Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
... because learning does not end at 3:00 p.m.
The Central East Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) in collaboration with the National Center for School Mental Health is pleased to offer a school mental health webinar series with a focus on advancing high quality, sustainable school mental health from a multi-tiered system of support, trauma sensitive, and culturally responsive and equitable lens.
This session will guide participants through creating a plan and identifying components for a multi-year equity strategy. We will explore considerations for prioritizing areas of focus.
Review examples of what it can look like to begin implementation of equity-centered practices in different areas of a program/organization. Supplementary Tool: Sample Professional Development Plan
Join us February 17-19, 2021 for Beyond School Hours -- the nation’s most popular education conference is going virtual! Attracting a diverse audience of thousands, from frontline staff and school leaders to philanthropic organizations and the U.S. Department of Education, the Beyond School Hours conference focuses on hands-on, interactive workshops on the topics that matter […]
In this session, participants will explore the structures and practices needed for an equity strategy to ultimately become ingrained in the fabric of an organization/program.
On Monday, February 22nd, join thousands of caring district leaders and educators for Panorama’s Virtual Summit. This free all-day conference will bring together thought leaders, researchers & practitioners to strengthen the belonging, social-emotional learning, equity, and achievement of students, staff, and school communities. Experience live sessions by renowned speakers like Elena Aguilar and Dr. Tracey […]
The National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (NCASE) brief, How Partnerships and Innovations Support the Increased Need for School-Age Child Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic, highlights the ongoing importance of out-of-school-time (OST) programming for working families. This need has grown during the COVID-19 pandemic, and states and territories are employing innovative partnership strategies to […]
As we reflect on our country’s history and the progress Black people have led, we see a strong legacy of youth leadership. Many of the major accomplishments in the fight for equality have been the result of youth activism, youth-led policy change, and the relentless action of new generations unsatisfied with the status quo. While […]
This webinar is the first in a three-part series of webinars focused on STEM role models for afterschool networks and programs, presented by the National Girls Collaborative. Exposure to diverse STEM role models can broaden girls’ perceptions of STEM careers and dispel stereotypes about who does STEM. The presenters will provide an overview of STEM […]
Please join Senators Chris Murphy (CT) and Michael Bennett (CO), along with national out-of-school time leaders on March 3, 2021, for an update on a K-12 reconciliation bill that includes dedicated summer enrichment funding to support America’s most vulnerable students. The Senators urge Congress to include dedicated funding in the next COVID-19 relief package to […]
The Science of Learning and Development (SoLD) Alliance recognizes that there is a growing ecosystem of education and youth-serving leaders who are committed to using knowledge from the science of learning and development to transform education systems to be equitable and excellent for all young people. The SoLD Alliance is hosting a new series of […]
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 1:00 p.m. (ET)/ 10:00 a.m. (PT) Presenter: Dr. Gil Noam The global pandemic has thrown our schools and OST programs into disarray. Teachers, parents, and children alike face uncertainty, while distance learning strains the human connections that make school meaningful. In his new book, Ten Big Bets: Transforming Education During the […]