Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
... because learning does not end at 3:00 p.m.
Beyond School Hours is a national conference that brings professionals from across the nation for a 3-day professional learning experience. This experience includes variety of hands-on workshop, nationally recognized keynote speakers, networking events and strategies that will further your professional development. Not only will we be attending, but we will also be engaged, ready to […]
With new resources available for summer programming, and great challenges facing our students, we have an opportunity to make summer 2022 a game-changer for students. Programs allow students to explore, create, connect with peers and mentors, and accelerate learning in an informal and fun setting. While this summer provides a tremendous opportunity to help youth […]
Join us to learn about new statewide resources for family engagement, consider how they apply to out-of-school student engagement, and share success with other OST professionals. Presenter: Grace McKenzie, Associate Director of Family Partnership for Partners for Education at Berea College This training has been approved for ECE TRIS credit.
Do you struggle with data collection? Is it difficult for you to know what to measure and how to use data in real time to drive system change, quality improvement and positive outcomes for youth? In this webinar, we’ll discuss why data collection is essential, how we can use data to advance equity goals, and […]
As the state affiliate of the National Afterschool Association, we are excited to attend NAA22! The stakes are high! As afterschool professionals and leaders, you're equipping yourself or others to prepare young people for a world we can only imagine. Come share your ideas and explore innovative and proven practices. Challenge yourself to explore new […]
High-quality summer programs can be the great equalizer, as these programs support academic, social, and emotional learning and development for school-age children in safe and supportive environments. Research has shown that children from lower income households are more likely to experience summer learning loss than their more affluent peers. These inequities have been exacerbated by […]
The benefits of social-emotional learning (SEL) can be greater when children experience SEL throughout their day and across home, school, and out-of-school time environments. In this session, participants will learn about SEL and get practical tips for choosing their SEL strategy and involving school partners and families to support students’ personal and academic success. Leaders […]
Life is messy and your child doesn’t always deal with clear-cut problems. Join Technovation to learn about the Engineering Design Process and how this framework can help anybody approach all sorts of complex problems both within STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and out. In this session we will focus on the different steps of […]
Summer learning and enrichment is an evidence-based approach to academic growth and social-emotional development and a critical post-pandemic educational strategy. Yet launching or expanding summer programming requires districts to possess certain resources, knowledge, and skills that may be new to them or not fully developed. This 90-minute session will feature a robust conversation with national […]
THIS FREE, VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS INTENDED FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, AND PROVIDERS. JOIN US AS WE EXPLORE WAYS TO WORK TOGETHER TO SUPPORT STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
April 25 - 29, 2022 Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week is a time to recognize, appreciate and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours. The week is marked by celebrations and public relations efforts encouraging appreciation and support for all the afterschool professionals who make a profound difference in the lives of […]
The Rural Child Hunger Summit will highlight best practices to address rural child hunger and convene partners to collaborate on innovative solutions. Sessions will focus on unpacking the latest research, promising policy solutions, and the role schools, community-based organizations and local leaders as partners in the fight to end hunger in rural communities.