Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
... because learning does not end at 3:00 p.m.
Now is the moment! With a new vision for public schools and new funding, it’s time to form new partnerships. Across the country, schools have been teaming up with community-based afterschool and summer program providers to support students during the pandemic, from providing remote learning help and enrichment to meals and well-being check-ins. These partnerships […]
Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 1:30 -3:00 pm Eastern Time 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 90-min Town Hall style webinar […]
Join the Afterschool Alliance on Wednesday, May 19, at 1 p.m. EDT for a virtual briefing for media and the field on new nationwide data on children’s summer experiences, including which children have access to enriching, engaging summer enrichment programs and which children are missing out. The report, "Time for a Game-Changing Summer, With Opportunity […]
Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2:00 p.m. (ET) Presenters: College to Congress and National Youth Employment Coalition Thousands of youth participate in employment and internship programs every summer. The goal of these programs is to guide youth to achieve personal goals and prepare for career paths through empowerment, education, and employment opportunities. Join College to Congress […]
The American Rescue Plan Act designates billions of dollars to help students across the country recover and accelerate learning through the ESSER III set-asides. We'll discuss how local programs can access and leverage ESSER III funds to: Address learning loss Operationalize better practices Spend the money over at least 36 months. We'll start with a […]
As the healing begins from the impact of COVID-19 and the subsequent quarantine, the need for evidence-based Trauma-Informed and Culturally Competent practices are of paramount importance. States are looking for ways to support their schools, educators, students, and communities in the most effective way. Trauma-Informed Practices are the building blocks to the foundation of any […]
With historic levels of funding in education available, how is your community making connections to social and emotional learning (SEL) in your budget priorities? The American Rescue Plan Act (ARP) offers an unparalleled opportunity for state and district leaders to make long-term investments in SEL to: support students’ learning and development, promote educator SEL and […]
We’ll dive into data and evaluation, guided by the editors of Measure, Use, Improve!, and hear from program leaders about their experiences, successes and challenges. Speakers include: Corey Newhouse, Founder and Principal, Public Profit Christina Russell, Senior Managing Director, Policy Study Associates Brenda McLaughlin, Managing Partner, Sperling Center for Innovation
Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2:00 p.m. (ET) Presenters: Dr. Kristina Kyles-Smith, Executive Director, Two Rivers Public Charter School, Washington, DC Emily Partin, Director, Family Resource Center, Grundy County Schools, Tracy City, Tennessee Aaron Philip Dworkin, Chief Executive Officer, National Summer Learning Association Hedy Chang, Executive Director, Attendance Works Kwesi Rollins, Vice President for Leadership and […]
Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 1:30 -2:30 pm ET 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 […]
For many, the COVID-19 pandemic has exposed both the critical importance of child care and the glaring inequities in the child care system related to access, supply, affordability, and quality. Perhaps more than ever, there is an opportunity to support working parents’ care needs across the age continuum. The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) passed […]
Student-led service or service-learning activities are an effective way to engage the youth in your afterschool program in activities that help them find their voice, take action, and make an impact. Participation in service helps youth build leadership and 21st-century skills, connects them to their community, and engages them as active citizens on the issues […]