CalSAC’s work is driven by the needs of the out-of-school time professionals working in diverse communities throughout California. To inform our programs, we listen to the people on the ground working with youth every day and to the needs and priorities of communities.  CalSAC forges intentional and meaningful partnerships with leading education and philanthropic organizations to leverage resources and cutting-edge research and practices. We are sought out for our history of strong program design, far-reaching impact and collaborative spirit. Through these partnerships, CalSAC provides timely, relevant, free and low-cost trainings and services for out-of-school time professionals and programs.

CalSAC serves out-of-school time professionals at all levels - from line staff and practitioners to managers and program directors - serving programs of all types and sizes.  By accessing CalSAC's high-quality training, ongoing professional development and a network of professionals, staff and programs are equipped to succeed in bringing out the very best in the young people they serve. 

To get started, choose from an array of 2-3 hour on-site training topics or eLearning courses as listed below. 

For on-site training, select your preferred date and time and a local CalSAC Trainer will work with you to deliver an effective and memorable training for your staff team. 

For online training, access over 1000 hours of professional development for as little as $35/year per person through CalSAC's eLearning Solutions.

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Featured Training Projects

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Science Action Club
Science Action Club

Through games, projects, and hands-on citizen science, youth in SAC investigate nature, document their discoveries, connect with scientists, and design strategies to protect our planet. Educators receive professional development training on SAC kits, guidebooks, and best practices for teaching science in the informal learning environment.

Energenius OST Program®
Energenius OST Program®

Energenius® Out-of-School Time Program is an environmental stewardship curriculum designed to ignite a passion for science, fueling a new generation of innovators and environmental stewards. The curriculum is designed to engage youth to think about how they use energy, how energy is measured, paid for, ways to save energy and practice influencing others to take energy-saving actions. Engage youth in cultivating an environmentalist identity and explore new strategies to engage families in youths’ learning. Additionally, the curriculum is uniquely and intentionally designed to engage families in energy and water conservation habits.

Social-Emotional Learning and Character Development
Social-Emotional Learning and Character Development

All children need social-emotional and character skills to thrive in school, work and life. Social-Emotional Learning and Character Development: The Expanded Learning 360º/365 Training and Professional Development program provides participants with foundational knowledge of social-emotional learning. Out-of-school time programs play an important role in helping young people develop confidence, problem-solving skills, self-management, and interpersonal skills. In this program, practitioners learn how to help young people build a solid foundation of character, which imparts valuable social skills for success in school, work and life.