Future Grads is expanding how we define postsecondary success. In this session, participants will be introduced to our new Postsecondary Pathways and learn how students can pursue a variety of options after high school, including bachelor's degrees, associate's degrees, career training programs, and military pathways. Participants will leave with a shared understanding of our new pathways framework and practical ways to guide students toward a postsecondary plan that is meaningful, realistic, and aligned to their future goals.
"The adolescent's search for identity often expresses itself in a temporary opposition to established authority." - Erik Erikson
Adolescencents naturally challenge authority as a way to develop their own sense of identity. In this session, we will reframe this behavior as a critical part of growth rather than defiance. We will also explore how healthy authority is a necessary part of supporting youth, and how it can be both responsive and warm while remaining clear and containing. We will examine key developmental tasks of adolescence and learn practical strategies for responding in ways that maintain connection, support autonomy, and help youth become more fully themselves.
This session will equip staff with the skills and confidence to accurately identify, document, and report member-related incidents and accidents. Participants will learn the purpose behind BGCP’s reporting protocols, walk through the required forms, and explore real-life scenarios to practice making strong documentation decisions. By the end of the session, staff will be better prepared to protect member safety, support caregiver communication, and uphold our organization's standards for accountability.
Clear performance goals help you focus your energy, track your growth, and connect your daily work to what BGCP is trying to achieve this year. In this working session, you'll learn this year's goal structure for the high school and post-secondary teams and draft your own performance goals that align with your site goals and BGCP's strategic priorities. The focus is on the part that's actually hard: turning a broad priority into a goal that's specific enough to act on and measure. You'll leave with at least one drafted, aligned goal in hand and a clearer approach to writing the rest.
