NOVEMBER 2020
UPCOMING EVENTS
Enspire Fall Fest 2020
Enspire Fall Fest 2020 is a virtual professional development conference for K-12 educators with a focus on building the entrepreneurial mindset. This fall, we'll have keynote speakers, panel discussions, and workshop sessions in November and December. The next sessions will take place November 5-7 with encore presentations on November 9-10. Registration is FREE! 

Below is what you can look forward to:
  • Thursday, Nov. 5 – Panel Discussion on the Perspectives on the Future of Work
  • Friday, Nov. 6 – Heather McGowan keynote on “The Future of Work” followed by an interview 
  • Saturday, Nov. 7 – Kim Bearden keynote on “Inspire, Encourage, and Get Things Done”

These are just some of the highlights! We will also be showcasing young entrepreneurs, creativity challenges, and more! Click here to learn more, see the full schedule, and register. 
Youth Service America Grant Opportunity
With generous support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, YSA will award Afterschool Grants of up to $500 each to support youth-led service or service-learning in afterschool programs.
 
Grants are offered on a competitive application basis and open to any afterschool program in the United States that meets the following requirements:
  • Engage at least 50 youth as volunteers in virtual, hybrid, and/or safe in-person service or service-learning projects between December 2020 – May 2021; 
  • Put students' health and safety first by following COVID-related guidelines of federal, state, and local governments;
  • Submit an online impact report by June 30, 2021;
  • Engage a large percentage of youth from underserved communities; and
  • Focus on engaging middle and high-school aged youth.

Activities can take place any time between mid-December and the end of the 2020-2021 school year. We will provide additional planning resources to grantees for MLK Day of Service (January 18, 2021) and/or Global Youth Service Day (April 23-25, 2021); participation in both of these days is optional.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Your Questions Answered!!!
Engaging Fathers & Male Mentors
The Nevada Afterschool Network will be offering professional development trainings on the 3rd Friday of each month at 11:00a.m.

Our next training will be November 20th, and will be the 2nd part of a 3-part series on Family Engagement.

Learn best practices for afterschool & OST programs to engage positive male role models and help youth build strong relationships to help them fulfill their true potential! Panelists will be sharing their experience & expertise to address your post pressing questions and concerns for OST programs in Nevada. Click HEREto view the event flyer.
Send in your questions to NAN@unlv.edu by
Monday, November 2nd at 5:00pm!
First Friday Forum!
Our Monday Morning Mingles have transformed to First Friday Forums! Join us at 12:30pm on the first Friday of the month for a 30-minute monthly chat with friends and colleagues in the Afterschool and Out-Of-School-Time field.

These monthly events will be opportunities to share your current program highlights and pose questions to other afterschool & OST professionals!
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 training calendar here.
RESOURCES & TOOLS
Mizzen by Mott App
Engaging with youth in a virtual setting can be challenging. Educators need new tools to provide the best experiences for youth, and the Mizzen app has stepped up to the challenge!

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!
2020 Explorer Classroom
Introduce your afterschool learners to National Geographic Explorers! Join the National Geographic Society for special editions of National Geographic’s Explorer Classroom this fall designed for out-of-school time educators. These Explorer Classroom events are supported by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.

The live YouTube shows connect young people with cutting-edge scientists, researchers, and powerful storytellers around the world. The events are FREE and include live Q&A with the Explorers as well as an event guide for your learners to get the most out of the experience.
Million Girls Moonshot Free Toolkit
The Engineering Mindset Toolkit is a collection of resources and tools for all 50 Mott Afterschool States Networks and their partners to access and utilize for the Million Girls Moonshot Initiative.
The resources in the Engineering Mindset Toolkit are not exhaustive. We will continue to add and modify the resources as the Initiative evolves and depending upon the needs of the Networks.

The Million Girls Moonshot focuses on the Engineering Mindset which we believe compliments the STEM mindset, as well as innovation, invention, and entrepreneurial education.

The Nevada Afterschool Network is excited to join the Million Girls Moonshot in this movement and empower the girls in our state. Stay tuned for exciting STEM opportunities for NV girls!
FOLLOW US!
Website: www.nevadaafterschool.org
Email: NAN@unlv.edu