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.

Serving 4-Year-Olds in Afterschool

A number of school districts across the state are transitioning to full day 4K. With this shift in the school-day, many programs can expect to begin serving 4-year-olds in before and after school settings starting in fall. We invite you to join one of the roundtable discussions below as we collaborate, share ideas, and support one another in providing high-quality programming for all kids. 

Learning from Experience: Supporting 4-Year-Olds in OST
Roundtable discussion for programs already serving 4-year-olds to share practical strategies, lessons learned, and tips for creating developmentally appropriate, high-quality experiences.

  • July 21 from 10:00 – 11:00am

Preparing for Change: Welcoming 4-Year-Olds in Fall
Roundtable discussion for programs exploring what to expect when adding 4-year-olds to your program, discuss common questions, and identify resources and supports to help staff feel confident and prepared for this transition.

  • July 23 from 10:00 - 11:00am

 Visit our Calendar to register for these calls.

QPR Suicide Prevention Training

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.

Just as people trained in CPR and the Heimlich Maneuver help save thousands of lives each year, people trained in QPR learn how to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade, and refer someone to help. Join us for this 90-minute training focused on adults working with you. Choose from one of 3 dates.

  • September 4 from 10:30am - 12:00pm
  • September 9 from 1:00 - 2:30pm
  • September 21 from 10:30am - 12:00pm

Visit our Calendar to register for one of these trainings.

Fueling Communities: Navigating CACFP & SFSP Programs

Join us for an informative webinar designed to help community-based organizations better understand and utilize key child nutrition programs. Featuring guidance from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), this session will explore the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) At-Risk Afterschool Program, highlight key differences between the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and CACFP, and provide an overview of the Non-School Special Milk Program (SMP).

This webinar will also offer practical tips and strategies to support successful implementation in community settings. Whether you are new to these programs or looking to expand your reach, you will leave with actionable insights to strengthen your programming and better support the children and families you serve.

  • September 30 from 10:30 - 11:30am
Visit our Calendar to register for this webinar.