Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
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Health & Wellness
Health & Wellness
Springboard to Summer Virtual Conference
Springboard to Summer Virtual Conference: Preparing for High Quality Summer Enrichment. There is growing recognition for the essential role summer enrichment can play 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 […]
Advancing Health Equity in Out-of-School Time Community of Practice
The Collaborative for Advancing Health Equity in Out-of-School Time (OST) invites OST professionals to join the Advancing Health Equity in OST Community of Practice (CoP)! Designed to be a collective learning experience, CoP members will connect virtually to share best practices, successes, and challenges with implementing health equity strategies. Based on CoP member interest, topics […]
Advancing Health Equity in Out-of-School Time Community of Practice
The Collaborative for Advancing Health Equity in Out-of-School Time (OST) invites OST professionals to join the Advancing Health Equity in OST Community of Practice (CoP)! Designed to be a collective learning experience, CoP members will connect virtually to share best practices, successes, and challenges with implementing health equity strategies. Based on CoP member interest, topics […]
Columbus STEM Goes Red
Columbus STEM Goes Red is building a brighter future, stopping heart disease before it starts, and paving the way to healthier communities. Our Columbus STEM Goes Red will inspire and empower female high school students to pursue a career in a STEM, as well as arm them with the tools and resources they need to […]
Advancing Health Equity in Out-of-School Time Community of Practice
The Collaborative for Advancing Health Equity in Out-of-School Time (OST) invites OST professionals to join the Advancing Health Equity in OST Community of Practice (CoP)! Designed to be a collective learning experience, CoP members will connect virtually to share best practices, successes, and challenges with implementing health equity strategies. Based on CoP member interest, topics […]
How Afterschool Can Reduce Absenteeism in Schools
We know that school attendance is key to student success. “Students who attend school regularly are more likely to master academic content, get good grades, feel connected to their community, develop healthy habits, and ultimately graduate from high school.” The COVID pandemic resulted in a spike in school absenteeism. Before the pandemic, about 8 million […]
Youth Risk Protection
This training will cover mandatory reporting obligations and how to report known or suspected abuse of a child. Most importantly, the training identifies behaviors that are and are not appropriate when working with minors and calls out red flags for predatory conduct and abuse. Awareness of these issues can be a powerful tool to prevent […]
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 […]
Enhancing Student Support: Leveraging OST and School Partnerships for Youth with Chronic Health Conditions
Jumpstart the 2024-2025 school year with a professional development opportunity for school staff and out-of-school time (OST) professionals, specifically designed to help you create intentional processes and partnerships to support youth with chronic health conditions. Experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Council on School Health, the National Association of School Nurses, and the […]
WEBINAR: Leveraging Youth Sports to Support Positive Youth Development
Physical activity has the power to unlock transformative benefits for young people—fostering connections with peers and caring mentors, improving mental health and mood, boosting academic performance, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Out-of-school time programs that incorporate sports are uniquely positioned to create supportive environments where youth can grow, thrive, and realize their full potential. Join the […]
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