DAY 1
Thursday, March 9th
To access each session's Zoom room, click on the title of the presentation you want to attend!
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST (IN-PERSON ONLY)
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM: KEYNOTE
Conquering the Ivory Tower - Collaboration between Afterschool Programs and the Regular Day
Presenter: Dr. Gale Gorke
Description: Whether you hope to start your afterschool program from scratch or join an existing program,
this session is for you. Learn how to overcome the barriers to program implementation,
including dealing with school districts, school sites and school personnel; sharing facilities;
hiring and staff development strategies and techniques; getting parents involved, and more!
Learn how to find and implement quality activities that teach academic and life skills that
engage students and build support for learning in the afterschool hours.
Description: Whether you hope to start your afterschool program from scratch or join an existing program,
this session is for you. Learn how to overcome the barriers to program implementation,
including dealing with school districts, school sites and school personnel; sharing facilities;
hiring and staff development strategies and techniques; getting parents involved, and more!
Learn how to find and implement quality activities that teach academic and life skills that
engage students and build support for learning in the afterschool hours.
10:15 AM - 11:05 AM: BREAKOUT SESSION 1
WIN through the face of adversity
Presenter: Devonte Woodson
Description: The answers to our present often lie in past obstacles in which we have had to overcome. Life happens "for" us and not "to" us. As leaders of after school programs and services, it is vital that we deliver programming that connects to each student that we serve. The issues they face daily - often having encountered the same issue ourselves. Being able to learn, grow, and then educate from your past mistakes, is how we can create deeper relationships for those that we serve and lead our communities effectively. Be prepared to be inspired, motivated, and educated on how you can dissect your past to impact future generations.
Description: The answers to our present often lie in past obstacles in which we have had to overcome. Life happens "for" us and not "to" us. As leaders of after school programs and services, it is vital that we deliver programming that connects to each student that we serve. The issues they face daily - often having encountered the same issue ourselves. Being able to learn, grow, and then educate from your past mistakes, is how we can create deeper relationships for those that we serve and lead our communities effectively. Be prepared to be inspired, motivated, and educated on how you can dissect your past to impact future generations.
Informal STEM Learning Environments Evaluation Guide
Presenter: Tracey Howard
Description: Curious about evaluation of your informal STEM program? Join members of the Informal STEM Learning Environments committee to review the Evaluation Guide, developed to support informal STEM programs in creating, implementing, and using evaluation. The guide is evidence-informed based on the latest research, local expertise, and includes local vignettes.
Description: Curious about evaluation of your informal STEM program? Join members of the Informal STEM Learning Environments committee to review the Evaluation Guide, developed to support informal STEM programs in creating, implementing, and using evaluation. The guide is evidence-informed based on the latest research, local expertise, and includes local vignettes.
Sexual and Gender Minority kids only need 2 things
Presenter: Jeff Cafferata
Description: This presentation is about how staff can support and care for youth in their programs. It isn’t hard and only requires staff to do these two things! It easy. This presentation will cover the basic nuts and bolts of working with the SGM community – including these two things!
Description: This presentation is about how staff can support and care for youth in their programs. It isn’t hard and only requires staff to do these two things! It easy. This presentation will cover the basic nuts and bolts of working with the SGM community – including these two things!
Spark Sessions (in-personly only)
The A.C.E. Sports Academy
Presenter: The A.C.E. Sports Academy
Description: The A.C.E. Sports Academy, LLC, harnesses the captivating power of sports to produce impactful and sustainable academic, social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes for young people. The A.C.E. Sports Academy curriculum addresses foundational academic practices that foster increased performance in all academic areas.
Presenter: The A.C.E. Sports Academy
Description: The A.C.E. Sports Academy, LLC, harnesses the captivating power of sports to produce impactful and sustainable academic, social, emotional, and behavioral outcomes for young people. The A.C.E. Sports Academy curriculum addresses foundational academic practices that foster increased performance in all academic areas.
Learning Wrap-Ups
Presenter: Learning Wrap-Ups
Description: Learning Wrap-ups has been providing supplemental Hands-on and Self-correcting curriculum to After School programs for more than 20 years. We cater to K-8 but have strong Math and Reading materials for K-5.
Presenter: Learning Wrap-Ups
Description: Learning Wrap-ups has been providing supplemental Hands-on and Self-correcting curriculum to After School programs for more than 20 years. We cater to K-8 but have strong Math and Reading materials for K-5.
National Inventor Hall of Fame
Presenter: National Inventor Hall of Fame
Description: National Inventors Hall of Fame non-profit programs utilize an Invention education approach that leverages children’s natural inclination to create and guides them through the act of invention to build the mindset and skills they need to navigate life. Invention Project® is an innovative program that adapts to fit an organization’s or district’s needs and students’ learning styles with equitable, developmentally appropriate instruction that aligns with Common Core standards and seamlessly integrates social-emotional learning (SEL). Participants take on immersive STEM-based challenges that inspire them to question, brainstorm, collaborate with teammates, and build invention prototypes while fostering innovation mindset. It offers instructor-led and asynchronous learning for in-school, afterschool and summer learning through stress-free implementation.
Presenter: National Inventor Hall of Fame
Description: National Inventors Hall of Fame non-profit programs utilize an Invention education approach that leverages children’s natural inclination to create and guides them through the act of invention to build the mindset and skills they need to navigate life. Invention Project® is an innovative program that adapts to fit an organization’s or district’s needs and students’ learning styles with equitable, developmentally appropriate instruction that aligns with Common Core standards and seamlessly integrates social-emotional learning (SEL). Participants take on immersive STEM-based challenges that inspire them to question, brainstorm, collaborate with teammates, and build invention prototypes while fostering innovation mindset. It offers instructor-led and asynchronous learning for in-school, afterschool and summer learning through stress-free implementation.
11:05 AM - 11:45 AM: EXHIBITOR HALL & NETWORKING (IN-PERSON ONLY)
11:10 AM - 11:40 AM: SPECIAL SPONSOR SESSION!
Create to connect: sel & pbl for ost!
Presenter: Meredith Scott Lynn
Description: Come prepared to engage your creativity! In this fun and highly interactive session we'll explore innovative approaches to empower YOU to empower your OST students. Participants will be guided through a series of collaborative activities focused on all aspects of student development, including managing emotions, engaging imaginations, promoting self-confidence and fostering deeper connections both with others and themselves. See you there!
Description: Come prepared to engage your creativity! In this fun and highly interactive session we'll explore innovative approaches to empower YOU to empower your OST students. Participants will be guided through a series of collaborative activities focused on all aspects of student development, including managing emotions, engaging imaginations, promoting self-confidence and fostering deeper connections both with others and themselves. See you there!
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11:45 PM - 1:00 PM: LUNCH (IN-PERSON ONLY)
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM: BREAKOUT SESSION 2
No Experience Needed! Developing Robot Ready Programming
Presenter: Claire Parker
Description: Is it possible to incorporate robotics into after school programs or summer camp? Yes! You can enrich students’ experiences by incorporating robotics into your program. Join DRI’s Nevada Robotics for hands-on experience with robots designed for K-8th grade students. Learn the basics of how to implement robotics into your program and make it approachable for a diverse student group. The evidence supporting how robotics can foster teamwork, communication and student discovery will also be discussed.
Description: Is it possible to incorporate robotics into after school programs or summer camp? Yes! You can enrich students’ experiences by incorporating robotics into your program. Join DRI’s Nevada Robotics for hands-on experience with robots designed for K-8th grade students. Learn the basics of how to implement robotics into your program and make it approachable for a diverse student group. The evidence supporting how robotics can foster teamwork, communication and student discovery will also be discussed.
ost poets' & rappers' delight
Presenter: Meredith Scott Lynn
Description: Join us for a fun and fast-paced session that explores the use of poetry, rap and creative writing as tools to boost self-esteem in students of all ages! Educators will learn how to identify topics that are relevant, show students how to express their unique points of view, and encourage public speaking and writing by creating magical and meaningful moments for students to share their stories. Take the intimidation out of self-expression for your multilingual learners - and everyone else!
Description: Join us for a fun and fast-paced session that explores the use of poetry, rap and creative writing as tools to boost self-esteem in students of all ages! Educators will learn how to identify topics that are relevant, show students how to express their unique points of view, and encourage public speaking and writing by creating magical and meaningful moments for students to share their stories. Take the intimidation out of self-expression for your multilingual learners - and everyone else!
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Bust YOUR Signature Move
Presenter: Kent Julian
Description: Understanding Your Greatest Strengths (and the Strengths of Those Around You)
Ever wonder why some people understand you while others stare at you with a confused look on their faces? Amazingly, there is a very simple yet profound strategy that will help you understand yourself better, as well as your fellow colleagues, students, and anyone else with whom you interact.
Every person has a unique "signature move" — their unique personality style. During this engaging and fun breakout session, you will learn how to identify, understand, and connect with each signature move so that you can enhance your interactions with others. Even better, you’ll walk away from this workshop with all the tools you need to implement what you learn immediately!
Description: Understanding Your Greatest Strengths (and the Strengths of Those Around You)
Ever wonder why some people understand you while others stare at you with a confused look on their faces? Amazingly, there is a very simple yet profound strategy that will help you understand yourself better, as well as your fellow colleagues, students, and anyone else with whom you interact.
Every person has a unique "signature move" — their unique personality style. During this engaging and fun breakout session, you will learn how to identify, understand, and connect with each signature move so that you can enhance your interactions with others. Even better, you’ll walk away from this workshop with all the tools you need to implement what you learn immediately!
SPARK SESSIONS (IN-PERSONLY ONLY)
Wonderschool
Presenter: Melissa Aschenbach
Description: Wonderschool's mission is to deliver high quality, affordable child care for all by empowering providers to use our Child Care Management software to simplify managing a business. Whether you're an after school program or looking to start a new, in-home child care program, we help you with licensing, marketing, and more.
Presenter: Melissa Aschenbach
Description: Wonderschool's mission is to deliver high quality, affordable child care for all by empowering providers to use our Child Care Management software to simplify managing a business. Whether you're an after school program or looking to start a new, in-home child care program, we help you with licensing, marketing, and more.
Tutored by Teachers
Presenter: Rahul Reddy
Description: Tutored by Teachers (TbT) provides high-quality virtual instruction to students who need it most. TbT achieves this through one-on-one or small group virtual high-dosage tutoring, delivered by veteran teachers. TbT serves some of the largest school districts in the country through evidence-based programs in ELA and Math.
Presenter: Rahul Reddy
Description: Tutored by Teachers (TbT) provides high-quality virtual instruction to students who need it most. TbT achieves this through one-on-one or small group virtual high-dosage tutoring, delivered by veteran teachers. TbT serves some of the largest school districts in the country through evidence-based programs in ELA and Math.
Boardworks Education
Presenter: Brianna Davis
Description: Boardworks is a turn-key library of K-12 interactive, supplemental resources that are mapped to Nevada standards. We have thousands of ready-made and fully editable presentations to meet student needs and fit different instructional settings. Our 3 goals: save teachers time, engage students, enhance the great instruction that's already going on!
Presenter: Brianna Davis
Description: Boardworks is a turn-key library of K-12 interactive, supplemental resources that are mapped to Nevada standards. We have thousands of ready-made and fully editable presentations to meet student needs and fit different instructional settings. Our 3 goals: save teachers time, engage students, enhance the great instruction that's already going on!
Great Basin Outdoor School
Presenter: Karrie Wilhite Day Camp Director
Description: We immerse students in multi-day overnight science camps and day field studies in spectacular natural settings on the shore of Lake Tahoe and other local sites. Students hike, snowshoe, learn local ecology, and more with hands-on, standards-based activities, and volunteer on conservation projects. Lessons build healthy habits, social and academic skills, and a connection to the community and the natural world. Teachers receive STEM training and professional development credit.
Presenter: Karrie Wilhite Day Camp Director
Description: We immerse students in multi-day overnight science camps and day field studies in spectacular natural settings on the shore of Lake Tahoe and other local sites. Students hike, snowshoe, learn local ecology, and more with hands-on, standards-based activities, and volunteer on conservation projects. Lessons build healthy habits, social and academic skills, and a connection to the community and the natural world. Teachers receive STEM training and professional development credit.
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM: BREAKOUT SESSION 3
Creating Social Emotional Supports for Conflict Resolution
Presenter: Kelly Carr
Description: This workshop will cover evidence informed practices that promote self regulation and scaffold students in conflict resolution. Participants will leave with tools and resources to create spaces and scaffolds to use with students immediately. The need for social emotional supports for students is now greater than ever due to the Covid-19 pandemic and how it has shaped and influenced interaction and experiences of students.
Description: This workshop will cover evidence informed practices that promote self regulation and scaffold students in conflict resolution. Participants will leave with tools and resources to create spaces and scaffolds to use with students immediately. The need for social emotional supports for students is now greater than ever due to the Covid-19 pandemic and how it has shaped and influenced interaction and experiences of students.
Family Engagement
AS21 Technical Support & Listening Session
Presenter: Stephanie King & Ben Hinkle-Wzilek
Description: The Nevada Department of Education’s 21st Century Community Learning Center team will provide a space for current Title IVB subgrantees to share their questions and provide feedback on the AS21 data system. This extended AS21 Technical Assistance and Listening Session is intended for current 21st Century programs that are experiencing challenges with data entry and data validity.
Description: The Nevada Department of Education’s 21st Century Community Learning Center team will provide a space for current Title IVB subgrantees to share their questions and provide feedback on the AS21 data system. This extended AS21 Technical Assistance and Listening Session is intended for current 21st Century programs that are experiencing challenges with data entry and data validity.
SPARK SESSIONS (IN-PERSONLY ONLY)
University Instructors LLC
Presenter: Kara Lewis
Description: With 25 years of educational experience our distinguished network of locally-based, highly motivated and caring educators and professionals are committed to providing schools with evidence-based, effective instructional programs as well as providing the resources necessary for staff development, intervention initiatives, program implementation, supplemental instruction, extended day and summer camp programs.
Presenter: Kara Lewis
Description: With 25 years of educational experience our distinguished network of locally-based, highly motivated and caring educators and professionals are committed to providing schools with evidence-based, effective instructional programs as well as providing the resources necessary for staff development, intervention initiatives, program implementation, supplemental instruction, extended day and summer camp programs.
MindWorks Resources
Presenter: Tiffany Stillwell
Description: MindWorks Resources brings excitement and innovation to education through unique and creative products designed for hands-on, student-centered learning and fun! Students are engaged in experiences that support 21st century skills, TEKS, STEAM, and SEL with high quality academic enrichment and Imaginate kits.
Presenter: Tiffany Stillwell
Description: MindWorks Resources brings excitement and innovation to education through unique and creative products designed for hands-on, student-centered learning and fun! Students are engaged in experiences that support 21st century skills, TEKS, STEAM, and SEL with high quality academic enrichment and Imaginate kits.
Governor's Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology
Presenter: Tracey Howard
Description: The Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) was created in 2015 to coordinate and align efforts by K-20 education, workforce development, and employers to improve science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and STEM workforce development so that Nevada’s workforce can meet the demands of its growing economy.
Presenter: Tracey Howard
Description: The Office of Science, Innovation and Technology (OSIT) was created in 2015 to coordinate and align efforts by K-20 education, workforce development, and employers to improve science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and STEM workforce development so that Nevada’s workforce can meet the demands of its growing economy.