OST Annual Conference
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The Annual Conference is a day of informative and practical sessions focused on building OST program staff and organizational capacity for summer programming.
Our conference is for people who work with children and youth in out-of-school programming that may not otherwise have access to professional development. It is a fun and interactive way to share stories from the field, engage in meaningful discussions, access valuable training and acquire new skills and helpful tools.
PAST CONFERENCE TOPICS
- Behaviour management
- Handling Disclosures
- Sharing Circles
- Resources from Edmonton Public Library
- Running homework clubs for newcomers
- Bullying and anger management
- Conflict resolution and peer mediation
- Engaging English Language Learner youth in literacy activities
- Strategies for adapting physical activities for all ability levels
- Games and activities for self-regulation
2024 OST CONFERENCE
This year's conference will be held in person on the NAIT campus, in the Productivity and Innovation Centre Building. We will have incredible presentations from Edmonton Public Library, Safer Schools Together, Edmonton Immigrant Services Association, Ever Active Schools and more!
Experience the informative and practical sessions focused on building staff and organizational capacity for delivering summer programs in our ever-changing world. This conference is for people who work with children and youth in out-of-school time programming. It is a fun and interactive way to engage in meaningful discussions, access valuable training, and acquire new skills and helpful tools.
If cost is a barrier to attendance, please email brandy.basisty@reachedmonton.ca
So much great information. During the session I wrote a sticky note with "keep moving" and "joyful movement" and put them above my desk as reminders to move and stay active!
Gave me extra information to bring back to my workplace and implement to make my program better.
OST 2021 CONFERENCE
MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER
Keynote Speaker: Dr Gale Gorke
After her incredible keynote speech at the 2019 OST Conference, Dr. Gale Gorke is back with another amazing keynote entitled 'The Next "Right" Thing'
Dr. Gorke has been a public school educator nearly 40 years, teaching at both the elementary and secondary levels. She is currently the Executive Director of Kids Kan Inc., an organization that specializes in staff development, activity selection and program implementation. Gale has served as an adjunct professor for several universities. She effectively models teaching that accommodates for all student's ability levels and reflects a keen awareness of child and adolescent development and brain-based learning principles. Her enthusiasm is contagious! Gale believes the best way to learn is through play and the way you show up for the game is the way you show up for life.
WATCH VIDEOS FROM OUR VIRTUAL CONFERENCE BELOW
Sofia Alani, OST Project Coordinator
Sofia.Alani@REACHEdmonton.ca