CALIFORNIA AFTERSCHOOL NETWORK
Create with CAN: Building a better and brighter future for children and youth.
The California AfterSchool Network (CAN) exists to make a difference in the health and well-being of children, youth, their families, and their communities by strengthening access to high-quality Out-of-School Time (OST) programs.
Wednesday, April 26
10:30AM-12:15PM
Empowering Site Coordinators, Growing Expanded Learning Leadership
Troy Selvey, Manager; Lupita Perez, Specialist, California AfterSchool Network, Sacramento, CA; Leslye Lugo, Specialist, California AfterSchool Network, Antioch, CA
Calling all Site Coordinators! In this interactive session we will explore the latest leadership opportunities available to support you - the leadership lynchpin of Expanded Learning. During this workshop you will hear from and interact with the Site Coordinator Network Leadership Team, explore your own leadership pathway, and find out how you can become a part of the movement!
CB, DS, PK, E, M, H
Strand: CAN Workshop Strand
2:45PM-4:45PM
Advancing a Vision for Whole Child Health & Wellness
Jeff Davis, Executive Director; Heather Williams, Director, California AfterSchool Network, Sacramento, CA; Tiffany Gipson, Director, California AfterSchool Network, Oakland, CA
At CAN, we envision equitable, just, and compassionate California communities and networks where each and every child is well-known, well-cared for, and well-prepared to thrive. We believe Expanded Learning and the out-of-school time community are the perfect vehicle to advance this vision. CAN will share how our work has evolved and elevate the policies, practices, and strategies we are leveraging in support of this vision.
ULA, MLA, CB, DS, PK, E, M, H
Strand: CAN Workshop Strand
Thursday, April 27
10:00AM-12:00PM
Increasing Quality - The Right Tools for the Job
Tiffany Gipson, Director, California AfterSchool Network, Oakland, CA; Troy Selvey, Manager, California AfterSchool Network, Sacramento, CA; Leslye Lugo, Specialist, California AfterSchool Network, Antioch, CA
High-quality programs are the foundation to advancing whole child health and wellness. In this interactive workshop, we will model how to use Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Quality Assessment tools to think critically and intentionally about how to design a program to meet the current needs of your community.
ULA, MLA, CB, DS, PK, E, M, H
Strand: CAN Workshop Strand
1:15PM-2:30PM
How We Equity
Tiffany Gipson, Director, California AfterSchool Network, Oakland, CA; Melissa Perez, Specialist, California AfterSchool Network, Santa Ana, CA; Nat Rosales, Coordinator, California AfterSchool Network, Sacramento, CA
Equity is at the heart of all the work we do. But what does that mean? What does it look like in action? CAN applies equity design principles to how CAN works, and integrates equity-driven principles into what CAN does. Hear from CAN team members about how we equity and explore strategies and resources that you can incorporate into your own work.
ULA, MLA, CB, DS, PK, E, M, H
Strand: CAN Workshop Strand
3:45PM-5:15PM
Growing a Thriving Workforce: Into, Through, and Beyond Expanded Learning
Bill Fennessy, Specialist, California AfterSchool Network, Long Beach, CA; Lupita Perez, Specialist, California AfterSchool Network, Sacramento, CA; Malia Villarreal, Senior Specialist, California AfterSchool Network, Fresno, CA
A thriving workforce is essential for high-quality programming. CAN continues to develop and implement comprehensive workforce strategies to strengthen and advance a diverse and thriving Expanded Learning workforce. This session will share some of those strategies specific to building and expanding pathways into, through, and beyond Expanded Learning. Learn how to get more involved in growing a thriving workforce!
ULA, MLA, CB, DS, PK, E, M, H
Strand: CAN Workshop Strand
Friday, April 28
9:15AM-11:15AM
CANdid Conversations
Jeff Davis, Executive Director; Heather Williams, Director; Troy Selvey, Manager; Lupita Perez, Specialist; Nat Rosales, Coordinator, California AfterSchool Network, Sacramento, CA; Tiffany Gipson, Director, California AfterSchool Network, Oakland, CA; Leslye Lugo, Specialist, California AfterSchool Network, Antioch, CA; Bill Fennessy, Specialist, California AfterSchool Network, Long Beach, CA; Malia Villarreal, Senior Specialist, California AfterSchool Network, Fresno, CA
This interactive session will be a culmination of our workshop strand and time at BOOST! Through the lens of ethical storytelling, we will explore topics sourced by workshop participants and conference-goers throughout the week. We will share our own personal stories, CAN-shared stories, and invite you to do the same. Participants will explore power, positionality, and informed consent to share and own their own stories and experiences.
ULA, MLA, CB, DS, PK, E, M, H
Strand: CAN Workshop Strand
Please note: Name badges are required to attend all BOOST Conference events including all meals and all workshops.
