Thank you again for joining us for the 9th OST Symposium: Healing, Passion and Purpose.
We hope that the 2022 OST Symposium inspired you and helped you to connect with other OST providers, new ideas, content, knowledge.
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Check out our new flyer with QR codes!
Live web version of MSN Guide: https://bit.ly/MSNAfterschoolGuide2021 Live web version of the ESON Guide: https://bit.ly/ESONAfterschoolGuide2021 Request copies! We will deliver them to you! Both Guides are on Find It Cambridge |
Signed CPS Partner MOUs should be returned to Khari at kmilner@cpsd.us by 9/8/21.
If you have any questions or concerns please email or call Khari (617-349-6553(o), 617-874-6787 (c) |
If you missed it, please share this recording of a training hosted by the Cambridge Public Schools to share key safety procedures in the out-of-school hours.
Slide deck from 8.31.21 Training session 8.31.21 COVID Procedure Training - CPS Partners Q&A SY 21-22 CPS Partner MOU This MOU should be completed and signed by organizations with programs and/or programming that: a) Take place in a CPS building. b) Receive CPS students who ride CPS buses to your programs after school. |
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Reimagining OST and Innovating into the Future Thank you to everyone who attended! Check here for links to videos and notes. |
Watch "Caste in the Classroom, Education for Second-Class"If you will join tomorrow's OST Clubhouse conversation, you can join us or watch on your own.
Check out the study guide and feedback questionnaire |
America After 3PM 2020 Report
The Afterschool Alliance's 4th edition of America After 3PM provides a detailed account of children in the afterschool hours, identifying: trends of participation in, and unmet demand for, afterschool programs; the experiences and opportunities programs afford; and which children and families are missing out, and why. http://afterschoolalliance.org/AA3PM/ |
Write a blog post for the OST CommunityCheck out our blog and write to tell us more about how you are staying connected and supporting co-workers and families during this time. Here are some tips for writing a blog post.
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AFCOST Youth Connectors Damilola Oluwole and Medjine Lucien and AFCOST Coach and Trainer Melinda Barbosa pulled together these slides, reflections, and photos of the Symposium to inspire staff who work to support youth development in out of school time programs. What inspires you to work with young people? |
Find Common GroundNelhai Mallebay-Vacqueur, a teacher in the King Open Extended Day program, shares an account of her journey working to build bridges of cultural understanding with the families of the children in her program.
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Keeping it Real in Family Partnership: A Facilitator’s GuideThis facilitator’s guide is intended to provide instruction and inspiration for how members of the Cambridge OST community might use the Family Partnership Stories produced by the Agenda for Children to enrich staff development efforts. This guide provides: a brief summary of each story, story-specific reflection questions, and ideas for interactive activities that can help deepen participants’ engagement with the material.
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New Report Highlights Critical Importance of Family PartnershipEquity-based family engagement helps parents and caretakers in underserved communities become effective advocates and culture-bearers in schools, which boosts educational quality and relevance. Learn more in this new report published by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation.
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Show Them that They Matter In our latest story, OST Practitioner Ayesha Wilson shares her journey learning about the diverse cultures of her students' families.
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Showing us What they Know An OST parent shares her thoughts on what makes a family event engaging and fun for parents.
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Keeping it Real OST Leader & father Joseph Corbie tells us about the importance of keeping it real with families.
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The Path to College SuccessOur latest blog post explores how parents and CSI work together to support College Success for students.
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Youth Voices on Relationships & Self-DiscoveryIn this video story, youth enrolled at the Gately Youth Center in Cambridge reflect on the importance of their relationships with staff.
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Engaging Middle School Youth in Out-of-School-Time OpportunitiesWhy are some middle school youth still missing out on OST opportunities? What can we do to help?
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Connecting Books and (Reluctant) ReadersLibrarian Emily Meyer highlights tips and resources to help young people find books they'll enjoy reading this summer.
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Building a Welcoming CultureFamilies and staff of the Cambridge Community Center share the importance of their monthly family nights.
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The Power of the OutdoorsExplore the benefits of outdoor education for your program and your own health & well-being.
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Building DialogueVanessa Fisher, director of the Frisoli Youth Center, tells us how she engages families by building dialogue and relationships.
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4 games to get kids excited about mindfulnessRead how a youth worker changed her whole approach to mindfulness in her program by using games.
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