Creating the Conditions for Social and Emotional Learning
Wed, Feb 3, 2016Creating the Conditions for Social and Emotional Learning
Deb Moroney and Jaime Singer from American Institutes for Research (AIR) will join us to talk about their resources that support the application of best practices in social and emotional learning in afterschool. Stacey Daraio from Temescal Associates and Aleah Rosario from the California School-Age will also join to discuss how the Expanded Learning 360/365 group is using AIR's Self-Reflection Tool.
WatchESSA: What does it mean for afterschool and summer learning?
Wed, Jan 20, 2016ESSA: What does it mean for afterschool and summer learning?
Effective Practices to Cultivate Social & Emotional Learning
Tue, Nov 17, 2015Effective Practices to Cultivate Social & Emotional Learning
On this webinar, researchers from CASEL will provide out-of-school time leaders and practitioners with guidance on how to integrate the various frameworks for youth competence and implement effective strategies that create supportive environments for social and emotional learning.
WatchCoding in afterschool: Get started with the Hour of Code!
Wed, Nov 11, 2015Coding in afterschool: Get started with the Hour of Code!
In this webinar, you can learn how to get your students started with coding during the Hour of Code, a one-hour introduction to computer science that’s designed to demystify code and show kids of all ages that they can learn the basics.
WatchLights On Afterschool: Social Media Outreach Strategies
Thu, Oct 1, 2015Lights On Afterschool: Social Media Outreach Strategies
In this webinar, we will provide ideas for 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: Engaging Policy Makers & The Media
Wed, Sep 16, 2015Lights On Afterschool: Engaging Policy Makers & The Media
In this webinar, we will discuss a variety of strategies and considerations when reaching out to policy makers and the media to make sure that your Lights On Afterschool event makes a big splash!
WatchLights On Afterschool 101
Wed, Sep 9, 2015Lights On Afterschool 101
Lights On Afterschool events can be whatever you make them. Like afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschoolevents come in all shapes and sizes and don't have to cost a lot to be effective. This webinar will show you the basics of planning a successful Lights On Afterschool event.
WatchDigging into Research: Interest and Identity in STEM
Thu, Aug 27, 2015Digging into Research: Interest and Identity in STEM
As afterschool educators, we get to see first-hand how STEM excites and engages kids. However, many of us have questions about how to go beyond the short-term and help kids develop a long-term interest in STEM.This webinar is presented with our partner, Relating Research to Practice. We’ll be basing part of our discussion on their Connected Collection, Identity and Interest Development, which provides a brief overview of the current research.
WatchFoundations for Young Adult Success: A Developmental Framework
Thu, Jul 23, 2015Foundations for Young Adult Success: A Developmental Framework
Researchers from CCSR will discuss the findings of their newly released report funded by The Wallace Foundation that provides evidence from child/youth development, cognitive science, psychology, and learning theory that educators, out-of-school time practitioners, policymakers, and funders can use to ground their work in a firm understanding of important goals for human development.
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