Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
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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.
Join National AfterSchool Association President and CEO Gina Warner to gain insight into leveraging public funding to support after-school programs. As part of this TI Talk, you will: Review the landscape of after-school programs around the country Understand the latest research on the value and importance of high-quality after-school programs Explore how after-school programs support […]
Every October, 1 million Americans come together at more than 8,000 Lights On Afterschool events across the nation. Like afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool celebrations come in all shapes and sizes, and don't have to be huge to be effective. Holding an event is an excellent way to build support for your program, by letting […]
In recognition of the crucial role that child care plays in supporting children, families, businesses, and the economy as a whole, the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act includes funding through the Office of Child Care (OCC) for states, territories, and Tribes to stabilize the child care market. Through the U.S. Department of Education (ED), the […]