Regional Networks Symposium and Meetings
NYSAN supports members of regional networks by providing statewide quarterly professional development, networking and learning opportunities. These quarterly meetings consist of three virtual meetings and one full-day in-person meeting which serves as the Afterschool Networks Symposium.
Virtual Quarterly Meetings
Three times each year, NYSAN offers a conference call or webinar on critical topics for afterschool network leadership.
Annual Regional Afterschool Networks Symposium
Each fall, members of the regional afterschool networks convene for a day-long event to foster the development of local afterschool leaders and build the capacity of each regional network to further their missions. Past Symposia topics and resources are listed below:
2015: Symposium for New York State’s Regional Afterschool Network Leads
- 2015 Regional Network Leads Symposium Agenda
- Expanding Your Social Media Presence
- Trends in Social- Emotional Learning: Frameworks by AIR and The Wallace Foundation
- Beyond the Bell- Supporting Social and Emotional Development Through Quality Afterschool Programs
- Beyond the Bell- Social and Emotional Learning Practices: A Self-Reflection Tool for Afterschool Staff
- Foundations for Young Adult Success by The Wallace Foundation
- STEM: Coding and Afterschool
- Transitioning Leadership and Network Sustainability
2014: Symposium for New York State’s Regional Afterschool Network Leads
- 2014 Regional Network Leads Symposium Agenda
- Data Drives School Community Partnerships: Seven Principles for Effective Data Sharing
2013: Symposium for New York State’s Regional Afterschool Network Leads
- 2013 NYSAN Regional Network Leads Symposium Agenda
- Out of School Time & The Greater Context of Systems-Building Vanessa Threatte, Cradle to Career Alliance (Slideshow)
- Network Sustainability Liz Wilder, Grantmakers Forum of New York (Slideshow)
- Early Childhood Development Initiative, Rochester-Monroe County Liz Wilder, Grantmakers Forum of New York (Handout)
- Out-of-School Time Resource Center Nancy Peter, OSTRC (Handout)
- Philadelphia’s Out-of-School Time Landscape Nancy Peter, OSTRC (Handout)
- The Philadelphia OST Project Nancy Peter, OSTRC (Handout)
- Peer Networking Meetings FAQ Nancy Peter, OSTRC (Handout)
- Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative Nancy Peter, OSTRC (Handout)
- Advocacy for Afterschool Nora Niedzielski-Eichner, New York State Afterschool Network (Slideshow)
- Summary of Funding Streams Nora Niedzielski-Eichner, New York State Afterschool Network (Handout)
- NYSAN Statewide Fiscal Map 2013 Nora Niedzielski-Eichner, New York State Afterschool Network (Handout)
- Sample Advocacy Planning Calendar Rachel Sabella, TASC (Handout)
- Supporting School-Community Partnerships Lisa Hiley, EnCompass, and Carol Jones, Rochester City School District (Slideshow)
- Workforce Development: Helping Teens and Young Adults Get Ready for College and Career Vicki Gray, NYS Department of Labor (Slideshow)
- NYSAN’s Guide to Workforce Investment Act Programs New York State Afterschool Network (Handout)
2012: The Role and Function of Networks in Systems-Building
- 2012 NYSAN Regional Networks Symposium Agenda (PDF, 343 KB)
- “Municipal Leadership to Build Citywide Afterschool Systems” Bela Shah Spooner, National League of Cities (PDF, 844 KB)
- “The Role and Function of Networks in Systems-Building & NYSAN 3-Year Framework” Sanjiv Rao, NYSAN (PDF, 5 MB)
2009: Supporting Afterschool Programs and Policies in a Tough Economy
- 2009 NYSAN Regional Networks Symposium Agenda (PDF, 152 KB)
- “Government Relations and Advocacy for After-School” Rachel Sabella, The After-School Corporation (PDF, 174 KB)
- “Supporting Students Success: The Promise of Expanded Learning Opportunities” Sanjiv Rao, NYSAN (PDF, 821 KB)
- “Sustainability for Afterschool Programs and Networks” Jenifer Gager, The Finance Project (PDF, 1.8 MB)
2008: Identifying and Developing Regional and Local Resources for Afterschool Programs, Providers, and Networks
- 2008 NYSAN Regional Networks Symposium Agenda (PDF, 190 KB)
- “Assessing Local Afterschool Resources and Needs” Mark Ouellette, City Strategies, National League of Cities (PDF, 228 KB)
- “Action Kit for Municipal Leaders: Expanding Afterschool Opportunities” National League of Cities (PDF, 122 KB)
2007: Building Local and Regional Systems for Afterschool: A Symposium for Regional Afterschool Network Leaders
- 2007 NYSAN Regional Networks Symposium Agenda (PDF, 137 KB)
- Shaping the Future of After-School: The Essential Role of Intermediaries in Bringing Quality” Collaborative for Building After-School Systems (PDF, 116 KB)
- “Making Smart Investments in Afterschool: A Policy Primer for State and Local Leaders” Afterschool Investments (PDF, 2.08 MB)