contribute to problematic behaviors, life circumstances, and community consequences for many children. Early identification of trauma resulting from Adverse Childhood Experiences is critically important. School‐age afterschool programs, equipped with the knowledge of how to be trauma informed and responsive can play a vital role in not only identifying a need for trauma related intervention and also provide engaging experiences that build positive adaptive skills and social and emotional skills for kids who at the end of their school day may have exhausted their self‐regulation capacity. Participants will understand the wide spectrum of adverse childhood experiences and the impact these have on the development and behavior of children in afterschool care as well as understand brain development in early childhood through adolescence and the impact of trauma. Strategies and resources available to afterschool providers will be explored that can be immediately and effectively implemented within the context of the afterschool program. How to create an afterschool environment and begin to examine individual capacity that builds supportive relationships with children and youth in order for them to acquire self‐regulation and sensory processing skills to manage their life situations will also be covered. The training provides 15 hours of continuing education and is a Tier 3 training opportunity and supports the YoungStar Curriculum and Learning Environment criteria. Fall 2022 Session: Course opens for online work October 28, 2022. Spring 2023 Session: Live Sessions Fridays, March 17 and 24, 2023 Time of Course: 9-1 p.m. CST Duration of Course: Registration fee: $25 This course is designed to help after school programs create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all children and their families. The course will explore our own biases and how they impact our interactions with children and their families and understand inequities from a systemic perspective. This course will open a dialogue and help us gain a growth mindset toward our work on inclusivity. The training provides 15 hours of continuing education and is a Tier 3 training opportunity and supports the YoungStar Curriculum and Learning Environment criteria. Fall 2022 Session: Course opens for online work November 11, 2022. Spring 2023 Session: Live Sessions Fridays, March 31, April 14, 21, and 28, 2023 Course opens for online work March 24, 2023. Time of Course: Duration of Course: Registration fee: $25 Positive Youth Development for Youth Work Professionals examines the foundations of Social Emotional Learning (SEL), the benefits of this specific skill development for youth and adults, and how to incorporate this learning into Out-of-School Time (OST) programs. The12-hour training is designed for independent learning, collaborative discussions, and live online sessions that provide participants with foundational information and best practices for implementing SEL into any OST setting. This training was developed by theWisconsin Afterschool Network and is delivered by local trainers with experience and knowledge in school-age informal environments. Learning Outcomes: By the end of this course participants will be able to: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spring 2023 Session: Registration closes January 25, 2023. Time of Course: Duration of Course: Registration Fee $25 This course is designed to provide 15 hours of training experience to help program staff understand the importance and benefits of focusing on child outcomes, how to identify and develop relevant outcomes, how to translate outcomes into effective program activities and document and evaluate the attainment of outcomes that support the positive development of each child. The training provides 15 hours of continuing education and is a Tier 3 training opportunity and supports the YoungStar Curriculum and Learning Environment criteria. Spring 2023 Session: Live Sessions Mondays and Thursdays, April 20, 24, 27, and May 1, 2023 Course opens for online work April 14, 2023. Duration of Course: Registration fee: $25
Wisconsin Afterschool Network
Proudly enriching the health of our communities through a partnership between Marshfield Clinic Health System and the Wisconsin Afterschool Network, with generous support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Wisconsin Department of Administration and Supporting Families Together Association .
Online via Zoom
Registration for the Introduction to the School-Age Care Profession course will take place through UW-Milwaukee. Please click on the registration link and you will be taken to the registration form. Any questions please contact WAN at wisconsinafterschoolnetwork@marshfieldclinic.org.
Winter 2022 Session:
Live Sessions Mondays and Thursdays, December 1, 5, 8, 12, and 15, 2022
Registration closes November 23, 2022.
Registration closes February 1, 2023.
10:30 a.m.-Noon CST
Live Sessions Mondays and Thursdays, November 3, 7, 10, 14, and 17, 2022
Registration closes October 26, 2022.
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Winter 2023 Session:
Live Sessions Mondays and Thursdays, January 12, 16, 19, 23, and 26, 2023
Registration closes January 4, 2023.
Registration closes March 1, 2023.
10:30 a.m.-Noon CST
Live Sessions Fridays, November 4 and 11, 2022
Registration closes October 26, 2022.
Registration closes March 8, 2023.
Course opens for online work March 10, 2023.
Live Sessions Fridays, November 18, December 2, 9, and 16, 2022
Registration closes November 9, 2022.
Registration closes March 22, 2023.
10:30 a.m.-Noon CST
Registration for the Fall 2022 Session is closed.
Fridays, February 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2023
Course opens for online work January 27, 2023.
10:30 a.m.-Noon CST
Registration closes April 12, 2023.
Time of Course:
10:30 a.m.-Noon CST
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Source: https://www3.uwsp.edu/conted/Pages/Wisconsin-Afterschool-Network-Courses.aspx