Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
... because learning does not end at 3:00 p.m.
During this interactive three-hour training, presenters will demonstrate the value of physical activity before and after school and how it fits into a larger commitment to supporting movement and emotional wellbeing for young people. We will model fun play breaks that can be used in before and after school programs and explain how play and […]
Education funding provided by the American Rescue Plan presents a tremendous opportunity to offer young people the quality afterschool and summer programs that are so desperately needed. But, with this tremendous opportunity also comes responsibility. Each of us in the afterschool field has a role to play to help ensure that funding is thoughtfully used […]
Date: Wednesday, April 21, 2:00 p.m. (ET)/ 11:00 a.m. (PT) Presenters: Alec Lee, co-founder and Executive Director, Aim High Terrence Riley, Vice President of Programs, Aim High In 2020, Aim High made an extraordinary pivot to design and launch Aim High @ Home, an engaging virtual summer learning program that served 1,200 kids across the […]
Last summer, Boston invested an additional $4.1 million in the city’s summer jobs program to develop four new alternative tracks to not only ensure youth would be engaged during the summer but would also have the potential to develop their skills while earning the wages that their families depend on. Join American Youth Policy Forum […]
To create a future workforce ready to meet the challenges of renewable energy technology and combating global climate change, students must foster STEAM skills while also cultivating critical thinking, creative design, project management, and collaborative problem-solving skills. Join STEMfinity on Earth Day, April 22 at 3:30 pm ET, as Horizon Educational demonstrates how exploring alternative […]
April 27th, 12:00 - 1:00 pm PST / 3:00pm - 4:00 pm EST (Deadline to Register: Friday March 26th) Learning Goals: Learn how to use the freely available DoS planning tool and related data collection tools to grow and strengthen programming Discuss how to sustainability leverage data and planning resources to continue strengthening STEM and […]
Wednesday, April 28 at 2:00 PM Learn how organizations can best equip summer program staff with tools and training on race, equity, and inclusion in order to meet student needs and maximize program impact this summer.
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2:00 p.m. (ET)/ 11:00 a.m. (PT) Presenters: Breakthrough Collaborative This webinar is geared toward summer program teachers, staff, and administrators and discuss all of the tools needed to “fine tune your engine.” Research tells us that summer program quality is highly dependent upon smooth operations. This tune up would cover family […]
Summertime learning can be a fun and rewarding experience for students and educators. Join our panel of dedicated researchers, funders, and practitioners as we discuss the benefits of Summertime STEM learning and discover evidenced-based resources and best practices that can be implemented in your community. Moderator: Patti Curtis, Robert Noyce/Ellen Lettvin STEM Education Fellow, Office […]
Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2:00 p.m. (ET)/ 11:00 a.m. (PT) Presenter: Megan Bartlett, Founder, We Coach The events of the last year- the immediate and long-term impact of a global pandemic as well as the renewed reckoning around our country’s dark history of racial injustice- only add to the host of overwhelmingly stressful circumstances many […]
May 11, 2021; 1 - 1:45 p.m. ET Community support is a critical part of any program's funding sustainability plan. Knowing what information to share and how to engage community partners in a meaningful way can be challenging. In this webinar, participants will walk away understanding the hallmarks of positive community partner engagement and how […]