Name: From Guidance to Growth: Promoting Positive Behaviors
Start: 2026-04-29T14:00:00-0400
End: 2026-04-29T15:30:00-0400

Welcome to Empower Youth Success 2026!
Get ready for an exciting few days of innovative learning, engagement, networking, and fun. Whether this is your first time or you’re a returning attendee, we’re so glad you’re here to help make this event unforgettable!

From Guidance to Growth: Promoting Positive Behaviors

Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Governor Ballroom D

Struggling with challenging behaviors in your program? Discover practical, proven behavior guidance strategies that support healthy child development while keeping children safe. In this interactive 90-minute session, participants will explore positive behavior management techniques they can put into practice right away. Participants will leave feeling more confident and prepared to respond to challenging behaviors with consistency, professionalism, and care.

Moderators

Claire Comtois

Education & Training Specialist, Child Care Resource Network

Claire Comtois is an Education & Training Specialist at Child Care Resource Network in Buffalo, NY. She has been dedicated to the field of school-age care for 12 years. She began her career in the child care field as a Director of SACC programming, supporting her staff and organization... Read More →

Presenters

Lynn Siebert

Program Improvement Specialist, Capital District YMCA

Lynn Siebert has been a leader in the afterschool field for decades and is widely recognized for her instrumental role in developing the New York State School-Age Care (SAC) Credential. She currently serves as a SAC Advisor and has supported the credential in multiple capacities—as an instructo... Read More →

Wednesday April 29, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Governor Ballroom D Governor Ballroom D

Session

Empower Youth Success 2026

Claire Comtois

Lynn Siebert

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