Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
... because learning does not end at 3:00 p.m.
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. This year, we’re bringing back themes you can use to highlight activities during the celebration. Some suggested themes are: Discover STEM and Soar, […]
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 […]
Every young person deserves both a quality education and the rich and varied opportunities and supports available in out-of-school time programs. With access to quality programs after school and during the summer, young people can explore their interests, build relationships, and engage with their communities. Join U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona and the Afterschool […]
This webinar is intended for all OST stakeholders – program leaders, school district leadership, state officials, and local government leaders. High-quality summer and afterschool learning programs (“out-of-school time” or OST programs) play an important role in the lives of our nation’s young people. In the wake of the pandemic, educators are placing greater emphasis on […]
The Kentucky Nonprofit Network will host a virtual town hall meeting on Thursday, July 21 at 10:30 a.m. to discuss Kentucky's nonprofit relief grant program. They'll be joined by officials from the state Public Protection Cabinet.
Hosted by: CASEL Future success is about more than a degree or job. It is about students having a wide range of skills and attitudes, so how can we nourish students’ real-world competencies? Join for a thought leadership discussion on social and emotional learning and workforce development.
Sponsored by: The Campaign for Gravel-Level Reading Co-sponsored by: Overdeck Family Foundation Afterschool STEM isn’t just fun; it plays a unique role in promoting academic outcomes, supporting social-emotional development, and leveraging the home and community environments as places for extended learning for students from all walks of life. When the pandemic shut down schools and […]
She’s the authentic and incredibly inspiring national voice for afterschool. And in this relaxed, unscripted discussion, Jodi Grant will connect with a small group of passionate professionals who represent a cross-section of roles in the field. Jodi will share how local, state and federal policies are influencing your programs, and she wants you to share […]
Hosted by: CASEL Building a culture of connection in your classroom this school year can start with something simple – a smile, a question, a greeting at the door. With small actions, you can begin creating authentic teacher-student connections that transform the school environment. Hear from practitioners about how they foster real connections.
The DoS-PPT is a free resource for facilitators of out-of-school and in-school STEM learning programs. The planning tool provides a brief introduction to each dimension of the DoS framework, sample videos, and examples to guide the use of DoS when preparing activity plans for youth.