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Building capacity. Promoting high-quality programming.

All 21st CCLC grantees in Ohio have free access to COSA services and resources. COSA works in every region of Ohio and is here to help you. 

 
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Trainings, Seminars, & Workshops 

COSA hosts trainings, seminars, and workshops across Ohio to share best practices, provide updates on current trends, and to strengthen OST programs. These events cover everything from recruiting students to family engagement, and from youth voice to summer learning loss. 

View the COSA Calendar of Events

 
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Consulting

The COSA team has decades of experience designing curriculum, designing programs, building partnerships, fundraising, and growing their impact. We will provide you and your team with tailored feedback and resources to strengthen the work you're already doing.

The COSA team is available to speak with you and your team about what it takes to be successful and to provide training and resources to help you meet your goals. 

Request a COSA Consultation

 
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Professional Development

The COSA team can also recommend specific professional development opportunities or resources to address specific needs that you may see in your program or city. In many cases, our COSA team is able to provide training sesions ourselves on topics that grantees request, such as:

Administration 

  • Hiring and Staff Retention
  • Program Planning
  • Grant Implementation
  • Evaluation Strategies
  • Program Quality
  • 21stCCLC Reporting

Staff Support 

  • Team Building
  • Staff Development & Ongoing PD
  • Lesson Plan Development and Implementation
  • Positive Behavior Support

Program Elements 

  • College and Career Readiness
  • Math & Literacy
  • STEM
  • Arts Integrations
  • Learning Loss Prevention
  • Principles of Positive Youth Development
  • Youth Voice and Choice

Community 

  • Building Community Support
  • Developing Partnerships
  • Family Engagement
  • SEL
  • Positive Youth Support
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Supporting LGBTQ Youth

Reach out to our team

 
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Resources

Out-of-school time (OST) is a young and changing field of education. We’re committed to gathering research and other resources that you can use to improve your programs.

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