September 2021
UPCOMING EVENTS
Intel Future Skills Educator Academy
Intel Future Skills was created to ensure that future generations have access to the framework needed for a lifetime of problem-solving through discovery through Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) learning. We invite you to join us as we build the next generation of STEM leaders by attending an Intel Future Skills Employee Academy.
DATE: October 5 & 7, 2021
TIME: 12:00pm-1:30pm
Multi-State Virtual Conference - Open Minds Open Spaces 
October 21 & 22, 2021
Registration Now Open!
Now we reimagine what afterschool can and should be in a time of unknowns. Let's collaborate and connect together.
National Center on Afterschool and Enrichment
 At their national conference in Washington, DC, NSLA will share the latest research from the field and resources to enhance program operations and planning, plus insight from an array of high-profile speakers
Join the 25th annual 
Caribe Royale Hotel 
8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
February 23 - 26, 2022
8:00AM - 5:00PM
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Nevada Afterschool Network wants to know how we can support your professional development. Take a couple of minutes to let us know what topics you would like to see for upcoming webinars and other opportunities you would like NAN to offer.
Upcoming OST Training with The Children's Cabinet
IN-PERSON - STEM: Explore It! Design It! Use It!
Wednesday, September 8TH 5:30-7:00 PM
ONLINE - Out of School Time: Mentoring Staff for Success
Wednesday, September 13TH 6:00-7:30 PM
ONLINE - STEM: STEM Abilities
Wednesday, September 22nd 6:00-7:30 PM
Curiosity Machine Design Challenges - September 16, 2021: 8:00am
Join Technovation and a global community of Educators as we gather to discuss and learn how to best support our students in STEM.

Looking for hands-on project-based STEM activities for your students? Technovation will guide you through their suite of free design challenges on their Curiosity Machine website. Educators around the world access Technovation resources to help their students become more adept at problem-solving in open-ended engineering situations.
Take a tour of the IF/THEN® Collection: Highlighting Resources for Afterschool Networks
September 21, 2021: 11:00am
Professional Development
NAN continues to look for ways to support your professional development needs. Please visit our page to find all training opportunities available to afterschool and OST professionals like you!

  • Access the recording of past webinars here.
  • Check out our upcoming training calendar here.
Million Girls Moonshot
Opportunity Description:
This opportunity is for rural programs.
Teen Science Café programs are a free, fun way for teens to engage in lively conversations with STEM experts that explore the advances in science and technology that affect their lives. 
Benefits to Rural Fellows:
  • All Fellows receive a stipend of $2000 for involvement in the project over a 12-month period
  • Will participate in a monthly virtual gathering
  • one in-person workshop
  • Travel expenses will be covered by the project.
Please notify NAN if your interest in participating by September 22nd by emailing nan@unlv.edu
RESOURCES OF THE MONTH
America After 3PM is the nation’s most comprehensive look at how children spend their time during the hours after school and during the summer. These newest survey findings provide important new insights into STEM learning.
National Center on Afterschool and Enrichment (NCASE) 
This practice brief explores current mental health needs of school-age children, their families, and the out-of-school time (OST) workforce. In addition, this brief discusses the social and emotional constructs that promote resilience, as well as examples of mental health supports that states and local jurisdictions can consider for collaborative implementation. Afterschool Alliance also provides an overview of the NCASE brief here.
What Summer Programming Looks Like for 2021 in the Time of COVID-19
This summer, as most states lift COVID-19 restrictions and families ease back into public life, summer programs also report moving toward a return to normal, with a nearly 70 percent increase in programs opening their doors and serving student in-person in some capacity compared to the summer of 2020 and 8 in 10 providers reporting optimism about the future of their program. However, issues remain, with more than half of providers serving students in-person report having a waitlist and operating at reduced capacity due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. The Wave 5 provider survey of 937 program providers was conducted June 2-28, 2021, and represents more than 6,400 program sites.
HelpKidsRecover.org is a new resource site designed to provide local and state leaders with evidence-based practices for implementing quality afterschool and summer enrichment programs and help meet the American Rescue Plan (ARP) goals of addressing students' academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs.
Mizzen by Mott App
Mizzen by Mott inspires, engages and sparks learning in young people. With activities from premier organizations like Jazz at Lincoln Center and powerful management tools, this new app can help you strengthen your afterschool program. Supported by the Mott Foundation, Mizzen is available at no cost to afterschool professionals!

Missed the LIVE demo? No worries. We have it recorded! Check it out here.
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Email: NAN@unlv.edu