More than 250 Students and Advocates Visit the State Capitol to Support Afterschool Programs
Students in afterschool programs from across Pennsylvania were joined by educators, program professionals, community leaders and legislators to share their support and experiences with afterschool programs at the 2024 Afterschool Advocacy Day, June 5, 2024, at the Pennsylvania State Capitol through legislative visits and Legislative Caucus and Youth Voice press events.
The Bridge Project in PA Online Mental Health Services for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Children and youth experiencing homelessness often do not receive the mental health services they need, either due to a lack of or difficulty in accessing services, fear of stigmatization, or even embarrassment.
The Bridge Project in PA facilitates FREE access to mental health services for children and youth experiencing homelessness. The Bridge Project is part of Pennsylvania’s American Rescue Plan Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) Program and is available for a limited time.
In partnership with our providers, services are available online and at no cost to the student, family, or local education agency (LEA). No health insurance is necessary.
Discussions with the Director: Expanding the Understanding of Resilience
Enjoy a short conversation with CSC Director Shileste Overton Morris and Dr. Charlyn Harper Browne, senior fellow, Center for the Study of Social Policy, as they discuss how the Strengthening Families Protective Factors are reflected in her early years and the efforts to make this work accessible to all families.
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Youth voice in afterschool STEM: Peeking behind the curtain
STEM learning in afterschool has really taken off over the past decade and there is little doubt of the importance of these spaces for engaging young people with STEM. The most recent America After 3PM study tells us that 73% of afterschool programs offer STEM and that 72% of parents look for these opportunities when choosing a program for their children. At the same time, the attention paid to authentic and meaningful youth voice has grown significantly.
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Representatives from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) will be providing a variety of webinars, including an overview of how to apply for all types of financial aid, reviewing financial aid offers, financial aid for non-traditional students, and more!
The American Institutes for Research® (AIR®) partnered with Girls Who Code (GWC) to conduct an independent study evaluating the effectiveness of two GWC summer virtual programs: the Summer Immersion Program (SIP) and the Self-Paced Program (SPP). These two programs are designed to enhance high school female and nonbinary students’ interest and proficiency in computer science (CS) and to encourage the pursuit of CS-related higher education and careers.
Two new research papers released attempt to isolate the effects of federal relief spending on student test scores. Both analyses, which were conducted independently, find that spending under the relief programs known as ESSER improved test scores in reading and math, and that the improvements were in line with other research showing that more spending boosts student achievement.
AfterSchool HQ is a youth organization management platform that creates more time for meaningful engagement with students. This tool for your grant lets you track and report student data.
Apply by July 12 to present at 2024 #PTWconference!
The 2024 PTW Conference Committee is seeking high-quality presentations — for our conference being held October 16-18, in King of Prussia — that explicitly draw connections between current trends, research, equity and inclusion, and best practices for the educational support of students experiencing homelessness or in foster care. The committee is particularly interested in session proposals that address the following content areas:
Activating the Power of Afterschool PASE Annual Conference
Partnership for Afterschool Education
July 24, 2024 | New York, New York
This signature citywide event celebrates the impact of the field on youth and families and promotes innovation and research to sustain this work. Join Executive Directors and supervisors from youth-serving community-based agencies, funders, colleagues in higher education, policymakers, and educators for a day focused on timely conversations, emerging trends, and vital skills to navigate the ever-shifting landscape of afterschool and to best meet the needs of children and families.
Pennsylvania Afterschool Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) is an initiative of Center for Schools and Communities, division of Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit
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