Open Call for APOST Professional Development Workshops!
Are you interested in sharing your best practices and professional knowledge with other out-of-school time providers? Are you an experienced trainer who has curriculum/activities developed for afterschool staff and stakeholders? Are you an experienced afterschool youth worker who would like to be a trainer of OST (Out of School Time) topics?
Well—then this application is for YOU!
APOST is dedicated to providing quality professional development & technical assistance to aid in the development of well-trained and supported youth worker professionals. Based on this commitment, we welcome you to apply to present a workshop(s) through the APOST Professional Development program that will meet the needs, development, education and care of children and youth. Wondering how to present your workshop through APOST? Read on for more information…
What are the benefits of presenting your workshop through APOST?
By making your workshop available through APOST, we will provide the marketing needed, assist with logistics, and provide technical assistance upon your request. You’re also showcasing yourself and your organization as a partner in the sharing of best practices and resources! (APOST would like to offer professional development opportunities free of charge to organizations. Therefore, we are not providing financial compensation for professional development trainers.)
What do you need to submit to the professional development committee in order to be considered?
The APOST Professional Development & Technical Assistance Committee (PD & TA) has created an application process with supporting materials and resources that will help you submit your workshop idea. The application is available in a Word format by CLICKING HERE. A Google Docs version of the application is also available by CLICKING HERE if you prefer this format. If completing your application via Google Docs, the PD & TA Committee will have access to it as soon as you hit “submit.” If you prefer to complete the application in Word format, you will need to send it via email to: Jennifer Engel at engel@sarahheinzhouse.com.
How and when will you know if your workshop has been approved?
The APOST PD & TA Committee will be accepting applications on a rolling basis. The first round of applications to be reviewed will occur in January 2012. You will be contacted by someone from the PD & TA Committee by the end of February 2012.
If you have questions at any time, please feel free to contact Mila Yochum at APOST@uwac.org or 412.456.6876.. OR Jennifer Engel, APOST PD & TA Committee Chairperson, at 412.231.2377 or engel@sarahheinzhouse.com.