Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
... because learning does not end at 3:00 p.m.
In addition to education and child care funds, the American Rescue Plan that became law in March 2021 provides $350 billion for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to respond to the COVID-19 emergency and bring back jobs. Under the jurisdiction of the US Department of the Treasury, the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal […]
The U.S. Department of Education is pleased to announce that registration for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grant Program 2021 Summer Symposium is now open! This three-day event provides State education agencies (SEAs) and their grantees with plenary sessions and workshops with successful strategies in implementing and managing all […]
Join the National Education Association on Tuesday, July 20 from 7-8 pm ET for a conversation with thought leaders in extended learning, moderated by NEA President Becky Pringle. Below are details on both video and phone dial-in options to join in the discussion. The conversation will discuss the opportunity that this “Learning Beyond COVID” moment […]
1p.m. - Reading 101 How reading happens in the brain Types of reading difficulties Who do I talk to if I think my child has reading difficulties? Dyslexia in Kentucky Hindman Settlement School Dyslexia Services in Knott, Perry, Hazard and Leslie County Schools 2 p.m. - What to do if my child has been identified […]
Sustainable funding for afterschool and summer learning programs is more critical than ever. However, too often grant writing can seem overwhelmingly and terrifying when we have so much else on our plate. Join us for an upcoming FREE virtual workshop series: Grant Writing for OST Professionals. Over the course of three workshops, participants will learn […]
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 […]
In recognition of the crucial role that child care plays in supporting children, families, businesses, and the economy as a whole, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act includes funding through the Office of Child Care (OCC) for states, territories, and Tribes to stabilize the child care market. Through the U.S. Department of Education (ED), the […]
Looking for hands-on project-based STEM activities for your students? Technovation will guide you through our suite of free design challenges on our Curiosity Machine website. Educators around the world access Technovation resources to help their students become more adept at problem solving in open-ended engineering situations. In this training we will practice some design challenges […]
Join the Afterschool Alliance and partners at the California Academy of Sciences, Learn Fresh, and COSI to discuss using STEM activities to reengage students this fall! In this webinar, partners will walk through STEM tools and activities for virtual and in-person out-of-school time programming. Speakers: Leah Silverberg, STEM Projects & Field Outreach Coordinator, Afterschool Alliance […]
Are you looking for more resources to support STEM learning in your afterschool programs? Join us to learn more about the IF/THEN® Collection and resources specifically designed for afterschool and summer learning. In this webinar participants will tour the IF/THEN® Collection, explore the new afterschool portal, and learn about new activities designed for afterschool programs.