Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
... because learning does not end at 3:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: The Campaign for Gravel-Level Reading Co-sponsored by: Overdeck Family Foundation Afterschool STEM isn’t just fun; it plays a unique role in promoting academic outcomes, supporting social-emotional development, and leveraging the home and community environments as places for extended learning for students from all walks of life. When the pandemic shut down schools and […]
She’s the authentic and incredibly inspiring national voice for afterschool. And in this relaxed, unscripted discussion, Jodi Grant will connect with a small group of passionate professionals who represent a cross-section of roles in the field. Jodi will share how local, state and federal policies are influencing your programs, and she wants you to share […]
Hosted by: CASEL Building a culture of connection in your classroom this school year can start with something simple – a smile, a question, a greeting at the door. With small actions, you can begin creating authentic teacher-student connections that transform the school environment. Hear from practitioners about how they foster real connections.
The DoS-PPT is a free resource for facilitators of out-of-school and in-school STEM learning programs. The planning tool provides a brief introduction to each dimension of the DoS framework, sample videos, and examples to guide the use of DoS when preparing activity plans for youth.
Hosted by: Foundations, Inc. Are you looking to improve the impact your out-of-school time program has on student academic achievement? Do you want to increase the value of your program for school-day partners? This session provides four practical techniques that program staff can use to actively support the learning that students do during the […]
Presented by: The Campaign for Grade Level Reading Tutors, mentors and coaches have long been critical components in a system of supportive relationships for young people. The pandemic intensified attention on the ways social connections can help advance whole child development and accelerate learning. Now is the time to investigate how these approaches can be […]
Hosted by: Afterschool Alliance Lights On Afterschool is back in its 23rd year, celebrating afterschool programs, students, and staff! Taking place this year on October 20, 2022, this nationwide event brings together more than 8,000 programs showcasing the important role that afterschool plays in supporting youth, families, and communities. Like afterschool programs, Lights On […]
Hosted by: National Afterschool Association Quality OST programs rely on a stable workforce of skilled professionals. Together, we must design quality jobs and provide supports to develop and sustain the OST workforce. Join this webinar to learn more about NAA's Thriving OST Workforce Initiative and provide input on the new OST Job Design Framework.
Hosted by: Patti Curtis, Robert Noyce/Ellen Lettvin STEM Education Fellow, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education Climate change, biotechnology, infectious disease, space, and entrepreneurship are all topics that require educators to lean into more than one discipline. Students are more likely to enjoy learning, retain knowledge, and build skills when taught […]
Hosted by: National Afterschool Association NAA's Core Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies (CKSCs) outline what professionals who work with and on behalf of youth need to know, show, and grow to positively impact young people and the field. The CKSCs were updated in 2021 to reflect the latest research and best practices in equity, inclusion, and […]
Hosted by: Kentucky Collaborative for Families and Schools Exchange ideas around what’s working in your school and troubleshoot challenge areas. National best practices and evidence-based strategies will also be shared.
Hosted by: Kentucky Collocative for Families and Schools Increase your family engagement skills and build community with other early career teachers across Kentucky.