Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
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Events
Cultural Crossroads: Exploring the Important Intersection of Summer Program Training
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.
Cultural Crossroads: Exploring the important intersection of summer program training & design with the critical need to address race, equity, and inclusion
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 STEM
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 […]
Creating Healing-Centered Summer Programs
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 […]
4 Keys to Engaging Community Partners to Grow Your OST Program
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 […]
Powerful Partnerships: Schools and Afterschool and Summer Programs Together for Student Recovery and Success
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 […]
ACA, CDC, and ACN Town Hall for Camps and Out-of-School Time Professionals
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 […]
Summer Youth Employment Best Practices
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 […]
Supporting Out-of-School Time with American Rescue Plan Funds
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 […]
How to Build Resilient Schools and Thriving Communities through the use of Trauma-Informed Practices and Programs
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 […]
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