Presentation formats we’ll feature at Convention, as well as the five learning strands



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Workshops


See below for titles, descriptipons, and presenters for our workshops, divided by strand. Please note, all content is tentative and is subject to change. Most presentations are 75-minutes long, though some will be two-hour long “intensives” (more info coming soon). Workshops take place in nine workshop blocks throughout the Convention. We will share scheduling information in the coming weeks.

Building Partnerships and Sustaining Programs: Workshops


Afterschool - Change Agent of School Culture

Learn how a collaborative partnership between a school division and county government changed the entire culture of 27 middle schools and how the variety and quality of afterschool programming have evolved to support the school division’s new strategic initiative and focus on the academic, social, emotional and physical and mental wellness skills of students.


Presented by: Tracy Bromberg, After-School Program Specialist, Rachel Carson Middle School, Fairfax County Public Schools; German Cabezas, After-School Specialist, Holmes Middle School, Fairfax County Public Schools; Mark Emery, Administrator, After-School Programs, Fairfax County Public Schools; Christine Jones-Monaccio, After-School Specialist, Glasgow Middle School, Fairfax County Public Schools
Afterschool STEM Partnerships: What Works?

The National Girls Collaborative Project will share the results from a national study on mobilizing afterschool partnerships. NGCP will highlight effective strategies that lead to meaningful collaboration to support informal science education in youth programs. The session will emphasize the process of building active partnerships to advance STEM learning.


Presented by: Jeff Buehler, Project Director, National Girls Collaborative Project; Karen Peterson, CEO, National Girls Collaborative
Bringing Education Home: Afterschool in Housing

Around the country, afterschool programs and low-income housing providers are initiating partnerships uniquely positioned to empower children and families with the resources they need to thrive in school and succeed as adults. This workshop explores the housing-based afterschool landscape and how to initiate and strengthen housing-based programs in your community.


Presented by: Jenny Hicks, Manager, Technical Assistance, Expanded Learning Initiatives, Partnership for Children & Youth (PCY); Sarah Watson, Governance and Special Projects Associate, Afterschool Alliance; Sunia Zaterman, Executive Director, Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA)
Connecting Families through STEM

Come get excited about hosting a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) night! Participants will receive hands-on activities to provide a positive and fun environment that encourages kindergarten to sixth grade girls (and boys) and their families. Participants will learn how to bridge formal and informal STEM and receive free standards aligned curriculum to bring STEM to life anywhere. Learn ways to structure an exciting and meaningful STEM night perfect for your entire school community.


Presented by: Allison Ellerbrock, After School Coordinator, Girlstart; Itzel Gutierrez, After School Coordinator, Girlstart
Dynamic Partnerships with Higher Education

Partnerships between colleges and afterschool programs can strengthen the quality of children's educational opportunities beyond the school day and build social emotional skills at the same time. Learn how to leverage funds while connecting youngsters with college students who can enrich their knowledge and their lives.


Presented by: Marlene Bumgarner, Professor of Child Development Educational Studies, Gavilan College, Gilroy, California
Engaging Families in Afterschool Settings

In this workshop, participants will learn best practices and review national models for getting parents and families actively engaged in afterschool programs. Participants will discuss Joyce Epstein's Six Types of Parent Involvement and brainstorm how to eliminate barriers to get parents involved in their programs.


Presented by: Latasha Battie, Director of Community Schools, Chicago Youth Centers
ENRICH Afterschool: A Community Initiative

ENRICH Afterschool: Evaluating the OST Needs, Resources and Initiatives in the Communities of Houston. Spearheaded by City of Houston Council Member Bradford and CASE for Kids in 2012, ENRICH is a regional initiative to increase the understanding of Greater Houston’s community needs in relation to quality OST services. Goals of the community effort are to design a research agenda, build public will, mobilize resources and create action items.


Presented by: Michelle Pina Amos, ENRICH Research Manager, HCDE- CASE for Kids
Everything You Wanted to Know About Licensing...

Participants will learn how to interpret state child care regulations, communicate with licensors and the best way to organize licensing paperwork. Participants will learn how to communicate and establish relationships with licensors. We will also discuss the impact of technology in the center and how it may affect staff.


Presented by: Jill Brown, Licensing and Compliance Advisor, Champions
Family Engagement: The Missing Piece of the Puzzle

Engaging families in learning is the missing piece of the puzzle that is critical for children and youth’s future college, career and life success. Participants will discover why and how to assist families in the development of skills needed to support their child’s learning in and out-of-school through home-based activities.


Presented by: Linda Robinson, Executive Comittee Chair, KYOSA
Get Connected 2 National Networks = Opportunities!

Power of Connections. Building local and state connections with both the National Network of Statewide Afterschool Networks and the Cooperative Extension Service provides statewide opportunities to foster partnerships and policies to develop, support and sustain quality. Learn how to connect with both the National Cooperative Extension Service (4-H Youth Development) and the National Afterschool Network!


Presented by: Nila Cobb, 4-H Extension Agent, WVU Extension Service; Sheila Smith, Program Leader 4-H Youth Development, Michigan State University
Growing Food and Community

Growing food with students connects them to more than just the food they eat. Join us in this session to explore how to use garden programming to build strong students, relationships and communities.


Presented by: Andrew Corcoran and Karen Lee, History Teacher, Thurgood Marshall Academy
How Adolescents Think and Learn: Keys to Good Practice

Session will explore effective middle and high school learning and strategies needed to effect best practice. Topics will include research on learning and brain development, roles of funders and policy leaders in assuring sustained success in these efforts and interactive discussions on practice and policy throughout the country.


Presented by: Janet Kelley, Principal, Kelley Collaborative; Hillary Salmons, Executive Director, Providence After School Alliance; Denice Williams, Assistant Commissioner, COMPASS, NYC Department of Youth and Community Development; Toya Williford, Director, Program and Policy, Mayor's Fund to Advance NYC
Links: Competency-Based Pathways and Open Badges

Afterschool and extended learning opportunities are in the unique position to connect the skills students learn outside the school day with the competencies that are required to become college and career ready. Learn how Michigan is piloting open digital badges in out-of-school time programs. Linking the competencies and skills gained in programs like 4-H summer camp and 21st CCLC to recognition by the school.


Presented by: Mary Sutton, Executive Director, Michigan After-School Partnership; Lorraine Thoreson, 21st CCLC Education Consultant, Michigan Department of Education


Museums, Afterschool and You

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis has been successful in securing funding for a new, onsite afterschool program and field trips for local afterschool groups. Learn how the funding was secured for these unique learning experiences for underserved youth. Hear how the museum uses exhibits to provide engaging and enriching programs. Discover ways the museum works with community partners and a local school district to recruit and transport students.


Presented by: Melissa Trumpey, Director of Public Events and Family Programs, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Parent Partners in Afterschool: Bringing STEM Home

What does family engagement really mean in afterschool settings? Learn how you can promote STEM learning opportunities through family-friendly events and community partnerships. The Franklin Institute Science Museum has developed best practices for family engagement in science learning through numerous grants funded by the National Science Foundation. Museum staff will share evidence-based strategies and hands’ on activities that will get youth and the critical adults who care for them excited about doing STEM at afterschool, at home and in the community.


Presented by: Tara Cox, Afterschool and Family Programs Coordinator, The Franklin Institute; Dale McCreedy, Director of Gender, Adult Learning and Community Engagement, The Franklin Institute
Parents as Partners: Engaging Parents to Ensure Student Achievement

As schools seek to increase student achievement, it is important to consider how parent expertise is leveraged. Research demonstrates that when parents and teachers collaborate greater gains are made. This workshop highlights ways in which parent engagement can be strengthened by identifying how parents, teachers and school administrators can partner and share information in order to ensure holistic student success.


Presented by: Olivia Nunez, Director of Community Engagement, GO Project; Christine Tangel, Director of GO Families, GO Project
Powerful Partnerships and Improved ELL Outcomes

Schools are struggling with increasing English language learner (ELL) outcomes. Out-of-school time (OST) has become one avenue for intervention to deliver high-quality, relevant support to students that is aligned with regular day programs. This session will present strategies and experiences from our collaborative initiative between schools, institutions of higher education, community-based programs and non-profit organizations to provide professional development on improving ELL population outcomes to 800 youth in three inner-city schools. In this workshop, participants will interact with presenters, acquire knowledge and skills for improving collaborations and learn how to create professional development opportunities for OST educators.


Presented by: Rachel Chase, Progam Director, Hunter CASE; Brian Collins, Assistant Professor, Hunter College; Jennifer Samson, Assistant Professor, Hunter College; Shannon Stagman, Program Director, Evaluation Services, TASC
Program Data Management: Enrollment, Fees and More!

If you are seeking a powerful, yet easy-to-use online student enrollment and fee generation and collection system, you owe it to yourself to take the time to learn about our tried and true AfterSchool201 system from Cayen Systems. AS201 offers flexible configuration options for individual or household accounts and charge rules. Online payment processing is a breeze with the integrated money-saving Dwolla payment system. Put simply, Cayen AS201 + Payments can help you reduce administration time and save your program money!


Presented by: Lynn Russo, Business Development Manager, Cayen Systems
Reaching for More: Developing Partnerships

Afterschool programs benefit from strong partnerships that bring enriching activities, useful administrative tools, human resources and measureable outcomes. This session will explore promising practices and strategies to identify affordable partnerships that add meaningful value to your program and help meet program outcomes.


Presented by: Samantha Saldana-Curet, Program Specialist, Public Health Management Corporation
Resources to Engage Staff, Volunteers and Families

Building support for new initiatives, including wellness efforts, can be a challenge. This session will provide you with resources on building support, team-building and communication. Alignment with the NAA Healthy Eating and Physical Activity standards will be emphasized.


Presented by: Daniel Hatcher, National Out-of-School Time Advisor, Alliance for a Healthier Generation; Lauren Marciszyn, Technical Advisor, YMCA of the USA
Ripple Mapping: Community Capital in Afterschool

Ripple mapping is a reflective tool used to analyze the effects of afterschool programs on youth and their surrounding communities. Ripple mapping will allow you to see and expand the impacts of your program. In this session, you will create a ripple map and evaluate the impact of your work.


Presented by: Nia Fields, 4-H Educator, UME Baltimore County 4-H
Strengthening and Innovating Family Engagement

Effective family engagement can be a challenge for many youth-serving organizations. In this interactive workshop, participants will share their challenges, ideas and resources with each other. They will also learn proven strategies and activities for successfully engaging families in youth programming, leaving with a toolkit of ideas.


Presented by: Amanda Meeson, Vice President of Programming, The Leadership Program; Erika Petrelli, Senior Vice President of Leadership Development, The Leadership Program
Sustainable Funding for Expanded Learning

Many organizations recognize the value of a diverse portfolio of private and public funding sources. Citizen Schools will share its experience and findings from research with Education Resource Strategies on how diverse types of schools and districts could sustainably fund expanded learning. This workshop will identify barriers to flexibility over existing public funding streams and help leaders in the field recommend both policy changes and suitable action steps to finance and implement expanded learning as a means to achieving greater student outcomes. Moreover, Citizen Schools will invite its corporate donors to co-present on the need for broader policy change when it comes to public and private funding.


Presented by: Steven Rothstein, Chief Executive Officer, Citizen Schools
Sustaining $7 million in 21st CCLC Losses

Learn how school districts, government, funders, service providers and statewide and regional networks have partnered and worked strategically to sustain 21st CCLC programs at 77 sites across Central Texas that lost funding in 2014, and how this crisis helped make the case for creation of a coordinated regional out-of-school time system.


Presented by: Sabine (BiNi) Foster, Facilitator and Admin. Supervisor of Partnerships, Central TX Ready By 21 and Austin ISD
True Partnerships: Action Speaks Louder than Words

Partnerships are key to the success of afterschool programs, and require time and nurturing to move beyond just statements of collaboration. In this session we will highlight best practices from Denver’s collaborative afterschool field including multi-agency programming partnerships, collaborative evaluations, shared professional development and joint advocacy. As we see the impact of programs grow, these partnerships now extend beyond youth service organizations to also include the school district and city government. Participants will identify key partnership opportunities in their own communities and will strategically determine how to boost partnerships as soon as they return home.


Presented by: Katherine Plog-Martinez, Director, Denver Public Schools, Department of Extended Learning; Regan Suhay, Director, Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver and DAA



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