But for a lot of Michigan children and youth, its a time when much-needed opportunities for learning, adult connection and daily structure are lost. Afterschool and summer programming are critically important to enriching youth and communities. EXL/OSTfriends in PERSON. ET, New Holland, Pennsylvania, 10 a.m. 3 p.m. Lunch is included. Wednesday, April 27, 4:45PM- 6:00 PM The conference was very well organized. Join us for an interactive panel to hear lessons learned from a variety of providers with experience in marketing and attracting students, shifting gears from school year to summer, supporting staff and achieving student outcomes with impact. The California AfterSchool Network (CAN) is excited to host our Program providers are invited to share their perspectives on supports, challenges and opportunities for strengthening OST in the UP region. Program providers are invited to share their perspectives on supports, challenges and opportunities for strengthening OST in the Grand Rapids region. Activities are designed to be easily accessible to everyone including those without extensive STEM backgrounds, and use common household items, classroom materials, and office supplies. Mondays with MASP: Mindful Me and Mindful Mechanics, Design for Change: Feel, Imagine, Do, Share as related to STEM Solutions for Climate Change Session III, Design for Change: Feel, Imagine, Do, Share as related to STEM Solutions for Climate Change Session II, Design for Change: Feel, Imagine, Do, Share as related to STEM Solutions for Climate Change, Roots & Wings: An Honest Conversation about the Needs of Women & Children, Design for Change: Feel, Imagine, Do, Share as related to STEM Solutions for Climate Change (Session I), POSTPONED: Diving Deep into Dimensions of Success, CANCELLED Family Engagement with STEM (Two-Part HANDS ON Training)PART II, CANCELLED - Family Engagement with STEM (Two-Part HANDS ON Training)PART I, MAC 2021 Shine on Summer Learning Conference, MI Summer Bootcamp Session #4: Widening Our Audience for Summer Programming during COVID Recovery, MI Summer Bootcamp Session #3: What You Need to Know About the Operational Logistics of Running Summer Programs in COVID Recovery, MI Summer Bootcamp Session #2: Living in Continual Trauma: Addressing Challenging Behavior, MI Summer Bootcamp Session #1: Summer Programming 101. The luxury hotel marks the center point of business, entertainment, and family fun. Participants will assemble activity kits for use during the workshop that can be used following the workshop. ET, Somerset, Pennsylvania, 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Dr. Anne Iaccopucci, University of California, shares resources on implementing wellness and mindfulness programming in out-of-school contexts. Conference! What's your favorite flavored ice cream? Co-hosted by The Capital Region Community Foundation. Conference?! I felt immersed in all the topics, they seemed to be all new and their content and the presenters were enlightening. Like the moving staircases at Hogwarts, it seemingly changes daily and you may not be sure which protocol should be in place. Program leaders will also learn how to develop Professional Learning Communities for current staff to earn the MI-YDA Certificate and Credential. Join us for this Mondays with MASP that will unpack the dynamics of effective school-afterschool partnerships and provide some real world examples and tools you can use. $30 for two days - Registration, Payment and Continuing Education Credits will be through MiRegistry. Ken Anthony, Ed.D. EMPOWER 2022 will offer professional development focused on out-of-school time (OST) programming. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Save the date for our 5th Annual Schools Out, Make it Count! Dancing Rice Experiment: Can you make rice dance? This is a make and take workshop; materials list will be provided in advance of the workshop. So many fabulous session options. The full Conference experience from Thursday to Sunday! This session takes a close look at our youth and family audience. Dont take our word on it, hear it from past attendees! ET, Millersville, Pennsylvania, 9 a.m. 3 p.m. A good balance of workshops and activities. Helping Our Children Love Their Differences an article by Shauna Tominey about helping children understand and love their difference and what makes them unique. Lunch is included. Activities demonstrated are most relevant to students in grades 4-8, but can be easily modified for somewhat older or younger students. Lunch is included. Lunch is included. Together, we can navigate this period of uncertainty and take time to review, reconnect, and most importantly take action for the future of OST in Michigan. There are manyways to connect with the CAN team at BOOST. Program providers are invited to share their perspectives on supports, challenges and opportunities for strengthening OST in the Detroit region. For many of us, it means long, warm days filled with sunshine and fun.
Michigan After School Partnership330 Marshall Street, Suite 211 | Lansing, MI 48912, Lights On 2022! Subscribe to keep informed of everything BSH 2023! Program providers are invited to share their perspectives on supports, challenges and opportunities for strengthening OST in the Kalamazoo region. Join leaders from the field to discuss effective practices & tactics that youth development staff can deploy this summer to promote youth mental health. Join us to hear the latest and greatest regarding state and federal policy considerations that will impact your program and the youth that you serve.
During this session, we will explore potential funding for your programs and how you can help us advocate to make this funding a reality. I was very impressed with the conference; especially the logistics. We cant wait to hang out with all of our Erin Skene-Pratt, Executive Director Michigan Afterschool Partnership, Charlotte Steinecke, Communications Manager Afterschool Alliance. Hey BOOSTers, are you ready for some funat the 2022 BOOST Afterschool and summer programming are critically important to enriching youth and communities. Afterschool and summer programming are critically important to enriching youth and communities.
The MAC 2021 Shine On Summer Learning Conference is a unique professional development opportunity focused on supporting summer programs in Michigan. Like afterschool programs, Lights On Afterschool celebrations come in all shapes and sizes, and don't have to be huge to be effective. See yousoon! Read the full article from PBS here: Congratulations to New York Program for Winning 2022 Lights On Afterschool Poster Contest, Using Federal Funds for Summer Learning and Afterschool. Learn about the new Michigan Youth Development (MI-YDA) Portal and the resources being developed to build pathways to careers for youth development professionals. Our partners from The Forum for Youth Investment's Weikart Center will join us as we review changes to the MOST standards and crosswalk with their Program Quality Assessment (PQA) tools. 2021 Conference Agenda. Join us on thesecond Monday of the monthto discuss hot topics in the field of Out-of-School Time (OST). Come prepared to try activities and bring your co-workers! Afterschool and summer programming are critically important to enriching youth and communities. third BOOST workshop strand! I especially liked the hands-on components woven into workshops and speaker addresses. Grant applications, program space, facility use, and daily attendance are just a few of the examples of how partnerships impact afterschool programming, but what does it really take? Many of us work until close to dinnertime, and those hours at the end of the day are stressful if were worried about what our children are doing. All activities are family-friendly so you can use them to pump up your parent involvement. In this lively hands-on workshop series we will explore topics in family engagement, including what families need to know, barrier issues, and steps to encouragement. Really honored to be able to experience this event, this is high impact professional development for after school professionals nationwide! All activities are family-friendly so you can use them to pump up your parent involvement. Program providers are invited to share their perspectives on supports, challenges and opportunities for strengthening OST in the Flint region. The Exhibitor Expo is located inOasis 3A & 4 andCAN Connect with CAN at the 2022 BOOST Conference. As the state of Michigan and the nation continue to move beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, we know our young people have a good deal of academic, social and personal ground to make up. Lunch is included. Coordinators and those that support them. But dont just take our word for itCLICK HERE to visit the conference website and read all about it! Right now, summer learning is more important than ever. Happy National Ice Cream Day! Learn about how to contact legislators, create a timeline for the event, event ideas and so much more. Join us for this virtual conference to explore topics such as embedded learning, Youth Voice, innovative curriculum, and more. Beyond School Hours was a great conference for front line staff working with youth. Drop by and If youre a working mom, the hours between the end of school and the end of the workday can bring a lot of anxiety. mingle, network, access the latest resources, and grab some This interactive session will address the opportunities that we as youth professionals have to engage new audiences and re-engage with those who have dropped out of sight. Let's excite, engage our field, and bring back summer fun! The focus of the conference is to support our Out-of-School Time (OST) field with summer resources and tools that can be implemented in summer programming. Afterschool and summer programming are critically important to enriching youth and communities. there! Co-hosted by Grow & Lead: Community and Youth Development. I learned so much tangible information in my workshops. Everything was so well organized and easy to follow.
Lets be frank. This is by far the best conference Ive attended to date. I absolutely LOVED the conference and have never attended a more valuable conference in my entire life! Children, Youth, Families, & Communities. few weeks in Palm Springs fromApril 26- April 29.
in! todiscuss how we meet the moment to support our children, Met so many wonderful people! Everyone will try a collection of family-friendly activities that will get students and families excited about STEM. ET, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Join us at the MAC Annual Conference where we bring together youth programs, schools, and community partners to connect, explore new ideas, access valuable resources, and transform learning beyond the school day for Michigans youth. I wish I could attend more. Topics for each month will be determined by the field, and we welcome suggestions. Join us to learn more about continuous quality improvement, program quality, and the recently updated Michigan Out-of-School-Time Standards. Contact Kate Porter at kate.porter@uwmich.org. Science areas covered include engineering, healthy living, and environmentalism. Training our staff to work with youth and challenging behaviors is always part of staff training but may need to be particularly focused this year in the new normal. Expanded Learning in California co-hosted by CAN and CDE There are so many intricacies involved in the safe operation of summer programs in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. This will be a virtual event. In this current state of great unknown, our youth and even our staff may present behaviors that may require more than usual response. What's your favorite emoji to use when you think of Summer? Should your staff be vaccinated before they begin work with you? They were very interactive! With the help of our partners at Afterschool Alliance, come and hear how you can make your Lights On event one to remember! Out-of-School Time (OST) programs play a key role in supporting a young person's mental health. ET, New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana and Virtual, Serving Ourselves and Each Other Compassion and Adult Social and Emotional Learning with Project Wayfinder, Data Symposium: Putting Data to Work for Young People, Getting Serious: Apprenticeship Equity Solutions for Employers and Sponsors, Rural Lunch and Learn: Paving the Way for Agricultural Education, What Can We Learn From Mister Rogers Blueprints, Language Educator Symposium 2022: Collaborations for Change, Wonder with Us: Science, Skills and More with Sylvia Acevedo and Jorge Cham, The Wonder Workshop: How to Cultivate Curiosity and Creativity in the Classroom, International Conference on Global Diversity and Inclusion in Higher Education, Library Learning Celebration in Stackhouse, 2022 National Social and Emotional Learning Conference: Awareness and Action, Career Readiness Summit: Making Career Readiness for ALL the First Priority of American Education, Making Engagement Easy: The 5 Ingredients with Chad Littlefield, International Conference on Transformative Education for Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development 2022, Agency by Design Pittsburgh: Institute for Teaching and Learning, Wonder with Us: Drawing, Design and More with Illustrator and Designer Casey Robin, How to Humanize: The Questions You Should Be Asking Before You Tell Other Peoples Stories with author Jessica Goudeau, Demystifying Systemic Social and Emotional Learning: 10-Part Series, STEMATHON 2022: A Celebration of STEM in Pennsylvania, National Career Academy Coalition Conference 2022. available. Share on Twitter
Lunch is included. These interactive sessions are designed to provide an opportunity for OST providers to discuss challenges and opportunities facing your program. Come get your publications and hear about the upcoming events and Click to learn more and register for the upcoming MAC Leadership Summit October 8, 2021! Brodrick ClarkeNational Summer Learning Association. The distinct architecture of Rosen Centre rises high above the landscape. Our theme for this summer is "This Is How We Do It." Everyone I met from tech personnel to organizers, colleagues and service workers-were so friendly, helpful and down-to-earth. Chaz PounderOut of School Time SpecialistUtah Afterschool Network. PSAYDN at Center for Schools and Communities, Republic, Pennsylvania, 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Below are some of the engagement opportunities for you to partake Program providers are invited to share their perspectives on supports, challenges and opportunities for strengthening OST in the Midland region. Erin Skene-Pratt, Interim Network Lead, MASP, Tabitha Zimny, Partner, Karoub Associates, Eric Peterson, Senior VP of Policy, Afterschool Alliance. Establishes Strong Links to the School Day, Virtual Learning NYS SAC Credential Course (Live Instructor), Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Training. Together We CAN: Creating Conditions for Thriving Pennsylvania and national experts will present the latest research and trends in OST programming, STEAM, barriers to entry for marginalized groups, advocacy, mental health and much more. Passwords will be emailed to all registrants prior to the event so they can access the links needed to get into each session. Science areas covered include precipitation, wetlands, clouds, and birds. CAN isexcitedto continueas one of the many Lunch is included. Afterschool and summer programming are critically important to enriching youth and communities. I enjoyed the ambiance, the speakers, the breakout sessions and even the food. Afterschool and summer programming are critically important to enriching youth and communities. NY Sea Grant | NYSG: New York's Great Lakes Ecosystem Education Exchange (Home). Thank you for checking out the Schools Out, Make it Count! In this lively hands-on workshop series, we will explore topics in family engagement, including what families need to know, barrier issues, and steps to encouragement. Today is World Emoji Day! Whether its through social media, holding an event, youth activities or more - holding an event is an excellent way to build support for your program. Participants will assemble activity kits for use during the workshop that can be used following the workshop. Activities are easily accessible to all staff, including those without extensive STEM backgrounds, and use common household items, classroom materials, and office supplies. This is the first of three sessions. What else do you need to consider in addition to social distancing, sanitizing, handwashing, masking and other safety protocol? You are invited to join a webinar: Using Federal Funds for Summer Learning and Afterschool: A New Guide for Providers, School Districts, and Intermediaries. The food and drink offerings, the number of session choices, and literally everything in between was well thought through. WE ARE! The workshop will cover the risks and challenges that youth face as they use technology and the internet. Share on Linked In
I found my time at BSH extremely valuable and I cant wait to return next year. This is a make and take workshop; materials list will be provided in advance of the workshop. Im very much looking forward to next year. There are more youth out there than we reach on a daily basis. Activities demonstrated are most relevant to students in grades 4-8, but can be easily modified for somewhat older or younger students. Join MASP as they unpack this year's state budget for OST, offering insights into the provisions and looking closely at what's next with respect to state and federal appropriation issues.
Topics will include: cyberbullying, sexting, cyber crime laws, online predators, digital reputation and privacy and security. Paving the Way: Pathways for EXL Educators into Teaching, How to Start an Out-of-School Time Program. Copyright 2022 Foundations, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Michigan Afterschool Collaborative (MAC) 2022 Summer Learning Conference is a unique opportunity focused on supporting summer programs in Michigan. Sign up today and book your travel before its too late! Im leaving motivated and excited to bring new ideas and programs back to my students. On April 22nd, this webpage will be password protected. Activities are easily accessible to all staff, including those without extensive STEM backgrounds, and use common household items, classroom materials, and office supplies. Your vantage point extends beyond the short walk to the Orange County Convention Center and the brief ride to world-class entertainment and the hub of Orlando travel.
ET, Loretto, Pennsylvania, 11 a.m. 5 p.m. youth, families, and communities. Our opening keynote, the Champion of Children award ceremony, plus a full slate of interactive workshops and amazing exhibits! Dont miss site visits, opening reception, and happy hour on Thursday or the final sessions and the grand finale on Sunday! Fridays, May 27, June 24, July 29, Aug. 26, Sept. 23, Nov. 18 and Dec. 16, 2022. In addition everyone will try a collection of family-friendly activities that will get students and families excited about STEM. Catch your breath in the CAN Cabana! SpeakerRobin BattenProgram Manager, Cyber Safety/Wellness & ResilienceWashtenaw Area Council for Children. is Booth #507 located in theNon-Profit Alley! Come prepared to try activities and bring your co-workers! Join MASP as they open the toolkit to Lights On 2021. Program providers are invited to share their perspectives on supports, challenges and opportunities for strengthening OST in the Lansing region. So many direct, hands-on programming ideas to take back.as someone who works for the state it would be a better experience for systemwide workshops and resources. This was a wonderful conference. Join us Wednesday morning at the Town Hall on the State of She shares tips and helpful resources to help children embrace what makes them different and celebrate others differences as well. Share by Email, Helping Our Children Love Their Differences | Parenting Tips & Advice. This lounge is open to all past, present, and future Site Resource: Early chapter books about sports, Great Lakes Ecosystem Education Exchange workshops, https://hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/new-york/hilton-garden-inn-troy-ALBTYGI/index.html, www.greenkidcrafts.com/dancing-rice-experiment/, www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/helping-our-children-love-their-differences, loa.afterschoolalliance.org/accounts/signup/. Welcome! www.afterschoolalliance.org/afterschoolSnack/Announcing-the-winner-of-the-2022-Lights-On-Aftersch us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rThM3T98Ql6uMDRELJukLw, www.whatdowedoallday.com//early-chapter-books-about-sports/. It will offer tips for helping youth navigate the internet safely and for protecting our information online. - Connecticut After School NetworkLauren Levorsen - Utah Afterschool Network. This role has been evident during COVID and will continue to be in the future, especially this summer as many youth re-engage with in-person activities. amazing sponsorsof the BOOST Conference coming up in just a How can you create a safety bubble? limited Site Coordinator Swag! Youth development staff are the caring adults that help youth heal from trauma, and we are also their advocates when we notice youth who are in distress.
What does it really mean to partner? The COVID-19 pandemic has been with us for over a year and in that time we continue to live in a trauma environment, as things with the virus change daily. new projects with CAN! I have been in education for 37 years. Learn tips and tricks that will make your summer program engaging, supportive and fun! Maria from Sesame StreetActress, Author, ActivistOpening Keynote, Founder & CEO at The Flying ClassroomCaptain Irvings STEM Fair, President & CEO at Leading to ChangeLeadership Institute, Founder & CEO at WRiTE BRAiN WORLDGrand Finale. The always popular Perspectives from the Field talk show, Captain Barrington Irvings STEM fair, plus hands-on workshops and raffles in the exhibit hall! In this lively hands-on workshop everyone will learn about the process of public participation in scientific research, try some hands-on citizen scientist activities, study how to overcome equity issues that prevent girls and children of color from succeeding in science, connect with scientists, and learn how to access free resource materials. Limited CAN swag and prizes will also be Design for Change Virtual Professional Development, Feel, Imagine, Do, Share as related to STEM Solutions for Climate Change. Mindful Me and Mindful Mechanics aim to promote mindful practices that lead to improvements in managing ones own goals, developing a sense of self, time management, stress management, and emotional regulation with youth. Tips for Planning Your Celebration, Grand Rapids Regional Planning Meeting for OST, Midland Regional Planning Meeting for OST, Lansing Regional Planning Meeting for OST, Kalamazoo Regional Planning Meeting for OST, Detroit Regional Planning Meeting for OST, Mondays with MASP: Maximizing Program Impact Through Partnerships, Mondays with MASP: Defining & Aligning Quality with the Michigan Out-of-School-Time Standards. Share on Facebook
Thank you for the networking opportunities! We hope to see you In this lively hands-on workshop everyone will learn about the Emmy award-winning program SciGirls, try some of the hands-on citizen scientist activities, study how to overcome equity issues that prevent girls and children of color from succeeding in science, connect with scientists, and learn how to access the free resource materials that are associated with the program.