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This eModule is designed for program staff to understand the brain basics behind a child’s challenging or concerning behavior and learn to use the six steps of the connect and redirect strategy in their response. This strategy will help you acknowledge the child, offer support, and redirect their behavior. Read more

Children learn through play. They learn to share, take turns, to control and express emotions, and how to be a friend. But how can we support children who have delayed play skills? This webinar will teach you some basics about social-emotional skills and how play-based interventions can be used across age groups to develop these skills. Please note that in order to receive a certificate and CEUs, you will need to watch the video, view the resources, and pass the quiz.   Read more

Behavior can be a tricky topic when trying to understand how to respond effectively. This learning journey will help you discover the secrets behind children's behavior. You’ll explore the importance of decoding the hidden messages in behavior and learn to respond with understanding by diving into the antecedents, behaviors, and consequences that shape behavior. Discover your role as a caregiver. Empower children by believing in their potential, understanding challenges as opportunities, and fostering positive relationships. Grabbing hold of these principles will help to transform your approach to supporting children with a strength-based perspective. This course aims to equip you with the tools you need to support children and youth effectively. Read more

Join us to learn the basics of speech, language, and communication. In this lesson, you'll explore the progression of speech and language development. And remember, children are communicating even if they are not speaking! Read more

In 2019, the top trend KIT staff identified in youth programs is social-emotional support. This isn't surprising knowing that 12.5% of teens experience a major depressive episode in one year. This webinar will explore this trend and offer strategies to support the social-emotional needs of the youth in your program. Please note that in order to receive a certificate, you will need to watch and view the resources, engage with the materials (click), pass the quiz, and complete the survey. Read more

Keeping youth engaged in out-of-school time programs can be a challenge! Research shows that youth leadership can be a key component in engagement and retention. But what is youth leadership? What does it look like and what are the benefits to your program and your participants? Join us for the first webinar in KIT’s Youth Leadership series to answer these questions and get started planning for youth leadership opportunities in your program. Please note that in order to receive a certificate, you will need to watch and view the resources, engage with the materials (click), pass the quiz, and complete the survey. Read more