NIOST Summer Seminars offer professional development to those in afterschool, out-of-school time, youth development, education or related fields.

New for 2013: We've moved the location of Summer Seminars to our home campus, Wellesley College. Located just 12 miles west of Boston, Wellesley College is known for its iconic beauty and architecture.  Our seminars will take place at the Wellesley College Club which is located at the Washington Street entrance of campus.

Seminar A: Afterschool Program Assessment System (APAS)  

This seminar is for afterschool directors, supervisors, curriculum and education coordinators, and 21st CCLC personnel interested in utilizing the Afterschool Program Assessment System (APAS). Learn more >>

Location: Wellesley College Club at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 

Seminar B: Advanced APAS Implementation: Reaching Child and Youth Outcomes

The seminar builds further knowledge in using the APAS tools for quality improvement efforts through hands-on learning.  Designed for a varied audience including those newly trained in APAS looking for in-depth application, individuals who want to make use of SAYO to complement other tools, and those looking for a refresher in SAYO and/or APT to bring their organization to the next level.   Learn more >>

Location: Wellesley College Club at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA

Seminar C: Courage To Lead: A Retreat for Personal Renewal

In this one-day retreat, participants will have the opportunity to reflect upon the original calling to their work; recall the people and events that influenced the thread that runs through their lives; and examine who they are and how they want to be in their work as leaders in a changing and diverse out-of-school time landscape. Learn more >>

Location:Wellesley College Club at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA

Included: Course notebook, continental breakfast, lunch and snacks

Price: Discounts available for early registration, multiple seminars and groups. See the pricing details for more information. Interested in bringing a group to Summer Seminars? Please call us to arrange details.

Accommodations: See the Summer Seminars Lodging page for more information.

Questions?

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