March 2024

Local News and Program Updates

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Know Someone Who is Making a Difference in Out-of-School Time? Nominate an OST Professional!

"NHAN & AcrossNH want to recognize individuals who are "Making a Difference in OST"

Nominate an OST staff member, director, or site director before March 25th and they will be recognized at the 2024 NH OST Annual Celebration & Conference on April 6th.

Nominate an OST Professional:

To Learn More About the Conference:

Attention Directors, Supervisors and Owners of OST Programs in New Hampshire!

Deadline to submit is March 21st

Last year NHAN worked diligently to create a comprehensive resource for families and communities across our state highlighting existing Out-of-School Time (OST) program opportunities available for students. What eventually became a resource map of over 575 programs has been an incredible tool to:

* Help families identify and enroll in program opportunities in their communities,

* Support OST providers in promoting their programs,

* Identify and align supports with program challenges and statewide opportunities, and

* Help create a compelling case for increased support and funding for the field.

This year, NHAN is committed to conducting a full update of the map – ensuring the information on all listed programs is updated and accurate – but also ensuring new OST programs have the opportunity to be added and included in this incredible tool.

Help Us Get YOUR Program on the Map!

We’d like to invite all Out-of-School Time programs across the state to participate by completing a quick questionnaire (we promise it takes no more than 10 minutes) and sharing more with us about the services you offer youth and families. Your submission not only helps ensure we have a comprehensive view of OST across the state (by adding your program information to the map), but also helps families and partners in your community quickly identify and connect with YOUR program.

Training and Professional Development

Out of School Time Basics:

Effective out of school time programs depend upon the observation skills of the staff. We learn best about children when we have had the opportunity to observe them in their daily routines. But how do we observe children when our afterschool schedules are so busy? Join us in this engaging workshop to learn more about observation in an afterschool program.

Grants and Funding

Bank of New Hampshire "Banking on Kindness" Grant

The Bank of New Hampshire provides grants and sponsorships to NH organizations that enhance the quality of life for people in eligible locations. Priority is given to activities that focus on youth services. Funding is intended for programs that strengthen local communities and enhance the lives of residents.

Application Deadline is March 31st!

Tools and Resources

AfterSchool Today: The Spring 2024 Edition is Here!

Learn more and read the magazine!

Here's how you can participate!

You’ll also find in-depth learning resources from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Youth Entrepreneurship Institute, NASA, PowerUp Fitness, and reDiscover Center. And so much more. For free.

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