Fall 2025 Site Leader Institute

Site directors in afterschool programs often have skills at working with children and youth but little to no training in program operation and management. In order to build the best foundation for programs, the Network for Youth Success will deliver training and support to site directors and leaders.

The goal of this training is to expose new directors to the knowledge base and skill set of effective afterschool supervision and management. The training will focus on the skills and techniques of a supervisor and manager. This includes managing staff roles, supporting staff development, and addressing problems effectively. Participants will also explore techniques for managing themselves, their work, and the work of others (i.e., time management and project management skills).

In order to promote positive youth development in afterschool programs, the trainers will model and utilize those same approaches for the adult learners. Webinars will utilize the chat and polling features in order to promote engagement and critical thinking of participants. In-person trainings will use multiple grouping strategies, and various techniques for multiple learning styles, both to teach content effectively and to show supervisors methods they can use with their staff and the youth they serve.

The Site Leader Institute is an engaging and participatory event. Participants will engage with each other and with the content. This is not a passive learning experience!

Topics covered include:

Core Concepts of Supervision Accountability Performance Appraisals Performance Correction Delegation Time Management Ongoing Quality Improvement and Systems Building All training events will be led by NYSNYS’ Timothy Fowler.

There are six session dates. You must attend all six dates to receive OCFS training credit (15 hours in OCFS 3, 5/CBK 4,6,7). The fall dates are:

9:30 AM–12:30 PM November 4th, 6th, 11th, 13th, 18th, and 20th.