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Professional Development Opportunities

Upcoming Trainings & Events
For NYC Juvenile Justice Fair Futures Staff

Presented by the Center for Fair Futures

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.  

Technical Assistance1-on-1 CoachingLearning Communities
To download a PDF of all Mandatory Trainings for NYC Juvenile Justice Fair Futures Staff, click here.
If you are looking for resources for teams supporting youth in NYC Foster Care, click here.
A downloadable PDF of all Mandatory Trainings for NYC Juvenile Justice Fair Futures Staff will be available soon.
If you are looking for resources for teams supporting youth in NYC Foster Care, click here.
Special Event
Juvenile Justice Kick Off Event
Thursday, April 20, 2023  |  5:00PM  -  7:00PM
Location: 
Fair Futures at the Bond Collective
60 Broad Street, 24th Floor, New York, NY, 10004
Food, drinks, and community! This will be a great opportunity to network, build community across agencies, and meet each other to celebrate the launch of the Fair Futures Juvenile Justice Initiative.
Mandatory Training
“Know Your Educational Rights” Workshop Series for Juvenile Justice Practitioners
Mandatory Training for all Fair Futures Juvenile Justice Program Directors, Coach Supervisors, Coaches, Education Specialists, and Career Development Specialists
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Monday, June 12, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Friday, June 16, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Friday, June 23, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
‍Hosted by: Advocates for Children
Join Advocates for Children’s School Justice Project for the “Know Your Educational Rights” workshop series.
Over the course of four sessions, AFC will explore education-related issues impacting youth with justice involvement and pathways for advocacy.
Monday, June 12: Behavior Supports and Navigating School Discipline
Join Advocates for Children’s School Justice Project for the “Know Your Educational Rights” workshop series.
Over the course of four sessions, AFC will explore education-related issues impacting youth with justice involvement and pathways for advocacy.
Friday, June 16: Special Education Process
Join Advocates for Children’s School Justice Project for the “Know Your Educational Rights” workshop series.
Over the course of four sessions, AFC will explore education-related issues impacting youth with justice involvement and pathways for advocacy.
Friday, June 23: Preparing Families for IEP Meetings
Join Advocates for Children’s School Justice Project for the “Know Your Educational Rights” workshop series.
Over the course of four sessions, AFC will explore education-related issues impacting youth with justice involvement and pathways for advocacy.
Workshop Series:
Tuesday, May 30, 2023: High School Graduation Requirements (including Understanding Transcripts)
Monday, June 12, 2023: Behavior Supports and Navigating School Discipline
Friday, June 16, 2023: Special Education Process
Friday, June 23, 2023: Preparing Families for IEP Meetings
Tuesday, June 27, 2023: Multiple Pathways to Graduation: Transfer Schools and Other Alternative Schools and Programs
‍PLEASE NOTE: After you register a Zoom link will be sent to your email.
Mandatory Training
Juvenile Justice Core Foundation Training Series
April 24 - April 27, 2023
Mandatory Training for all Fair Futures Juvenile Justice Program Directors, Coach Supervisors, Coaches, Education Specialists, and Career Development, Specialists.
Our Core Foundation Trainings play a valuable part in your development as a skilled, caring professional. This training will provide you with the foundation for better understanding your role, building your confidence and providing you with the knowledge and skills needed to get started.
PLEASE NOTE:
Prior to training staff should complete Fair Futures Orientation Training.
To receive credit for completion we kindly ask that you follow the virtual guidelines:
  • You MUST be on a laptop or desktop. NO PHONES permitted
  • You MUST be on camera to demonstrate engagement and participation
  • You MUST arrive on time and remain on until the end
  • Please do your best to be in a quiet distraction free space
Please see below for the training schedule.
‍PLEASE NOTE: 
After you register a Zoom link will be sent to your email.
SCHEDULE:
DAY 1: Monday, April 24 | 9:30AM - 3:00PM
Effective Youth Engagement; Understanding Youth from a Trauma Informed Lens; The Foundations of Powerful Coaching
DAY 2: Tuesday, April 25 | 9:30AM - 1:00PM
Middle and High School Education
DAY 3: Wednesday, April 26 | 9:30AM - 1:00PM
College and Post Secondary Pathways
DAY 4: Wednesday, April 27 | 9:30AM - 1:00PM
Pulling It Together: Applying the Goals & Steps Framework
TRAINING SERIES HOSTED BY:  Center For Fair Futures
REMINDER:
To receive credit for completion for this training you must complete all 4 days.
Optional Training
Care 4 Training
Sign up for a 1 on 1 session with Matt and/or Katie to learn the basic functionality of the Fair Futures platform, set and close goals, pull reports, transfer and add youth and more.
Multiple Dates Available
Sign up for as many sessions as you feel are needed.
Sign Up Today
Open to any Fair Futures staff that will be using the platform. Small groups are welcome.
Mandatory Training
Core Foundation Training Series
June 1 - June 29, 2023
Mandatory Training Series for all staff who are part of their agency's coaching team.
Our Core Foundation Trainings play a valuable part in your development as a skilled, caring professional. These 8 Modules will provide you with the foundation for better understanding your role, building your confidence and providing you with the knowledge needed to get started.  Dates subject to change.
PLEASE NOTE:
  • To receive credit for the completion for this training you must complete all modules connected with your role within 3 months from the start of Module 1.
  • Prior to starting Module 1 you must have completed the Fair Futures Orientation Training
  • Modules 1, 2 and 3 are required before attending Modules 4-8 *
  • If you have already completed the Core Foundation Training Series you are welcome to attend any of the days as a refresher.
  • Juvenile Justice staff working with foster care youth (crossover youth) should take the housing training offerings
Please see below for your title and which modules are mandatory for you to attend.
‍PLEASE NOTE: 
After you register a Zoom link will be sent to your email.
Module 1: Effective Youth Engagement & Working with Youth from a Trauma Informed Lens
Thursday, June 1 | 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Mandatory for ALL staff
Module 2: Coaching Best Practices
Tuesday, June 6 | 10:00AM - 12:30PM
Mandatory for ALL staff
Module 3: Understanding the Goals & Steps Framework
Wednesday, June 7 | 9:30AM - 12:00PM
‍Mandatory for ALL staff
Module 4: Middle & High School Education
Tuesday, June 13 | 9:30AM - 1:00PM
Mandatory for Coaches, Middle School Specialists, Career & Education Specialists, Supervisors
Module 5: College & Postsecondary Pathways
Thursday, June 15 | 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Mandatory for Coaches, Tutors (if working with College Specialists), Supervisors
Module 6: Career Development & One Degree
Tuesday, June 20 | 9:30AM - 12:30PM
Mandatory for Coaches, Career & Education Specialists & Supervisors
Module 7: Housing 101
Thursday, June 22
10:00AM - 11:00AM - Mandatory for Coaches, Housing Specialists, Supervisors, and Juvenile Justice staff working with youth in Foster Care (Crossover)
11:00AM - 12:00PM - Mandatory for Housing Specialists and Juvenile Justice staff working with youth in Foster Care (Crossover)
Module 8: Pulling It Together: Applying the Goals and Steps Framework
Thursday, June 29 | 9:30AM - 12:30PM
Mandatory for ALL Staff *Do not attend unless you completed modules 1-7*
TRAINING SERIES HOSTED BY: Center For Fair Futures
REMINDER:
To receive credit for completion for this training you must complete all modules connected with your role within 3 months from the start of module 1.
Mandatory Training
College Access Training Series
Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Part 1)
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Part 2)
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Part 3)
‍Hosted by: At The Table
Mandatory training for Coaches, Supervisors, Education Specialists
Hosted by At the Table, this 3-Part training series will provide strategies, shared best practices, tools and resources to support your young people navigate a clearer college pathway and identify ways to better their experience and success.
‍PLEASE NOTE: You must complete all three training sessions to receive credit for completion.
After you register a Zoom link will be sent to your email.
Workshop Wednesdays
Workshop Wednesday: Care4 Audits
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Target Staff: Coaches, Specialists, Supervisors
Do you ever feel overwhelmed by Care4 and keeping track of what you need to enter? Do you want to build better practices and know how you are doing with data before it builds up? Join us in our discussion of best practices to stay on top of your Care4 data.
‍PLEASE NOTE: After you register a Zoom link will be sent to your email.
Optional Training
Career & Post-Secondary Exploration, In-person Workshop for Coaches
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM  (Followed by an optional happy hour)
This opportunity is only available to Coaches
‍Hosted in-person by: The Center for Fair Futures
Location:  
The Center for Fair Futures at Bond Collective
55 Broadway, New York, NY, 10004
Please join us for an opportunity to meet & mingle with Coaches from across agencies. You will leave with powerful language and information to help young people explore their options (and then you can close out those 2 Goals in Care4!). We will do mock conversations and then end with an (optional) happy hour with a signature cocktail called, "The Explorer."
‍PLEASE NOTE: SPACE IS LIMITED - only 20 available spots per workshop date
Workshop Wednesdays
Workshop Wednesday: Middle to High School Transitions
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hosted by: The Center for Fair Futures
Target Staff: Program Leaders, Coaches, Specialists (All Staff)
The transition from middle school to high school is a pivotal point in the lives of young adults. Join us to discuss best practices to make that transition as seamless as possible by fostering connections, celebrating successes, and setting clear expectations.
‍PLEASE NOTE: After you register a Zoom link will be sent to your email.

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 Emil Ramnarine at emil.ramnarine@fairfuturesny.org.