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Attending afteschool programs that provide wrap around services, such as Self Enhancement, Inc. (SEI), supports all youth and family needs. As we assemble back together, families may feel added stress with increased in-person interactions. By providing enriching activities, afterschool programs engage youth and get them excited to be in school and in programs. September is Attendance Awareness month, and according to AttendanceWorks, "2 in 10 low-income kids miss too much school." To help close the gap, participate in the Attendance Awareness 2021 Campaign to help build awareness. Check out the Pathways to Engagement: A Toolkit for Covid-19 Recovery Through Attendance!
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Word of the Month: Engagement
Engagement refers to elements that allow children and youth to develop their interest and motivation over time in creative ways. It is the condition and behavior when children and youth “get it” about a subject or activity, and show curiosity, persistence, and passion to develop their interest and motivation over time. Engagement can be displayed through a variety of methods (e.g., behavioral, emotional, cognitive, vocational). According to the ABC's of ELO's, "Family engagement in afterschool includes activities for and with family members that are implemented on-site..." as well as... "encouraging a student’s participation and helping students make informed choices." All types of engagement are critically important in order to fully engage and support youth.
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OregonASK August Partner Meeting
If you missed it, here is Director of Oregon Department of Education Colt Gill sharing some insights about this fall. In particular, see information below about providing feedback on the Summer Learning Best Practices Guide.
If you were not able to join us in August, mark your calendars to join our next full Partner Meeting on December 3rd and if you are newer to OregonASK, join us on November 19th to hear some of the history on OregonASK as a statewide afterschool network. You can also RSVP below for one of our committee meetings this fall;
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Supporting Summer Learning Best Practices
Oregon Department of Education will be hosting listening sessions to center a common vision for high quality summer learning experiences for Oregon youth by highlighting best practices in planning, design and implementation of programs. Virtual Listening Sessions will take place over the next week.
If you cannot make a session, please support efforts by taking this brief survey. The survey will close on September 7th by close of business.
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Oregon Afterschool Conference Registration NOW OPEN
October 21st-23rd
We know this fall will be another one for the books. We hope you take the time to join us this October for renewal and rejuvenation. All sessions will be virtual, speaker and session details will be released in the coming weeks.
Register HERE for the fall 2021 Oregon Afterschool Virtual Conference!
Open Minds, Open Spaces Multi State Sessions & Speakers
October 21st-22nd, 10am - 2pm.
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Thursday's Opening Speaker, Dr. Terry Peterson!
Dr. Peterson is one of few people who has ever served eight years as the top education executive for a Governor and eight years as the Chief Counselor to a US Secretary of Education. His most recent report with Dr. Deborah Lowe Vandell makes the overwhelming case for the evidence base that afterschool and summer learning makes a difference.
Saturday, October 23rd
Oregon Only Sessions all aligned with Oregon Registry Core Knowledge Categories, running 9am-10:45am, 11am-12:45pm, and 1-3pm.
Don't forget, you can earn one free conference registration per organization by filling out our Summer Programming Survey. If you have not already, CLICK HERE to take it by September 15! Please reach out with questions to [email protected].
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Upcoming Opportunities
Get prepared for a return to fall programming by staying up to date on trainings. Check out our Training Calendar for upcoming opportunities or book a training for your program from our Training Request page. Additionally, Leap into Science may be able to be offered in-person this fall, please reach out to [email protected] if interested in hosting.
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Two Part Engineering Series with Possible Futures
Part 1: Engineering Mindset—The Possible Futures Curriculum
Designed for 6th through 10th grade students, Possible Futures helps students set the stage for career connected exploration and discovery to come. Students chart a path to success by building employability skills and identifying personal strengths. Join this series to learn how to use JFF’s free Possible Futures (PF) Engineering and Design curriculum unit to introduce students to careers that require an engineering mindset.
Part 2: Engineering Mindset—The Possible Futures Curriculum
Part 2 of Possible Futures Engineering and Design curricula emphasizing engineering mindset.
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Equitable Practices in Afterschool Cohort - Registration Coming Soon
This cohort will explore the meaning of key concepts and strategies for implementing equitable practices in order to reinforce positive connections with youth, families, and our communities as a whole. Join in this deeper dive into language, assumptions, and practices that can reinforce a welcoming, inclusive environment for youth and families. Learn more about the sessions HERE.
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OregonASK's Training Catalog for Cohorts
Program Management Toolkit
If you are looking for something for program leaders, take a look at this comprehensive Program Management Toolkit that will provide you with resources to support your work across the range of functions required to manage an expanded learning program. View training recommendations here to accompany the toolkit.
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Find more FREE Curriculum on Mizzen
Thousands of curriculum and activities can be access on the expanded learning app, Mizzen by Mott. Designed to support direct implementation in programs, Mizzen has a wide variety of resources searchable by content topic, age, etc.
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Oregon STEM in Afterschool Report
STEM learning in Oregon’s afterschool programs is increasing:
74% of Parents report that their child’s afterschool program offers STEM learning
But there are still roadblocks to program participation:
53% of Oregon respondents who do not participate cited programs are too expensive
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National Girls Collaborative Webinars |
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Taking Environmental Action with Youth: Helping Our Oceans One Piece of Trash at a Time - Sign up HERE
September 7, 2021 - 2:00pm PST
This webinar you'll hear from speakers from the Aluet Community of St. Paul in Alaska and members of the scistarter.org team to learn about ways to tackle environmental action and coastal clean-up at a local, community-based and a nationwide/worldwide level. Speakers will share strategies, reflections, and resources for supporting youth to act as citizen scientists and environmental advocates in their communities.
Resources for Afterschool Programs: Using the IF/THEN® Collection for Programming - Register HERE
Tuesday, September 14th - 11:00am PST
The IF/THEN® Collection features resources highlighting STEM professionals who serve as IF/THEN® Ambassadors and includes activities that can be used in afterschool and informal STEM programming. Join us as we showcase these resources designed for educators working in a wide variety of educational settings.
Addressing STEM Stereotypes and Biases: Facilitating Challenging Conversations with Youth - Register HERE
September 15th - 1:00pm PST
Stereotypes about who does STEM continue to be pervasive in current society. How can adults and educators address these stereotypes and facilitate meaningful conversations with youth to break down STEM stereotypes, address biases, and build STEM identities?
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Manufacturing Day October 1st
Oregon Girls Collaborative will be partnering up to support virtual Manufacturing Day opportunities with Oregon Women at Intel Network to get young girls excited about the interesting world of manufacturing!
Keep an eye out for more information and prepare to take a "journey through the life cycle of a wafer” to get a better look at what it’s like to be part of the manufacturing process at Intel. Plan to join us the first week of October to hear more directly from Intel Engineers. Contact [email protected] if interested in participating or have any questions.
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State Health and Policy Updates
Additionally, Vaccination Rules for schools and school employees released August 29th include updates related to before and after school staff. Please note, if you plan to offer services on a school campus, you will be expected to be vaccinated just like the school employees. Find out more from the School Vaccine FAQ HERE or, see the full guidelines here.
Q:"Who does the schools and school-based programs statewide vaccine rule apply to exactly?"
A: Teachers, school staff and volunteers may not teach, work, learn, study, assist, observe, or volunteer at a school unless they are fully vaccinated or have provided documentation of a medical or religious exception.
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Stay Up to Date on National Policy and Advocacy Efforts
A Natural Fit: Supporting After-School Staff of Color in Teacher Pipelines:
Since inequities exist within the realm of school and OST, states and districts continue to invest in strategies to increase the racial diversity of their workforces. This report, examines the experiences of current and former teacher candidates of color with after-school or OST experience to provide insights into how teacher preparation programs and state policymakers can create the right programmatic experiences and conditions to recruit after-school/OST staff into the teaching profession and prepare them for success.
How to Sell SEL: Parents and the Politics of Social-Emotional Learning:
Due to the continual trauma that COVID-19 has affected all of us, incorporating SEL or Life Skills for Students, is important to implement, especially now. A poll taken by the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, indicates that parents have an understand of the importance of SEL and yet, have genuine challenges in getting the terminology right. View more details on the report and the partisan split that affects SEL.
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Lights On Afterschool 2021:
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Check out the OregonASK Job Board Page
Don't forget to take advantage of OregonASK's Jobs Board to help connect summer employees to fall opportunities. See the Listings page, plus more, HERE.
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2021 Save the Dates!
September 22nd: RSVP for Equitable STEM & CTE Committee
October 1st: RSVP Here for Commitment to Quality Committee
October 21st-23rd: Oregon Afterschool Conference & Open Minds, Open Spaces Fall Virtual Conference
October 28th: Lights On Afterschool
November 19th: OregonASK "New" Partners
December 3rd: OregonASK Partner Meeting
February 21st: Day at the Capitol
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OregonASK Expanded Learning Partnership
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