Virtual PD

The new podcast series by The Wallace Foundation shares findings and early lessons from a RAND Corporation study of our Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative (PSELI).

In times of crisis, it becomes even more evident how important one caring adult can be to a child.

Take learning to the next level in your afterschool clubs or camps with programming projects from Texas Instruments (TI).

Tuesday, May 11, 2021 | 1:00 - 1:45 PM ET (12 PM CT, 11 AM MT, 10 AM PT)
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Out-of-school-time (OST) programs benefit from community support, and engaging with community partners is a critical part of any program's funding sustainability plan. Knowing what information to share and how to engage community partners in a meaningful way can be challenging.

In this webinar, participants will walk away understanding the hallmarks of positive community partner engagement and how that engagement can help grow OST programs, including:

1. Program Leadership
   Strong leadership starts with your program and can have a lasting impact on relationships with community partners.
   
   
2. Types of Community Partners
   Thoughtful community partners can provide more than financial contributions to OST programs.
   
   
3. Partner Reporting
   Proactive communication with community partners helps reinforce their value to the OST program and illustrates how their contribution increases the OST program's value to the community.
   
   
4. Social Media
   Positive engagement with community partners on social media illustrates the OST program's benefit to and impact on the community.

Webinar participants will also receive a complimentary social media planner template for OST programs!

AfterSchool21 (AS21) is an afterschool program data management software that supports in-person, hybrid, and virtual programs by streamlining attendance, tracking outcomes, collecting evidence of participation, and simplifying reporting for federal, state, and foundation reporting including 21CCLC and the July 1, 2021 changes to GPRA.

Track both fee-based and grant-funded programs in a single system with AfterSchool21. All AfterSchool21 licenses come with training, product updates, and free, live US-based customer service.

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The new podcast series by The Wallace Foundation shares findings and early lessons from a RAND Corporation study of their Partnerships for Social and Emotional Learning Initiative (PSELI).

There are plenty of articles lamenting the changes brought upon us by the historic year of 2020. Now, I'm embracing the challenges it has offered.

Now that there' s a light at the end of the virtual learning tunnel, it's time to get youth back into normal routines, back on track with learning and back to a happier emotional state.

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the afterschool field sprang into action to meet the needs of their communities. In the spirit of coming together and looking forward, Every Hour Counts has announced the 2021 Every Hour Counts Virtual National Institute virtual event from April 28 -30, 2021.

With 80% of a young person's life spent outside of school, afterschool programs can play an important role in providing guidance, support and inspiration for students' career and college pathways. Sadly, many students miss out on the valuable resources and opportunities these programs have to offer.

Thursday, April 22, 2021 | 2:00 - 2:45 PM ET (1 PM CT, 12 PM MT, 11 AM PT)
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Knowledge of Computer Science is critical to preparing young people for the future. This webinar will give you an understanding of the trends and research in this area and how to create a program that truly engages youth.

Participants will learn:

• The definitions of computer science and computational thinking
• Why the kids you work with need these experiences
• How you can deliver the best computer science program

Click2ComputerScience is a new way to think about teaching computer science where you can watch videos, participate in hands-on activities and then practice the skill with youth.

Hundreds of afterschool programs have benefited from Click2ComputerScience and you can too!

Presented by: Saundra Frerichs, Informal Science Education Specialist for Click2SciencePD

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