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The BOOST Breakfast Club Blog is a curated space where bloggers from around the world contribute content on a continual basis about a variety of topics relevant to in and out-of-school time. The BOOST Breakfast Club blog is at the heart of an ongoing dialogue where expanded learning and education professionals share their personal thoughts and stories from the in and out-of-school time field. They also tell us what they ate for breakfast!
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WE>ME: How to Get Students, Caregivers, and Staff to Work as a Team
Teamwork might make the dream work, but it is the teammates who make the team work! The biggest challenges are always best attacked through a team effort. Learn how to use the concept of being a good teammate to engage families, improve student-parent-school relationships, and provide marginalized, at-risk children with an attainable and socially revered identity. Prepare to exit this session with practical takeaways and a rejuvenated sense of purpose! Read More
Winning Settlement Dollars to Support Engagement, Community & Connections in the Age of Social Media
Children’s Funding Project, along with the Afterschool Alliance and CA3, is leading a coalition to ensure potential settlements from social media lawsuits are directed towards youth development programs. The antidote for addictive social media platforms is the abundance of people and programs that protect youth, prevent harm, and promote their well-being. Help us lift up how youth programs support young people in the age of social media, and weigh in on how settlement dollars should be inv... Read More
Beyond the Classroom: UDL Strategies to Engage Every Learner
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that helps educators create flexible learning environments that accommodate individual learning differences. UDL designed activities create entry points for students to engage and meet them where they are at. In this workshop, participants will learn an overview of UDL and strategies to design and implement engaging activities that meet the needs of diverse learners in afterschool programs. Read More
#KIDSONTECH
Parents and teachers around the world struggle with their kids’ dependence on devices. #KIDSONTECH looks at the impact this is having on children’s developing bodies and brains. Voices from around the world, including parents and teens, a Google designer, a German brain scientist, and New York Times journalist, Matt Richtel ask: “Who is responsible?” and, “How can we help our children cope with the challenges posed by tech today?” Read More
Mind-Body Enrichment: Harnessing the Power of Group Rhythm
Engaging, Energetic, and Inspiring session of group drumming, games, and conversation. Come ready to play, laugh, and have a great time making music with your colleagues. The curriculum integrates activities from group drumming and group counseling to build core social-emotional strengths such as maintaining focus and attentive listening, impulse control, team building, positive risk-taking, self-esteem, awareness of others, leadership, expressing feelings, managing anger/stress, empathy, and gr... Read More
Beyond the Game: Equity Driven Community Partnerships
The partnership between SCORES & PVUSD has gone from service provider to community member. This session will explore assessing local resources through an equity lens and how to mutually grow sustainable partnerships while providing quality enrichment opportunities. This real-life example of developing capacity-building programs that prioritize equity of access will cover different models for incorporating services that empower students by fostering creativity, teamwork, and community engagem... Read More
Leading with Purpose: How Empowered Staff Drive Student Success
Research highlights a powerful link between educator efficacy and student achievement. This session explores how staff empowerment fosters student success by creating an environment where staff feel purpose, ownership, and autonomy. Participants will gain practical strategies to inspire and support their teams, boosting motivation and helping students reach their full potential. Read More
Answering the CALL: How a Federal Survey & Community Partnership Supports Student Achievement
During this workshop, participants will receive information regarding Utah’s strategies with the Indicator 8, Parent Involvement Survey & the CALL survey to support inclusion, parental involvement, and a culture shift that supports positive academic outcomes for students. Strategies will include an overview of effective community partnerships and day-school alignment. Read More
From Expanded Learning to Educator: Paid Pathways to Teaching
Butte County Office of Education (BCOE) offers a statewide online PAID teacher pathway program to any Expanded Learning (EXL) staff in CA. Whether you are a field staffer curious about becoming a teacher or an EXL organization looking to offer a turnkey teacher pathway program for your staff – this is your workshop. Join BCOE, SDSU, and EDMO, an after-school and summer provider, to learn more and brainstorm challenges facing future educators and resources to overcome them in your community... Read More
OST Shark Tank: Making the Case for Investing in the OST Workforce
Like entrepreneurs on ABC’s Shark Tank, out-of-school time (OST) leaders must “pitch” policymakers and funders to support our incredible OST workforce. Workshop participants will learn about 3 field resources: the Power of Us Workforce Survey, the OST Cost Study, and the Afterschool & Summer Workforce Solutions Database. In groups, participants will use these resources to develop their own “pitch” for investing in the OST workforce and present to the “shark tank” room. Let the best pitch win... Read More
Inclusive Policies & Gender Support Plans for Transgender & Non-Binary Youth
Over the last two years over 500 anti-LGBTQ+ laws have been introduced in state-houses across the country leaving youth-serving professionals questioning how to best support transgender youth in the current political landscape. Join HRC for a discussion of real-world best policies to support transgender, non-binary, and gender expansive youth and practice creating Gender Support Plans for individualized support including hearing from the parent of a transgender kid why these are so important. Read More
Empowering Tomorrow: Supporting Our Young Workforce
The expanded learning workforce often includes young staff who are new to the professional world. These emerging professionals need tailored guidance to succeed and support students effectively. This workshop equips participants with strategies to create supportive environments, adapt leadership styles, and set clear expectations. Through collaborative discussions, you’ll share best practices and leave with a customizable staff manual designed specifically for young professionals. Read More