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Professional Development Opportunities

The Center for Fair Futures is excited to announce the launch of our new Learning Management System, Canvas. Canvas is a web-based learning management system, or LMS. It is used by educational institutions to manage online course materials and communicate about learning achievement.

Beginning this September, Fair Futures will use Canvas for:
Course Enrollment, Session Registration, Pre and Post Tests and Quizzes, Course Materials, Attendance Tracking, and Badges and Certifications.

Meet the Center for Fair Futures Team and our Partners

Trainings & Workshops
for teams supporting youth in NYC Foster Care

Presented by the Center for Fair Futures

Mandatory Fair Futures Canvas Training Session
This training session will include guidance on:
  • Logging in to your Canvas account
  • Enrolling in courses and programs
  • Registering for specific course dates
  • Completing course requirements
  • Attendance tracking and badging
If you were not able to make the previous training sessions, please register for the final LMS Training.
‍‍Once you fill out the registration form, you will receive the zoom link. 
Please register for one of the three training session options below:
Mandatory Fair Futures LMS Training followed by 30 min Q&A
Monday, September 11 | 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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If you are looking for resources for teams supporting youth in Juvenile Justice, click here.
‍Once you fill out the registration form, you will receive the zoom link. 

To meet your learning needs, wants and goals, we developed an array of high-level Training Opportunities, created Learning Communities to help you re-energize and network, and launched weekly Workshop Wednesdays trainings on a range of topics.
The Center for Fair Futures offers Technical Assistance for teams, agencies, or entire organizations from our experts around any topic as well as 1-on-1 Coaching to help you feel empowered.  

If you are looking for resources for NYC Juvenile Justice Fair Futures Staff, click here.

Upcoming Trainings

For FAQs related to your Canvas account, click here.
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Wednesday, March 27: Workshop Wednesday: The Coach Approach
Thursday, March 28: General Education Advocacy
Tuesday, April 2: Core Training Module 1: Effective Youth Engagement & Working with Youth from a Trauma Informed Lens
Wednesday, April 3: Core Training Module 2: Coaching Best Practices
Wednesday, April 3: Workshop Wednesday: Money Matters
Thursday, April 4: Core Training Module 3: Understanding the Goals and Steps Framework
Friday, April 5: College Cafe: Financial Aid Resources (for young adults ineligible for ACS' College Choice Program)
Tuesday, April 9: Core Training Module 4: Middle and High School Education
Thursday, April 11: Core Training Module 5: College and Postsecondary Pathways
Tuesday, April 16: Core Training Module 6: Career Development and One Degree
Wednesday, April 17: Let's G.R.O.W. Together | Workshop Wednesday & Learning Community
Thursday, April 18: Core Training Module 7: Housing 101
Tuesday, April 23: Core Training Module 8: Pulling It Together: Applying the Goals and Steps Framework
Wednesday, April 24: Career Development: Real Talk, Real Solutions
Thursday, April 25: Obtaining and Maintaining HRA Benefits
Wednesday, May 1: How to Make Your Year-End Data Shine
Tuesday, January 23: Core Training Module 6: Career Development and One Degree
Thursday, January 18: College Specialist Learning Community (Save Zoom Link)
Friday, January 19: Leadership Learning Community (Save Zoom Link)
Wednesday, March 13: Navigating School Navigating School Suspensions and Discipline
Wednesday, February 21: Introduction to College Access and Success #2 of 3
Wednesday, February 28: It Takes A Village: Workshop Wednesday and Coaches Learning Community
Wednesday, February 14: Introduction to College Access and Success #1 of 3
Monday, February 12: Maintaining Housing for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Wednesday, January 17: Serving Special Education Students
Wednesday, January 24: Obtaining Housing for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care hosted by City Living
Wednesday, January 24: Workshop Wednesday: Peer to Ear | Creating peer support groups within your coachload
Wednesday, January 31: High School Graduation Requirements and Alternative Programs hosted by Advocates for Children
Wednesday, January 3: Workshop Wednesday: Career Exploration-Unique Approaches for Real Results
December 8: One Degree Training
October 11: Understanding the Middle and High School Application Process
Wednesday, March 20: College Persistence Series #4: Mid-Semester Check-In (Spring) / College Offers and Timeline

Fair Futures Course Descriptions

Please refer to this handy guide: Mandatory Fair Futures Course Requirements By Role for downloadable checklists and course descriptions.
Fair Futures Orientation
Mandatory Training
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Hosted by: Center for Fair Futures
Mandatory Course for All Staff
This orientation will provide an overview of the Fair Futures model and background. We will discuss how your specific role and fits into the broader program and walk through all of the training, technical assistance, and professional development supports available to you.
Core Training Series
Mandatory Training
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This 8 module course must be completed within 3 months of enrollment.
Prerequisites: Fair Futures Orientation
Mandatory Course for All Staff
This 8 Module Series will provide you with the foundation for better understanding your role, building your confidence and providing the knowledge needed to get started.
8 MODULES:
  • MODULE 1: Effective Youth Engagement & Working with Youth from a Trauma Informed Lens
  • MODULE 2: Coaching Best Practices
  • MODULE 3: Understanding the Goals & Steps Framework
  • MODULE 4: Middle & High School Education
  • MODULE 5: College and Postsecondary Pathways
  • MODULE 6: Career Development & One Degree
  • MODULE 7: Housing 101
  • MODULE 8: Pulling It Together: Applying the Goals & Steps Framework
Care4 Platform Training
Mandatory Training
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Prerequisites: Fair Futures Orientation and Fair Futures Core Training
Mandatory Training for all staff
In this self-paced course participants will receive an overview of the Fair Futures Care4 platform and learn the basic functionality of Care4 software.
Participants will learn how to: pull reports, transfer and add youth, set and close goals, and more.
General Education Advocacy
Mandatory Training
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Hosted by: Advocates for Children
Prerequisites: Fair Futures Orientation and Fair Futures Core Training
Mandatory Course for Coaches, Education Specialists, Supervisors
This training gives an overview of education policies that impact students in foster care. Participants learn about the importance of school stability, school enrollment, and transfers, how to make best interest determinations, and how to secure transportation for students. We also explain the NYC Department of Education’s attendance and promotion policies and share resources that can support students’ academic or English language learner needs.
High School Graduation Requirements & Alternative Programs
Mandatory Training
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Hosted by: Advocates for Children
Prerequisites: Fair Futures Orientation and Fair Futures Core Training
Mandatory Course for Coaches, Education Specialists, Supervisors
This training explains New York state graduation requirements, including the different diploma and non-diploma credentials, Regents exemptions, and safety nets for students learning English and students with disabilities. Participants practice reading high school transcripts and learn about alternative schools and programs in New York City. We also cover special education students’ right to transition services that support their post-high school goals.
Serving Special Education Students
Mandatory Training
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Hosted by: Advocates for Children
Prerequisites: Fair Futures Orientation and Fair Futures Core Training
Mandatory Course for Coaches, Education Specialists, Supervisors
This training equips participants to advocate for students with disabilities using Section 504 and special education law. We explain parental consent, how to refer students for evaluations, and what accommodations, placements, and services students can receive. Participants practice reading Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), gain tools for advocating at school meetings, and learn tips for escalating cases within the NYC Department of Education.
Navigating School Suspensions and Discipline
Mandatory Training
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Hosted by: Advocates for Children
Prerequisites: Fair Futures Orientation and Fair Futures Core Training
Mandatory Course for Coaches, Education Specialists, Supervisors
This training teaches participants about suspensions and classroom removals in New York state, including the procedures schools must follow when disciplining students. We review suspension notices and a suspension packet and practice using the Discipline Code to advocate for students in two New York City public schools. Participants also learn about legal protections and behavioral interventions for students with disabilities facing school suspensions.
Understanding the Middle & High School Admissions Process
Mandatory Training
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Hosted by: Advocates for Children
Prerequisites: Fair Futures Orientation and Fair Futures Core Training
Mandatory Course for Coaches, Education Specialists, Supervisors
This training explains middle and high school admissions in New York City. Participants learn how to research schools online and explore strategies for supporting students as they apply to schools. We review the different types of high schools; discuss what makes a school a good “match” for a student and practice completing a high school application.
Introduction to College Access and Success
Mandatory Training
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Hosted by: At the Table
Prerequisites: Fair Futures Orientation & Fair Futures Core Training
Mandatory Course for Coaches, Education Specialists, Supervisors
This comprehensive course covers the fundamentals of supporting students with lived experience in foster care as they pursue their college goals, focusing on general college access and success strategies as well as the specific programs and opportunities available to students who have been in foster care. Participants will learn about the college application process, opportunity programs, paying for college, and best practices for maintaining academic progress and academic standing when in college.
College Persistence Series
Mandatory Training
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Hosted by: At the Table
Prerequisites: Fair Futures Orientation, Fair Futures Core Training, & Introduction to College Access and Success
Mandatory Course for Coaches, Education Specialists, Supervisors
Join us for quarterly training sessions in August, October, January and March to learn how to support young people throughout their college experience.
  • August: Preparing Students for the Semester
    This workshop covers techniques and strategies to help students set themselves up for success, particularly focusing on 1st time college students. Topics include: scheduling classes, reading syllabi together, and navigating college transition hurdles.
  • October: Mid-Semester Check-In (Fall) / Admissions for High School Seniors
    We discuss in-progress course grades, common in-semester challenges and how to resolve them, how to navigate course withdrawal (both official and unofficial), and how to ensure that students are able to register for the next semester in a timely fashion.
    For High School seniors, we dive into college admissions, college cost of attendance, creating a strong portfolio of college options for each student, and application submission timeline.
  • January: Continuing Strong / Bouncing Back
    Learn how to support students in bouncing back from challenges during the Fall semester, including: writing appeal statements, lifting holds, navigating academic probation and dismissal, and making a holistic plan to address the root causes of a difficult semester/ challenges. We will discuss how to recognize and plan for sustained success among the students who did well! For High School seniors, we'll include reminders and updates on CUNY/SUNY admissions.
  • March: Mid-Semester Check-In (Spring) / College Offers and Timeline
    In this workshop we review some mid-semester check-in strategies we discussed in the Fall workshop, including reminders about course withdrawal, registration, and addressing common challenges in working with college professors. We also preview any policy changes we're hearing about for the upcoming semester. For High School seniors, we dive into accepting college offers and key college timeline items like financial aid, verification, and pre-college requirements like advisement and summer bridge programs.
Career Development: Real Talk, Real Solutions
Mandatory Training
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Hosted by: the Center for Fair Futures
Prerequisites: Fair Futures Orientation and Fair Futures Core Training
Mandatory Course for Coaches, Career Development Specialists & Supervisors
Learn about the various approaches you can take to support youth with career exploration and career development, no matter where they are in their career journey.
Obtaining Housing for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Mandatory Training
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Hosted by: City Living NY
Prerequisites: Fair Futures Orientation and Fair Futures Core Training,
Mandatory Course for Coaches, Housing Specialists, Supervisors
This is the first session of a two-part housing workshop series. In this training we will explain the different types of housing available for youth aging out of foster care in New York City and how to apply for each. We will be joined by a panel of youth who have aged out of the foster care system who will present their opinions on the housing options available and share insights on how coaches can best support young people as they transition out of care.
Participants will learn about:
  • An overview of NYCHA development housing, supportive housing, and voucher programs.
  • An overview of the application process for each type of housing.
  • Pros and considerations for each type of housing.
  • Financial assistance programs ACS offers to assist in securing a new apartment.
Maintaining Housing for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Mandatory Training
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Hosted by: City Living NY
Prerequisites: Fair Futures Orientation, Fair Futures Core Training, and Obtaining Housing for Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Mandatory Course for Coaches, Housing Specialists, Supervisors
This is the second session of a two-part housing workshop series. In this training, participants will delve into the issues that can impact our young people maintaining their housing after care and an overview of Independent living skills coaches can work on with their young people as they transition out of care.
Participants will learn the following:
  • How to manage issues such as reducing monthly rent as income changes.
  • Applying for one-shot deals/managing rental arrears.
  • Independent living skills coaches can work with transitional-aged youth.
  • Handling apartment issues such as repairs.
  • Navigating eviction proceedings.
Obtaining and Maintaining HRA Benefits
Mandatory Training
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Prerequisites: Fair Futures Orientation and Fair Futures Core Training,
Mandatory Course for Coaches, Housing Specialists, Supervisors
This training will cover all facets of applying for and maintaining HRA/public assistance benefits.
Coach Certification
Hosted by: the Center for Fair Futures
Only available to Coaches who have been with Fair Futures 1+ years
The Fair Futures Coach Certification includes 3 parts: a Care4 Assessment; a Coaching Assessment comprised of 10 sections, spanning the role of a Coach, coaching approaches, high school, college education, career development, and housing topics; and a Practical Exam.
Fair Futures Hub
All staff are automatically enrolled in this course.
All workshops and optional training opportunities are located in the Fair Futures Hub. This course also includes Canvas LMS Resources and Training materials.
All optional Fair Futures workshops are open to all Fair Futures staff. Previous workshops have invited speakers, practitioners, and young people, to broaden our understanding of New York City's foster care and juvenile justice systems and the young people impacted by these systems. These workshops are designed to help increase knowledge and strengthen skills.

Thank you to The Foster Care Excellence Fund for supporting this work and to our training/technical assistance partners:
Advocates for Children, New Yorkers for Children, City Living NY, Children's Village, Workforce Professionals Training Institute, Goddard Options Institute, Youth Communication, At the Table, and the ACS Workforce Institute.

Questions? Please email training@fairfuturesny.org.

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One Degree Training
Optional Training
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Optional training for All Staff
One Degree is a user-friendly, online resource directory and referral tool platform designed to help young people, caregivers, and professional staff find and access resources.
Participants will learn:
  • How to navigate the One Degree platform
  • How to this tool will improve your work with young people
  • About all of the new education and career resources that were added to One Degree