Public Awareness

Recognize a Champion with KLRU!

Take Action to Protect 21st CCLC!

Mapping Afterschool Demand In America

UT VISTAs Make an Impact!

Texas After 3PM

NY Times: How Exercise Can Boost Young Brains

Best Buy Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

City of Austin Supports AISD Programs!

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February
13

KLRU’s American Graduate is a long-term campaign to recognize adults supporting youth and youth overcoming obstacles on the road to graduation. Nominate an American Graduate Champion today!

February
6

In Congress, the current version of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) reauthorization dicussion draft bill could eliminate the 21st Community Learning Centers Initiative that helps 1.6 million kids in our nation. Take Action Now

October
29

The Afterschool Alliance has competed a decade of data collection on the demand for Afterschool. Check out this interactive mapping study that shows the percentage of demand, support ,and benefits for afterschool programs by state!

October
22

July and August marked the start of a new group of University of Texas at Austin VISTAs! This group of AmeriCorps VISTAs work at 9 sites, on of which is CTAN! In the past two months these VISTAs have been …

October
17

Did you know that 880,636 Children (18%) in Texas are enrolled in afterschool programs? Better yet, did you know that if access and availability weren’t issues, close to 37% of children would actually be enrolled? Check out this new TXPOST …

October
10

Need a reason to justify play-time and exercise in your afterschool program? A research study on afterschool exercise programs shows that physical activity substantially improves kids’ cognitive performance and ability to think! Check out this article from The New York …

September
11

Best Buy Foundation released their application for their National Youth Technology Program on September 5, 2014! Does your out-of-school time program focus on new technologies and digital learning? If so, take a look at this grant opportunity. Awards are up to …

4 CTAN Professional Development March 4, 2015 10:00 am – 11:30 am LifeWorks 835 N. Pleasant Valley Austin, TX 78702 Map CTAN Professional Development Series 2014-2015 The Hands Grasp What the Ears Cannot Join the 4-H CAPITAL AmeriCorps Members in a presentation on experiencial learning. This session demoonstrates that experienced-based lessons are more engaging than lecture based lessons, resulting in more student engagement. Participants will learn how to experiencial develop lessons, specifically for STEM/STEAM settings. To register, click here CTAN Professional Development

5 YPQ Training March 5, 2015 10:00 am – 12:30 pm United Way of Greater Austin 2000 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Austin, TX 78702 Map Youth Program Quality Training: Planning and Reflection Are you engaging youth in the critical life skills of planning and reflection? Are you ready to be more intentional about including planning and reflection strategies into your daily routine and activities but not sure where to start? This interactive workshop will introduce participants to powerful and easy to use methods that promote youth engagement in planning, implementing, and evaluating activities and projects. To register, click here $5- Without Guidebook $15- Includes Guidebook YPQ Training

10 YPQ Training March 10, 2015 10:00 am – 12:30 pm United Way of Greater Austin 2000 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Austin, TX 78702 Map Youth Program Quality: Ask-Listen-Encourage Do you communicate with youth in a way that makes them feel supported and heard? This interactive workshop introduces various communication techniques that help you build more supportive, youth-centered relationships. Participants will learn how to ask more effective questions, to listen actively to youth, and offer youth encouragement rather than praise. To register, click here $5- Without Guidebook $15- Includes Guidebook YPQ Training

12 YPQ Training March 12, 2015 10:00 am – 12:30 pm United Way of Greater Austin 2000 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Austin, TX 78702 Map Youth Program Quality: Active Learning Do you know the difference between active learning and “hands-on” learning? Giving youth materials is just the beginning. This interactive workshop introduces the “ingredients” of active learning, explains the role that active learning plays in the experiential learning cycle, and helps participants create more powerful learning opportunities for youth. To register, click here $5- Without Guidebook $15- Includes Guidebook YPQ Training

13 Digital Learning Day March 13, 2015N/A Digital Learning Day With so many new types of digital devices, educational software and mobile apps continuously developed, it’s hard to keep up with the latest and greatest advancements in educational technology. In some classrooms and out-of-school programs across the country, educators are doing some pretty amazing things with technology. Yet, these pockets of innovation are confined to a small number of schools and communities. Digital Learning Day was started as a way to actively spread innovative practices and ensure that all youth have access to high-quality digital learning opportunities no matter where they live. - See more here Digital Learning Day promotes the effective use of modern day tools afforded to every other industry to improve the learning experience in K-12 public schools. For more information on how to join, click here Digital Learning Day

24 HYP Meeting March 24, 2015 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm LifeWorks 835 N. Pleasant Valley Austin, TX 78702 Map Healthy Youth Partnership Workshop: Ethics in Working with Youth Tammy Linseisen, LCSW, ACSW UT School of Social Work 1.5 CEUs HYP Meeting

September
11

Here is some exciting news for the CTAN community! The Austin City Council has awarded funding to AISD programs, of which include afterschool programming for 2014-2015 school year. City leadership, financial investment, and strategic policy planning are all coming together at …

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