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SUMMARY:Let's Play For a Generation of Impact
DESCRIPTION:How can play help kids develop\, practice social and emotional skills\, and get physically active in virtual or hybrid environments or in-person experiences that are COVID-19 safe?\nFind out by joining Playworks and other supporters nationwide and Let’s Play!\nDuring this unique virtual event\, you will experience how play feels right now. Teachers\, coaches\, and kids will share their stories of the back to school journey and how play and Playworks have eased the transition. Playworks President Elizabeth Cushing will highlight the current state of the organization and our school communities\, and Playworks Founder Jill Vialet will highlight her predictions for the future of play. \nFor almost 25 years\, Playworks has leveraged the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. While historically our services have mostly been in person\, we’ve transformed the Playworks experience to ensure that we can support kids and school staff in their current environment-whatever that is- and ensure they get to benefit from playing every day. We need support to be here for generations to come. \nLet’s Play together to recognize this impact on the past generation and raise critical funds to support the next. Thanks to the generous support of Swapnil Agarwal for every $1 donated\, Playworks will receive an additional $2\, up to $100\,000. If you can’t attend but still want to make a difference please donate now. \nFollow Playworks on Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram\, Youtube\, and LinkedIn. \nRegister Now \nIf you can’t attend on this day\, you’re in luck! We’ll be hosting a second event on Wednesday\, October 7. \nRegister for that event here.
URL:https://www.playworks.org/event/lets-play-for-a-generation-of-impact/
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SUMMARY:Get in the Game 25th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:Playworks is celebrating a milestone anniversary. \nWe are commemorating safe and healthy play and a generation of impact during our Playworks Get in the Game 25th Anniversary Gala. Join us for our signature reception with cocktails and games for kids of all ages\, followed by dinner and a program filled with inspiring Playworks stories. \nSince 1996\, Playworks has engaged more than 2\,174\,400 kids through 3\,259 school partnerships\, helping a generation of kids experience the joy and benefits of play. We have supported kids as they learn and develop important life skills\, all while having fun and being physically active. As we look ahead\, we are committed to creating opportunities for the next generation of kids to experience the joy\, teamwork\, and fun in their school community that safe and healthy play encourages. \nHelp keep the next generation of kids playing and Get in the Game on May 18!\n\n*Playworks will be following COVID-19 guidelines set by the city of San Francisco and City View\, the latest guidelines will be shared with all guests closer to the event.* \n \n\nCheck out photos from the last Get in the Game Gala.
URL:https://www.playworks.org/event/get-in-the-game-25th-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:City View at Metreon\, 135 4th St #4000\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Rock Paper Scissors Tournament 2022
DESCRIPTION:Do you have what it takes to be the winner of the largest Rock Paper Scissors game of all time?\nPlayworks’ Rock Paper Scissors Tournament finale will be a fun\, digital competition. \nRock Paper Scissors is a fun game\, a key conflict resolution skill that kids learn and practice on Playworks playgrounds\, and is a community builder. Kids attribute the game to enabling them to communicate\, solve problems\, and keep the games they play going. When you play in this tournament\, you’ll be joining Playworks community members–kids and adults–from our communities throughout the country for both the joy of the game as well as the chance to break a world record. \nThe record is held by Tianjin Joy City in Tianjin\, China\, which had 10\,033 participants in 2019. If we break the world record\, the tournament winner’s name will be included in the book as a world record holder! \nCompanies\, schools\, and community groups can hold pre-tournaments; contact us to learn how. The winners of those events and all registrants of this event will join together for this virtual tournament where we will attempt to break a world record. \nYou can play as a company\, team\, or individual. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Bring your friends and co-workers and compete in a bracket-style elimination game to find the Rock Paper Scissors champion. \n \n\nPlayworks is celebrating over 25 years as the leading national nonprofit leveraging the power of play to transform children’s social and emotional health. We are changing school culture by leveraging the power of safe\, fun\, and healthy play at school every day. We create a place for every kid on the playground to feel included\, be active\, and build valuable social and emotional skills. \n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/event/rock-paper-scissors-tournament-2022/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:5 Ways to Have a Great Recess Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Big changes start small.\nJoin us as we kick-off The Game Plan\, a free\, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals\, district administrators\, teachers\, and leaders of youth serving organizations .\nDuring the first webinar\, you will learn the 5 key components of a great recess: \n\nSafety on the Playground\nEffective Systems (play space\, transitions\, equipment\, & visuals)\nEngaged & Empowered Adults & Students\nConflict Resolution\nGames\, games\, games\, games!\n\nLeave this webinar with a better understanding of the value of play and recess\, how to identify and improve your play space\, games that you can deliver right away\, and how to help ensure students feel safe and engaged in play.  \nWe’ll also discuss our Recess CheckUp\, an online quiz designed to help you identify strengths and uncover areas for improvement. Get a head start by taking the three-minute check-up prior to the webinar. \nThe webinar will be offered twice\, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST. \nRegister now\n\nLearn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics
URL:https://www.playworks.org/event/5-ways-to-have-a-great-recess-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221208
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SUMMARY:3 Questions to Ask About Your Indoor Recess Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Indoor recess doesn’t have to be intimidating.\nJoin us as for webinar 2 of The Game Plan\, a free\, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals\, district administrators\, teachers\, and leaders of youth serving organizations .\nDuring this next webinar\, we will explore 3 questions to ask as you approach indoor recess: \n\nIs it really recess?\nAre you getting the most out of your space?\nWho else can get involved?\n\nLeave this webinar with a better understanding of the benefits students can enjoy even when recess is moved inside\, the pros and cons of different play spaces\, and the staffing and support needed for an effective indoor recess.  \nThe webinar will be offered twice\, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST. \nRegister now\n\nLearn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics
URL:https://www.playworks.org/event/3-questions-to-ask-about-your-indoor-recess-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Get Groups Engaged Through Play
DESCRIPTION:Keeping kids attention can be tough. Play-based practices can help.\nJoin us as for webinar 3 of The Game Plan\, a free\, four-part webinar series designed to provide practical solutions for principals\, district administrators\, teachers\, and leaders of youth serving organizations .\nDuring this next webinar\, we will explore: \n\nUsing play-based practices to create systems to effectively manage large groups\nImplementing proactive systems to address disruptive behavior before it occurs\nInfusing play into the day to ensure effective communication with students\n\nLeave this webinar with a better understanding of the group management strategies that are both fun and effective. \nThe webinar will be offered twice\, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST. \nRegister now\n\nLearn more about the full series and other upcoming webinar topics
URL:https://www.playworks.org/event/get-groups-engaged-through-play/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230405T123000
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SUMMARY:Youth Leadership Empowerment
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the leadership superpowers of your students.\nJoin us as for the 4th and final webinar of The Game Plan\, a free\, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals\, district administrators\, teachers\, and leaders of youth serving organizations.\nDuring this next webinar\, we will explore: \n\nBenefits of youth leadership program\nHow to create a youth leadership program\nFoundational framework of a successful youth leadership program\n\nThe webinar will be offered twice\, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/event/youth-leadership-empowerment/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231025T123000
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SUMMARY:Playground Mapping 101
DESCRIPTION:Make sure your playground is prepared for play.\nJoin us as for the first webinar in the return of The Game Plan\, a free\, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals\, district administrators\, teachers\, and leaders of youth serving organizations.\nDuring this next webinar\, we will explore playground mapping. \nRecess is safer (and more fun!) when games have their own dedicated locations on the playground. Learn how you can create a map for your playground that encourages safe and healthy play for all students. \nThe webinar will be offered twice\, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/event/playground-mapping-101/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231214
DTSTAMP:20260728T135710
CREATED:20231114T230843Z
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SUMMARY:Playing Across Age Groups
DESCRIPTION:There are many ways to play! \nJoin us as for the second webinar in the return of The Game Plan\, a free\, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals\, district administrators\, teachers\, and leaders of youth serving organizations.\nAs students grow and learn new skills\, their approach to play evolves too. Discover games and resources that engage students across different grade levels\, ages\, and abilities. \nThe webinar will be offered twice\, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/event/playing-across-age-groups/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240215
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SUMMARY:Resolving Conflicts Through Play
DESCRIPTION:Learn fun\, easy conflict resolution techniques students can utilize!\nJoin us as for the third webinar in the return of The Game Plan\, a free\, four-part series designed to provide practical solutions for principals\, district administrators\, teachers\, and leaders of youth serving organizations.\nDisagreements on the playground can be an opportunity for children to develop healthy and productive conflict-resolution skills. Explore strategies you can use to encourage students to resolve disagreements independently and create a culture of cooperation.  \nThe webinar will be offered twice\, at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and 3:30 PST/6:30 EST. \nAll webinars will last approximately one hour and will be recorded. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/event/resolving-conflicts-through-play/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240516T100000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Student Mental Health Through Play Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Create a more playful environment that supports every child’s mental well-being!\nIn honor of Mental Health Awareness Month\, Playworks and the American Academy of Pediatrics are teaming up for a special webinar exploring the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health and the transformative role of play.  \nThis virtual conversation will engage medical professionals\, educators\, and other community leaders to shine a spotlight on the various people who form the ecosystem of care for youth and how play based practices can make a difference across all of those relationships and settings.  \nAttendees will: \n\nIdentify the various roles within the ecosystem of care for kids’ mental health\nLearn about the benefits of universal supports and protective factors on youth mental health\nUnderstand how play positively supports youth mental health\nTake away practical tips for utilizing play in your roles\n\nThis webinar will begin at 12pm ET / 11am CT / 10am MT / 9am PT  and will last approximately one hour. It will be recorded and the recording will be available following the event.  \n  \nExperts\n \nGigi Chawla\, MD\, MHA\, pediatrician\, received her medical degree and business degree from the University of MN and is the Vice President and Chief of General Pediatrics at Children’s Minnesota. In her role\, she has oversight over primary care\, rehabilitation services\, and mental\, developmental\, and behavioral health\, including development of an inpatient mental health pediatric unit\, and partial hospitalization mental health programs. She is often called upon by the media for her pediatric expertise and is a regular contributor for the Minnesota Parent’s column and WCCO’s segment to “Ask the Pediatrician.” Her clinical areas of interest are the outpatient and inpatient care of complex special needs patients\, premature infants\, and ventilator dependent children. Dr. Chawla is also instrumental in advancing the organization’s forward-looking efforts around community engagement. Through internal efforts to better integrate school based care\, primary care with behavioral health\, social support services for families\, as well as\, external advocacy with government groups\, she works to create an environment for child health that extends beyond the clinic. She is a Board Member and the state’s Medical Director for Reach Out and Read Minnesota. She’s been consistently named to Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine’s and Minnesota Monthly magazine’s Top Doctors annual list. In 2020\, she received the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s Women in Business Honoree award; and in 2023\, she received the Women’s Health Leadership TRUST Honoree award for Health and Well-Being. She is a Board Member and Vice President of the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. She is a member of the National Quality Forum’s Prevention and Population Health Committee. She has two amazing daughters who are changing the world. \n  \n\nElizabeth Cushing is CEO of Playworks\, a national organization dedicated to ensuring access to safe and healthy play for all kids. During her tenure Elizabeth has led Playworks’ scaling strategy\, growing from a San Francisco Bay Area-focus to a national organization reaching more than 700\,000 children every year. She is an advocate for collaboration amongst youth development organizations and is committed to making sure every kid gets to play every day. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nJessica Driscoll is the Assistant Principal at Marcy School for the Arts in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. Prior to her role as an administrator\, Jess served as a teacher at the 1st and 2nd grade levels and worked in the capacity of both Instructional Specialist and Literacy Coach. Jess strives to create a school culture that nurtures the whole child while cultivating a strong community of students\, staff\, and families. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nDr. Arwa K. Nasir\, MBBS\, MSc\, MPH is Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha\, Nebraska. She is the chair of the AAP Committee on the Psychosocial Aspects of Child and Family Health. Her research focuses on the impact of family psychosocial wellbeing on child development and behavior\, and the incorporation of family science and behavioral health into primary care pediatric practice and residency training. She is also engaged in global health research with a focus on the cross-cultural aspects of behavioral conditions and autism. Dr. Nasir spent the 2019/2020 academic year as a Fulbright scholar in Jordan teaching and researching cross cultural aspects of pediatric behavioral health. \n  \n  \nDr. Michael D. Patrick\, Jr. is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He also serves as an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and an Attending Physician with the Section of Emergency Medicine at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Additionally\, Dr. Patrick hosts the PediaCast and PediaCast CME Podcasts.
URL:https://www.playworks.org/event/supporting-student-mental-health-through-play-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241023T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241023T133000
DTSTAMP:20260728T135710
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SUMMARY:Thriving Through Play
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the return of The Game Plan webinar series—now featuring exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free\, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.\nPlay is an essential part of every child’s development\, fostering social skills\, creativity\, and overall well-being. Learn practical strategies and insights to increase playtime at your school or site and ensure every child has the opportunity to benefit from recess. \nWe’ll also explore how play can create positive outcomes for kids and contribute to a healthy\, engaged learning environment. \nEach webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/event/thriving-through-play/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241203T133000
DTSTAMP:20260728T135710
CREATED:20241114T180336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T184523Z
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SUMMARY:Building Positive Relationships with Play
DESCRIPTION:The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free\, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.\nBuild stronger student-adult connections at recess with practical strategies for fostering positive relationships. We will explore the importance of adult buy-in and how involving adults in different roles can enhance the overall play experience. \nWith these strategies in place\, you will be able to create a play environment where students and staff thrive together. \nEach webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/event/building-positive-relationships-with-play/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250219T133000
DTSTAMP:20260728T135710
CREATED:20250130T175048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T181717Z
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SUMMARY:Adapting Play for Every Space
DESCRIPTION:The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free\, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.\nLearn how to make play work in any space\, whether indoors\, on blacktops or small playgrounds\, or in unconventional areas. \nThis webinar will provide practical strategies to keep kids engaged\, safe\, and having fun to maximize your available space. \nEach webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/event/adapting-play-for-every-space/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250416T133000
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SUMMARY:Youth-led Play Shapes Tomorrow’s Leaders
DESCRIPTION:The Game Plan webinar series is back with exciting new topics! Playworks invites educators and administrators to join our free\, four-part series designed to help bring the benefits of play to your school.\nUnlock the power of youth-led play and see how it can transform your playground! \nIn this webinar\, you’ll discover strategies to encourage children to be leaders during playtime\, fostering creativity\, confidence\, and teamwork. \nThe webinar will begin at 12:30 PST/3:30 EST and last about an hour. The webinar will also be recorded for future viewing. \nRegister
URL:https://www.playworks.org/event/youth-led-play-shapes-tomorrows-leaders/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260819T100000
DTSTAMP:20260728T135710
CREATED:20260716T175929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260728T180409Z
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SUMMARY:Confident Staff\, Better Programs: Practical Group Facilitation for Afterschool Teams Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Fueled by Kindling Snacks\nOut-of-school time leaders know that great programs start with great staff who are ready to lead and facilitate from day one. This webinar is built around the facilitation skills that make a real difference: not just during onboarding\, but throughout the program year. \nWe’ll focus on how the way staff interact with each other in meetings\, trainings\, and everyday moments sets the tone for the culture they build with the young people they serve. Featuring insights from the YMCA on what developing team culture and group facilitation skills looks like at scale\, plus practical strategies from the Playworks team\, attendees will walk away with skills and tools they can use right away.  \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nPractical facilitation techniques that help new and experienced staff lead with confidence all year long.\nSimple games\, icebreakers\, and check-in activities that strengthen team culture and staff relationships.\nHow the way adults interact with each other directly influences the experience they create for young people.\nReal-world insights from the YMCA on building a strong\, connected team across a large and diverse workforce.\nStrategies you can immediately apply in staff meetings\, trainings\, and everyday program moments to create a more engaged team.\n\nThe webinar will begin at 12pm ET / 9am PT and last about an hour. The webinar will be recorded for future viewing. \nRegister \n\nSPEAKERS\n \nAndrew Fletcher\nExecutive Director\, YMCA School Age Branch / Youth Development\nTreasure Valley YMCA \nWith 16 years of experience in the Out-of-School Time field\, Andrew is the Executive Director of Youth Development for the Treasure Valley Family YMCA\, where he combines his passion for leadership\, youth development\, play\, and creating life-changing experiences for young people. He believes that every interaction with a child is an opportunity to build confidence\, belonging\, and a lifelong love of learning. When he’s not at the Y\, you’ll find him training for his next marathon\, coaching youth sports\, inventing games with kids\, or chasing adventures with his wife and two sons. \n  \nCurtis Lemieux\nDirector\, Strategy & Quality Practices ‑ Out of School Time Network Experience\nYMCA of the USA \nCurtis Lemieux works with YMCA leaders across the country to develop practices that strengthen afterschool\, early childhood\, and day camp programs. Before joining YMCA of the USA\, he spent 13 years with the YMCA of Greater Houston and previously served at Camp Hazen YMCA\, building a career focused on youth development\, program quality\, and community impact. \n  \n \nDanielle Rudic\nExecutive Director\nGreater Philadelphia YMCA \nDanielle Rudic is a nonprofit executive with more than 20 years of experience leading youth development and out-of-school time (OST) programs. Throughout her career\, she has built and led high-performing teams\, developed emerging leaders\, and helped create workplace cultures where staff feel connected\, valued\, and empowered to make a difference. Drawing from her experience leading YMCA child care and school-age programs\, Danielle is passionate about sharing practical strategies that strengthen teams and create exceptional experiences for both staff and the children and families they serve. \n  \nElizabeth Cushing\nCEO\nPlayworks \nElizabeth Cushing is the CEO of Playworks\, a national organization leveraging the power of play to transform children’s well-being. Recognizing that play is vital in learning to relate to each other\, Cushing works to ensure all kids have equitable access to a safe and healthy recess experience at school every day. Elizabeth joined Playworks in 2004 and was named CEO in 2020. During her tenure\, she has played a lead role in designing Playworks’ national scaling strategy\, growing from a San Francisco Bay Area focus to a national organization that reaches nearly 1 million children every year. For more than 30 years Elizabeth has served in leadership roles in nonprofit organizations focused on youth development\, children’s advocacy and women’s issues. Elizabeth is a product of Oregon public schools\, Stanford University\, and the Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs. \n  \nRhett Etherton\nPro Trainer\nPlayworks \nRhett Etherton is a Trainer with Playworks who has dedicated his career to helping children thrive through play. He began his career working in before- and after-school programs\, spent six years as a classroom teacher\, and has spent the past 12 years supporting schools and out-of-school time providers in using the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. \n 
URL:https://www.playworks.org/event/confident-staff-better-programs-practical-group-facilitation-for-afterschool-teams-webinar/
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