Upcoming Learning Opportunities

Join us for these upcoming trainings.  All live Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance hosted webinars will be recorded and posted to our YouTube channel.


Peer to Peer Networking Calls for 21CCLC Programs

Networking calls are a virtual place to interact with your colleagues who hold 21st CCLC grants to problem solve, share resources and successes, and connect with peers across the state of Wisconsin.  Come and share your thoughts and ideas on how to make these networking calls a rewarding experience for YOU. Join us each month! 

If you have specific questions you would like addressed, you can submit them ahead of time to [email protected]. 

Call dates: 

  • December 17
  • January 21
  • February 18
  • March 18
  • April 15
  • May 20

Check out our Calendar to register for these upcoming calls. 


Introducing the Genomics Learning Journey

In this interactive session, attendees will learn how to sign up for and navigate the Genomics Learning Journeys and begin implementing the three curated bundles of hands-on, interactive STEM lessons that illuminate the fascinating world of DNA science. In partnership with global genomics leader Illumina, STEM Next provides these lessons for afterschool and summer programs at no cost, helping young people see that innovation is truly in their DNA.

Date:

  • January 7

Check out our Calendar to register for this upcoming webinar.


Voices for Impact: Sustaining 21st CCLC Programs Together Community of Practice

Join us for a Community of Practice focused on advocacy and sustainability for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. This workshop is designed to help program leaders build skills, share strategies, and strengthen their programs.

Dates:

  • January 8 - Appleton
  • January 22 - Milwaukee

Check out our Calendar to register for these upcoming meetings.


Middle & High School Program Cohort for 21CCLC Programs 

Join other 21st Century grantees who run middle and high school programs to problem solve, share resources and successes, and connect with others across the state of Wisconsin doing similar work.

Call dates:

  • January 28
  • February 25
  • March 25
  • April 29

Check out our Calendar to register for these upcoming calls.


Telling Your Story Through Social Media

The story of afterschool has not been widely appreciated or shared. We can change that. Through this session, you will learn how to use social media to share with others the awesomeness that is your program. We'll run through the basics of messaging, tagging, and storytelling so you can better tell your own story and amplify the importance of afterschool and other OST programs. This session will focus on folks with moderate experience with social media, but all are welcome!

Date:

  • February 10

Check out our Calendar to register for this upcoming webinar.


Proactive Group Management: Play-Based Tools For Out of School Time Programming

This webinar introduces Playworks’ core proactive group management strategies for play-based learning and recreation time—attention getters, rapport-building, transitions, and kid-friendly structures that keep groups engaged.
Participants will see how these practices can be adapted in OST settings and learn simple, play-based techniques they can use immediately. We’ll also share free Playworks resources and next-step training opportunities to continue building strong, engaging programs.

Date:

  • March 11

Check out our Calendar to register for this upcoming webinar.


Thriving After the Bell: Engaging Youth with Harmony’s OST Program

Discover how Harmony’s no-cost Out-of-School Time program empowers youth to build meaningful relationships, strengthen social and emotional skills, and stay connected in safe, structured environments. This webinar showcases flexible, ready-to-use activities that enrich after-school programs, summer learning, and community-based settings. Participants will walk away with practical strategies to boost engagement, promote positive behavior, and create inclusive OST experiences for all learners.

Date:

  • April 14

Check out our Calendar to register for this upcoming webinar.


Recommended Partner Trainings

Developing Authentic Relationships With Teens

The success of youth programming relies heavily on a supportive and dynamic relationship between youth and their adult support people. As adults, we have the power to influence and establish that relationship, AND know it can be difficult! Since 2010, PATCH has worked alongside teens to improve the health and wellbeing of their generation. We specialize it developing meaningful youth-adult partnerships and creating innovative, youth-driven programs that foster leadership, advocacy, and community impact. We want to use our lessons learned to help you build confidence in working directly with young people to create spaces in which teens can thrive.

Dates:

  • March 23
  • March 30
Check out our Calendar to register for these upcoming webinars.