2024 NV AFTERCHOOL SHOWCASE | | |
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Deadline to Submit Proposals:
November 10th
| Deadline to Submit Exhibitor Applications November 10th | |
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRAMS AND YOUTH | | |
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$40,000 IN PRIZES FOR PROJECT BASED LEARNING
Autodesk Instructables wants to celebrate educators who are leading the way in project-based learning. Educators across the United States are invited to showcase their unique approach to project-based learning for the chance to win prizes!
DEADLINE: December 31, 2023. ENTER HERE
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YIPPEE for Professional Learning
Designed in collaboration with the KSU Center for Educational Technology, this program invites K-12 educators to create a lesson plan using resources available on YIPPEE. All participants are eligible for a $200 stipend upon completion of the course and will earn a certificate of 15 contact hours or the option for graduate credit.
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Solve the Problems that Really Matter
The Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship's (NFTE) World Series of Innovation invites young people to get involved in solving some of the biggest challenges humanity faces today and advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Students can choose from a variety of challenges to change the world with entrepreneurial thinking. Deadline: December 10
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🎉Televised Coverage of Bruner 21st CCLC After-School Program🎉
We are excited to feature the STEM Science Club at Lucille Brunner Elementary School in our program spotlight! The STEM Science Club is one of their super excelling After-School Clubs. We are proud of the amazing work they are doing and the skills they are developing. Keep up the great work!
Some activities they have done include:
- Smashing Geodes with our Nevada Geology unit, including an Archaeologist special guest speaker
- Evolutionary arms race unit with a guest speaker that brought in an axolotl and bearded dragon
- Currently wrapping up a series on volcanoes, making their own plaster models which will be painted and “exploding” soon
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As Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion continue to be growing topics in programs, it is important to evaluate, educate and equip our students and staff who serve them. Meet Cynthia Townsend as she shares her tools and resources to develop a strengthened plan of action to advance cultural empathy in their organizations and among the youth they serve. | |
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Youth Entrepreneurship is an engaging way to recruit and retain youth and provide critical career readiness and workforce skills, along with opportunities to engage your community of families and partners. Join us with Scott Mann to learn about recent data and specific programming to implement youth entrepreneurship virtually or in person. | |
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NAN has partnered with The Children's Cabinet to offer free opportunities for professional development to Out-of-School-Time(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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OST: Bits and Bolts of Afterschool Program Management
Virtual - Wednesday, November 29 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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UPCOMING EVENTS & CONFERENCES | |
National Afterschool Association 2024 Convention | |
Find your All at NAA24 Convention from March 17-20, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, Texas! Find your people in a place where being authentic, brave, and curious is encouraged and supported. This is THE event that OST professionals come to for human connections, inspired learning and meaningful recognition. NAA sees you, so come… Be you, Be Here and Belong! | |
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2024 BOOST Conference
Join the largest, most recognized, and comprehensive global convening for afterschool, expanded learning, and in and out-of-school time professionals. Set in a retreat-like atmosphere, this annual, extraordinary event will rejuvenate your passion, boost your direction for quality programming and provide tools and resources that will inspire you to create change. APRIL 30-May 3 2024
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Building Belonging in Afterschool Staff Teams
Belonging might look and feel different in different corners of your program or organization. Most people will never speak up and say they don't feel like they belong, because of a primal fear of additional exclusion. The bottom line is that belonging is HARD. It is up to us to actively disrupt mindsets, behaviors, and policies that implicitly or explicitly exclude, devalue, or harm the human beings who work with and for us. There are some things you can do right away to build belonging in your team, even now when things might feel impossible.
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Connecting young people with high-quality arts programming in multipurpose OST settings
Welcome to our two-part series unpacking The Wallace Foundation’s recent report, “Setting the Stage: Practical Ideas for Implementing High-Quality Afterschool Arts Programs.” In this blog post, we will discuss the Youth Arts Initiative’s efforts to connect youth from families with low incomes to arts instruction and describe their outcomes and lessons learned.The Youth Arts Initiative (YAI) was developed by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, based on the Ten Principles for High Quality-OST Art Programs.
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Mizzen by Mott, a platform that connects educators with quality content and resources, has changed its name to Mizzen Education. The new name symbolizes the platform’s commitment to working “at the middle” to foster stronger connections within the out-of-school time community. The platform remains unchanged, but exciting new branding updates, in-person & virtual events, interactive giveaways, and much more are on the horizon! Stay tuned for more updates from Mizzen Education. Let’s inspire a brighter future in education together! 🎉
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3 Skill Sharpeners to Elevate Your Practice
Program leaders, are you seeking to hone your skills and strengthen your practice? You’ve come to the right place.
Whether you’re a seasoned out-of-school time professional or have recently stepped into a new role, here are three free skill-builders you can access now.
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Website: www.nevadaafterschool.org
Email: NAN@unlv.edu
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