December 17, 2024 APOST Announces Spring 2025 Professional Development Offerings Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time has unveiled its lineup of spring 2025 professional development courses. Offerings include courses on everything from dealing with conflict to listening actively to youth. Learn More Registration is required for all courses and closes two days prior to an event or once a session is full. Unless otherwise indicated, all workshops take place at: Nova Place – CoLab18 100 S. Commons Pittsburgh, PA 15212 The following courses will be offered in spring 2025: Building Community (Thursday, January 16) Promoting Responsibility & Leadership (Friday, January 17) Ask-Listen-Encourage (Friday, February 7 at Allegheny Intermediate Unit; 475 E. Waterfront Drive in Homestead) Engaging Youth in Supported Struggle (Friday, February 21) Essentials of a (SEL) Social Emotional Learning Framework (Thursday, March 6) Ask-Listen-Encourage (Friday, March 21 at Allegheny Intermediate Unit) Building Community (Thursday, April 3) Holistic Health Framework: Curriculum/Activities Focus (Thursday, April 17; webinar) Reframing Conflict (Friday, April 18) For more information on spring 2025 professional development offerings, visit APOST’s website.
December 3, 2024 Summer Planning Kickoff Meeting The United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) are hosting a Summer Planning Kickoff meeting in January. Learn More Southwestern Pennsylvania out-of-school providers are invited to gather, get started, and get support on their 2025 summer program planning. The event will include: APOST and United Way updates Networking Panel discussions Resources sharing Lunch The event, which is scheduled to last just under five hours, will enable attendees to build relationships with fellow providers, get suggestions on hiring summer staff, finding enrichment providers, and planning for field trips. Those interested in attending must register by noon on Thursday, January 23. The event will run from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29 at Commonwealth Charter Academy, located at 162 East Bridge Street in Homestead.
September 23, 2024 APOST to Offer Mini Grants for Lights On Afterschool’s 25th Annual Event As part of its celebration of 25 years of Lights on Afterschool (LOA), Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time will offer a mini-grant to go toward implementing an event or project that celebrates LOA. Learn More Lights On Afterschool will hold its 25th annual nationwide event on Oct. 24 to celebrate after school programs and their role in the lives of children, families, and communities. The Afterschool Alliance organizes LOA events to draw attention to the ways that after school programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things and discover new skills. To support out-of-school time programs in Allegheny County, APOST is providing mini-grant funds to implement an event or project in celebration of Lights On Afterschool. Those who are chosen for mini grants will: Receive $500 to implement a Lights On Afterschool-inspired event or project Receive assistance from APOST staff, who will attend events or participate in projects where possible Have their projects/events listed on APOST’s website and communications Have a chance for their projects/events to be spotlighted in future APOST materials Those interested should apply for the mini-grant by Monday, Oct. 7. Be sure to read all the requirements for submission. Award notification will be within seven business days of submitting your application. Award distribution will be within 14 days. For more information on this year’s LOA event, visit Lights On Afterschool’s website.
September 12, 2024 OST Workforce Conversation Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) will participate in an upcoming conversation surrounding the OST workforce by bringing together shared experiences and connecting with other OST providers. Learn More APOST is convening OST providers to discuss current challenges and opportunities in the OST workforce. APOST and two local OST providers will present about their efforts to strengthen the OST workforce. All participants will have small group discussions about what is currently going on in the OST workforce and will share ideas for improvement. The event will also include a lunch. The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, Oct. 21 at CoLab18 in Nova Place. No more than two individuals from a single organization should attend as space is limited. Registration is now open.
September 4, 2024 APOST Offering Fall Professional Development and Training Workshops Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators this fall. Fall Professional Development Each workshop is led by local facilitators who are trained to implement the Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. All events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days before each event or when the session is full. September events include: Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday, Sept. 10, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Committee of 70 Civic Engagement Programming (webinar) – Tuesday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Ask, Listen, Encourage – Friday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Structure and Clear Limits – Thursday, Sept. 26, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Promoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. October events include: Foundations and Self-Awareness of Cognitive Development – Thursday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday, Oct. 8, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Youth Voice – Friday, Oct. 11, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Foundations and Self-Awareness of Cognitive Development – Thursday, Oct. 17, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cooperative Learning – Thursday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Reframing Conflict – Friday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. November events include: Building Community – Friday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Structure and Clear Limits – Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Promoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday, Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Planning and Reflection – Friday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Identifying Student Homelessness – Thursday, Nov. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. December events include: Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday, Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information on fall professional development, visit the online listings for the APOST series.
August 29, 2024 APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. Learn More All events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. October events include: LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. November events include: Building Community – Friday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Structure and Clear Limits – Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Promoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday, Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Planning and Reflection – Friday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Identifying Student Homelessness – Thursday, Nov. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. December events include: Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday, Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. Learn More All events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. October events include: LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. November events include: Building Community – Friday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Structure and Clear Limits – Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Promoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday, Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Planning and Reflection – Friday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Identifying Student Homelessness – Thursday, Nov. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. December events include: Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday, Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. Learn More All events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. October events include: LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. November events include: Building Community – Friday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Structure and Clear Limits – Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Promoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday, Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Planning and Reflection – Friday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Identifying Student Homelessness – Thursday, Nov. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. December events include: Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday, Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. Learn More All events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. October events include: LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. November events include: Building Community – Friday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Structure and Clear Limits – Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Promoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday, Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Planning and Reflection – Friday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Identifying Student Homelessness – Thursday, Nov. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. December events include: Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday, Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
APOST Fall 2024 Professional Development and Training Series Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) is offering a series of professional learning workshops for out-of-school educators. Each workshop is led by local facilitators trained to implement Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality training curriculum. Learn More All events are located in CoLab18 in Nova Place, unless indicated otherwise as a webinar. Registration is required and closes two days prior to each event or when the session is full. October events include: LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. November events include: Building Community – Friday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Structure and Clear Limits – Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Promoting Responsibility and Leadership – Friday, Nov. 8, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse – Tuesday, Nov. 12, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Planning and Reflection – Friday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Identifying Student Homelessness – Thursday, Nov. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. December events include: Recognizing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect (webinar) – Tuesday, Dec. 10, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LEGO Brick Club for Providers – Thursday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
