SEL PQA: Foundation Framework of Quality Programming
Wednesday, April 17th, 10:30-12:30 at Rondo Library. Session is now full - REGISTRATION CLOSED
The Social Emotional Learning Program Quality Assessment (SEL PQA) is a framework of best practice methods and strategies with a consistent focus on creating safe spaces for young people where they are safe and supported so they can learn and lead.
This experiential workshop will introduce the framework as a planning tool so participants will be able to:
- recognize best practice behaviors to support SEL.
- incorporate aspects of the approach into their program planning.
*This workshop is not meant to prepare staff to complete SEL Self/Internal Assessments. a full day SEL PQA Self-Assessment Training will be provided next fall.
Facilitator: Jocelyn Wiedow, Sprockets
Behavior Management - Self Awareness and Regulation
Thursday, April 18th, 10:00-12:30 at Frogtown Community Center. Session is now full -REGISTRATION CLOSED
Group management can be challenging, even on a good day. When participant behaviors become disruptive it can throw off even the most thought out plans. Meltdowns, outburst, distractedness, or avoidant behaviors are all communicating more than what is on the surface. This workshop will explore what happens internally as a person goes from regulated to dysregulated, and what youth workers can do to support building self awareness and regulation skills with their participants. Facilitator: Jocelyn Wiedow, Sprockets
Creating Healing-Centered Spaces for Youth
Wednesday, May 1st, 10:00-12:00 at Wellstone Center. REGISTER HERE
We know that many young people experience overwhelming stress and trauma in their daily lives. And whether on the court, in a classroom, or in an afterschool program, there are intentional practices that make a positive impact on the young people you work with every day.
In this session we will learn about brain development, how we process information sequentially, consider the implications of overwhelming stress and trauma on how brains work, and reflect on levers that we have that help young people heal from overwhelming stress and thrive. This work is rooted in the research of Dr. Bruce Perry and delivered in a way that is accessible and applicable to us all. This training is geared towards anyone who works with youth…sports coaches, mentors, afterschool programs, and all who interact with and support young people.
Facilitator: Christine Bright, Center for Health and Justice through Sport.
This workshop is made possible by support from the Susan Crowne Exchange and the Million Coaches Challenge and is hosted in partnership with Sprockets
Behavior Management - Self Awareness and Regulation *Added date
Friday, May 3rd, 10:30-1:00 at Wellstone Center. REGISTER HERE
Group management can be challenging, even on a good day. When participant behaviors become disruptive it can throw off even the most thought out plans. Meltdowns, outburst, distractedness, or avoidant behaviors are all communicating more than what is on the surface. This workshop will explore what happens internally as a person goes from regulated to dysregulated, and what youth workers can do to support building self awareness and regulation skills with their participants. Facilitator: Jocelyn Wiedow, Sprockets
SEL PQA: Foundation Framework of Quality Programming *Added date
Thursday, May 9th, 10:30-12:30 at Rondo Library. REGISTER HERE
The Social Emotional Learning Program Quality Assessment (SEL PQA) is a framework of best practice methods and strategies with a consistent focus on creating safe spaces for young people where they are safe and supported so they can learn and lead.
This experiential workshop will introduce the framework as a planning tool so participants will be able to:
- recognize best practice behaviors to support SEL.
- incorporate aspects of the approach into their program planning.
*This workshop is not meant to prepare staff to complete SEL Self/Internal Assessments. a full day SEL PQA Self-Assessment Training will be provided next fall.
Facilitator: Jocelyn Wiedow, Sprockets
Promoting Responsibility and Leadership
Friday, May 10th, 10:00-12:30 at Arlington Hills Community Center. REGISTER HERE
Leadership, roles and responsibility are not only foundational to high quality programs but are also important social and emotional abilities for young people to build, develop, and practice. In this workshop, participants will explore how to support young people in leveraging their strengths, interests, and leadership style as part of groups and relationships. Participants will practice applying techniques learned to their program with an eye towards facilitating young people’s ownership.
Facilitator: Jocelyn Wiedow, Sprockets
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Thursday, May 23rd, 9AM - 5PM at Wellstone Community Center - THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL *if you would like to be on the waitlist, please email jocelyn.wiedow@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Youth Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health and human services workers, and other caring citizens how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addictions challenge or is in crisis. Youth Mental Health First Aid is primarily designed for adults who regularly interact with young people. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. To learn more, download the Mental Health First Aid for Youth one-pager.
Facilitator: Jocelyn Wiedow, Sprockets and Julie Richards, Inquire, Decipher, Progress
Youth aspirations: Imainging and navigating futures in high education
Wed, April 3rd 11am-noon - online webinar - FREE - Sponsored by the U of M Department of Youth Development- Learn more and register HERE
While many higher education preparatory programs focus on grades, test scores and financing, recent research in the field of youth development suggests that cultivating and fostering higher education aspirations may be a missing piece. Join Joanna Tzenis, state specialist in education and career pathways, to learn how you can sustain the college and university aspirations of young people while helping them identify and strategize around emergent challenges.
Self-Guided online courses from the Center for Youth Development - U of M
These self-studies are a great onboarding resource. These introductory courses offer 3-6 hours of individual online learning with unlimited 24-hour access. Free, but registration is required.
- New - Social and emotional learning + wellbeing provides a guided introduction to our Social and Emotional Learning in Practice toolkit
- Learn about foundational research and theories of positive youth development in Youth Work Matters.
- Gain practical resources for incorporating reflection and discussion of dilemmas in your work with Dilemmas in Youth Work.
Self guided YouTube YouthWorker Playlist
Check out the Sprockets YouTube channel for recordings of some of our past virtual offerings. Note that not all trainings are recorded and based on the interactive nature, we always encourage participating in real time when able.
Partner Trainings
More training opportunities from the community:
MYouth Pro - An Initiative of Youth Intervention Programs Association (YIPA)