Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
... because learning does not end at 3:00 p.m.
KYOSA and Learning Blade are proud to present a monthly webinar series. Use this link to sign up for one or more of the upcoming monthly webinars focusing on transformative practices in education. Wednesday, January 19- STEM Pathways and Transitions Wednesday, February 16- Equity and Inclusion in STEM Wednesday, March 16- Engineering Mindsets Wednesday, April […]
Apprenticeships are gaining momentum in out-of-school time (OST) as an alternate career pathway that supports equity in the workforce while helping to address current challenges in recruiting and retaining program staff. Apprenticeships are industry-driven career pathways that combine classroom instruction, on-the-job training (i.e., paid work experience), and mentorship, generally leading to a nationally recognized credential or […]
During the summer, physical activity and sports are an important way to help kids stay healthy, but sport can play a much deeper role in healing young peoples' bodies and brains. This session will give a high level introduction on the unique ways that sport and physical activity can help kids heal from trauma and […]
Grab your lunch and join us on Zoom to learn more about the launch of the Kentucky Afterschool Ambassador program! The goal of the Kentucky Afterschool Ambassador program, founded by the Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance, is to empower up-and-coming leaders in the field of afterschool to confidently and effectively advocate for afterschool for all Kentucky youth.
This exciting "un-conference" is a great opportunity to connect with other professionals in your field. You'll have the chance to learn about topics important to you, and to share your own expertise. The session topics are determined by YOU! When:: Saturday, 6/4/22 Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm CST Where: WKU Knicely Center 2355 Nashville Rd, Bowling […]
High-dosage tutoring has emerged as both an effective intervention and a smart investment to support equitable learning recovery. Tutoring supplements quality instruction especially for children who have experienced significant learning loss as a result of the pandemic. Unfortunately, the children most in need of this intervention — and those most likely to benefit — are […]
Do you ever feel that your words don’t have the impact you think they should have when you talk to others about afterschool? This interactive webinar will discuss what works and what doesn’t when communicating about afterschool, how to tailor your message for key audiences, and how to leverage this information and build support for […]
Research tells us that school district-led summer learning programs can play a vital role in supporting students academically and providing them with enriching activities they may not otherwise experience. But how do they do it? A forthcoming report draws from research conducted by Education Development Center, Inc. (EDC) and commissioned by The Wallace Foundation. Supporting […]
Presenters: Jenna Conway, Virginia Department of Education; Anna Markowitz, UCLA; Jerletha McDonald, National Association for Family Childcare; Caitlin McLean, UC Berkeley; Tonja Rucker, National League of Cities; and others TBD. Moderator: Jacqueline Jones, Ph.D., Foundation for Child Development
Engineering has become a staple of STEM programming for youth. How can we confidently bring engineering into our programming and support youth as they engage in problem solving? In this module, participants gain first-hand experience with engineering by solving a design problem. They examine the components of the engineering design process and discuss ways to […]
Presenters: Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker, Connecticut Department of Education; State Superintendent Carey Wright, Ed.D., Mississippi Department of Education; a representative from the Council of Chief State School Officers; and others TBD. Moderator: Hedy Chang, Attendance Works.