Tag: Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE)
Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE) — Voters, Parents, Youth Agree: : Afterschool Supports Mental Health
2023 National Afterschool Association FIRST LEGO League Explore Class Pack Sweepstakes Details and Entry Information
How to Enter & Eligibility:
Complete the entry form before 11:59 a.m. June 15, 2023, to be entered to win the sweepstakes. The Sweepstakes is open only to individuals who are 18 years-of-age or older and reside in the fifty (50) United States or District of Columbia (the “Territory”) on May 15, 2023, with a valid email account.
Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE) — Congratulations on Your Accreditation, Bright Beginnings
We’re excited to announce that Bright Beginnings is the first out-of-school time program to achieve accreditation through the AZCASE Pathway to Accreditation!
To become an accredited program Bright Beginnings completed a guided continuous quality improvement process, gathered and submitted significant documentation, participated in an accreditation site visit, and received scores congruent with an exemplary quality program.
Bright Beginnings School Age Afterschool Program consists of passionate staff who dedicate their time to the community and the field of Early Childhood Education. This program aims to promote social-emotional growth and development and build positive relationships with the children and families. Bright Beginnings also advocates for families who need assistance receiving services within the community.
Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE) — FREE AI Bootcamp for High School Students
Some days as the sun starts to set, the sky lights up with a beautiful display of colors: deep reds, vibrant oranges, intense coral pinks, cotton candy skies—as if it were on fire.
Click on the video above to relax to the sound of the ocean and discover the science behind sunsets!
Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE) — We’ve Cued Up Another Great Podcast!
Tools You Can Use: Webinar for the Wallace Foundation Funding Tool
High-quality out-of-school time programs play an important role in the lives of our nation’s young people by offering youth additional opportunities for positive experiences that support the development of important skills, attitudes, and behaviors. OST programs can be a key lever for community and local system leaders to help reverse longstanding inequities, but the lack of robust, comprehensive funding is often a barrier to program expansion and quality improvement efforts in:
Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE) — Last Call for Program Spotlights and Photos
We feature an out-of-school time program each year at the School’s Out, Make It Count conference in our printed materials and beyond. Submit your program to be featured at our 31st annual conference this October!
Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE) — Celebrate Afterschool Professionals This Week
AzCASE is celebrating Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, April 24-28, to recognize, appreciate and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours.
We are joining the effort because research shows that Afterschool Professionals make a profound difference in the lives of young people. We encourage you to join us in thanking afterschool professionals!
Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE) — Why Is Coding So Important?
Robotics offers an exciting and engaging way to introduce coding and the fun of STEM/STEAM learning to kids in PreK-upper elementary, especially in Out-of-School Time settings, including afterschool programs, enrichment centers, and summer camps. When using robotics in these informal settings, kids can get creative, practice problem solving, and engage in critical thinking in a hands-on way, while having a blast at the same time.
With robotics, kids learn to code by combining creative STEAM learning with collaboration and creation with arts and crafts, gaming, science projects, storytelling, and more.
Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE) — Last Chance to Nominate!
Time is Running Out!
NOMINATE TODAY!
Deadline for nominations is April 15 for Out-of-School Time Awards of Excellence
Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE) — FREE Webinars and Podcasts!
Time is Running Out!
NOMINATE TODAY!
Deadline for nominations is April 15.
All finalists receive free conference registration.
Winners receive:
A cash award Recognition from Gov. Hobbs
A personalized trophy
A framed certificate of excellence
And, you can nominate yourself!
NOMINATE
Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE) — Easy STEM Projects
Hands-on learning can be super fun for kids of all ages. STEM projects featuring elements of science, technology, engineering, and math encourage children to develop creative strategies to accomplish tasks. Many STEM activities can be done using household items. Sometimes they are messy and other times they can be challenging.
