Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance
... because learning does not end at 3:00 p.m.
April 25 - 29, 2022 Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week is a time to recognize, appreciate and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours. The week is marked by celebrations and public relations efforts encouraging appreciation and support for all the afterschool professionals who make a profound difference in the lives of […]
The Rural Child Hunger Summit will highlight best practices to address rural child hunger and convene partners to collaborate on innovative solutions. Sessions will focus on unpacking the latest research, promising policy solutions, and the role schools, community-based organizations and local leaders as partners in the fight to end hunger in rural communities.
Join Every Hour Counts on May 4 to strategize with peers about how to collect, analyze, and use data to advance racial equity and drive continuous improvement in your community. Jumpstart progress as you: Engage in carefully curated sessions that highlight effective strategies and offer solutions to common data challenges; Build your capacity to capture, […]
As most Congressional offices are only accepting virtual meetings, the Afterschool Alliance is holding a series of virtual advocacy events over the week of May 16 to make the case for sustained investments in afterschool and summer. Virtual advocacy events: Federal Opportunities for Afterschool Briefing (Tuesday, May 17, 3 - 4:30 pm ET): Join us […]
The right communication strategy to engage funders and stakeholders, coupled with the power of in-person events, can have a significant impact on your programs and your community. In this webinar, Damon Johnson, Kris Murray, and Sasha Trosch will walk you through the game winning strategy to: Match up your program to potential funders Communicate about […]
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 […]