Breakfast Club Blog
The BOOST Breakfast Club Blog is a curated space where bloggers from around the world contribute content on a continual basis about a variety of topics relevant to in and out-of-school time. The BOOST Breakfast Club blog is at the heart of an ongoing dialogue where expanded learning and education professionals share their personal thoughts and stories from the in and out-of-school time field. They also tell us what they ate for breakfast!
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Creating the Program Kids Want: Promising Practices to Boost After-School Attendance
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. Read More
STEM Identity Matters: How to Help Youth See Themselves in STEM (and Stay There)
In this interactive session, participants will explore a research-based framework for building STEM identity through four key pillars: belonging, capability, connection, and creativity. You’ll learn how to guide youth to see themselves as STEM thinkers and doers. Through role models, storytelling, and hands-on strategies, you’ll leave feeling empowered with practical tools to create inclusive programs where students don’t just participate in STEM, they discover it as part of wh... Read More
#iAmImpact Healing Circles
#iAmImpact Healing Circles are a restorative practice that invites participants into intentional dialogue. In this high-energy and engaging activity, participants will be challenged to explore what it means to be restorative in youth development work. Read More
Let’s Make Wellness Work: Simple Steps to Big Impact
Join us for an energizing session filled with movement, mindfulness, and practical tools to support wellness for youth and staff. Explore Healthier Generation’s free Online Action Center – your go-to hub for ready-to-use resources that align with funding and sustainability goals. Designed for afterschool and education leaders, you’ll leave recharged, inspired, and equipped to lead lasting change in your program or school. Read More
Uncover Your Purpose: Discovering and Defining Your WHY.
Embark on a transformative journey to uncover the core of your motivation! This engaging workshop presentation invites participants to dive deep into their values, passions, and aspirations. Participants can expect to engage in the following: Interactive Exercises Values Assessment Drafting Your WHY Statement Sharing and Feedback Action Plan Development Presenter: Dwayne Wiggins, Jr., Owner/Founder, A Human. Being!, La Mesa, CA Read More
Coaching Through Chaos: Helping Staff Navigate in Uncertain Times
This informative session offers after-school leaders a practical guide to help staff navigate change and uncertainty. Through real talk, tools, and reflection, we will explore five strategies: Adapt, Anticipate, Act with Excellence, Achieve More with Less, and Manage Fear. Whether you lead a small team or a large site, you’ll leave with tools, ideas, and a renewed mindset to support your staff through tough times. Presenters: Ray Trinidad, CEO, !Mpact People/Players; Gabe Ogilvie, Co-Founder, !M... Read More
Cultivating Youth Voice through Entrepreneurship!
Education activist Paulo Freire once said that education should nurture our youth as agents of change—empowering them to transform the world they’ve inherited instead of conforming to it. Our IMCEO program is dedicated to supporting high school students in launching businesses that tackle pressing issues in their communities. Hear directly from our young CEOs as they share how they created impactful businesses that resonate deeply with their communities. Read More
Compassionate Systems: A Path to Educational Renaissance
This interactive workshop introduces expanded learning practitioners to the Compassionate Systems Framework, a powerful approach to fostering well-being, equity, emotional intelligence, and transformative leadership in education. Participants will explore practical strategies to cultivate self-awareness, empathy, and systemic thinking, empowering them to create learning environments where students and staff thrive. Through reflective exercises and collaborative discussions, attendees will gain t... Read More
Understanding the Foster Care System and the Shift from Mandated Reporter to Community Supporter
This interactive workshop will provide an overview of the foster care system with an emphasis on how entering and living in foster care affects students. Information will be provided on the recent shift from mandated reporting of suspected abuse and/or neglect to a holistic approach and community support. The majority of reports of neglect are related to poverty. Participants to explore their biases as well as gain an understanding of how we can all better support families and children. Read More
The Why Behind the Importance of Integrating Social and Emotional Learning into Your Out-of-School Time Programs
Join us for an interactive workshop on Social and Emotional Learning in out-of-school time programs. You will learn what SEL is and our “Why” behind the importance of integrating it into programs. Lay the foundation to support your children in learning and practicing skills that set them up for academic success, fulfilling careers, healthy relationships, and responsible civic engagement. As well as leave with practical hands-on activities that you can implement immediately in your programs. Read More
School-Based Medical and Mental Health Care Partnerships… Who, What, Where, When, and How?
We will discuss the development of a medical and mental health clinic in a school building from A-Z. The concept begins with a needs assessment in your district and then partnership development to fill your greatest needs. We will share information on a variety of topics including who to reach out to, what questions to ask, funding opportunities, best options for locations, pros and cons of operating within a school hallway and how we coordinate with medical and mental health providers. Read More
Unlocking Intrinsic Motivation: A Coaching Approach for OST Leaders
Are you ready to transform your team into self-motivated, proactive problem-solvers? Coaching is a powerful approach that fosters growth, autonomy, and engagement. Join us for an exploration of coaching fundamentals tailored to Out-of-School-Time (OST) settings. Discover the purpose of effective coaching, learn practical techniques for various levels, and build a culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Read More