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, December 10th 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Understanding Anxiety: Creating Supports for Youth Part 1 |
Boston Children’s Hospital Neighborhood Partnerships | Tobin Municipal Building | Anxiety is one of the most prevalent behavioral health challenges for children and adolescents today with 32% of youth ages 13-28 experiencing an anxiety disorder (NIH). In Part 1 of this workshop, the focus will be on sharing information about anxiety and identifying proactive strategies that can help to create supportive environments for young people experiencing it. This workshop will be focused on engaging in interactive activities focused on enhancing program routines and structures to help reduce stress inducing situations along with ideas for sharing information about anxiety with all staff. |
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Thursday, January 8th 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Developing Competitors Through Positive Coaching |
Positive Coaching Alliance | Tobin Municipal Building | The research and experiences of great coaches across the country is clear: Positive is Powerful. In this highly interactive workshop– attendees explore how to pursue sustained success for their athletes both on and off the field by developing competitors and life skills through sports. Each coach will leave the workshop as a PCA-certified Positive Coach, knowing how to establish a Positive Youth Sports Culture where athletes feel safe, seen, heard, and valued using the following principles:
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Thursday, January 22nd 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Understanding Anxiety: Creating Supports for Youth Part 2 |
Boston Children’s Hospital Neighborhood Partnerships | Tobin Municipal Building | In Part 2 of this workshop, we will expand on information relating to how anxiety may present in youth and discuss responsive strategies to support young people in the moment. This will include strategies for having conversations with youth about anxiety as well as offer a framework to examine the relationship between anxiety and school/program avoidance. Practical strategies for supporting youth will be shared including a discussion on connecting with family and community supports for additional resources. |
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Wednesday, February 4th 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Supporting Positive Athlete Behavior Through Responsive Coaching |
Positive Coaching Alliance | Bruce C. Bolling 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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Thursday, February 26th 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Coaching with Empathy |
Positive Coaching Alliance | Bruce C. Bolling Bolling 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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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-
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
