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Afterschool Education: Essentials of Practice

Pre-Conference Session - Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 1:00 to 4:00 PM

Afterschool programs are a connection point between school and home, providing unique and substantial opportunities for building academic skills through hands-on experience - learning by doing. Find out what afterschool staff need to deliver academic content afterschool style! Using Academic Content, After-School Style: A Notebook and Guide as a core text and our signature GraffitiWall, this dynamic training equips participants with skills, knowledge and take-home-and-do techniques for effective afterschool education.

Essentials of Practice helps you:
  • Become an effective afterschool educator
  • Link school day content with afterschool style activities
  • Blend academic and youth development objectives
  • Maximize learning in homework time
  • Use resources to continue the learning
Cost: $50** per person in addition to BSH IX registration fee. Pre-registration required.
**includes FREE copy of Academic Content After-School Style: A Notebook and Guide, a $45 retail value.

From Theory To Practice

Consecutive Sessions on February 19, 20 & 22, 2006

"In theory there's no difference between theory and practice, but in practice there is."  The Beyond School Hours IX conference provides a valuable opportunity for afterschool professionals to network, get ideas, and rekindle enthusiasm. It is up to you to apply it to your program. Join "From Theory to Practice" and turn your conference attendance into a sustained learning experience.

"From Theory to Practice" sessions provide:
  • Structured reflection to tie new ideas to implementation
  • Facilitated discussion with Foundations staff
  • Practical planning for taking it home
"From Theory to Practice" Consecutive Sessions:
  • Sunday, February 19, 2006 (4:15-5:15 PM) - Work with facilitators to identify the key BSH sessions to attend for maximum impact and learning
  • Monday, February 20, 2006 (3:45-5:00 PM) - Link conference ideas to practical strategies that fit with your program realities
  • Wednesday, February 22, 2006 (7:30-8:45 AM) - Create your action plan to take it home
Cost: Free with registration for "Afterschool Education: Essentials of Practice" OR $25 otherwise. Pre-registration required.

*To register for "Afterschool Education: Essentials of Practice" or "From Theory to Practice" please download this PDF form by [clicking here].

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