Afterschool for All Challenge Part I: Advocacy Basics
Wed, Feb 19, 2020Afterschool for All Challenge Part I: Advocacy Basics
Hear the latest afterschool policy news from Washington, D.C. including an update on the President’s FY 2021 budget proposal, the scoop on federal support for afterschool and summer learning, and a timeline for the appropriations process this year. Join us for the first installment on our 2-part Federal Policy and Afterschool webinar series, and get the latest scoop on the funding process, as well as tips and tricks to use when meeting with federal policy makers.
WatchApplying for the New York Life Foundation's 2020 Aim High Grants for Middle School OST
Thu, Dec 5, 2019Applying for the New York Life Foundation's 2020 Aim High Grants for Middle School OST
The New York Life Foundation will make 26 grants to out-of-school time programs serving youth through their Aim High local grant program. Join us for this webinar to learn more about the funding opportunity, eligibility requirements, and expectations. The speakers will be Marlyn Torres, Senior Program Officer at the New York Life Foundation, and Dan Gilbert, the administrator of the grant application and review process. Review the application, have your questions ready, and hear tips on submitting a strong application.
WatchThe Promise of Adolescence: Developmental Science & Afterschool
Thu, Sep 12, 2019The Promise of Adolescence: Developmental Science & Afterschool
Over the past several decades, research has fundamentally changed our understanding of how adolescents—young people ages 10 to 25—develop, grow, and learn. Join us in this webinar for an opportunity to learn more about recent breakthroughs around the principles of adolescent development and learn ways that they can be applied in afterschool programs.
WatchWhat Works: Celebrating the 20th Annual Lights On Afterschool
Tue, Aug 20, 2019What Works: Celebrating the 20th Annual Lights On Afterschool
Every October, 1 million Americans come together at 8,000 Lights On Afterschool events across the nation. Like afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool celebrations come in all shapes and sizes, and don't have to be huge to be effective. Holding an event is an excellent way to build support for your program, by letting leaders and policy makers see firsthand how you are supporting kids and families in your community.
WatchChangemakers! Practitioners Advance Equity and Access in Afterschool Programs
Thu, Aug 8, 2019Changemakers! Practitioners Advance Equity and Access in Afterschool Programs
Join us for a webinar with experts from both research and practice as they provide an overview of the newly-published Changemakers! Practitioners Advance Access and Equity in Out-of-School Time. Featuring presentations by authors of two of the chapters as well as the editors of the volume, this webinar will dive into the details on how afterschool and summer learning programs can move the needle on issues of equity and access.
WatchEmpatico: A Platform for Empathy
Wed, Jun 19, 2019Empatico: A Platform for Empathy
Join us to learn about how afterschool and summer learning programs can use Empatico, a new, free tool to teach social-emotional skills and build empathy by connecting young people to communities and cultures that are very different from their own.
WatchFederal Policy and Afterschool Part II: Beyond 21st Century and Child Care Funds
Federal Policy and Afterschool Part II: Beyond 21st Century and Child Care Funds
This year Congress is looking at reauthorizing several laws that can have a serious impact on afterschool programs around the country, including the Higher Education Act and the Child Nutrition Act. Join us for the second installment of this webinar series to learn how both of these important pieces of legislation impact your program and the children and families you serve.
WatchFederal Policy and Afterschool Part I: "The Usual Suspects"
Federal Policy and Afterschool Part I: "The Usual Suspects"
Join us for the first installment on our Federal Policy and Afterschool webinar series and get the scoop on the funding process, what's new with 21st Century Community Learning Centers and the Child Care Development Block Grant, and what's next for afterschool on Capitol Hill.
WatchPart III: Summer Learning Toolkit—A Deeper Dive: Creating Site Climate and Culture
Thu, Apr 11, 2019Part III: Summer Learning Toolkit—A Deeper Dive: Creating Site Climate and Culture
Summer learning programs offer the chance for kids to stay safe and remain engaged during the out-of-school-time months and build both academic and social and emotional skills, as they explore all that your program has to offer. As you continue planning for the upcoming summer season, we wanted to provide a deep dive into a topic that would be relevant and helpful as you prepare for success in the months to come.
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