Keynote: The Scientific Impact of Kindness Science shows kindness is powerful—so much so that UCLA created the Bedari Institute to study it. In this presentation, Brian Williams will explore its impact on student culture and guide the audience through 5 acts of kindness, leaving them with practical strategies to spark their own kindness movement. Workshop: […]
Learn about the mindshift needed to engage young people as authentic partners through service-learning, and how service-learning is different than community service. We will walk through the framing ideas and the steps to create and facilitate valuable youth experiences, including the IPARD process of Investigation, Preparation and Planning, Reflection, and Demonstration. At each level, we […]
Provider Panel: OST Experiences with Child Care Licensure (description coming soon!) Register
It's officially Lights on Afterschool Day in New Mexico! Read the Governor's proclamation! Lights On Afterschool is an annual celebration of the importance and impact of Afterschool programs on our communities. This year, the 25th year of Lights On, more than 1 million Americans will celebrate at 8,000 events nationwide and more than 50 in […]
Discover innovative activities and tools to enhance your entrepreneurial teaching practice in this engaging session by VentureLab. Participants will explore practical strategies for fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among students, with hands-on activities that can be easily integrated into various learning environments. Join us to equip yourself with the resources needed to inspire creativity, problem-solving, and […]
Join FRAC for a deep dive into the findings of the newly released Afterschool Nutrition Report including participation data on both the Afterschool Supper and Afterschool Snack programs. Also, hear from the Afterschool Alliance on their current initiatives to expand afterschool programs! Register
Join NMOST and our community partners to advocate for increased investment in youth at the Roundhouse. For more info, reach out to igates@nmost.org
Join us for Global Insights, a lively panel with service-learning experts from around the world! We’ll explore how service-learning supports youth development, highlighting how different cultures and schools use service-learning to promote global citizenship. Learn about new practices and strategies that make a real difference in communities worldwide! Discussion topics will include: How service-learning […]
The recognition program aims to recognize Non-Profit Organizations, Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Municipalities or Local Government Entities working together to expand access to high-quality afterschool and summer learning programs. This year’s application will close on January 31, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. ET. We have set up office hours for interested applicants to attend to learn more […]
An in-person workshop for educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours) Join us for coding activities with Makey Makeys, an easy-to-use microcontroller. Learn a variety of activities adapted to young learners. You’ll immediately be able to apply these ideas with your students! More information Register
