Increasing Participation in the Summer Food Service Program
Thu, Jun 19, 2014Increasing Participation in the Summer Food Service Program
This webinar will discuss how summer learning programs can increase participation in the Summer Food Service Program. Kate Sims, a child nutrition policy analyst from FRAC, will discuss the findings from their latest report on participation in the Summer Food Service Program. Susan Gamble, director of the West Virginia Statewide Afterschool Network, will discuss how a nationally recognized summer learning program in her state has increased participation in the Summer Food Service Program by working with local partners.
WatchTaking the Afterschool for All Challenge: Policy Basics
Wed, May 14, 2014Taking the Afterschool for All Challenge: Policy Basics
As part of the Afterschool for All Challenge, we’re asking afterschool advocates from around the country to help us achieve our goal of setting up meetings with all 435 congressional district offices on May 22, 2014. To help you understand the issues related to afterschool—and some of the policy challenges that could affect your program during the next year—this webinar will introduce you to the basics of afterschool policy.
WatchTaking the Afterschool for All Challenge: District Meetings
Wed, May 7, 2014Taking the Afterschool for All Challenge: District Meetings
In communities across the country, afterschool programs are facing an uncertain financial future and a rocky economic climate. Our nation’s leaders need to hear what’s happening in their districtsboth the struggles and the amazing success stories of the kids whose lives are impacted by afterschool programs every day.
WatchAfterschool & the Next Generation Science Standards: Where to start?
Thu, Apr 17, 2014Afterschool & the Next Generation Science Standards: Where to start?
In this webinar, we’ll start with NGSS 101, highlighting components especially of interest to afterschool. Katelyn Wamsted, program director at Girlstart in Austin, Texas, will then share why Girlstart chose to align its programs and curricula to NGSS, and the steps they’ve taken so far.
WatchHousing Authorities & Afterschool: Ideal Community Partners
Thu, Apr 10, 2014Housing Authorities & Afterschool: Ideal Community Partners
In this webinar, guest speakers involved with a successful housing authority/afterschool partnership in Southern California will discuss: the benefits of their partnership, the challenges they’ve overcome and suggestions for housing authorities and afterschool providers looking to initiate similar partnerships in their own communities.
WatchUsing Social Media as an Advocacy Tool
Thu, Mar 27, 2014Using Social Media as an Advocacy Tool
e’ve all used Facebook or Twitter to share exciting news, post pictures or comment on trending topics, but have you ever considered using social media for advocacy? With so many people using these platforms, social media can be an effective tool for raising awareness about your afterschool program and building support for its mission.
WatchEngineering & Computing in Afterschool
Thu, Feb 20, 2014Engineering & Computing in Afterschool
In this webinar we explore the state of computing and engineering within K-12 education, and the role of afterschool as an important ally. We’ll also hear from afterschool leaders that are working to provide quality engineering and/or computing programs to youth in cities from Santa Fe to Baltimore.
WatchActivating Youth Advocates
Tue, Feb 18, 2014Activating Youth Advocates
In the second of our series of advocacy-focused webinars sponsored by the Bowne Foundation, we’ve invited a panelist of afterschool leaders to share how they prepare students to be effective program advocates through hands-on training and other youth initiatives.
WatchStrengthening Afterschool STEM Partnerships
Thu, Jan 30, 2014Strengthening Afterschool STEM Partnerships
In this webinar, guest speakers representing three successful afterschool programs will share their experiences in developing and sustaining partnerships with STEM-rich institutions to improve participant impacts and outcomes.
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