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Nevada Moonshot Flight Crew |
Calling all Nevada girls, non-binary, and gender-expansive youth ages 12-16!
NAN wants YOU to be part of the youth Nevada Flight Crew! Apply today to be one of five youth to be selected to join the Flight Crew. We are looking for young scientists, engineers, inventors, builders, and leaders who have been inspired by their experience outside of the school classroom. Members will receive training on public speaking, advocacy, and leadership, as well as opportunities to participate in STEM experiences and engage with mentors.
A $500 scholarship to support the continuation of STEM educational experiences will be given to those who are selected for the Flight Crew.
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ISO: Women in STEM Mentors for the Nevada Moonshot Flight Crew |
The Nevada Afterschool Network (NAN) is seeking women who have the expertise to share in the areas of science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) in support of the first Nevada Moonshot Flight Crew! If you are caring, and patient, and would like to make a positive impact on the youth in your community, volunteering to become a STEM Mentor could be the opportunity for you! Inspiring youth through this act of community service can help make a lifelong impact on the future STEM professionals of Nevada.
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Deadline Extended to March 31, 2023e |
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Millions of staff and volunteers work with young people every day in the many settings where youth play, learn, and grow outside of the school day. Yet, we have little collective information about this essential workforce.
We want to know more about those who are still in the youth fields and those who left, so that we can explore, define, and elevate this collective workforce and their work with youth. The information from the Power of Us Workforce Survey can also lead to action, informing policy, practice, and further research to better support the workforce. Youth-serving staff and volunteers are invited to take the Power of Us Workforce Survey—a first of its kind study that seeks to know and understand more about the experiences of and pathways into the youth fields workforce.
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CCMHCC Youth Video Contest |
The Clark County Children's Mental Health Consortium (CCCMHC) is hosting a youth video contest to promote Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week: May 7-13, 2023. The purpose of this contest to encourage the youth throughout Nevada to express their creativity as a way to help raise awareness about mental health.
Deadline: February 24th, 2023
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Project Lead the Way Grants |
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Project Lead The Way provides transformative learning experiences for PreK-12 students and teachers across the U.S. We create an engaging, hands-on classroom environment and empower students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills they need to thrive. Our professional development for teachers provides training, resources, and support to engage students in real-world learning. Is your school considering adding a PLTW program or expanding an existing program but needs support with initial expenses? You may be eligible for a PLTW school grant!
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Deadline Varies Through
June 30th, 2023
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Children's Week At The Nevada Legislature |
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The purpose of Children’s Week is to represent Nevada’s Children and help strengthen families in areas such as school readiness, children’s physical and mental health, and child safety and security.
For the past six legislative sessions, over 80 different non-profit, corporate, philanthropic, and state agencies and organizations have joined together as we strengthened Nevada’s families by sharing a commitment to improve our communities through events and outreach efforts aimed at promoting the health, safety, and well-being of our children.
March 13th-16th, 2023
NICRP is providing limited, free bus transportation from Las Vegas to Carson City for interested families. By riding the bus to Carson City, you will have the chance to partake in Children's Day Activities on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Space is limited, so be sure to register early to reserve your seat!
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Check out NAN's New Advocacy Webpage!
Please visit our brand new Advocacy Webpage to view all the latest news on helpful resources, factsheets, and conferences!
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2023 Nevada Afterschool Showcase |
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Special Note for 21st CCLC programs: When registering, please select the 21st CCLC option for virtual or in-person attendance. This will allow you to register at $0 cost.
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NV STEAM Conference: Environments of Inspiration |
The Nevada Museum of Art and the
Desert Research Institute, in
collaboration with the Department of
Education; the Governor’s Office of
Science, Innovation, and Technology;
the STEM Advisory Council; and the NV
STEAM subcommittee announces the annual
NV STEAM Conference March 1 & 4, 2023!
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FREE registration for K-12 educators
and professional development hours
are approved by the Department of
Education. Get inspired with engaging,
hands-on workshops and nationally
recognized keynote speakers!
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Las Vegas Sci and Tech Festival |
Call for vendors, volunteers, STEAM professionals, and hosts! From April 28-May 6
Want to show off your STEM industry?
Reserve your vendor booth HERE. Showcase the fantastic science and technology in our community and host a "Science is Everywhere Day"
FREE program at your venue!
Contact the festival director for more info: scifest@lvnhm.org
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2023 NAN Professional Development Opportunities Survey |
Are you a Nevada out-of-school-time professional interested in accessing free professional development opportunities? If so, The Nevada Afterschool Network will be hosting peer learning groups and best practice webinars throughout 2023. We invite you to answer 3 quick questions to let us know which topics are most important to you!
In advance, we thank you for all your hard work to provide high-quality OST programming to Nevada's youth!
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NAN has partnered with The Children's Cabinet to offer free opportunities for professional development to OST professionals in Nevada! We hope you will take advantage of the following workshops this month and learn how you can keep providing the highest quality afterschool & OST programming! |
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Virtual - Wednesday, February 1st- 5:30 - 6:30pm
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Virtual - Wednesday, February 8th - 5:30 - 6:30 pm
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Out of School Time: Brushing Up on Yourself
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The U.S. Department of Education has partnered with the Afterschool Alliance, AASA, the School Superintendents Association, National League of Cities, National Summer Learning Association, and the National Comprehensive Center to provide schools and communities the connections and assistance they may need to expand access to afterschool and summer learning programs. |
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Program Funding and Sustainability: Part 1
Virtual- February 23, 2033 - 11:00am
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Program Funding and Sustainability: Part 2
Virtual - March 2, 2023 - 11:00am
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Youth Voice and Choice
Virtual - March 23, 2023 - 11:00am
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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!
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Access the recording of past webinars here.
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Check out our upcoming training calendar here.
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The Million Girls Moonshot Toolkit is a collection of resources and tools for all 50 Mott Afterschool States Networks, their partners, and programs, to utilize for the Million Girls Moonshot Initiative. All transformative practice resources have been vetted using a culturally responsive and equity lens to foster inclusive STEM learning spaces for all youth, particularly girls.
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Included in February Asset Package:
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Do you know a 9th-12th grade girl or non-binary student who's ready to get the skills, network, and community they need to change the world this summer?
Tell them to apply to join Girls Who Code and our tech industry partners for this year's free virtual Summer Immersion Program or Self-Paced Program.
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Recruiting Volunteers & Mentors - VolunteerMatch Partnership |
VolunteerMatch is one of the biggest volunteer platforms, linking STEM professionals to programs and networks for volunteer and mentoring opportunities. With over 1.3 million visitors per month, VolunteerMatch is now FREE to networks and nonprofit program partners as part of the Moonshot.
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Nevada Out-Of-School Time Program Quality Toolkit
We invite you to use this new Self-Assessment toolkit and reach back to us for Questions, comments, & suggestions.
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National Inventor's Hall of Fame
Invention Project® is an adaptable, standards-aligned STEM education program that taps into children’s natural creativity and helps them build an innovative mindset through hands-on learning.
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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.
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Website: www.nevadaafterschool.org
Email: NAN@unlv.edu
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