Chronic absenteeism is a national education crisis as students who are chronically absent are much less likely to read at grade level and to graduate high school. This webinar will highlight the role of high-quality afterschool programs to help reduce chronic absenteeism. Attendees will learn about a range of strategies and resources that can be […]
It pays to serve afterschool suppers and snacks! Through the Afterschool Nutrition Programs, schools can receive reimbursement for every supper and snack served at eligible sites. This funding can add up! This webinar will showcase how school districts are drawing down funding to create financially viable afterschool nutrition programs, as well as tips and tricks […]
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 […]
Engineering has become a staple of STEM programming for youth. How can we confidently bring engineering into our programming and support youth as they engage in problem solving? In this module, participants gain first-hand experience with engineering by solving a design problem. They examine the components of the engineering design process and discuss ways to […]
Join us to explore the "why" behind service-learning, examining its importance and impact on youth and communities. Looking for ways to better engage youth? We’ll share exciting examples from service-learning in afterschool settings. We'll also show how service-learning can help you meet your program […]
A virtual workshop for early childhood educators, librarians, and out-of-school time providers (2 CEU hours.) Join Explora for pattern recognition and early algorithmic thinking activities which require no tech at all and build the early skills for coding. You'll immediately be able to apply these ideas with your students! Register by September 30th for kit pick up […]
Combining colors can yield surprising results. What happens when you mix pigments? What happens when you mix colored light? Learn to use chromatography to separate colors and find the hidden colors in everyday objects such as markers and coated candies. Ideas you can immediately use with your students! Register by February 8 for kit pick-up […]
Join us for an exciting and STEM-filled Lights On Afterschool event! On Wednesday, October 16 at 4 p.m. ET, NASA and STEM Next Opportunity Fund will be celebrating Lights On Afterschool with a virtual event featuring Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, NASA's first female launch director! During the event, NASA will host a live Q&A with Charlie to answer all […]
ACRES is excited to be offering monthly Math Tasters! Our first Math Taster mini-series will be "Engaging Math Routines". Math routines are a great way to build on youth’s natural curiosity and provide ample opportunity for rich, authentic math discourse. The schedule for this series is as follows: Engaging Math Routines: Esti-Mysteries Thursday, October 17th […]
Whether it’s jumping rope, running, yoga, dance, horseback riding or rock climbing, afterschool and summer learning programs engage youth in an array of physical activities that promote lifelong health, overall well-being, and engagement. Webinar speakers will share best practices and strategies that can be leveraged in out-of-school time to ensure that student mental and physical […]
