Upcoming Learning OpportunitiesJoin us for these upcoming trainings. All live Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance hosted webinars will be recorded and posted to our YouTube channel.Peer to Peer Networking Calls for 21CCLC ProgramsNetworking calls are a virtual place to interact with your colleagues who hold 21st CCLC grants to problem solve, share resources and successes, and connect with peers across the state of Wisconsin. Come and share your thoughts and ideas on how to make these networking calls a rewarding experience for YOU. Join us the first Wednesday of each month! If you have specific questions you would like addressed, you can submit them ahead of time to [email protected]. Call dates:
Check out our Calendar to register for these upcoming calls. AI Adventures: Empowering OST STEM with ChatGPTArtificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we approach education, offering new tools and methods to enhance learning experiences. This webinar will introduce Out of School Time (OST) educators to the basics of AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT. Participants will learn how to harness AI software to design engaging STEM activities for OST programs and explore the advantages and limitations of using AI in educational settings. Date:
Check out our Calendar to register for these upcoming calls. Peer to Peer Networking Calls for YoungStar Participating ProgramsConnect with fellow school-age program staff participating in YoungStar Connect to share ideas, solve challenges, and build a supportive community. These informal calls offer a space to exchange best practices, discuss current trends, troubleshoot common issues, and celebrate successes. Calls occur the second Wednesday of each month - come ready to engage, inspire and grow together! If you have specific questions you would like addressed, you can submit them ahead of time to [email protected]. Call dates:
Check out our Calendar to register for these upcoming calls. ACRES: Nurturing STEM Identities and Making Career ConnectionsHow do you help youth recognize their connection to and role in STEM? How do you help youth learn about STEM careers? In this module, participants experience several easy-to-implement strategies, including a photo-elicitation activity, learn about how youth form their STEM identities, and then learn how to conduct related activities with youth. This is a 3-part learning cohort offered in partnership with STEAM Milwaukee. Dates:
Check out our Calendar to register for this upcoming training. ACRES: Facilitating Engineering PracticesHow 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 engage in the science practices to learn science ideas, including planning and conducting investigations around testable questions. They’ll talk about the similarities and differences of questioning in science versus questioning in engineering contexts. This is a 3-part learning cohort offered in partnership with STEAM Milwaukee. Dates:
Check out our Calendar to register for this upcoming training. Empowering Afterschool Programs: Navigating Policies and Procedures for Addressing Social Determinants of HealthThis online webinar will explore policies and procedures surrounding social determinants of health (SDoH), with a particular focus on needs assessments for families and children. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of SDoH, learn how to recognize and assess these determinants, and explore strategies to reduce socioeconomic barriers. The session will also introduce key frameworks and tools used in needs assessments, providing practical insights and real-world examples to illustrate successful interventions. Join us to enhance your knowledge and skills in addressing the social determinants of health and improving outcomes for families and children. Date:
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