We are deeply grateful for the support of our sponsors for the 2025 ELO & EMPOWER Conference! Your commitment to expanding learning opportunities and empowering communities has been instrumental in making this event a success. Your partnership has not only helped us bring together educators, leaders, and out-of-school time professionals, but it has also supported meaningful discussions, innovative ideas, and collaborative efforts to create brighter futures for children and youth.
Thank you for being a valued partner in our mission. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of countless young people and their families.
With gratitude,
Contrell and the PSAYDN Team
Special Announcements
National OST Program Director Survey on OST STEM Workforce – Building Evidence!
How can afterschool and summer programs effectively recruit, train and retain a skilled out-of-school time (OST) staff capable of delivering high-quality STEM activities? National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) at Wellesley College with support from the Overdeck Family Foundation and in partnership with the National Afterschool Association are on a mission to find out—and they need your help!
You are invited to participate in this important survey aimed at gathering insights from OST program directors across the country. Your experiences and expertise are crucial in shaping a deeper understanding of how to attract, prepare and support OST staff in delivering impactful STEM learning experiences. By contributing your voice, you’ll be playing a vital role in advancing the field of STEM education in out-of-school time settings.
To show our appreciation for your time and input, they are holding a weekly raffle for a $25 gift card for survey participants. This is your chance to share your perspectives and potentially win a little something extra!
Please share this survey widely with other OST program directors and colleagues. Your participation will help inform best practices and innovative solutions that will benefit OST programs, educators, and—most importantly—the youth they serve. Let’s work together to build a stronger, more effective OST STEM workforce!
How Schools Can Navigate Trump’s Immigration Policies
Now that immigration officers are no longer discouraged from making arrests or conducting interrogations at schools, bus stops, and child care centers, educators are asking: what now?
The CSIU is in search of 25 young women entering middle school (6th-8th grade) for the 2025-26 school year who are interested in participating in STEM Camp June 23-27, 2025. The camp will occur from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) Main Building (90 Lawton Lane, Milton, PA), with lunch being provided.
Awaken the brilliance within you through captivating STEM adventures that spark invention, exploration and boundless creativity!
Say Amen to STEM: Empowering Churches to Inspire the Next Generation
March 13, 11 a.m. - noon | Virtual
In a rapidly evolving world, churches have a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between faith and STEM education, creating transformative learning experiences for youth. "Say Amen to STEM: Empowering Churches to Inspire the Next Generation" is a dynamic, one-hour webinar designed for faith-based leaders, pastors, and youth program directors who are eager to serve their communities by offering high-quality STEM programs.
Strategies to Increase Afterschool Attendance: Engaging Students and Families for Success
March 26, 11 a.m. - noon | Virtual
Afterschool programs thrive when students consistently attend and engage. Explore proven strategies to boost attendance by fostering stronger connections with students, families and communities.
2025 National Assembly for Family Engagement in Education
Oct. 6-7 | Virtual
Oct. 8-10 | New Orleans, Louisiana
Early bird registration is now officially open for the inaugural 2025 National Assembly for Family Engagement in Education. This groundbreaking event is your opportunity to connect, learn and celebrate with fellow leaders, educators and advocates dedicated to family engagement in education. Join us as we come together to exchange ideas, elevate best practices, and empower our collective impact on students, families and communities. Don't miss out on being part of this monumental gathering and the chance to shape the future of family engagement!
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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