Champions® Before- and After-School Programs
Best Practices to Promote Whole-child Enrichment in Out-of-School Time Programs
Join an award-winning out-of-school time provider for six dynamic sessions. We will apply 30 years of lessons learned to deep dive challenges, best practices, research, and dialogue to foster whole-child enrichment that can be easily incorporated into your own programs. This strand will cover the hottest topics and emerging insights in the field, leaving you with promising practices to motivate your students, engage your teachers, deliver results, and make a lasting impact in your communities.
The Champions Workshop Strand will be held in the Mesquite C room.
Wednesday, April 30
10:30AM-12:15PM
Practical Everyday Habits: Creating Intentional Spaces
Megan Belknap, Area Manager, Champions® Before- and After-School Programs, Bothell, WA; Jordan Leonard, Area Manager, Champions® Before- and After-School Programs, Portland OR
Curating learning environments with supportive curriculum enhances play, exploration, emotional safety, self-respect and gives students a sense of value and belonging. Explore how simple environmental changes and scaffolded tools can lead to a high-quality program with differentiated approaches. Intentionally led programs, utilizing universal supports, enhance engagement and learning outcomes for teachers and students. Learn plug-and-play tactics to elevate your program, improve collaboration between staff and students, and maximize opportunities for children.
PK, E, MLA, CB, DS
Strand: Champions® Before- and After-School Programs; Program Design, Development & Quality; Staff Leadership; Partnerships & Building Relationships
2:45PM-4:45PM
Evolution of Out-of-School Programs: How to Tailor Your Programming to Fit the Needs of Your Students and Community
Theresa Maeves, Sr. Director of Education Programs, Champions® Before- and After-School Programs, Portland, OR; Nicole Kooiker, Superintendent of Schools, Glenwood Community School District, Glenwood, IA
Join us as we explore how to evaluate your out-of-school experience and adapt your curriculum to ensure fidelity in your programs. From literacy courses to cultural music classes, discover how district leaders evolved their programs to elevate
their standards of quality. Through group dialogue and shared best practices, this session will encourage creative solutions and evolved practices to meet the educational and cultural needs of your students.
PK, E, ULA, MLA, CB, DS
Strand: Champions® Before- and After-School Programs; Program Design, Development & Quality; Staff Leadership; Partnerships & Building Relationships
Thursday, May 1
10:00AM-12:00PM
Addressing Challenging Behaviors
Tyreca Elliott, Manager Inclusion Services; Ashley Itani, MA, Inclusion Services Advisor; Carter Peters, Inclusion Services Advisor, Champions® Before- and After-School Programs, Portland, OR
Have you ever had a child exhibit physical behaviors in your program? Have you had a child elope (leave the designated space) out of frustration or feeling overwhelmed? In this workshop participants will learn proactive and in-the-moment behavior support strategies. Attendees will walk away with a better understanding of their impact, the why behind the behavior, and how to implement best practices in teaching to prevent challenging behavior in the first place.
PK, E, MLA, DS
Strand: Champions® Before- and After-School Programs; Program Design, Development & Quality
1:15PM-2:30PM
The Why Behind the Importance of Integrating Social and Emotional Learning into Your Out-of-School Time Programs
Kerri Kubacki, Strategic Quality Business Partner, Jennifer Fairburn, Strategic Quality Business Partner; Bonnie Rogers, Sr. Manager Quality and Accreditation, Champions® Before- and After-School Programs, Portland, OR
Join us for an interactive workshop on Social and Emotional Learning in out-of-school time programs. You will learn what SEL is and our “Why” behind the importance of integrating it into programs. Lay the foundation to support your children in learning and practicing skills that set them up for academic success, fulfilling careers, healthy relationships, and responsible civic engagement. As well as leave with practical hands-on activities that you can implement immediately in your programs.
PK, E, MLA, CB, DS
Strand: Champions® Before- and After-School Programs; Program Design; Development & Quality; Staff Leadership
3:45PM - 5:15PM
Whole-Child Approach to Age-Appropriate Programming
Theresa Maeves, Sr. Director of Education Programs, Champions® Before- and After-School Programs, Portland, OR; Nicole Kooiker, Superintendent of Schools, Glenwood Community School District, Glenwood, IA
This interactive session will explore the many approaches to creating developmentally appropriate out-of-school time programming for students. Join a discussion on how to create content that reaches all ages, evolve strategies by program size and age mix, research behind developmental milestones, and explore what this looks like through physical activity, SEL, and academic support. Leave this session feeling empowered to tackle your biggest challenges around building an age-appropriate curriculum.
PK, E, ULA, MLA, CB, DS
Strand: Champions® Before- and After-School Programs; Program Design, Development & Quality
Friday, May 2
9:15AM - 11:15AM
Teaching is a Work of Heart- Supporting Your Talent to Support Your Students
Anastasia Rivas, Regional Director, Southern CA, Champions® Before- and After-School Programs, Mission Viejo, CA; Katy Wick, Regional Director, Champions®, Portland, OR
Now is the perfect time to invest in your teachers to give them the confidence that they need to implement quality out-of-school programs with intentionality and care to best support the students they serve. Join an interactive session to share best practices around supporting your talent from recruiting, hiring, onboarding, professional development, and career pathing.
PK, E, MLA, DS
Strand: Champions® Before- and After-School Programs; Program Design, Development & Quality; Staff Leadership; Partnerships & Building Relationships
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Please note: Name badges are required to attend all BOOST Conference events including all meals and all workshops.