Description: Too often, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) activities happen with little to no time for youth to think about what they did, what they learned, and why it […]

Level Up with Learning, Experienced (LXP) February 29th, 2024, 1:00 pm EST Join us for this highly engaging session on “Leveling Up” programming using the LXP model. In this interactive […]

Asking the right question at the right time can unlock new possibilities in a child's thinking. Learn how to craft questions that promote deeper learning in young people. Focusing on […]

Play, Connect, Create with Learning, Experienced (LXP) March 7, 2024, 1:00 pm EST In a dynamic and interactive session, we will discover the importance of Play, Connect, and Create and […]

NYS is lucky to be in the path of totality for the 2024 Solar Eclipse happening April 8th! Join Abigael Rice, our STEAM Coordinator for an hour long virtual session […]

Learn the skills and attitudes managers need for success! The Site Leader Institute is for new and experienced managers who want to sharpen their skills in working with staff and […]

Description: Apply strategies used to support documentation of STEM concepts in multiple formats, particularly symbols, drawings, models, diagrams, charts, tables, text or non-verbal means. This workshop is designed to help […]

The Afterschool Network of Western New York (ASNWNY) will host a job fair for people interested in working with youth on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024. This event will connect prospective employees to jobs and internships with afterschool organizations in Western New York. Lunch will be included! Please register in advance for the ASNWNY Job Fair. […]

On January 30th, The Education Trust–New York launched The New York Campaign for Early Literacy — a statewide movement to improve student reading outcomes, from birth to age 8. The Campaign is a continuum of their work to ensure New York State and local school districts prioritize early literacy and the science of reading. Schools […]

Description: Youth should direct their own fun and learning, when it is developmentally appropriate. Learn techniques for engaging youth in decision making, developing projects, and leading their own development in this active workshop. Join PD Director Timothy Fowler in understanding how project-based learning can engage youth as partners in youth development practice. This workshop is […]