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For more information about professional development, or to suggest a training resource, please contact our Professional Development and Quality Committee Chair:

Annie Farmer
Annie.Farmer@austinisd.org

Please check the main calendar for subcommittee meetings.

Training/Coffee Shop
Organizer's Tool Kit:

Coming soon!

 

See also:

You may also be interested in our archive of Afterschool University materials and our Professional Development Record.


   


2007-2008 Schedule

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CTAN Mini-conference 

Team Building for Elementary, Middle School, and High School groups.

April 11, 2008

8:00 am - Noon (optional lunch / networking from noon - 1pm)

For more information please see the conference flyer (pdf).

flyer (word).

Coffee Talk:
   

Please join us on April 25, 2008 for this conversation exploring service learning implementation and strategy.

 Coffee talks are an informal time for anyone who works with youth to connect with others and reconnect to what drives our work.

 Questions and RSVP to hgambill@cisaustin.org

 

    

CTAN Mini-Conference
   

Date:

 

 

Fee:
   

April 11, 2008

8:00 am - Noon

Noon - 1pm Optional Lunch / Networking


FREE for community members to attend.
  
Location:

YMCA East Communities Branch, 5315 Ed Bluestein, Austin, Texas 78723

Questions: Cori Stennett

(512) 349-2111

cstennett@campfireusabalcones.org



    

This mini-conference will feature an inspirational Keynote address from Executive Director with A Glimmer of Hope Foundation, David Porter and session breakout topics on Teambuilding, Child Abuse Reporting Requirements, Safe Field Trips, and Planning Summer Programs.

For more information, see the Conference Flyer.

 


Professional Development Calendar -- Other Opportunities from the Community

Opportunity: Date, Time: For More Information:
Involving Your Board in Fundraising, Even When They Aren't Perfect (Audioconference)
Presenter: Sandra Renner
Cost: FREE ($145 value)
5/3/07
12:00-1:30 p.m.
Registration

                
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Archive of Materials:

Goal Setting Workshop: Recharge for 2007!

Ages and Stages: Child Development and Age-Appropriate Activities

How Socioeconomic Issues Impact Development, Learning, and Communities
November 3, 2006

PowerPoint

Creating Safe and Fun Environments
September 15, 2006

PowerPoint

Handouts:

Relational Competence and the Power of Connection
November 11, 2005

Time Management: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

Self-Study
Article: Bullies and their Victims: What to Do

TCALL Resources (mostly for adult literacy, but has some great FREE and loan publications that you can order for early education)

Publications from The Future of Children

Concordia University (St. Paul, MN), offers certificates, BA degrees, and MA degrees in School Age Child Development. Contact them at: http://www.cshs.csp.edu

Downloadable Publications - ACC Nonprofit Center

The Out-of-School Time Policy Commentary series

After School Clearinghouse resources:

Redefining After School Programs to Support Student Achievement workshop presentation:

arrow 115KB PDF file
arrow Moving Toward Success: Framework for After-School Programs
arrow Out-of-School Time Evaluation Snapshots

Understanding and Evaluating Family Engagement in Out-of-School Time workshop presentation, handout, and worksheet:

arrow Workshop slides (110KB PDF file)
arrow Workshop handout (45KB PDF file)
arrow Workshop worksheet (45KB PDF file)
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Conferences

National AfterSchool Association Conference
  

Local Training
Teacher and Child Care Provider Training at Family Connections

Austin Community College's Nonprofit Center  

Dallas' Center for Nonprofit Management

The University of Texas at Austin Continuing Education

Greenlights for Success

American Red Cross (CPR/First Aid)

The University of Texas Center for Performance

The University of Texas Professional Development website

Texas Teachers as Scholars

Austin Free Net (Computer Classes)

Free computer training at the Austin Public Library

Online Resources
Online Workshop: Collaborative Learning

Online Workshop: Multiple Intelligences

HP Free Training for Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Microsoft.com Free Training for Microsoft Products

United Way of the Capital Area - Volunteer Management Toolkit

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