OST LI Training 2026-27: Full Schedule

TBA

Tuesday September 1, 2026 TBA

Register here to request a link to the Youth Development K-5 Training video. After watching the video you will be required to complete the K-5 Youth Development quiz to receive credit for this training.

In this recorded workshop, facilitated by Melinda Barbosa, participants will receive an overview of aspects of youth development that most impact Out-of-School-Time. In addition, workshop participants will discuss and explore the following questions:

What are the development challenges from Kindergarten to 5th Grade?
How can programs be sure they are supporting increased competency development in the youth they serve?
How can programs determine if you are struggling to meet developmental milestones?

Speakers

Melinda Barbosa

Facilitator, QIS Coach, Agenda for Children OST

Melinda Barbosa is a facilitator, trainer, and leadership coach who helps mission-driven organizations and individuals harness the power of storytelling for healing and social change. Rooted in the values of community, structure, and mutual care from her Cape Verdean immigrant upbringing, she centers... Read More →

Tuesday September 1, 2026 TBA
Online Online

Youth Development, Introductory

about Melinda Barbosa is a facilitator, trainer, and leadership coach who helps mission-driven organizations and individuals harness the power of storytelling for healing and social change. Rooted in the values of community, structure, and mutual care from her Cape Verdean immigrant upbringing, she centers belonging, grace, and accountability in her work. Through her consulting practice, Melinda partners with organizations to navigate change, strengthen leadership, and build cultures of equity and care. She specializes in supporting BIPOC-led and community-driven initiatives, offering coaching, facilitation, and strategic guidance to help teams work collaboratively, deepen impact, and align with their values.

TBA

Intro Recorded Youth Development Middle Years

Tuesday September 1, 2026 TBA

Online

Register here to request a link to the Youth Development: Middle Years Training video. After watching the video you will be required to complete the Youth Development: Middle Years quiz to receive credit for this training.

In this recorded workshop, facilitated by Melina O'Grady, we will explore aspects of youth development that most impact our Out-of-School Time field. The video will review and assist the viewer to develop an understanding of:

What are the developmental challenges for pre-adolescents?
How can programs be sure they are supporting increased competency?
How can programs determine if youth are struggling to meet developmental milestones, and what can programs do to increase youth competency and foster success?

Speakers

Melina O'Grady

QIS Coach & Facilitator, AFCOST & STEAM

Melina joined the STEAM team in 2021 primarily spearheading the Habits of Mind project. Melina joined the Agenda for Children team in 2008 as a Quality Coach and facilitator, where she is responsible for supporting OST programs through the Quality Improvement System and Out-of-... Read More →

Tuesday September 1, 2026 TBA
Online Online

Youth Development, Introductory

OST LI Training 2026-27

TBA

Melinda Barbosa

TBA

Melina O'Grady

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