Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
... because learning does not end at 3:00 p.m.
Last summer, the Institute for Citizens & Scholars (C&S) launched the Civic Spring Project to provide six youth-centered organizations across the United States with grants to launch projects addressing pandemic-related challenges facing their communities and to promote local civic engagement during the 2020 general election. C&S is eager to both share findings and seek input […]
This Town Hall is brought to you by the American Camp Association (ACA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Association of Camp Nursing (ACN). We welcome camp directors and out-of-school time professionals to attend a free 60-min Town Hall style webinar to ask questions about the updated guidance from CDC for […]
The National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (NCASE) has published a new brief, Supporting and Promoting Mental Health in Out-of-School Time, that highlights the crucial role that out-of-school-time (OST) programs play in supporting and promoting children’s healthy development, inclusive of mental health needs. These needs have grown and changed during the coronavirus disease 2019 […]
Join the National AfterSchool Association on Wednesday, July 7 for our upcoming Coaching Conversations—Essential Reading List for Nonprofit Leaders*. What are the books that have helped you grow both personally and professionally over the course of your career? Come with a book to recommend—and leave with a full list of great reading recs from your […]
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 […]
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. The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) developed this webpage to share toolkits and resources to support summer planning and promote National Summer Learning […]
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 […]
As OST providers plan for the new school year, many are looking to social-emotional learning (SEL) to respond to the needs of children, staff and the communities they serve.