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BOOST Cafe Scavenger Hunt & Orientation Training
Presenter: Meredith White, Program Manager, BOOST Collaborative, San Diego, CA
This session will provide participants with a hands-on overview and orientation of the BOOST Cafe and Online Training & Learning Community through a fun online scavenger hunt. Learn ways to enhance your professional development, access thousands of free resources, post a job, and meet like-minded colleagues in our learning forum.
BOOST Cafe is the most comprehensive online community for in and out-of-school time educators. The BOOST Cafe is an extension of BOOST Collaborative and provides no-cost resources to support our community with relevant, timely, and easy-to-implement tools and resources.
Cafe Orientation Training Dates
Friday, January 30, 2026: 10:00am-11:00am PT (pre-registration closes January 29, 2026, at 12:00pm PT)
Friday, February 20, 2026: 10:00am – 11:00am PT (pre-registration closes February 19, 2026, at 12:00pm PT)
Friday, March 20, 2026: 10:00am-11:00am PT (pre-registration closes March 19, 2026, at 12:00pm PT)
Note: There will not be a BOOST Cafe Scavenger Hunt & Orientation in April 2026. Join us at the BOOST Conference!
Friday, May 15, 2026: 10:00am-11:00am PT (pre-registration closes May 14, 2026, at 12:00pm PT)
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Thank you for building community with us!
February 6, 2026 (10:00am – 11:00am PT)
Show Me the Money: Introduction to Grants World
Presenter: Gabriela B. Delgado, Director, Student Services and Programs, San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego, CA
Grants serve a critical role for schools and expanded learning programs; however, getting started can often seem daunting. This session will provide an exploratory overview of the various types of funding that after school programs and school sites are eligible for. The session will cover basic techniques that can easily be put into practice to strengthen participants’ skills around grant research, alignment to existing initiatives, and overall assessment of funding opportunities.
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Pre-registration for this online training will close on February 5, 2026, at 12:00pm (PT) OR when the event is full.
February 27, 2026 (10:00am – 11:00am PT)
Creating the Program Kids Want: Promising Practices to Boost After-School Attendance
Presenters: Malia Tayabas-Kim, Director of Programs, Lead by Learning – Northeastern University, Oakland, CA; Brenda Garcia, Expanded Learning Site Coordinator, Vallejo City Unified School District, Vallejo, CA
Join us for an interactive workshop and opportunity to learn from and with other Expanded Learning leaders about what’s working and not working “yet” in their program. You’ll leave with concrete tools to increase student engagement and a clear plan for improving after-school program attendance that is place-based and focused on your students’ needs.
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Pre-registration for this online training will close on February 26, 2026, at 12:00pm (PT) OR when the event is full.
March 27, 2026 (10:00am – 11:00am PT)
Lead with Clarity: Cultivating Emotional Resilience and Thriving Team Cultures
Presenter: Dr. Sonia Toledo, President & CEO, Dignity of Children, New York, NY
Leadership in education and youth development requires more than strategy – it requires resilience. This workshop equips leaders with tools to prioritize self-care, align leadership with organizational values, and create emotionally safe, thriving team cultures. Through interactive exercises and practical strategies, participants will learn to reduce burnout, strengthen communication, and inspire high-performing teams. Walk away with actionable steps to model resilience, foster trust, and lead with confidence and empathy – empowering both staff and youth to thrive.
PRE-REGISTRATION WILL OPEN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE WORKSHOP.
BOOST Online Learning Contact
Interested in facilitating an online training workshop as part of our BOOST Online Training & Learning Community? Please contact us at [email protected].
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