Afterschool and Summer Programs Support Learning and Recovery
Tue, May 26, 2020Afterschool and Summer Programs Support Learning and Recovery
When schools began to shut down many students and families turned to their afterschool providers to learn how to stay connected with the resources and information they would need. The briefing will focus on afterschool programs' role responding to the pandemic and for our nation's recovery. It will feature perspectives from education, afterschool programs, research, and economic development on the social, emotional, and academic support being provided to students and their families.
WatchAfterschool and the Common Core State Standards
Thu, Jan 23, 2014Afterschool and the Common Core State Standards
This webinar will introduce the afterschool field to the Common Core and highlight the role afterschool programs are playing to support learning around these standards. Guest speakers include a mix of teachers and afterschool leaders who are currently working to integrate Common Core within local afterschool programs.
WatchAfterschool 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.
WatchAfterschool for All Challenge Part II: Making the Case
Wed, Mar 4, 2020Afterschool for All Challenge Part II: Making the Case
Join us for the second installment of this webinar series to learn what's at stake for afterschool and summer learning programs, and to review the evidence base as we prepare to meet with more than 200 Congressional offices to make the case for supporting funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers and Child Care Development Funds, as well strengthening the Summer Food and Afterschool Meals programs.
WatchAfterschool in Native American and Tribal Communities: Perspectives, Programs & Practices
Thu, Nov 9, 2023Afterschool in Native American and Tribal Communities: Perspectives, Programs & Practices
This webinar will feature an in-depth conversation with afterschool and summer providers who are working to meet the needs of Native American and Indigenous youth and families.
WatchAfterschool in Rural Communities: What You Need to Know
Thu, Apr 28, 2016Afterschool in Rural Communities: What You Need to Know
Afterschool programs act as integral partners in rural communities. They keep kids safe, inspire learning and support working families. Yet for every one rural child in an afterschool program, there are three more waiting to get in. Join us for an audience-centric webinar featuring guest speakers who will share systems of support in place at the state level, promising practices and key strategies to address the challenges unique to afterschool programs in rural communities.
WatchAfterschool Innovators and Middle School Success
Thu, Apr 25, 2013Afterschool Innovators and Middle School Success
In conjunction with the release of the compendium, “Afterschool in Action: Innovative Afterschool Programs Supporting Middle School Youth,” this webinar features three of the 2012 Afterschool Innovators.
WatchAfterschool Programs – Important Partners in CTE Planning and Implementation
Tue, Feb 26, 2019Afterschool Programs – Important Partners in CTE Planning and Implementation
Afterschool programs help prepare youth for the workforce of today and tomorrow — and career and technical education (CTE) has a similar goal. In this webinar, learn about the newly reauthorized CTE law (Perkins V) and additional opportunities for states, districts, and programs to collaborate and help students find and enter career pathways.
WatchAfterschool STEM Impact Award Insights
Tue, Apr 30, 2013Afterschool STEM Impact Award Insights
As science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programming grows around the nation, the Afterschool Alliance recently announced a new national award – the Afterschool STEM Impact Awards, sponsored by the Noyce Foundation -- to help support the work of outstanding programs.
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