Step 1: Browse Training Topics

Browse our full suite of training modules to find the topic that best meets your staff’s training needs. Our modules vary in length from 2-3 hours and cost ranges depending on number of participants and the training topic.

Step 2: Submit Training Request

Submit your request on the CalSAC Training Portal. Select the day and time that works best for you staff. One of our local CalSAC Trainers will be notified of the request and connect with your prior to the training.

Step 3: Deliver Training

The local CalSAC Trainer will deliver the training to your staff team virtually via Zoom.

Youth Development

Building Safe and Supportive Relationships with Children and Youth

• 1.1.2 Building Relationships with Children & Youth

• 1.1.3 Effective Communication with Children & Youth  

• 1.1.4 Building Self-Esteem 

• 1.1.5 Fostering Interpersonal Connections in Children & Youth 

• 1.1.8 Meeting the Needs of Children and Youth 

• 1.1.9 Developmental Trends 201

Restorative Behavior Guidance Practices

• 1.3.3 The Role of the Staff in Behavior Guidance

Quality Programming

Developing Quality Programs

• 1.4.1 Using Theme Webs for Curriculum Planning

Establishing Partnerships with Families, Schools and Communities 

• 3.2.1 Building Authentic Relationships with Families

• 3.2.2 Understanding the Needs of Families

Quality Summer Programs

• 4.4.1 Creating a Quality Summer Program

• 4.4.2 Utilizing the Quick CASP Assessment Tool

Equity and Inclusion

Creating Culturally Sensitive and Equitable Programs

• 3.6.1 Cultural Competence: Identity, Diversity, and Engagement

• 3.6.2 Cultural Conflicts and Strategies: Movement Toward Equity and Inclusion

Restorative Practices

• 3.7.1 Foundational Principles to Establish and Ethos of Peace and Justice

SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS

• 4.5.1 Understanding Mental Health and Wellness for Youth and Adults 

• 4.5.2 Exploring Protective Factors 

• 4.5.3 Designing Safe and Supportive Programs 

• 4.5.4 Cultivating Community Partnerships

Power and Purpose Series

• 4.5.5 Exploring Harms to Heal

• 4.5.6 Incorporating Practices to Support Healing

• 4.5.7 Empowering Youth to Take Action

Cultivating Social-Emotional Learning Skills

• 4.6.2 Going Deeper: Supporting Social-Emotional Learning 

• 4.6.3 We Are 100: Supporting Self-Awareness and Self-Management 

• 4.6.4 We Belong 100: Supporting Social Awareness and Interpersonal Skills 

• 4.6.5 We Can 100: Supporting Growth Mindset and Self-Efficacy

We understand the ways in which programs are working with youth have shifted drastically to ensure the safety and well-being of youth and staff. CalSAC and the California Academy of Sciences are committed to continuing to offer Science Action Club to programs in this moment to offer youth and adults an opportunity to continue to engage in citizen science.

Strengthen your team’s capacity to deliver high quality, intentional, and inclusive programming to meet the needs of young people developing their language skills and learning English. Request the 3-part Multilingual Learner training series..