CALIFORNIA AFTERSCHOOL NETWORK

Cultivating Leadership with CAN: Enriching, Empowering, Educating, and Elevating the OST Field

 

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Join us for dynamic workshops dedicated to reimagining learning spaces and community leadership. We'll focus on strategies to Enrich partnerships, Empower OST practitioners, Explore tools to advance our field, Elevate community voices, and amplify advocacy for thriving, equitable communities. This engaging experience will inspire action and innovation as we collectively work to build a brighter future for all.

The CAN Workshop Strand will be held in the Smoketree D/E room. 


Wednesday, April 30

10:30AM-12:15PM

Reignite & Redefine: Reimagining the Site Coordinator Network
Lupita Perez, Senior Specialist, Equity & Quality; Troy Selvey, Manager, Equity & Quality; Bill Fennessy, Senior Specialist, Equity & Quality, California AfterSchool Network, Sacramento, CA

Site Coordinators are vital to the success of staff, families, & youth in quality programs. This session invites participants to discuss, explore, and share innovative strategies & insights that empower leaders at all levels to take action.

Together, we will elevate our impact in Expanded Learning, share the evolution of the Site Coordinator Network, and foster collaboration. Join us as we celebrate our roles, share our experiences, and build a stronger future for our communities together!
PK, E, M, H, HE, ULA, MLA, CB, DS
Strand: California AfterSchool Network; Program Design, Development & Quality; Staff Leadership

2:45PM-4:45PM

Resources for Quality, A 360° Conversation for Staffing and Programs
Tiffany Gipson, Director, Equity & Quality; Lupita Perez, Senior Specialist, Equity & Quality; Troy Selvey, Manager, Equity & Quality, California AfterSchool Network, Sacramento, CA  

Join the CAN team for a comprehensive conversation on Quality for the OST field. We will explore the relationship between high-quality staff, meaningful professional development, and intentional program assessment and how that results in high-quality programmatic experiences for all children and youth in our field.
PK, E, M, H, ULA, MLA, CB
Strand: California AfterSchool Network; Program Design, Development & Quality; Staff Leadership

Thursday, May 1

10:00AM-12:00PM

Cultivating Ecosystems of Well Being: Shaping the Strategic Design for Expanded Learning
Vanessa Hernandez, Senior Specialist, Equity & Quality; Heather Williams, Director, Policy & Outreach, California AfterSchool Network, Sacramento, CA

Join us for a generative design process empowering expanded learning practitioners to shape an inclusive effort leveraging expanded learning as a catalyst for systemic healing. Grounded in California’s third Expanded Learning Strategic Plan, this session invites reflection on successes, visioning opportunities, and co-creating strategies for impactful partnerships aligned with the knowledge and leadership of youth and their communities.
PK, E, M, H, ULA, MLA, CB, DS
Strand: California AfterSchool Network; Staff Leadership; Partnerships & Building Relationships; Sustainability

1:15PM-2:30PM

Youth Development: The Anchor AND the Sail for the Future of the Workforce
Lupita Perez, Senior Specialist, Equity & Quality; Leslye Lugo, Senior Specialist, Equity & Quality; Bill Fennessy, Senior Specialist, Equity & Quality, California AfterSchool Network, Sacramento, CA

Join us to explore the crucial role of youth development in shaping future career pathways within Expanded Learning and beyond. Building on last year’s insights, we’ll discuss our commitment to fostering a diverse workforce to meet today’s youth needs. Together, let’s elevate youth development as a nationally recognized field and inspire the next generation of leaders in education and human services, emphasizing a relationship-first approach!
H, HE, ULA, MLA, CB
Strand: California AfterSchool Network; Program Design, Development & Quality; Partnerships & Building Relationships; Sustainability; Older Youth

3:45PM-5:15PM

Creating and Communicating with Impact: Telling the Story of OST
Nat Rosales, Specialist, Policy & Outreach; Heather Williams, Director, Policy & Outreach, California AfterSchool Network, Sacramento, CA

Everything we do communicates something, intentional or not, and all communication serves a purpose. Join us for a generative conversation on purposefully designing communications that highlight the transformative impact of OST programs. Explore communication strategies rooted in accessibility and strategic design. Learn about statewide efforts to collect data and craft narratives that advocate for OST programs. Participants will gain tools to tell their OST story with purpose and clarity.
PK, E, M, H, HE, ULA, MLA, CB, DS
Strand: California AfterSchool Network; Program Design, Development & Quality; Staff Leadership

Friday, May 2

9:15AM-11:15AM

Leveraging Expanded Learning to Promote Physical & Mental Health and Lifetime Success
Jeff Davis, Executive Director; Troy Selvey, Manager, Equity & Quality; California AfterSchool Network, Sacramento, CA

Come enjoy play and self-care in support of your own mental health while learning about how Expanded Learning can partner across systems to promote health, mental health, and overall wellness. This session will discuss the research base on how Expanded Learning programs create a foundation for thriving and how this foundation can be built on to integrate across systems and increase access to nutrition; sports, play, and movement; and mental health supports and services.
PK, E, M, H, HE, ULA, MLA, CB, DS
Strand: California AfterSchool Network; Program Design, Development & Quality


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