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Engage Every Student Launch Event

Virtual

Every young person deserves both a quality education and the rich and varied opportunities and supports available in out-of-school time programs. With access to quality programs after school and during the summer, young people can explore their interests, build relationships, and engage with their communities. Join U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and the Afterschool […]

A Conversation with Jodi Grant

Virtual

She’s the authentic and incredibly inspiring national voice for afterschool. And in this relaxed, unscripted discussion, Jodi Grant will connect with a small group of passionate professionals who represent a cross-section of roles in the field. Jodi will share how local, state and federal policies are influencing your programs, and she wants you to share […]

Lights On Afterschool 101: Celebrating afterschool programs, students, and staff

Virtual

Hosted by: Afterschool Alliance   Lights On Afterschool is back in its 23rd year, celebrating afterschool programs, students, and staff! Taking place this year on October 20, 2022, this nationwide event brings together more than 8,000 programs showcasing the important role that afterschool plays in supporting youth, families, and communities. Like afterschool programs, Lights On […]

Lights On Afterschool

All Across Kentucky

Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across the country each year. The Afterschool Alliance organizes Lights On Afterschool to draw […]

Kentucky After 3PM Briefing

Virtual

Hosted by: Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance   Join us for a briefing on the state of afterschool in Kentucky. We'll provide key facts, sharable graphics, and hear success stories from the field. We'll have a very special welcome message from Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman. Speakers include: Tom Haggard, Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance Stephanie Barker, Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance

State Investments Taking High-Impact Tutoring to Scale

Virtual

This session will explore evidence demonstrating that high-impact tutoring is one of the most effective ways to accelerate academic and socioemotional outcomes and how states and districts have prioritized investments from the ESSER Fund in tutoring as a primary strategy to accelerate equitable learning recovery. We will examine important questions about th4e ability of tutoring […]

Beyond the ESSER “Funding Cliff”: Local Supports to Sustain High-Impact Tutoring

Virtual

In this session, education leaders and practitioners will spotlight innovative, high-impact tutoring solutions that are moving the needle on student achievement. Panelists will explore how schools and tutoring nonprofits can partner to achieve meaningful impact on student learning, and what supports are needed at the local level to ensure that the most effective programs can […]

Lights On Afterschool 101: Celebrating Afterschool Programs

Virtual

Lights On Afterschool is back in its 24th year, celebrating afterschool programs, students, and staff! Taking place this year on October 26, 2023, this nationwide event brings together more than 8,000 programs showcasing the important role that afterschool plays in supporting youth, families, and communities. Like afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool celebrations come in all […]

Lights on Afterschool Kentucky

Kentucky State Capitol 700 Capitol Avenue Loop, Frankfort, KY, United States

It's time to recognize the power of afterschool programs that light up young minds across Kentucky. The Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance is excited to invite you to a Lights On Afterschool Kentucky event, a morning dedicated to the incredible impact of afterschool programs in our community. Lights on Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool […]

Power Up Virtual Conference: Preparing for High Quality Afterschool and Summer Enrichment

Afterschool and summer enrichment play an essential role in helping prepare students for success. Join out-of-school time, school district, policy and community leaders from across Kentucky and Oklahoma for this two-day virtual convening. We will learn and share best practices to provide high-quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities through curated networking opportunities, inspiring and interactive […]

Lights On Afterschool 101

Virtual

Lights On Afterschool is back for its 25th year, celebrating afterschool programs, students, and staff! Taking place this year on October 24, 2024, this nationwide event brings together more than 8,000 programs showcasing the important role that afterschool plays in supporting youth, families, and communities. Like afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool celebrations come in all […]