OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRAMS AND YOUTH
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Opportunity for Nevada students to creatively engage in global sustainability issues. |
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The topic of this year's contest asks students to explain how population growth impacts one of the following global challenges and offer an idea for a sustainable solution. The global challenges are agriculture and food, urbanization, or ocean health.
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After creating their PSA video, many students are inspired to take further action. For this, we offer the Teen Activism Toolkit - it includes a wide range of ideas for taking these global issues and targeting them on the local level. A great way for youth to provide service to their communities!
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Get $5000 in funding with the HOPE implementation process.
HOPE Innovation Network (HIN) is meant to:
- Support organizations in their shift from deficits-based to strengths-based services
- Training and technical assistance from the HOPE National Resource Center
- Observe how HOPE works in a variety of child-serving systems and organizations
- Establish a growing network of organizations using HOPE
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Nevada Office of Science, Innovation, & Technology |
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Applications are due December 17, 2021. |
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Q&A with NASA Deputy Administrator and Astronaut Pam Melroy
- STEM-filled finale for Lights On Afterschool!
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Providing opportunities for students to engage with scientists and engineers contributing to NASA’s missions.
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On Monday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. ET, join us for a live Q&A session with Pam Melroy – a former Air Force test pilot, astronaut, and NASA’s current deputy administrator!
- Programs will be able to submit questions for Col. Melroy before and during the event.
- We'll include information on how to submit a student question in your confirmation email!
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At their national conference in Washington, DC, the National Summer Learning Association will share the latest research from the field and resources to enhance program operations and planning, plus insight from an array of high-profile speakers.
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Foundations Inc. is hosting their annual Beyond School Hours conference this upcoming February in Orlando, Florida. Their mission is to improve the quality of education for our nation’s children by strengthening the skills of educators. The Beyond School Hours conference is a great way for all professionals, no matter the role or workload to come and invest in their professional learning through hands-on, engaging workshops, networking events, and strategies that will benefit and develop their skill sets! Did we mention free swag, cocktail hours, and enjoying special magic Disney discounts?
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Join the 25th annual
Caribe Royale Hotel
8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
February 23 - 26, 2022
8:00AM - 5:00PM
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The Nevada Afterschool Network wants to know how we can support your professional development. Take a couple of minutes to let us know what topics you would like to see for upcoming webinars and other opportunities you would like NAN to offer.
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Upcoming OST Training with The Children's Cabinet |
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NAN has partnered with The Children's Cabinet to offer free opportunities for professional development to OST professionals in Nevada! We hope you will take advantage of the following workshops this month and learn how you can keep providing the highest quality afterschool & OST programming! |
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Webinar-SET Everyday…Using Centers in Afterschool
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Wednesday, November 3rd, 5:30 - 6:30 PM |
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In Person-Experimentation and Design: STEM in the Classroom |
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Saturday, November 6th, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
5905 South Decatur Blvd., Suite #13
Las Vegas, NV 89118
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Webinar- Science & Literacy...Using Fiction And Non-Fiction Text
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Wednesday, November 17th, 5:30 - 6:30 PM |
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In Person- My Way, Your Way, Our Way: A Conversation on Cultural Awareness
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Thursday, November 18, 5:30-7:30 PM
5905 South Decatur Blvd., Suite #13
Las Vegas, NV 89118
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Webinar- Building the Bridge…Using Collaboration & Partnerships
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Thursday, November 18, 5:30-7:30 PM |
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Get ready for another amazing Nevada Afterschool Showcase in 2022! Help us make this the best one yet by getting involved with the planning process. |
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
NAN continues to look for ways to support your professional development needs. Please visit our page to find all training opportunities available to afterschool and OST professionals like you!
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Access the recording of past webinars here.
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Check out our upcoming training calendar here.
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Last year the Nevada Affiliate recognized nearly 200 young women in Nevada for their "Aspirations" to pursue careers in STEM and Technology. Share this information with high school-aged, female student and encourage them to apply at AiCHSAward.
For more info about the program:
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Deadline to Apply is November 5th at 5pm PST. |
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Science Olympiad's STEM exploration program for middle and high school students, available at no cost to schools, after-school programs, and families!
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A national education nonprofit has inspired millions of students to pursue their STEM interests on teams and at tournaments across the country.
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MY SO is a unique program under the Science Olympiad umbrella available to all students and educators - at home, in the classroom, after school, or on a Science Olympiad team.
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Each month, we dive into a different STEM topic - like Epidemiology, Flight, Solar Power, and Anatomy & Physiology
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A career connection video featuring a STEM professional, and an optional national online test.
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America After 3PM findings for Children with Special Needs or Disabilities |
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HelpKidsRecover.org is a new resource site designed to provide local and state leaders with evidence-based practices for implementing quality afterschool and summer enrichment programs and help meet the American Rescue Plan (ARP) goals of addressing students' academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs.
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Mizzen by Mott inspires, engages, and sparks learning in young people. With activities from premier organizations like Jazz at Lincoln Center and powerful management tools, this new app can help you strengthen your afterschool program. Supported by the Mott Foundation, Mizzen is available at no cost to afterschool professionals!
Missed the LIVE demo? No worries. We have it recorded! Check it out here.
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Website: www.nevadaafterschool.org
Email: NAN@unlv.edu
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