Dignity of Children
Sparking the inner light
in every child, one adult at a time
Schedule your onsite training today
Dignity of Children
Sparking the inner light
in every child, one adult at a time
Schedule your onsite training today
Dignity of Children
Sparking the inner light
in every child, one adult at a time
Schedule your onsite training today
Dignity of Children
Sparking the inner light
in every child, one adult at a time
Schedule your onsite training today
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About Sonia M Toledo
Sonia M. Toledo founded Dignity of Children, Inc. in 2008 with the vision of creating programs that will support families holistically. She has over 25 years of experience working in the after-school field building quality programming for students in elementary through high school during their off time. Sonia has worked for Boys & Girls Clubs, YMCA, Children’s Aid Society, Child Care Inc., and served as the President of the After School Works NY.
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What We Do
How we do it
Learning happens most effectively when learners are engaged, motivated, and self-directed. Dignity of Children teaches how to facilitate self-directed learning in all of its trainings.
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Our Ideal Client
Our ideal client is a passionate leader who is committed to offering the best Early Childhood and/or After-School environment for the clients/customers they serve.
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Teamwork
We value every staff member in organizations for their individual and team collaboration to find new ways of serving children and together transforming communities, one adult & one family at a time.
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Our Team
SONIA TOLEDO Founder & C.E.O
TINNYCUA WILLIAMS Master Trainer
DJ ROUZEAU Executive Support Representative
Olando Lunnon Educational Facilitator
Client Testimonials
This training has allowed me to become a better program director, a better employee, and a change agent within this world.
Kimberley Jackson-Brown, Site Director
This training helped me in identifying my qualities of leadership and how to incorporate more analytical and controlling skills.
Madeline Esquivel, Center Director
The trainer was very informative and allowed self reflection. I thought it was a great opportunity to reflect on what type of leader I am.
Melissa Lopez, ASPIRA of New York, Inc. PROGRAM DIRECTOR (COMPASS @ P.S./M.S. 31)
It is a nice experience and interesting. One needs to refresh one's minds every once in a while, keeping up with the times of new pressure.
Aida Martinez, ASPIRA of New York, Inc. PROGRAM DIRECTOR (COMPASS @ P.S 25)
These trainings are inspiring; Ready to return to my site and implement immediately!
Maya Doyle, MMCC DIRECTOR (Evander Campus Beacon)
I felt the trainer was well-informed and very knowledgeable. Simply a great workshop necessary for all leaders.
Treston Lambert, "I Have A Dream" Foundation DIRECTOR
The trainer was knowledgeable on the topic. This training... very refreshing and amazing!
Rafael M Santana, Borough of Manhattan Community College PROFESSOR
All is good. I so recommend this course! The instructors are very helpful and knowledgeable.
Giselle Dimitratos, Super Kickers DIRECTOR OF CUSTOMER SERVICE & AFTER SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
The most information in the smallest amount time lasts forever! It was fun, exciting, and helpful.
Andrey Chichagov, Phipps Neighborhoods PROGRAM DIRECTOR
I came to this training with a mentality of what else I need to learn I have a program to run but now I’m like wow! I’m glad I’m here! I need to be here!
Maria Panora, Children’s Aid NYC
This training was very resourceful. The slogan "so what, now what" all these issues now what we going to do about it. Spot on and provided me with adequate information to bring back to my site so I can implement immediately into my program.
Latoya Nelson, Queens Community House DIRECTOR
Latest Blog
Making Real World Connections for Your Students – Project based Learning
- Apr 10, 2019
There are so many issues facing young people today. From...
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Social Emotional Learning
- Mar 26, 2019
Meeting Your Kid’s Needs Learning is not confined to acad...
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School Age Care Credential- Light at the End of the Tunnel
- Mar 13, 2019
Introduction Credential programs are much more than just ...
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School Age Care Credential: The Challenges of Managing Compliance
- Feb 15, 2019
Introduction Ask any educator or program director and the...
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Challenges of being a Director of a New York City After School Program
- Jan 15, 2019
After school programs for youth have become increasingly ...
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Creating a Learning Culture-Quality After-School Program in NYC
- Dec 05, 2018
Creating a learning culture among your staff is crucial f...
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Creating SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)
- Oct 24, 2018
What are Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)? Standard O...
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Conducting a Performance Analysis to Understand Your Staff.
- Oct 17, 2018
Analyze and Understand Your Staff! As the director, you n...
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Understanding Your Workforce
- Oct 09, 2018
Understand the Needs of Your Staff! The most important as...
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Building Your Team for an After-School Program – Knowing Your Why!
- Oct 02, 2018
“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible...
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