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SUMMARY:NYC STEM Education Network Technical Assistance Workshop (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The NYC STEM Education Network invites organizations to a technical assistance workshop designed to help teams prepare for the January 2027 city council discretionary funding window. Led by John Albert of Bolton St. Johns\, who brings more than 15 years of experience shaping policy and funding decisions inside and outside of government\, this session will simplify the New York City Council discretionary funding application process and highlight state funding strategies. \n\nParticipants will leave with a clearer picture of how discretionary funding works\, who they players in the space are and practical\, replicable steps to prepare a strong application. Whether you are applying for the first time or looking to grow an existing funding stream\, this workshop will help you strengthen your funding strategy for the year ahead and beyond.\n\nRegister now!\n\nIf you'd prefer to connect in-person\, a second in-person workshop will be offered on December 17th.
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/nyc-stem-education-network-technical-assistance-workshop-virtual/
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SUMMARY:Building High-Quality Lessons for Out-of-School Time
DESCRIPTION:Strong programming begins with intentional planning. This training introduces participants to the fundamentals of lesson planning for out-of-school time settings. Educators will learn how to design engaging lessons that balance student choice\, creativity\, youth development\, and meaningful learning outcomes. Participants will explore how to create lesson plans that are organized\, engaging\, and responsive to the needs of diverse learners. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/building-high-quality-lessons-for-out-of-school-time/
CATEGORIES:Literacy
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SUMMARY:Building Social Emotional Competencies in Youth
DESCRIPTION:Building social emotional learning (SEL) competencies in students is directly linked to positive student outcomes. In this session\, attendees will review the definition of social emotional learning and its associated competencies. Then\, strategies for teaching SEL skills and integrating SEL into activities will be covered. \nThis is an interactive session. Come ready to listen\, learn\, and share. \nThis course is a companion to “Understanding CASEL Social Emotional Learning Competencies” which covers social emotional competencies in detail \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/building-social-emotional-competencies-in-youth/
CATEGORIES:Educator Career Development
LOCATION:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/building-social-emotional-competencies-in-youth/
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SUMMARY:Facilitating the Engineering Design Process
DESCRIPTION:Looking to support learners in planning\, building\, and testing their own designs? Join us to explore STEM facilitation techniques and activities focused on the engineering design process! \nThis session will feature TWO STEM Lessons from our curriculum and the materials to facilitate the lesson! \nLocation: This training will be held at our ExpandED Schools Office – 218 West 40th Street\, 12th Floor\, New York\, NY 10018
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/facilitating-the-engineering-design-process-with-the-new-york-hall-of-science-11-21-26/
CATEGORIES:STEM
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SUMMARY:Move It! Literacy Games (6-8)
DESCRIPTION:Who says literacy has to happen sitting at a desk? Move It! Literacy Games demonstrates how movement and active play can transform literacy learning into an engaging\, high-energy experience. Designed for out-of-school time programs\, this workshop introduces interactive games that strengthen vocabulary\, comprehension\, sequencing\, communication\, and critical thinking while keeping students active and engaged.   \nParticipants will explore easy-to-facilitate activities that encourage collaboration\, teamwork\, and joyful learning. Each game is adaptable for different grade levels and can be incorporated into afterschool\, summer\, and community-based programs to make literacy come alive through movement.   \nA light breakfast will be served for in person trainings. 
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/move-it-literacy-games-6-8/
CATEGORIES:Literacy
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SUMMARY:Playing with Sounds - Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Making Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Fun  \nBefore students can decode words\, they must hear and manipulate the sounds within the language. This workshop introduces fun\, movement-based activities that strengthen phonological and phonemic awareness through songs\, rhymes\, games\, and oral language activities.  \nParticipants will learn how to make sound awareness engaging without worksheets\, helping students build one of the most important foundations of reading success. 
URL:https://www.expandedschools.org/event/playing-with-sounds-virtual-1/
CATEGORIES:Literacy
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