Clear expectations help managers reduce confusion, strengthen accountability, and support stronger follow-through. In this hands-on practice clinic, managers will use the 6 Steps to Setting Expectations to prepare and deliver expectations for the new school year. The focus will be on the real moment where expectation-setting gets harder: saying the expectation clearly, checking for understanding, and staying grounded when staff respond with questions, concerns, or pushback. Managers will leave with practical language and a clearer plan for setting expectations that help their teams start the year aligned.
When everyone on a team understands where it's headed and why, people pull in the same direction, make better decisions day to day, and see how their own work connects to the larger goal. In this session, teams will use the Why, What, and How frame to step back from the daily work and see the full plan together: the strategic objectives driving it, how the team is structured, and the program plans across sites. The focus will be connecting broad objectives to each person's actual role, showing how the pieces fit together across the team, and making sure everyone can answer not just what the plan is, but why it matters and where they fit. Team members will leave with a shared understanding of the team's direction, a clear sense of their own contribution, and the context they need to dig into their detailed site plans.
This session introduces youth program leaders to the RAFT curriculum and its project-based approach to learning. Participants will explore how hands-on, inquiry-driven activities foster creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills among youth. This session will provide practical guidance on preparing materials, facilitating engaging projects, and creating meaningful learning experiences that encourage exploration and discovery. Attendees will leave with the tools, strategies, and confidence needed to successfully implement RAFT lessons and support youth in becoming active, curious learners.
