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CryptoClub Pilot
The CryptoClub curriculum teaches cryptography and mathematics to middle school students in afterschool settings. This training pilot will consist of three in-preson trainings, coaching and webinars that will provide scaffolding to support the exploration of math and cryptography with CryptoClub materials.
The cohort will be co-facilitated by OregonASK Master Trainer Rachel Kessler, and guest trainer Colin Crane.
Saturday, September 9th
9 AM - 5 PM
OregonASK, Wilsonville
Trainer: Colin
Friday, September 29th
9 AM - 5 PM
OregonASK, Wilsonville
Trainer: Rachel
For more information contact
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Science Action Club
Cloud Quest
Presented in partnership with California Academy of Sciences, this STEM content for middle school youth in out-of-school time uses games, projects, and hands-on activities within the context of citizen science to explore nature, connect with scientists, and design strategies to protect our planet. Cloud Quest also includes, climate, weather and how youth can participate as citizen scientists to track them all!
September 5th
Newport, OR
OR
September 23rd
Wilsonville, OR
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STEM Micro-Credentials
OregonASK, the National Afterschool Association, and Click2Science are partnering to recognize out-of-school time staff for their competency in offering high quality STEM experiences in their programs. If you are your staff are interested in receiving a STEM micro-credential, email susan.hamann@oregonask.org or
Register NOW!
September 8th or 9th
9 AM - 12 PM
Cost is $100
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Did You Know...?
OregonASK has numerous projects that we are continuing to support throughout the year. For more information on the plethora of projects, visit our website to see what's going on and how you might want to get involved.
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Register Now to Join Us in November!
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What adventure will you choose this year? With dozens of sessions providing in-depth learning and discussion about a broad range of topics, we hope you are still able to find your way home at the end of the day.
Take a look at our
Conference Brochure to see which sessions interest you & which
Campfire Discussion you'll select to finish your morning with...Supporting Gender Identity, Intercultural Relevancy, or one of many others?
Register Now
to join us on November 4th as we
inspire you with new ideas
and engage you in intriguing conversations around
providing
great adventures for youth.
Check out our
OAC 2017 Conference
page for updates and session highlights of this year's presenters.
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Equity in Expanded Learning
This year, OregonASK will be partnering with experts from the field to provide year long, in-depth learning opportunities. Our first opportunity will be based on exploring and learning more about Equity within Expanded Learning. We are thrilled to have Dr. Johnny Lake as the facilitator leading this six session series over the coming school year.
Each session will build on previous conversation and include real-world, relevant examples that will encourage participants to dive deeper in their own understanding.
REGISTER HERE to join the first session on Saturday, September 16th from 9am-1pm. The $100 cost will cover all 6 sessions, including refreshments at each.
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Are Your Lights On After School?
It's that time of year again as students make their way back to school, we want to remind people of the important role that afterschool programs play for so many across the country. If you have an afterschool program,
register an event now to get your ten free copies of the 2017 Lights On Afterschool poster.
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Join Our OregonASK Partner Meeting
OregonASK will be holding our quarterly partner meeting at our office in Wilsonville on Friday, September 22nd.
We would love for you to join us! We will be talking about implementing our next three year work plan and taking time to split into work groups as we discuss upcoming opportunities to increase our impact, reach and partners.
Please contact
Bethany Thramer with any questions or to be sent the reminder email with full meeting agenda.
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Exploring Inclusion in Afterschool
One of the other experts from the field that OregonASK will be partnering with this year is
Dr Mary Shea, founding consultant of Kids Included Together (KIT) and 40 years of experience. In this training series, participants will gain a deep understanding of the inclusion of children with special needs in afterschool and summer programs by exploring laws, research, and best-practices.
This series will be a combination of in-person and online training. Registration information coming soon.
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Policy Time Again
After a well-deserved and very warm summer break, our state legislators will be back in Salem this month to get ready for the next legislative session and get updates on last sessions work. September's
Legislative Days
will bring legislators back for committee meetings, while also giving constituents and advocates
an opportunity
to share about important issues that may have been forgotten amidst the chaos of this years budgetary battle.
If you are not able to be at Legislative Days on September 18th-20th, later this fall is a wonderful time to invite legislators to your program to see the magic firsthand. You can take a look at our
Advocacy Guidance
packet for help getting started as you reach out and strengthen relationships with your policy makers.
Additionally, although the budget was passed this summer, we are still waiting to hear how some of the funding will be distributed, particularly keeping an eye on CTE, STEM and Professional Development funds that can often be utilized by afterschool programs. We will keep you updated as funding opportunities and decisions are made.
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Professional Development Survey
Click here
to take the OregonASK Professional Development Survey. Your input will help providers and decision-makers address the needs of Oregon's educators related to quality afterschool programs. Thank you for your time and for sharing your thoughts.
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