Monthly Webinars
Join us for free professional development! Beyond School Hours may be once a year, but we keep the learning going all year long with our monthly webinar series.
Our webinar series features some of your favorite presenters from past and upcoming conferences, plus other special guests. We cover a wide range of topics with something for everyone. You won’t want to miss this!
Register for Upcoming Webinars
Find out what’s on the horizon and register for upcoming webinars by clicking the links below. We can’t wait to see you there!
From Tension to Teamwork: Strategies for Managing Staff Conflict
January 28, 2026 | 3:00–4:00 PM ET
Staff conflict is going to happen. What matters is what we do next.
When tension gets ignored, it can build into resentment, hurt communication, and weaken team culture. In youth-serving programs, that ripple effect can impact program quality and the experiences of young people. The good news is that conflict can become a growth moment when you have the right tools.
Join Chaz Sumners and Scarlett O’Dell, Education Specialists at Foundations, Inc., for a practical, interactive session on handling staff conflict with confidence and care.
What you’ll learn
- How to choose the right intervention based on the type and intensity of conflict
- A simple, structured mediation process that helps move teams toward resolution and growth
You Can Look Forward To
Live polls, short videos, and chat-based discussion so you can learn and apply ideas in real time.
Register for free here.
Pivot! Course Correction for When Activities Miss the Mark
February 18, 2026 | 3:00–4:00 PM ET
Even the best-planned activities do not always land the way we expect. Youth may lose interest, energy can dip, or the activity just does not move toward the intended outcome. In those moments, staff need to make quick decisions without losing momentum or confidence.
This webinar focuses on what to do when an activity starts to go off track. Participants will explore real-world scenarios to spot early warning signs that an activity is missing the mark and practice practical ways to adjust in the moment. The goal is not perfection, but flexibility and responsiveness that keep youth engaged and learning.
What You’ll Learn
- How to recognize early signs that an activity needs adjustment
- Quick-response techniques to redirect activities while maintaining learning goals
You Can Look Forward To
Interactive scenarios, role play, and guided reflection to build confidence and real-time decision-making skills.
Register here for free here.
Past Webinars
Amplification Station Recharged: Lead with Belonging
In Carlos Santini’s Grand Finale keynote at BSH 2025, “The Amplification Station,” he explored how identity, storytelling, and relationships shape vibrant, human-centered youth programs—leading to more impactful learning experiences and elevated communities of practice. In this follow-up workshop, we take those same ideas and weave them into the everyday program culture by exploring how a deep sense of belonging unlocks authentic leadership in both staff and youth.
Mid-Summer Energizer Activities
Feeling the mid-summer slump? Reignite the energy in your program with 12 interactive, youth-driven activities that spark curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. This session will equip you with grab-and-go ideas to keep momentum high through the final stretch of summer.
Your Youth Engagement Check-Up
Is your program truly engaging youth, or just keeping them busy? Discover how to assess and strengthen youth engagement by fostering connection, motivation, and meaningful participation. Walk away with fresh ideas to energize your approach!
Better Basics: Career & Technical Education
Join us for another webinar in our Better Basics series where we interview experts in career and technical education (CTE) about how OST programs can equip students with the skills, certifications, and industry knowledge needed for success. You ask questions and they’ll answer them. Start thinking about questions you have on interviewing, mentoring, and developing industry-specific skills and gain insights into assessment methods that measure student progress and prepare them for the future.