Workshops & Webinars

Trauma Informed & Responsive Training

A Design to Grow Event

The Trauma Informed & Responsive Training will be held Thursday, May 29 and Friday, May 30 from 9:00am-4:00pm at UW Casper College. Presented by CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Douglas Joey Burke, the workshop will guide participants through essential areas of trauma-informed care. As a part our commitment to helping our network design to grow, the Wyoming Afterschool Alliance is happy to partner with Boys and Girls Club of Douglas and Blue Cross Blue Shield. For more information and to register, please call 307-358-4100 or email aspenb@bgcdouglas.com.

Wyoming Nonprofit Conference

Out-of-School Time Programs & Partners Encouraged to Attend Statewide Convening

The 2025 Wyoming Nonprofit Conference will be held May 20-22 at Little America in Cheyenne. The annual conference brings nonprofit leaders from across Wyoming to connect, collaborate, and drive positive change within their organizations. More than just a conference, this is a dynamic experience designed to strengthen your leadership skills, foster a thriving workplace culture, and equip you with actionable strategies to drive meaningful impact.

Pre-Session: Tuesday, May 20 from 1:00-4:00pm: “Design to Grow: The Role of the Nonprofit Sector in Maximizing Opportunities for Young People in 2025 and Beyond.”

 Learning happens everywhere—and we all have a role to play in supporting young people as they grow, learn, and contribute. Join us for a dynamic pre-session led by the Wyoming Afterschool Alliance that will focus on how nonprofit leaders across Wyoming can work together to ensure our youth have the opportunities, skills, and support they need to thrive. This session will be an opportunity to build meaningful connections, share insights, and strengthen collaboration across organizations—all with the goal of better serving young people and empowering them to grow, lead, and make a difference in their communities.

Connect with fellow nonprofit professionals, share ideas, and gain fresh perspectives that will inspire and elevate your work. Keynotes include Cait Donovan presenting “Dismantling Burnout” and Ruth Rathblott presenting “Unhide & Thrive, Unlock Your Potential and the Power of Connection.” Exciting breakout breakout sessions include the Wyoming Community Foundation’s Samin Dadelahi, Sarah Chapman, Rachel Bailey, and Kathleen Chick presenting “The Great Wealth Transfer and Your Planned Giving Tool Kit.”

RIDE Statewide Celebration of Learning

Climbing Higher Together

Wyoming’s Future of Learning will host the RIDE Statewide Celebration of Learning on Friday, May 9 at Central Wyoming College in Riverton.

This event is a convening of RIDE Pilot and Non-Pilot Districts, Wyoming’s Future of Learning Partners, Legislators, educators, students, and all invested parties to celebrate and elevate student-centered learning occurring across Wyoming. Register by April 18. 

Highlights will include a Celebration of Learning, Workshops, and Exhibitions of Learning.  Wyoming Afterschool Alliance Director Michelle Sullivan will present share the exciting “Destination Postcard” youth voice project that helps young people envision what they hope for the future.

Asking Purposeful Questions

Exciting Professional Development Opportunity from WYAA and ACRES 

WYAA Program Associate Emily Vercoe is leading the ACRES training on Asking Purposeful Questions for out-of-school time (OST) professionals and volunteers. The training is designed for educators who would like to grow in their practice in facilitating STEM learning within a supportive community.

Would you like to learn more about upcoming sessions? Complete the simple online form! Click here.

Participants: 

• build skills in connecting and communicating with youth,  
• do some STEM stuff as a group and on your own, and  
• reflect on your own practice in a brave space! 

The training will be held in three two-hour sessions over Zoom. Some work will be conducted asynchronously for a total contact time of ten hours. Participants are expected to join all three sessions and be active members of the coaching cohort. Completing Asking Purposeful Questions is a pre-requisite for exciting ACRES Trainings!   

Registration is free! 

ACRES is a nationally acclaimed coaching program that is a project of the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA) that builds knowledge, skills, and confidence among participants who are interested in facilitating STEM experiences. While the program is designed for afterschool and out-of-school time educators, anyone with an interest and desire to learn more about ways to connect with youth is welcome to join!  Learn about the organization at acrescoaching.org. 

Thanks to funding from the National Science Foundation grant #2115229, #1713134, and STEM Next Opportunity Fund. This training supports the mission of the Million Girls Moonshot. 

Ask about PTSB and STARS Credits! For more information, please contact Emily, emilyv@wycf.org or 307-721-8300.

Past Event: Early Child Collaborative Conference

The Wyoming Afterschool Alliance was pleased to partner in the Early Childhood Collaborative Conference October 11-12, 2024 at Central Wyoming College in Riverton! The conference was dedicated to fostering a thriving community that supports children throughout their early development.

WYAA hosted sessions specifically designed for out-of-school time providers, including early school-age educators. Attendees explored engaging resources and innovative strategies in literacy and family engagement that promote children’s healthy development, wellness, and joy.

Brought to You By: The Align Team, STARS – Wyoming Statewide Training and Resource System, Wyoming Department of Family Services, Wyoming Early Childhood Professional Learning Collaborative, Wyoming Library Association, Wyoming Department of Health, Wyoming Early Childhood Outreach Network, Wyoming Department of Education, Wyoming Afterschool Alliance