Professional Development

Here you will find current professional development opportunities especially for those working in After School programs in central Ohio (Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union counties).  If you are looking for School Age professional development opportunities in counties outside central Ohio, please visit Ohio's After School Initiative website.

Upcoming School-Age Trainings in Central Ohio:
Please check back often, as this page will be updated as trainings are developed!

Global Art: Multicultural Activities from Around the World
Thursday, January 17, 2008
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Action for Children
Columbus
** Step Up to Quality Approved Training

Family Involvement Series 
Let's Talk More:  Effective Communication Skills
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Action for Children
Ciolumbus
** Step Up to Quality Approved Training

Fired Up and Fit
Thursday, January 31, 2008
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Child Care Connections
Newark
(Dress comfortably for this training!)
** Step Up to Quality Approved Training

Famous Authors and Artists Crafts and Curriculum:  Make It, Take It
Saturday, February 9
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Action for Children
Columbus
(Bring glue and scissors with you to this training!)
** Step Up to Quality Approved Training

For more information about these and other classes, please call or email Katie Sandford, After School Specialist:  614-224-0222, ext. 515 or katiesandford@actionforchildren.org  


What's New

July - December 2008 Regional Workshops
Professional development opportunities offered in the 7-county region of central Ohio July - December, 2008.

Additional Professional Development Opportunities

Upcoming T.A.P.P Schedule
The most up-to-date list of parenting classes and workshops offered by Action for Children in Franklin and Delaware counties.

Learn More

Step Up To Quality
Information for providers and parents about Ohio's new voluntary three-star quality rating system.

Top Ten Things Family Child Care Providers in Ohio Will Want to Know
New information about major initiatives, proposed regulation, and current developments in incentives and supports:

Ohio's After School Initiative
Learn about Ohio's After School Initiative and how to contact an After School Specialist at Action to assist you with your program.