Level the Field in Computer Science with Girls Who Code
Tue, Sep 20, 2016Level the Field in Computer Science with Girls Who Code
Coding and computer science are hot topics in the education world—as necessary skills for the 21st century, as opportunities to access a growing job market, and as relevant hooks to engage today’s youth. Curious to know how afterschool programs can get involved? Join this webinar to find out!
WatchRaising a Generation of Innovators: The How and Why of Promoting Creativity in Children
Wed, Sep 7, 2016Raising a Generation of Innovators: The How and Why of Promoting Creativity in Children
Creativity is a fundamental skill in today’s rapidly changing world. In this webinar, experts from the Center for Childhood Creativity will lead participants in an interactive session exploring seven critical components of creativity that are essential for children to develop as they learn to think creatively, work creatively with others, and creating innovative solutions to problems.
WatchLights On Afterschool: Planning and Messaging for STEM Events
Tue, Sep 6, 2016Lights On Afterschool: Planning and Messaging for STEM Events
We all know that afterschool programs are a great way to get children and youth excited about STEM and should be integral partners in STEM education. If you’re looking for ideas and suggestions for how to talk compellingly about your STEM programs and put together a STEM-themed Lights On Afterschool event, this webinar is for you!
WatchDeveloping High-Quality STEM Experiences at Every Age
Thu, Sep 1, 2016Developing High-Quality STEM Experiences at Every Age
How do you create meaningful STEM experiences for students from elementary to middle to high school? In this webinar, we’ll hear from two STEM education experts and from two afterschool practitioners, the California Tinkering Afterschool Network and a statewide professional development provider, on how they differentiate instruction and staff training across the K-12 grade span.
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Lights On Afterschool: Promoting Healthy Eating & Physical Activity
Tue, Aug 30, 2016Lights On Afterschool: Promoting Healthy Eating & Physical Activity
Are you looking for ways to make sure that your Lights On Afterschool event showcases how afterschool programs can keep kids healthy and active by incorporating the Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards? In this webinar, we’ll make sure that you have all the ideas, tools, and resources you need to plan an event that shows the important role that afterschool programs play in keeping kids healthy and active before and after the school bell rings.
Lights On Afterschool: Engaging Youth Voice & Letters to the Next President
Thu, Aug 25, 2016Lights On Afterschool: Engaging Youth Voice & Letters to the Next President
In this webinar, we will dig into how programs around the country can leverage their Lights On Afterschool events to engage youth voice, with a particular focus on the opportunities made available through the new Letters to the Next President project that is being co-hosted by the National Writing Project and KQED.
WatchLights On Afterschool: Traditional and Social Media Strategies
Tue, Aug 23, 2016Lights On Afterschool: Traditional and Social Media Strategies
In this webinar, we will provide ideas for engaging the media and using social media before, during and after your Lights On Afterschool event to maximize your event's profile in the community and overall impact!
WatchLights On Afterschool: Making Afterschool an Election Issue
Thu, Aug 18, 2016Lights On Afterschool: Making Afterschool an Election Issue
In this webinar, we will discuss a variety of strategies and considerations when planning your event and reaching out to policy makers to make sure that your Lights On Afterschool event makes a big splash!
Lights On Afterschool 101
Tue, Aug 16, 2016Lights On Afterschool 101
In Lights On Afterschool 101 we will show you the basics of planning a successful Lights On Afterschool event. Lights On Afterschool events can be whatever you make them; like afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool events come in all shapes and sizes and don't have to cost a lot to be effective.
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