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School-Age Director Course
NYS 30-Hour School-Age Director Course
Lead with Confidence. Manage with Clarity. Stay Compliant in New York State.
If you are—or aspire to be—a School-Age Child Care Director in New York State, this 30-hour NYS-approved course is designed to help you lead effectively, manage confidently, and meet OCFS training requirements without overwhelm.
This course goes beyond “checking a box.”
It equips you with real-world leadership tools, operational systems, and compliance knowledge you can use immediately in your program.
Why Choose Community Training Solutions?
Current or aspiring School-Age Directors
Program Administrators & Site Supervisors
Owners or Directors of Before/After-School Programs
Camp & Youth Program Leaders (ages 5–12)
Professionals seeking OCFS-recognized director training hours
What You’ll Learn (30 NYS-Approved Training Hours)
Leadership & Administration
- Defining your role as a School-Age Director
- Building confidence as a decision-maker
- Leading staff with clarity, consistency, and professionalism
- Creating systems so your program runs smoothly—even when you’re not on site
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Child Development (School-Age Focus)
- Developmentally appropriate practices for ages 5–12
- Supporting social-emotional growth
- Behavior guidance strategies that actually work
- Creating engaging, age-appropriate programming
Program Management & Compliance
- Understanding OCFS regulations for School-Age Child Care
- Staff supervision, documentation, and accountability
- Enrollment, attendance, and record-keeping best practices
- Risk management and operational oversight
Family Engagement & Communication
- Professional communication with families
- Managing difficult conversations with confidence
- Building trust and strong family partnerships
Staff Development & Team Culture
- Hiring, onboarding, and retaining quality staff
- Coaching and supporting school-age counselors
- Addressing performance issues and conflict professionally
- Creating a positive, respectful workplace culture
How the Course Works
30 total training hours
Certificate of completion provided
Flexible, adult-friendly format
Meets NYS OCFS training requirements
Clear modules with practical examples
Practical, not theoretical
​Designed for busy professionals balancing work and life
Created by experienced ECE leadership professionals
Why This Course Is Different
Most director trainings tell you what you should do.
This course shows you how to do it—step by step.
You’ll walk away with:
Stronger leadership confidence
Clear systems you can implement immediately
Better staff relationships
A deeper understanding of your role as a director
Compliance knowledge without confusion or fear
Investment
Investment
$497 (Eligible for funding support depending on your employment status—check with your employer or training coordinator.)
This is an investment in:
- Your leadership growth
- Your career advancement
- The quality and stability of your program
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