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 YoungStar Participating Programs

Connect with fellow school-age program staff participating in YoungStar Connect to share ideas, solve challenges, and build a supportive community. These informal calls offer a space to exchange best practices, discuss current trends, troubleshoot common issues, and celebrate successes. Calls occur the second Wednesday of each month - come ready to engage, inspire and grow together!

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

Call dates:

  •  August 14
  • September 11
  • October 9
  • November 13 - Statewide OST Conference - no call
  • December 11
  • January 8
  • February 12
  • March 12
  • April 9
  • May 14
  • June 11

Check out our Calendar to register for these upcoming calls.

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 the first Wednesday of each month!

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

Call dates:

  • October 2
  • November 6
  • December 4
  • January 8 
  • February 5
  • March 5
  • April 2
  • May 7

Check out our Calendar to register for these upcoming calls. 

YoungStar 101 for Track 3 Directors

In this 3-part live webinar series for Track 3 Directors, we will unpack the YoungStar School-Age criteria, evaluation, and coaching process as it relates specifically to the unique setting of school-age programming. We will share and discuss tools used as part of the YoungStar process including the Developmentally Appropriate Environment (DAE) checklist, the YoungStar School-Age Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement Plan (QIP) and the creative ways you can use these tools to enhance the school-age program experience. School-Age Curricular Framework will be covered as best practice for school-age programs with real programmatic examples and resource sharing, taking into consideration the unique settings in which school-age programs often run. We will also address family engagement and share practical ways to level up your communication game.

Dates:

  • November 7
  • November 14
  • November 21
Check out our Calendar to register for these upcoming calls.