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Training Menu

 

 

 Training at Your Location! ~ For twenty-five years, BOSTnet has been a leader in the field of research, training, and capacity-building for Out-of-School Time.  BOSTnet trains hundreds of OST professionals and supports programs across the state annually on a wide array of quality improvement topics. Our training staff specialize in quality assessment and QRIS systems, monitoring and implementation, and providing local, statewide, and national trainings and workshops to groups of all sizes and ages.  All BOSTnet training supports Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Guidelines, EEC Core Competencies, new licensing regulations, and state & national quality standards!

 

Choose from the following topics on our training menu:

 

Behavior Management

§         Promoting Positive Behavior
Positive Communications and Positive Relationships

§         Understanding and Managing Triggers of Difficult Behaviors

§         Crisis Management and De-Escalation

 

Curriculum Enhancement

§         Literacy in Afterschool

§         STEM in Afterschool

§         Fun and Enriching Lesson Planning

§         Teaching for All Learning Needs

Strong Directors Training

§         Time Management

§         Inspiring and Motivating Staff

§         Changing Programmatic Culture

§         Leadership and Management in Afterschool

§         Communication and Conflict Resolution Skills

§         Creating and Implementing a Program Improvement Plan


Engaging Families

§         Family Engagement Strategies

§         Developing and Implementing a Family Engagement Plan

§         Building Strong Connections with Families, Schools, and the Community


Inclusion of Children and Youth with Disabilities

§         Understanding and Including Children With All Physical Ability Levels

§         Understanding and Including Children with Emotional or Behavioral Challenges

§         Understanding and Including Survivors of Abuse, Homelessness, or Trauma

§         Understanding and Including Diverse Learners and Learners of English

Training on specific special needs/disabilities (i.e. ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Integration, ODD, etc.) is also available… see our custom training page.

We will happily accommodate requests to provide anywhere from 2 to 10 hours of training on any of the above topics.  Contact us to learn more about our rates, scheduling options, etc.

 

Don’t see what you’re looking for?  Click here for our custom training page!

 

What people are saying about BOSTnet Training and Coaching

§         The trainer was very knowledgeable and organized.  I would love to take another training!  –S.C., Associated ECE J.P.

§         Our coach was thorough, available, and supportive!  She saw us through a tough spot and helped us build a better program.  –A.F., Quincy

§         I am looking forward to bringing what I learned back to my program! –Anonymous

 

 

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