Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
... because learning does not end at 3:00 p.m.
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.
Join the National Afterschool Association (NAA) to learn about efforts to create a Thriving OST Workforce! As the professional association for the field, NAA’s mission is to create a strong and valued profession. KYOSA is proud to be the Kentucky state affiliate of NAA.
On June 26-28th, 2022 Kentucky SHAPE will be hosting its 2022 Summer Conference in Lexington, KY. As an attendee, you will learn best practices for health and physical education, get hands-on experience, and gain valuable insights from experienced teachers — including National, District and State Teachers of the Year. This state conference will provide invaluable […]
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. This year, we’re bringing back themes you can use to highlight activities during the celebration. Some suggested themes are: Discover STEM and Soar, […]
Research shows that staff is critical to afterschool program quality, and staff diversity yields a number of important outcomes for children and youth. It is necessary for youth-serving organizations to create inclusive environments for staff of all identities to thrive. Join this webinar to explore the resources and tools in the OST Leader’s Guide to […]
Presenter: Meredith Scott Lynn, WRiTE BRAiN WORLD In this fast-paced and interactive webinar, we’ll engage with both the silly and the serious. Come engage in activities that are both touching and titillating as you connect with each other -- and yourself! All registrants will also receive a PDF containing all of the resources from this […]