After School Webinar Trainings

To register for a webinar training, click here.

When registering, please note that all After School sessions are labeled with "After School". If you are an after school program, please register only for these sessions. If you are interested in a classroom or face-to-face training, please send an email to trainings@coanet.org.

General After School information session - open to all

This information session provides a general overview of the COA After School initiative, the three opportunities, and an introduction to the COA After School website.

After School Accreditation Process Training

This information session provides a detailed overview of the COA After School Accreditation Process, including the timeline and self study submission components.

MY COA for After School Programs

In this Webinar, we will provide a live demonstration at www.coaafterschool.org of My COA, COA’s after school standards website tool for in-process organizations. Participants will learn how to use My COA as a management tool for accreditation.

After School Program Quality Improvement Standards

This webinar addresses COA's expectations regarding the standards in ASP-AM 9 Continuous Quality Improvement. The webinar will cover each of the standards in ASP-AM 9 as well as the evidence that programs are expected to provide; define key quality improvement terms; discuss the participation of stakeholders in the quality improvement process; and more.

Being an Internal Accreditation Coordinator: After School Site Visit and Desk Review Tips for Getting Ready

This webinar is relevant 2-3 months prior to the program’s scheduled site visit/desk review date. Participants will gain tips and techniques to prepare for the site visit/desk review and partner with the After School Endorser(s) to ensure a positive review experience for all involved. AUDIENCE: This course is designed for the Coordinator of an After School Provider seeking accreditation or certification and who has the prime responsibility is to organize site visit activities with the Endorser Review Team.

Risk Management Standards for After School Programs

This webinar addresses COA's expectations regarding the standards in ASP-AM 6 Risk Management. The webinar will cover each of the standards in ASP-AM 6 as well as the evidence that programs are expected to provide; describe risks commonly faced by after school programs; describe the functions of a risk management committee; discuss the development of a risk management plan; and more.

Assessing Your Program's Practices Against COA's After School Standards

In this webinar we will share some hints, tips, and tools for conducting an initial assessment of your organization’s practices against COA's After School Program standards. Please come prepared with questions and any information or tips that you would like to share with other participants.

Emergency Planning for After School Programs

This webinar addresses COA's expectations regarding the standards in ASP-PS 9 Continuous Quality Improvement. The webinar will cover each of the standards in ASP-AM 9 as well as the evidence that programs are expected to provide. The primary focus of this webinar is the development and implementation of an Emergency Response Plan.

How to Conduct a Mock Site Visit for After School Programs

In this webinar we will share some hints, tips, and tools for conducting an internal mock site visit in preparation for the site visit. Please come prepared with questions and any information or tips that you would like to share with other participants.