As we quickly move toward an ever-increasing digital worldview, it’s becoming more and more important to build computer literacy and computational thinking skills. CS:101 is a virtual workshop to help you introduce computation and computer science in after-school. This session does not require any computer science background and will provide resources for high quality computer […]
Are you a Site Supervisor, Program Director, or nonprofit leader in the afterschool or education space? Do you and/or your organization struggle with growing or retaining quality staff? Do you want to improve your coaching and supervision skills or build management competencies to help you grow in your career? Don’t miss Coaching for Quality! In […]
The heart of all scientific investigation and discovery is curiosity. This virtual session explores inquiry through questioning and facilitation strategies to guide students through scientific investigations. Participants will learn how to set up inquiry-based questions and work through investigations to become champions of inquiry. Participants will also receive virtual and physical curricular resources.
An opportunity to hear and learn from the youth of today, to inform and deepen our approach to creating leaders of tomorrow. This is a virtual event held on Zoom. The Zoom link will be available to you through email and on this page after you register.
In this virtual workshop, we’ll explore STEM in afterschool. The workshop will take an in depth look at the Next Generation Science Standards, Scientific and Engineering Practices to help us understand how to implement authentic STEM experiences. Participants will also receive virtual and physical curricular resources to continue their implementation.
CS: 201 is a virtual workshop that moves us further along in our computer science training. Participants will take a deeper dive into computer science and computational thinking by challenging participants to build on existing projects and create their own experiences for students.
Do you struggle to keep your middle school students engaged, focused, and on task in activities? Students are undergoing complex physical, emotional, and cognitive changes. For many youth, the middle school years are a wild ride, filled with insecurity, peer pressure, awkwardness, and world-rocking transitions. Learn why these years are challenging for youth workers and […]
This virtual session is designed to offer tools to help staff understand the importance of building agency in STEM with youth. To prepare youth for future STEM careers, they need to see themselves in, and connect to that world. Participants will be equipped with an understanding of STEM Identity and tools to lead youth in […]
Sharing strategies on how to create an environment where youth envision themselves as leaders and change agents in the world. This is a virtual event held on Zoom. The Zoom link will be available to you through email and on this page after you register.
Learn alongside our ExpandED Schools team as we highlight examples of lessons that reflect a wide range of diverse people who have contributed to STEM and activities that are related to the lived experiences of the youth in our programs.
We are thrilled to host our annual MS ExTRA Winter Literacy Institute for the 2022-2023 school year!! This two day institute will be focusing on Refreshing and Resetting Your Book Clubs, looking into the areas of classroom management and redefining your instructional practices to support the mid-point of Live Projects. This training will take place […]
Learn the impact of racist practices in education and how to create a more affirming and inclusive environment. This is a virtual event held on Zoom. The Zoom link will be available to you through email and on this page after you register.
ExpandED Schools has invested in diversifying the teacher pipeline through its Pathways Fellowship and other workforce development initiatives. While specifics of the network are still evolving, we believe that within this community there is an interest in building the teacher pipeline. This group will allow stakeholders to engage in dynamic and evolving conversations on this […]
Young people need adults to care for them and give them solid information about navigating the joys and sorrows of life. In this session, fellows will learn how to handle conversations with young people that may be difficult or challenging. Tools and strategies will be shared.
Attendees will learn the importance of self-care for people who serve others. Being well and full is a necessity, especially when engaging in positive youth development. The practice of care can extend to the communities you serve. This session will define what is meant by self- and community- care and give strategies to use to […]
ExpandED invites you to an innovative two day, Computer Science Institute. This Institute will provide DYCD funded CBOs the opportunity to learn about digital literacy and computational thinking practices, while connecting support around the DYCD STEM Framework and EMS Metrics. An Institute is a valuable way to connect with CBOs who may not be able […]
Our students are forging their identities in a time of racial reckoning. We will read true, teen-written stories that serve as case studies and guides for how educators can continuously improve positive youth racial identity formation by creating justice-focused classrooms and schools. We will review the difference between race, racism, and internalized racism, as well […]