Posts about Program Development
10 Time Management Tips For After School Program Leaders
As after school program leader, you have a lot on your plate.
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4 Ways to Support Afterschool Programs During COVID-19
Schools have most of the necessary tools, resources, and staff to reopen safely and meet students’ needs. However, many after-school programs face different circumstances, and they will need additional support as they reopen after COVID-19 closures.
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Reimagine After School Spaces | How to Maximize Safety Amid COVID-19
Whether virtual or in person, after school spaces will need to be redesigned to accommodate students safely during the pandemic. Take a look at the following recommendations to help you reopen your program in a way that maintains social distancing, limits contact, and reduces everyone’s risk of contracting the disease.
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How to Safely Reopen Your After School Program During COVID-19
Reopening the doors to your program will take effort, flexibility, and collaboration with parents, school leaders, and other community partners.
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5 Soft Skills That Every Future Entrepreneur Needs
Today’s students aren’t interested in landing the best jobs - they’re creating them. In fact, a 2011 Gallup Student Poll shows that many children ages 5-12 have entrepreneurial aspirations.
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5 Resources to Improve PD Opportunities in Your Afterschool Program
The quality of afterschool programming has improved significantly in the past few years. This is partly due to valuable research, funding opportunities and the support of leaders, professionals and advocates in the field.
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4 Tips to Teach the Value of Giving Back
‘Tis the season of giving! And it’s also the perfect time to teach students the importance of community service and giving back. Volunteering can help students develop into compassionate, socially-conscious citizens, while fostering a lifelong commitment to serving others in need.
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Stop the Bullying- 5 Resources to Turn Students into Upstanders
With school back in session, it’s important to touch on a serious and prevalent issue: bullying.
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Learning Beyond the Classroom- 4 Field Trip Ideas for Students
An occasional field trip is a must-have in any learning environment. For students, it’s a nice break in routine and an adventure that helps them discover new things.
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Thanksgiving: The Perfect Holiday for Gratitude and Service
Thanksgiving is a tradition-filled day that kicks off the end-of-year holiday season of shopping, decorating, exchanging gifts and, hopefully, charitable giving.
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