This will be a hands-on session designed to help network staff make the most of their communications efforts. Together we will brainstorm and share insights to tackle topics like: How do we get the best return on investment with limited communications resources? What should I be promoting and when? How do I measure success? Whether you are just getting started or want to hone your existing strategy, you’ll leave with guidance and ideas to help you advance your most important goals.
This workshop will focus on tips and strategies you can use to help different audiences–from funders and policymakers to providers and partners–understand the unique value of your state network. Hear how your peers communicate about their network and impact, see what materials they’re using, and learn how they’ve addressed common challenges. Everyone will have time and space during this session to workshop messages and ideas, brainstorm, and learn from other networks.
Discuss opportunities for after school networks to participate in digital equity/access work through upcoming federal and state funding. State digital equity plans are being developed with opportunities to include after school. NH will share examples on Digital Navigators, connections to STEM, and workforce development, and TN will lead a conversation about Digital career exploration, equity (kids of color/girls/rural), service to community and seniors, private funds, etc.
CAN's exploration of how we express “Adult Nurturance” as our foundation for workforce exploration. We believe that by centering the needs, gifts, and talents of our workforce, we can leverage that into different conversations about recruitment (Into) and Retention (Through) in Expanded Learning/OOST spaces and Elevation (Beyond) into other fields where a Youth Development foundation would prove beneficial. We wlll share how our work in everything from registered apprenticeships to the SOC code work all connect to creating better learning and leading opportunities for our field which can result in more rewarding experiences for our young people and communities.
Tiffany Gipson is the Director of Equity and Quality with the California AfterSchool Network (CAN). She started with CAN as a member of the Leadership Team and quickly transitioned to a staff position in August 2017.Before becoming a part of the CAN Team, Tiffany was the Technical... Read More →
Monday April 14, 2025 4:15pm - 4:45pm MDT
Eagle AB
A multi-state led discussion about Strengthening Social-Emotional Learning and Mental Health Supports for the OST Community. Those participating in the NCASE Peer Learning Group will provide strategies and examples of work being done in their states (AZ,DC,KY,NV,NY,OH,UT,WV).
