Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
... because learning does not end at 3:00 p.m.
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 […]
Join kid-grit for a free virtual workshop series on different topics surrounding SEL, educator wellness and professional development! Each month, they will feature a new kid-grit ambassador to present a unique topic for leaders, educators & frontline staff!
In order to provide quality supports to families and their school-age children, child care providers must view their meaningful work as a business and plan and prepare for its sustainability and growth. This interactive webinar, hosted by the Office of Child Care’s National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (NCASE) and National Center on Early […]
Join kid-grit for a free virtual workshop series on different topics surrounding SEL, educator wellness and professional development! Each month, they will feature a new kid-grit ambassador to present a unique topic for leaders, educators & frontline staff!
In this workshop, youth workers will take time to identify their own strengths, needs, interests, and constraints related to learning and cognitive development. Additionally, participants will strengthen their understanding of how their background, experiences, privilege, bias, and/or discrimination have affected their attitudes toward learning and their expectation about other’s learning.
Join us for the next Engage Every Student webinar on February 22, 2024, for a presentation on the recently released report "Investments in Student Recovery: A Review of School Districts' Use of American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Afterschool and Summer Opportunities." In late January 2025, school districts and states will face the liquidation deadline […]
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 […]
The two-day webinar series is designed to equip you with tools, ideas, and best practices to elevate your summer program planning game. Guided by dynamic experts and leaders, day 1 will focus on policy and research, student well-being, and using summer to promote youth voice, nature, community service, college prep, and career exposure. On day […]
On Wednesday, March 6, 2024 from 12:00-1:00 PM EST, Bloom Kentucky will be hosting a webinar with special guests Executive Director Chris Evans and Deputy Director Jessie Halladay, with the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission! This webinar is tailored to raise awareness among community members, local organizations, and stakeholders about the significant opioid settlement funds […]
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 […]
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 […]
The world of OST is fast-paced, which means you need all the help you can get to manage your responsibilities and maximize your impact. What if you had a personal assistant that was always available, ready to draft emails, plan projects, create engaging content, and even help with data management? Welcome to the world of […]