December 2023

Deadline: December 22

Are you looking for opportunities to participate in a space where you can share developmental skills or obtain tools to facilitate effective learning in STEAM or Program Leadership?

Meetings for each group will be held between 11am and 1pm on the dates listed below:

Program Leadership Group:

3rd Tuesday of Each Month

January 16 - June 18

Enhancing STEAM Education Group:

4th Monday of Each Month

January 22 - June 24

If selected, Peer Learning Group teams are expected to attend at least 5 out of the 6 meetings.

NAN Membership

Are you looking for opportunities to take your out-of-school time career to the next level? Join the Nevada Afterschool Network! As a member, you’ll have free access to our exclusive Online Learning Academy, Afterschool Locker, and discounts to paid professional development opportunities. Membership is completely FREE!

Apply today and take advantage of the many benefits we have just for members.

Become a Member Today!

2024 NV AFTERCHOOL SHOWCASE

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRAMS AND YOUTH

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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

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.

Deadline: December 11

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Deadline to apply: December 15th 2023

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Service Learning Through Sports

As proud recipients of a grant from The Allstate Foundation and The Aspen Institute will support youth committed to making sport and play more accessible in their community. Inspired by our School Sports Equity Toolkit, Service Learning Through Sports is a one-year program that provides micro-grants and mentorship programming to select U.S. high school students who lead, or aim to lead, a project or initiative addressing an issue of sports access.

$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.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Best Practice Webinar

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.

NAN has partnered with The Children's Cabinet to offer free opportunities for professional development to Out-of-School-Time(OST) professionals in Nevada!

OST : Positive Guidance

Virtual -December 6 @ 5:00 - 6:30pm

OST: Creating STEM-Rich Environments

Virtual - December 13 @ 5:30 - 6:30pm

OST: STEM Abilities

Virtual - December 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30pm

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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RESOURCES OF THE MONTH

Afterschool Today: The Heath Equity Issue

AfterSchool Today Digital Magazine is the official publication of NAA. Published bi-annually. In this Fall issue, dive into an abundance of information on professional development, special reports on Health Equity in Out-of-School Time and Promising Practices to promote positive health outcomes!

NAA Young Professionals Networking Event Guide

Many young people joining the OST profession do not realize the strong, fulfilling, and viable career paths available to them, often due to a lack of access to a network of professional connections. If you are part of an organization or committee tasked with organizing such an event, this guide will walk you through the six essential steps to host a successful young professionals networking event.

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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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Mizzen Pro Tips

Website: www.nevadaafterschool.org

Email: NAN@unlv.edu