Webinars

Whether it’s jumping rope, running, yoga, dance, horseback riding or rock climbing, afterschool and summer learning programs engage youth in an array of physical activities that promote lifelong health, overall well-being, and engagement. Webinar speakers shared best practices and strategies that can be leveraged in out-of-school time to ensure that student mental and physical health…

Chronic absenteeism is a national education crisis as students who are chronically absent are much less likely to read at grade level and to graduate high school. This webinar highlighted the role of high-quality afterschool programs to help reduce chronic absenteeism. Attendees learned about a range of strategies and resources that can be leveraged through…

This webinar highlighted the role of afterschool and summer learning programs in serving and engaging children and youth that are experiencing homelessness or are in foster care. Attendees learned about a range of strategies and resources that can be leveraged to ensure that our most vulnerable students are both engaged and able to add their…

This webinar highlighted the importance of ensuring that afterschool and summer learning programs are engaging young people with disabilities, underscoring the U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act (IDEA) which makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services…

In late January 2025, school districts and states will face the liquidation deadline for more than $120 billion America Rescue Plan ESSER III funds. How have these funds been used to date in support of comprehensive afterschool and summer enrichment programs? How have school – community partnerships been leveraged to support students when school is…

This webinar featured an in-depth conversation with afterschool and summer providers working to meet the needs of Native American and Indigenous youth and families. Attendees learned about Native American families’ perspectives on afterschool programs, from what families are looking for to barriers to participation, and potential areas of growth to help the afterschool field reach more…

This webinar highlighted the U.S. Department of Education’s priorities pertaining to parent and family engagement and spotlighted the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center Program’s emphasis on ensuring that families of students served have opportunities for active and meaningful engagement. Additionally, the webinar featured parent and family engagement strategies of local and statewide…

The Staff Recruitment and Retention Webinar spotlighted the National Afterschool Association’s Thriving Out-of-School Time Workforce Initiative and the Out-of-School Time Job Design Framework. Additionally, the webinar featured staff recruitment and retention strategies of statewide and local organizations. Webinar Participants: Angelica Portillo, National AfterSchool Association Ben Trentelman, Utah Afterschool Network Tiffany Gipson, California AfterSchool Network Marjorie…

The Youth Voice and Choice Webinar spotlighted the Powered by Youth Voice: Future Directions for Afterschool initiative and youth survey. Additionally, the webinar featured strategies of youth-centered organizations within a range of entities including afterschool and summer learning programs, school districts and city government. Webinar Participants: Hikma Sherka, Every Hour Counts John Weiss, Neutral Zone…

Part Two of the Program Funding and Sustainability Webinar Series focused on Program Sustainability. The webinar provided a definition and framework for sustainability. It also highlighted the role of partnerships for out-of-school time program sustainability with a panel of participants from a range of sectors. Webinar Participants: Hillary Oravec, National Comprehensive Center at Westat Brian Doran,…