Involving all youth in STEAM activity, and overcoming any potential barriers to participating, is a critical component of good youth development work. In this workshop learn practices and approaches to creating inclusion in a typical STEAM activity. This session will allow participant to experience the practice and identify how to bring it back to their […]

Embark on a transformative journey with Tibisay Hernandez in "Beyond Borders," a workshop designed to dismantle stereotypes and build bridges of understanding. Engage in meaningful conversations and actionable strategies to tackle xenophobia head-on. This empowering experience fosters inclusivity, empathy, and open dialogue. Through interactive activities, insightful discussions, and shared stories, participants will gain valuable insights […]

Description: Learn techniques to help youth ‘try on’ roles in order to develop a STEM identity. STEM identity is critical for youth in developing interests and skills in STEM: youth who see themselves as scientists, engineers, mathematicians, and technologists are likely to persist in learning. Join PD Director Timothy Fowler in understanding STEM identity and […]

Learning, Experienced (LXP) in Out-of-School Time February 22, 2024, 1:00 pm EST Join us for this interactive session to learn more about the Learning, Experienced (LXP) model; we’ll explore how to bring immersive experiences with collaborative discovery into extended learning programming and discuss the impact this has on students. You’ll leave with 5 hands-on experiential […]

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 matters. The ability to reflect and process not only improves the STEM experience, but builds the socioemotional learning (SEL) skill of listening and understanding other […]

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 session, participants will learn how to design simple experiential learning experiences by working collaboratively to “Level Up” a tried and true out-of-school time activity to […]

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 STEAM (science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math) activity, this workshop will explore the creation and use of timely questions to maximize hands-on learning. Emphasis […]