Professional Development Series
An annual series of no-cost professional learning opportunities for youth-serving individuals and organizations.
The OYEA Professional Development Series supports Boston's youth population by offering high quality professional educational opportunities to the individuals who serve them every day. This annual series is planned with Boston's youth-serving individuals in mind, offering access to trainings focused on youth work including best practices, mental health, first-aid, and much more.
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1481 TREMONT STREET BOSTON, MA 02120
Upcoming Workshops
View and register for all trainings! Reach out to daniel.bryan@boston.gov with any questions.
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Wednesday, February 4th 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Supporting Positive Athlete Behavior Through Responsive Coaching |
Positive Coaching Alliance | Tobin Municipal Building | Every coach has been there: athletes who are not able to follow directions, disruptions during practice, or a player who just can’t seem to focus. It’s frustrating and it’s easy to assume it's all about attitude or effort. But what if it’s not? What if misbehavior is a signal, not a choice? This workshop gives coaches the tools to respond with purpose, building connection and accountability while keeping practices productive and athletes growing. What coaches will gain:
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Wednesday, February 11th 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Motivational Interviewing for Youth Workers |
Health Resources in Action | Tobin Municipal Building | This 3-hour interactive training explores Motivational Interviewing as a strategy for working with young people. Motivational Interviewing (MI) refers to a counseling approach developed by clinical psychologists Professor William R. Miller, Ph.D. and Professor Stephen Rollnick, Ph.D. MI is a goal-oriented, client-centered counseling style for supporting behavior change. In this training, we have adapted this counseling style for youth work practitioners working in youth programs. This training is a very hands-on approach to supporting youth, specifically in examining risky or problematic behaviors. Participants will take away tools and activities to use with the young people that they work with. |
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Thursday, February 26th 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Coaching with Empathy |
Positive Coaching Alliance | Tobin Municipal Building | Creating a positive, developmental youth sports environment for your young athletes starts with the coach. The highly interactive Coaching with Empathy workshop provides coaches with the tools to build meaningful, understanding relationships with and amongst their team - and unlock the many benefits that sports can provide. This research-based two-hour* workshop demonstrates how to seamlessly integrate empathy into everyday coaching by creating strong connections, listening to athletes, and understanding how kids’ experiences impact how they show up to your practices. Coaches will actively participate in the workshop, including small group discussions and will practice applying the tools to real team settings. Coaches will take away tangible tools and tips to create an empathetic environment with their team so all kids feel safe, seen, heard, and valued. In this workshop coaches will learn about:
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Thursday, March 5th 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
The Power of Evaluation: Strengthening Programs with Logic Models |
Tiana Yom, Ed.D., MPH, CHES | Bruce C. Bolling Building | You are already making an impact — let evaluation help you demonstrate it. This workshop introduces OYEA Partner Network Members from nonprofit and community-based organizations to the fundamentals of program evaluation. Participants will learn how to use logic models to clearly connect goals, activities, and outcomes — strengthening both program design and impact measurement. No prior evaluation experience is required. Whether you are just getting started or looking to enhance your existing skills, you will gain practical knowledge and leave with a customizable logic model template. This session is designed to support your current work and equip you with tools that are transferable to future work. |
2025-26 Program Partners
At OYEA, partnerships are at the heart of everything we do. We're proud to be partnered with these outstanding community organizations to provide high quality professional skills training to Boston’s youth-serving individuals.
Past Workshops
Past Workshops-
Understanding Anxiety: Creating Supports for Youth Part 2
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Developing Competitors Through Positive Coaching
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Understanding Anxiety: Creating Supports for Youth Part 1
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Empowering Boston’s Youth: Career Readiness and Workforce Development
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Adult, Infant, & Child Heartsaver CPR with AED Certification Course
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LGBTQ+ Identity and Expression 201
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Introduction to Restorative Justice for Youth Workers
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Social Emotional Learning
- Adolescent Development and Relationship Building
- Facilitation and Group Management
- Level Up! Improve Your Program's Quality
- Introduction to Restorative Justice for Youth Workers
- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification
- Retention and Recruitment of Youth
- Real Talk: Healthy Relationships, Conflict Resolution, and Trauma-Informed Care
- Understanding Anxiety: Creating Supports for Youth
- Chronic Marijuana Use in Teens & Young Adults
- Adult, Infant, & Child Heartsaver CPR with AED Certification Course
- Best Practices in Fundraising
- Creating Safe Communities for LGBTQ+ Youth
- Addressing Youth Substance Use Disorder
- Building and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries with Youth
- Juvenile Justice 101
- Essentials of Working with Youth and Young Adults
Who's Involved:
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1481 TREMONT STREET BOSTON, MA 02120
