On October 12, 2018, Seachange Collective is hosting an interactive, 1-day workshop, Grounded Program Design: Taking Social Justice Work from Values to Practice, on "grounded program design," the development and implementation of initiatives based in community needs and justice – rather than assumed knowledge and charity. Facilitators will guide participants in reflecting on their experiences, the steps of grounded program design, and the complexities of social justice practice. Each participant will workshop their own real-life examples and develop personalized, practical steps to align their social justice values with their work. Register by August 31, 2018 to take advantage of an early bird discount.

Lights On Afterschool (LOA) is on October 25, 2018. LOA is a nationwide event organized by the Afterschool Alliance that draws attention to the many ways afterschool programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things—such as science, community service, robotics, Tae Kwon Do, and poetry—and discover new skills. Visit the LOA website to access resources to plan and register your afterschool event.

Registration is now open for the New York State Network for Youth Success' 2018 Rochester Regional Training Institute taking place on November 10, 2018. The institute is appropriate for supervisors, teachers, and frontline staff working with school-age children and includes the opportunity to complete six OCFS training hours via a variety of topics, a buffet lunch, and networking opportunities. Early bird rates available through September 30, 2018. Register to attend.