Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
... because learning does not end at 3:00 p.m.
Join the Afterschool Alliance Tuesday, December 8, at 1 PM EST for a virtual media and field briefing on new nationwide data on demand for afterschool programs and parent views on afterschool opportunities. The report "America After 3PM: Demand Grows, Opportunity Shrinks," includes responses from more than 30,000 U.S. families and builds on household surveys […]
COVID-19 has been especially hard for youth to navigate. Closed schools, separation from their peers, connectivity issues, disengagement from learning due to online school are just a few of the challenges and stressors they face. Hear directly from middle school and high school students about their afterschool programs, their well-being, online school, and their advice […]
The National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (NCASE) brief, How Partnerships and Innovations Support the Increased Need for School-Age Child Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic, highlights the ongoing importance of out-of-school-time (OST) programming for working families. This need has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic, and states and territories are employing innovative partnership strategies to […]
Join our partners at the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence on June 15 to talk about what needs your children have emerging from the pandemic and how you can work with your district on education recovery plans.
National Summer Learning Week is a celebration dedicated to elevating the importance of keeping kids learning, safe, and healthy every summer, ensuring they return to school ready to succeed in the year. The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) developed this webpage to share toolkits and resources to support summer planning and promote National Summer Learning […]
Every October, 1 million Americans come together at more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool events across the nation. Like afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool celebrations come in all shapes and sizes, and don't have to be huge to be effective. Holding an event is an excellent way to build support for your program, by letting […]
Nearly 90% of families in the U.S. became eligible for the Child Tax Credit (CTC) when it was expanded last year. Families can still claim the full 2021 CTC - up to $3,600 per child per family - by filing tax returns this year. Join the Afterschool Alliance, Out of School Time Coalition partners, the […]
Do you struggle with data collection? Is it difficult for you to know what to measure and how to use data in real time to drive system change, quality improvement and positive outcomes for youth? In this webinar, we’ll discuss why data collection is essential, how we can use data to advance equity goals, and […]
THIS FREE, VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS INTENDED FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, AND PROVIDERS. JOIN US AS WE EXPLORE WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
As most Congressional offices are only accepting virtual meetings, the Afterschool Alliance is holding a series of virtual advocacy events over the week of May 16 to make the case for sustained investments in afterschool and summer. Virtual advocacy events: Federal Opportunities for Afterschool Briefing (Tuesday, May 17, 3 - 4:30 pm ET): Join us […]
Grab your lunch and join us on Zoom to learn more about the launch of the Kentucky Afterschool Ambassador program! The goal of the Kentucky Afterschool Ambassador program, founded by the Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance, is to empower up-and-coming leaders in the field of afterschool to confidently and effectively advocate for afterschool for all Kentucky youth.
Do you ever feel that your words don’t have the impact you think they should have when you talk to others about afterschool? This interactive webinar will discuss what works and what doesn’t when communicating about afterschool, how to tailor your message for key audiences, and how to leverage this information and build support for […]