January 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 (Must attend all days) - FULL - REGISTRATION CLOSED Directors are responsible for hiring, training, and maintaining staff who provide a healthy and safe environment for children. This course will help directors look at policies and procedures that reinforce high-quality health and safety practices. Directors will get the […]
Using Design Thinking in your classroom equips students with the problem solving skills to tackle real world challenges and foster creativity and collaboration. Outcomes: - Educators will learn the step-by-step process to implement design thinking in their classrooms About the Presenter: Liz Gallo is an educator, innovator, and visionary leader dedicated to shaping dynamic educational […]
Join us for a session about ways to build STEM skills using project-based learning as a part of your afterschool program. Project-based learning is fun and it can support academic growth - especially STEM skills - without feeling like school. We will explore ways that kids can go deep in areas of interest using project-based […]
Β Power of 3:00 Afterschool Day of Action (March 25, 2025) Join supporters of afterschool, summer, and expanded learning programs to uplift the need to increase access to high-quality afterschool programs.Β Legislators will be at the State Capitol in Albany to negotiate which programs to fund in the state budget. Last yearβs budget included increased funding […]
This exclusive virtual professional development workshop, developed by the National Inventors Hall of Fame, offers the opportunity to participate in a hands-on experience using teaching and learning strategies to incorporate STEM and invention education into the classroom. Participants will receive their own materials kit to use during the workshop. Outcomes: - Uncover dynamic teaching techniques […]
From climate change to supporting loved ones with dementia, youth are changing the world with technology. Join Technovation to explore how to collaborate to promote student leadership, agency, and civic engagement. With over 75% of our alumni reporting improved coding and entrepreneurial skills, as well as increased STEM identity, we aim to share our collaborative […]
We will building circuits and create reusable circuit components from common or easily purchased materials such as paper, copper tape, paper clips, aluminum foil, etc. Outcomes: - Explore simple circuit theory - Build reusable circuit components that students can bring home - Identify online resources for similar ideas About the Presenter: Walt received his bachelor's […]
