In this optional Workshop Wednesday, join guest experts as we explore the impact that trauma has on our youth, our personal lives and our work.  
Participants will hear stories from youth about what it is like to live with trauma and what young people are doing to cope with this trauma; Learn about A.C.E.'s (Adverse Childhood Experiences); Participate in an open discussion about how secondary trauma impacts our personal and professional lives; and Gain skills and tools on how to cope with secondary trauma.

Once you register you will receive an email confirmation and Zoom link.  

Fair Futures staff have asked to turn this topic into a regular series.  In part 3 of our series the format will be an open forum - Coaches, College Specialists, and Supervisors can join to share challenges they are experiencing and hear about best practices.  Our Fair Futures college partners will be joining to help troubleshoot common issues (e.g., ACS, NY4C, FYCSI, FCI/ASAP, the Dorm Project, etc.).
All staff are welcome to join this optional Workshop Wednesday.

Once you register you will receive an email confirmation and Zoom link.  

In this workshop, participants will: gain an overview of charter schools in New York State, including the legal protections available to students in charters and how those protections may differ from the laws that apply to students in district public schools; learn about charter school enrollment and admissions priorities; promotion policy in charter schools; disciplinary protections for students in charter schools; and learn how special education services are delivered to students who attend charter schools in New York City.

PLEASE NOTE: Staff should complete AFC's workshops on general education, special education, and school discipline before taking this workshop.
Once you register you will receive an email confirmation and Zoom link.  

Join us as we continue our discussion around workplace expectations, relations, and code switching.  
Participants will: Gain skills from workforce development professionals they can apply to their work right away; Listen to young people share their words of advice and guidance; and Participate in a Q & A session with panelists.

Once you register you will receive an email confirmation and Zoom link.  

There are often misperceptions that young people aging out of foster care are only eligible for supportive housing if they have a mental health diagnosis and that supportive housing can be very rigid.  This workshop will help us understand how to help all youth apply for supportive housing successfully and highlight several successful, quality supportive housing programs.  We will have a fantastic panel comprised of housing experts/Specialists and supportive housing providers.  
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Once you register you will receive an email confirmation and Zoom link.  

Open to any Fair Futures staff who completed AFC's introductory special education workshop.
In this workshop, participants will learn how to: Request and interpret special education evaluations, including specialized evaluations; Apply for specialized programs, including ASD programs, day treatment programs, and nonpublic schools; Advocate for students at IEP meetings, mediation, and due process hearings.

Once you register you will receive an email confirmation and Zoom link.