Afterschool Matters
The field of after-school is evolving in exciting ways. A survey of 68 after-school programs, conducted by the Afterschool Alliance, found that students participating in high-quality programs went to school more often, behaved better, received better grades and performed better on tests than peers not attending afterschool.
Out-of-school time not only has many positive effects on a youth's academic career, but Joe Bertoletti from the Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality says, "out-of-school time is flexible, so you can match the interests of young people." Not only are youth becoming better students, but they also can be involved with a group that he or she enjoys.
To read the full article, click here.
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Afterschool Symposium: The State of Afterschool
On Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at 8:30 AM, APOST will be hosting the Afterschool Symposium: The State of Afterschool at the IBEW Circuit Center located at 5 Hot Metal Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203.
The Afterschool Symposium: The State of Afterschool will focus on recent data findings on families, funding, and programs in Allegheny County. This information is vital because afterschool plays an important role in over 188,000 K-12th grade students in Allegheny County.
We hope that you will be available to join us on October 21 to learn more about the current state of afterschool in Allegheny County. To confirm your attendance, please RSVP by clicking here.
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Lights On Afterschool 2014
On Thursday, October 23, APOST will be shining light on after school programs at the nationally celebrated Lights On Afterschool!
We’ll provide dinner, t-shirts, music, and fun for after school youth. Please email us with the primary contact person and the estimated number of youth and adults for your organization.
If you are interested in highlighting your organization and meeting new youth, sign up for an activity table. APOST is asking you to provide an interactive activity or give away for our youth. Please email APOST with the primary contact person and the interactive activity or giveaway.
Email APOST to reserve your spots for Lights On Afterschool at apost@uwac.org
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Supporting Youth Living with Grief/ Loss/ Trauma
This workshop provides personal and professional information, testimonies, and tools for healthy ways to work with and support youth adjusting to life and coping while living with grief, loss, and/or trauma. The workshop will be held on October 6, 2014 from 1:00PM-3:00PM at the United Way of Allegheny County (1250 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222). To register, please email apost@uwac.org. |
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You Decide
School 2 Career is excited to host the S2C 10th annual College Fair on Thursday, October 16, 2014. This college fair is for high school youth in Allegheny County interested in pursuing a post-secondary education.
School 2 Career is dedicated to “Creating Bright Futures”.
For more information and for information to register youth, click here. |
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RADical Days 2014
Looking for free out-of-school time trips for your youth? RADical Days is an annual event celebrating the organizations of our area with free admission to various attractions like PNC Park, the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquairum, and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden.
For a full list of RADical Days in 2014, click here.
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