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| Name | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Civic Engagement in OST | Centering equity by addressing gaps in access for rural, urban, and underserved youth. | |
| Act 1 of 2022 Frequently Asked Questions | Join us for an informative walkthrough of the Act 1 of 2022 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) resource. This session will highlight answers to common questions received from educators and practitioners as they continue to implement Act 1 in their schools. Participants will gain practical insights to support consistent and effective application of Act 1 of 2022 policy in everyday school practice. | |
| Legal Rights of Immigrant Students in Pennsylvania Schools | This session will provide attendees with a legal overview and best practices to create a school environment that respects the rights of immigrant students, and an update on the status of national legal challenges that could impact schools serving immigrant students. In January 2025, the U.S. government rescinded the longstanding “Sensitive Locations” policy, which has resulted in disruptions at schools. | |
| Refuel: Addressing and Preventing Compassion Fatigue | Dive into the causes of compassion fatigue, a common challenge for those working in youth services. Gain practical tips for self-care, boundary setting, and finding support networks to help prevent burnout and maintain compassion in their work. | |
| From Curiosity to Change: Youth Advocacy Through Storytelling and Student Voice | This session explores how youth advocacy can take root when curiosity, media literacy, and authentic storytelling come together. Drawing on programs such as Chatter News and Curiosity Curators, participants will learn how student-driven curiosity is transformed into meaningful digital production, empowering young people to identify issues that matter to them and share their stories with real audiences. | |
| Safe Haven: Creating Spaces that Destigmatize the Mental Health Experience for Students Experiencing Homelessness and Foster Care | This session will highlight the importance of how youth-serving professionals and educators can create safer, more supportive environments for open mental health conversations with students experiencing homelessness and/or foster care. | |
| Policy in Action: What’s Ahead for OST | Previewing upcoming state/federal legislative activity and mobilizing advocates ahead of spring sessions. | |
| Action Day Preparation: Amplifying Our Movement | Preparing for and leveraging OST education & awareness day- statewide visibility efforts. |