This is your weekly newsletter featuring program spotlights, innovative resources, and training opportunities for the out-of-school-time industry in Florida. Together, we can ensure all children and youth in Florida have access to affordable, available, high-quality expanded learning opportunities to foster their success in school and beyond. |
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Florida Provider Recognized as NAA23 Top Presenters
Congrats to the District School Board of Pasco County for receiving recognition from the National AfterSchool Association as one of the top NAA Convention sessions, With past favorites and new faces in the line-up, these extraordinary sessions...
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naaweb.org
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If you have an idea for an afterschool spotlight or would like to be featured, email Holly to help share your story!
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THIS IS THE POWER OF #FLAFTERSCHOOL. |
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The power of community
Whether referring to a physical location or a group of people sharing characteristics, common attitudes, interests, and goals, a "community" is most powerful when it celebrates what we share - what we have in common. Since opening our doors in...
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naples.floridaweekly.com
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Back-to-Back Wins for Osceola County School for the Arts ...
The Osceola County School for the Arts Jazz Band took home top honors for the second year in a row at the 28th Annual Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition & Festival Saturday night, presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center in New...
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www.positivelyosceola.com
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'It opens a whole world for them.' YMCA of the Palm...
The YMCA of the Palm Beaches continues to provide water safety training for individuals with disabilities through its specialized adaptive swim program. Lessons are offered year-round for adults and children with physical or cognitive challenges...
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www.sun-sentinel.com
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Brevard cafeteria manager one of five in Florida named...
She knows every child's name and what foods they like best, and is up prepping breakfast and lunch while many of the kids who'll eat those meals might still be sleeping. It's only Brandy Nahass' first year as cafeteria manager at John F.
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www.floridatoday.com
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Florida KidCare Grant Due May 27 |
It's that time of year again! The Florida Healthy Kids Corporation is looking to partner with non-profit, school- and community-based organizations during the back-to-school season to promote Florida KidCare and educate families about available programs and services. Check out the link below to submit a proposal!
www.floridakidcare.org
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Bay area students fight to help fix the foster care system
Students at Carrollwood Day School are heading into summer break finding ways to use social media for good and spread the word about Foster Care Awareness Month. The student-led organization, "See Us Now" launched the Children in Foster Care Rock...
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www.baynews9.com
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Innovation at Play
Caterpillar Foundation, Learning Undefeated, and Discovery Education are celebrating the power of play to ignite innovation and connect students to the careers of tomorrow. Embrace STEM problem-solving in any learning environment through...
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www.innovationatplay.com
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10 Tips to Amplifying Youth Voice in OST and Summer...
As out-of-school time and summer learning programs continue to play an essential role in supporting the development of young people, it's important that youth voices and perspectives are at the center of program design and implementation....
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www.mizzen.org
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Math ACRES Training Cohort: Facilitating Science Practices |
How can we make sure that our ‘hands on’ science experiences for youth are also ‘minds on?’ In this module, participants learn how to support youth as they engage in science practices to learn science ideas, including planning and conducting investigations around testable questions. To sign up visit the link below!
acrescoaching.org
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Mizzen Summer Camp
A must-have resource for out-of-school time leaders running a summer program. Sign up to receive summer-ready lesson plans, join webinars, and win free giveaways!
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www.mizzen.org
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Sustaining the Transformative Power of the OST Workforce
Youth work is a sacred opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children and youth. Join us for an exciting webinar featuring authors from the recent volume The Heartbeat of the Youth Development Field: Professional Journeys...
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www.afterschoolalliance.org
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It's Mental Health Awareness Month! How do you...
Since the pandemic, Mental Health has taken center stage for many wellness checks across occupations. However, we know that OST professionals are statistically less likely to take the time they need for themselves to take care of their emotional...
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docs.google.com
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Get the Discount Code and "Let's Make Waves!" ay the Every Hour Counts National Conference |
At the 2023 Every Hour Counts National Conference, Let’s Make Waves!, in West Palm Beach, you are invited to gather to discuss what’s possible to engage, empower, and support young people. Participants will explore how to develop community-wide solutions with young people and leaders from across communities. Join Every Hour Counts on May 30 - June 1 to share, strategize, and connect across more than 20 workshop sessions. In the only convening of this type focused on peer-to-peer learning, we'll explore how to develop community-wide solutions with young people and leaders from across communities.
Join forward-thinking leaders - intermediary leaders, community providers, non-profit partners, school district representatives, policymakers, funders, youth, researchers, and more - to make some waves!
Use the code EARLY for reduced rates.
everhourcountsconference.org
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Social Video Share: Summer Enrichment |
Check out this 30-second animated video that shows how kids benefit from summer enrichment and makes the case for using ARP funding to support local summer programs. Fun, upbeat and perfect for sharing!
Click on the image to watch or here to download. |
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