2021 Nevada Afterschool Showcase |
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Join the Nevada Afterschool Network as we bring together afterschool and out-of-school time professionals and leaders in the field to learn more about how to operate successful programs during these rapidly changing times. Innovation from the field has led to an expansion of program potential, especially through new collaborative efforts.
We will be hearing from experts about best practices for afterschool and OST programs on:
- Social Justice & Civil Discourse
- STEAM Programming and Activities
- Entrepreneurship
- College & Career Readiness
- Social Emotional & Academic Learning
- Virtual Programming
- Equity & Diversity
- Collaboration, Teambuilding, and Public/Private Partnerships
- And Much More!
We hope you will join us for 3 days of interactive learning, networking, and fun activities - including our first every Youth Talent Show! We can’t wait to see you there!
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Be a Part of the 2021 Nevada Afterschool Showcase! Feature activities, talents, and projects from your afterschool or OST program during this year's Conference. Send in a short video to share the great things your program, and the youth you serve, are doing!
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March 8th - 12th, 2021
For the past four 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. This year our efforts will be executed virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Days and Themes:
- Monday = Education & School Readiness
- Tuesday = Children's Safety
- Wednesday = Mental Health
- Thursday = Physical Health
- Friday = Economic Wellbeing
To learn more, visit the NICRP website here. If you are interested in participating please register below.
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Pandemic Relief for Child Care Providers – Financial Resources |
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There are new pandemic relief assistance options for child care centers and family child care providers. These are critical resources that can help you sustain your program.
We strongly encourage all providers to take at least 1 hour to watch the following webinar (one for centers and one for family child care) on the assistance that is available. The “watch the video” link is small, but above the “attachment” box.
In addition, we have attached three resources that can further assist you in this process:
1. Cash Options for Providers – An overview of the funding available
2. Payroll Protection Program Options for Child Care Providers
3. FAQs on taxation of payments and loans from Coronavirus Relief Fund. Also check out this webpage:
The Division of Welfare and Supportive Services Child Care Program, Children’s Advocacy Alliance, Las Vegas Urban League and The Children’s Cabinet are working together to gather provider responses and share with partner agencies so we can better support you with the information and resources you need. After watching the webinar and reviewing the resources provided, what additional questions do you have or what support do you need to take advantage of these funding opportunities?
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Our Monday Morning Mingles have turned into 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.
The theme for this month is Supports & Resources for In-Person programs. We want to hear from OST professionals about supports/resources needed for going back to the classroom and/or in-person programs. What are current in-person programs doing that are successful? What do programs need from NAN that can help them as they move forward?
Our next chat will happen this Friday, March 5th. We hope to see you then!
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*LIVE DEMO* Mizzen by Mott App
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Mizzen by Mott is the all-in-one tool that can strengthen your program! It is an innovative tool designed to help you plan and deliver engaging courses, lessons and activities. With high-quality content, organizational tools and Pro Tips from education experts, Mizzen makes it easy for you to create exciting learning opportunities for students.
NAN will be hosting a LIVE demo of the mizzen app so you know how this tool can be used to improve your program.
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*NEW* PEAR 3-part Learning Series
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As an implementation partner for the Million Girls Moonshot Initiative, PEAR is thrilled to offer a three-part training series to all state networks and participating programs at no cost!
We encourage you to take advantage of the free Dimensions of Success (DoS) Program Planning Tool (PPT) during these guided, interactive sessions focused on creating authentic plans to support quality programming and maximize positive outcomes for youth and educators.
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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.
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The Nevada Afterschool Network encourages you to use the program locator map to find an out-of-school-time program near you in Nevada.
Please note that this map includes the name of the program and the program location and is updated each fall. It does not assess the quality of the program, nor endorse the program. We encourage you to interview your selection of programs for your children with the Quality Standards for Programs document in mind.
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Afterschool Data Factsheets
for Nevada
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For years, afterschool programs have kept kids safe, inspired them to learn, and helped working families. America After 3PM—the largest survey on afterschool, spanning 16 years—found that unmet demand has skyrocketed. For every child in an afterschool program, 3 are waiting to get in.
Demand remains strong during the pandemic, as parents see programs providing critical supports. Thanks to the support of the National Conference of State Legislatures, the Nevada Afterschool Network was able to collect information on program availability, features, and needs of afterschool in our state. We invite you to view the factsheets and use them as tools to advocate for afterschool in our state.
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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!
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CONGRATULATIONS to NV programs selected for Booster trainings from Technobridge, TCLiFT/Televisa, & Technovation:
1. Batteries Included - City of Las Vegas
2. Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows
3. Ignite – Safekey, City of Las Vegas
4. Silver Springs Elementary School
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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!
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The National Summer Learning Project (NSLP) examined the implementation and effectiveness of voluntary summer learning programs developed by five school districts — Boston, Massachusetts; Dallas, Texas; Duval County, Florida; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; and Rochester, New York — and their local community partners.
The study spanned three phases. This seventh report in a series summarizes the findings of this third phase in the context of earlier findings and offers implications for policy and practice. Overall longitudinal findings show that, by spring 2017, the academic benefits for high attenders decreased in magnitude and were not statistically significant — although when benchmarked against typical achievement gains at the same grade level, they remained large enough to be educationally meaningful.
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Website: www.nevadaafterschool.org
Email: NAN@unlv.edu
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