Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
... because learning does not end at 3:00 p.m.
Research tells us that school district-led summer learning programs can play a vital role in supporting students academically and providing them with enriching activities they may not otherwise experience. But how do they do it? A forthcoming report draws from research conducted by Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) and commissioned by The Wallace Foundation. Supporting […]
Presenters: Jenna Conway, Virginia Department of Education; Anna Markowitz, UCLA; Jerletha McDonald, National Association for Family Childcare; Caitlin McLean, UC Berkeley; Tonja Rucker, National League of Cities; and others TBD. Moderator: Jacqueline Jones, Ph.D., Foundation for Child Development
Engineering has become a staple of STEM programming for youth. How can we confidently bring engineering into our programming and support youth as they engage in problem solving? In this module, participants gain first-hand experience with engineering by solving a design problem. They examine the components of the engineering design process and discuss ways to […]
Presenters: Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker, Connecticut Department of Education; State Superintendent Carey Wright, Ed.D., Mississippi Department of Education; a representative from the Council of Chief State School Officers; and others TBD. Moderator: Hedy Chang, Attendance Works.
Join the National Afterschool Association (NAA) to learn about efforts to create a Thriving OST Workforce! As the professional association for the field, NAA’s mission is to create a strong and valued profession. KYOSA is proud to be the Kentucky state affiliate of NAA.
On June 26-28th, 2022 Kentucky SHAPE will be hosting its 2022 Summer Conference in Lexington, KY. As an attendee, you will learn best practices for health and physical education, get hands-on experience, and gain valuable insights from experienced teachers — including National, District and State Teachers of the Year. This state conference will provide invaluable […]
Research shows that staff is critical to afterschool program quality, and staff diversity yields a number of important outcomes for children and youth. It is necessary for youth-serving organizations to create inclusive environments for staff of all identities to thrive. Join this webinar to explore the resources and tools in the OST Leader’s Guide to […]
Presenter: Meredith Scott Lynn, WRiTE BRAiN WORLD In this fast-paced and interactive webinar, we’ll engage with both the silly and the serious. Come engage in activities that are both touching and titillating as you connect with each other -- and yourself! All registrants will also receive a PDF containing all of the resources from this […]