Navigating Advocacy for Meaningful Education
OUR TRAINING & WORKSHOPS
Build Inclusive Skills. Strengthen Your Practice. Serve Every Learner.
A Free Professional Development Opportunity for Maryland OST & After-School Programs
At Navigating Advocacy for Meaningful Education (NAME), Access in Action is our signature training designed to help youth-serving organizations understand, include, and effectively support children and teens with disabilities. Whether your team is new to IEPs, needs guidance implementing accommodations, or wants to improve your overall inclusion practices, this training provides practical, real-world strategies you can apply immediately.
What Your Program Gains With
Access in Action
Stronger Program Quality & Higher Staff Competency
Equip your team with the practical tools, language, and confidence needed to support learners with diverse needs. High-quality staff training leads to smoother program flow, fewer behavioral escalations, and stronger engagement from all youth.
Compliance-Aligned Practices That Reduce Organizational Risk
After-school programs increasingly serve students with IEPs and 504 Plans, yet many teams lack structured guidance. This training helps your staff implement reasonable accommodations, understand legal expectations, and avoid unintentional compliance risks that can affect program standing and family trust.
A Safer, More Predictable Environment for Youth & Staff
When your team understands disability-related behaviors, sensory needs, and communication differences, your program becomes safer, calmer, and more consistent. Staff know what to look for, how to respond, and when to modify the environment—reducing incidents that can disrupt programming.
Higher Family Satisfaction and Community Trust
Families notice when a program is equipped to support every learner. Inclusive practices increase enrollment interest, improve retention, and position your organization as a leader in equitable youth development. Programs with strong inclusion practices often experience fewer withdrawals and stronger year-over-year participation.
Reduced Staff Burnout Through Clear Strategies & Realistic Tools
Youth workers frequently cite behavioral challenges and lack of training as top reasons for burnout. Access in Action provides actionable strategies, not theory, so staff feel supported and capable. This leads to better morale, lower turnover, and stronger team cohesion.
A Competitive Edge in Grant Funding & Partnerships
Many local, state, and federal funders are prioritizing inclusion, accessibility, and disability equity. By completing this training, your organization demonstrates measurable commitment to inclusive practices—strengthening your competitiveness for grants and partnership opportunities.
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