Darkness To Light: Stewards Of Children
Dignity of Children® supports Darkness to Light's Stewards of Children curriculum, which is an evidence-informed child sexual abuse prevention training. In this training, your staff will learn how to identify, prevent, and handle reported instances of child sexual abuse. In addition, they will also learn about New York's child abuse identification and reporting law.

CE/CEU Credits, Covers NYS OCFS Topic 5, 6 & 8, Aspire Approved. 

Safety, Health & Wellness (OCFS)
This workshop is designed to foster an environment that prioritizes children's health, nutrition, and safety. Attendees will gain insights into OCFS regulations and understand their essential roles in upholding their program's school-age childcare permit.

Covers OCFS topics 2, 4, 5, & 7, Aspire Approved. 

Creating A Viable Code of Conduct
Staff will learn how to create an environment that is beneficial to the health & safety of children. This session will focus on the creation of safe spaces, professional boundaries, physical affection, and staff conduct with members, etc. Review of Child Abuse Mandated report regulations.

Covers NYS OCFS Topics 6 & 8, Aspire Approved.

Building Strong Partnerships with Parents
In this workshop, staff will develop skills in creating a nurturing and inviting environment to engage parents effectively. Participants will learn how to collaborate with families to foster the holistic development of children enrolled in the program.

Covers NYS OCFS Topic 4, Aspire Approved.

Team Building Strategies
This workshop is specifically designed to equip your staff with the essential tools to reinforce and cultivate effective teamwork at all levels. In this interactive and engaging session, participants will gain valuable insights into the significance of teamwork and its direct impact on overall organizational success. Through a series of thought-provoking activities and discussions, attendees will explore the strengths of their fellow team members, understand the behaviors that characterize effective teams, and learn to appreciate diverse perspectives.

Covers NYS OCFS Topic 5, Aspire Approved.

Creating a Safe and Effective Program Environment
In today's dynamic and evolving educational landscape, ensuring the safety and well-being of participants is of utmost importance. The "Creating a Safe and Effective Program Environment" workshop is designed to equip program supervisors, coordinators, and facilitators with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to proactively manage risks, establish robust safety measures, and foster a secure and supportive atmosphere for all participants. During this engaging and interactive workshop, participants will delve into various aspects of program safety and supervision, exploring methods to anticipate potential risks, develop practical strategies for risk management, and assign responsibilities effectively. Participants will also gain insights into creating measurable goals that contribute to reducing potential risks and enhancing overall program quality. 

Covers NYS OCFS Topic 4 & 5, Aspire Approved.

Promote a Trauma-informed Care Environment
This workshop aims to equip learners with the necessary tools to establish and sustain a nurturing and responsive culture for individuals who have endured trauma. This comprehensive training encompasses crucial aspects of a trauma-informed approach, such as identifying trauma indicators, comprehending its influence on behavior, and fostering secure and supportive spaces that facilitate healing and recovery for affected individuals.

Covers NYS OCFS Topic 5 & 10, Aspire Approved.

Professionalism In the Workplace
This workshop will explore how professionalism is cultivated and promoted within the organization's culture. Participants will explore and reflect on their own attitude and behaviors in the workplace. Using the five developmental skills of emotional intelligence which are self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and decision-making, participants will collaboratively brainstorm how to enhance professionalism in the work community. They will understand how a positive first impression and successful interpersonal relationships will leave a lasting reputation within the organization and industry.

Covers NYS OCFS Topics 5, Aspire Approved.

Nurturing Well-being: Mitigating Workplace Burnout and Stress for Educators
This workshop is meticulously crafted to empower educators in comprehending the essence and significance of emotional intelligence. It equips participants with practical tools and actionable strategies to foster a supportive environment for students, beginning with prioritizing their own well-being. In this session, attendees will delve into the intricate interplay between emotional intelligence and workplace stress. Additionally, they will gain insights on establishing a nourishing learning culture by implementing structures and systems that facilitate the growth of emotional intelligence within their classrooms.

Covers NYS OCFS Topic 3 Aspire Approved

Project-Based Planning (Curriculum Development)
This workshop will focus on project-based learning as designed by the Buck Institute for Education. Seen as the PBLworks Gold standard in project-based learning, this research-based model will assist staff in delivering long-term project-based learning in an engaging and fun way. Participants will learn the art of developing strong goals and focus on strengthening skills that encourage learning.

Covers NYS OCFS Topic 1 & 3, Aspire Approved.

Meeting The Developmental Needs of Children and Youth
In this workshop, staff will gain a comprehensive understanding of the four developmental needs of children (physical, social, cognitive, and emotional) and explore how to integrate the multiple intelligence model into daily activities. Participants will learn effective strategies to support and nurture the holistic growth of children and youth in their care. 

Covers NYS OCFS Topic 1 & 3, Aspire Approved.

Nurturing Creative Sparks in Young Minds
Unlock the magic of creativity and inspire a world of imagination in the young minds you guide. This workshop is dynamic and transformative, designed to empower educators, mentors, and caregivers with the strategies and insights to cultivate and nurture creativity in children. In this engaging and interactive workshop, participants will embark on a journey to explore the profound benefits of fostering creativity in children. From unleashing their own creative potential to discovering innovative approaches for sparking imagination, this workshop is a treasure trove of inspiration and practical techniques.

Covers NYS OCFS Topic 1 & 3, Aspire

Enhancing Your Classroom Facilitation Skills
In this workshop, we will guide your staff through creating a dynamic after-school classroom environment that fosters sustained engagement among children in both small and large group settings. Participants will acquire a diverse set of strategies and tools to effectively manage the learning space, ensuring an enriching experience for all involved while preserving a sense of balance and focus.

Covers NYS OCFS Topic 1 & 3, Aspire Approved.

Managing Difficult Behaviors: Strategies and Solutions for Classroom Challenges
In this workshop, we will delve into understanding and distinguishing challenging behaviors from both a developmental and trauma-trigger perspective. By adopting a developmental framework, participants will gain insights into how behavior can be influenced by a student's age, cognitive abilities, and emotional maturity. Simultaneously, we will explore the impact of trauma on students' behaviors and learn to differentiate between behavior rooted in developmental stages versus those triggered by traumatic experiences.

Covers NYS OCFS Topic 1 & 3, Aspire Approved.

Conflict Resolution
In this Workshop participants will focus on developing strong conflict resolution skills. This is a critical component of healthy childhood development. These skills lay the foundation for lifelong success. We will establish systems for managing their emotions and problem solving with others.

Covers NYS OCFS Topic 1 & 3, Aspire Approved.

Creating a learning culture for students
This workshop is designed to empower educators to help students develop self-directed learning skills. Throughout the course, participants will explore the principles and strategies of self-directed learning, and how they can create a learning culture that supports student autonomy and success. Participants will learn about the importance of self-directed learning, how to use it to teach math and reading, the role of the teacher in facilitating self-directed learning, and the specific skills students need to become self-directed learners. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to create a culture that fosters self-directed learning and promotes the development of 21st century skills.

Covers NYS OCFS Topic 1 & 3 Aspire Approved.

Real Talk! Developing Emotional Intelligence for Our Kids' Sake
Through conversation with others, we get to develop our capacity to understand the world and develop our self-worth and purpose in life. This workshop will explore how we can create a learning culture in our classroom, where children and youth learn how to be in communication with others to develop their emotional intelligence and their critical thinking skills. We will introduce techniques to keep children and youth in communication about world issues and things that matter to them most. Our intention is to build children and youth a sense of self-worth, communication skills and literacy skills. 

Covers NYS OCFS Topic 1 & 3 Aspire Approved

Classroom Management with Coaching and Guiding Children's Behavior
This workshop aims to empower staff with effective techniques to cultivate a cooperative and engaged classroom environment. Participants will learn strategies for managing children's behavior without resorting to harsh punishments, threats, or time-outs, fostering a positive and respectful approach to classroom management.

Covers NYS OCFS Topics 1 & 3, Aspire Approved.