Events

Quality Advisor Consultations

Quality Advisors, trained to help you assess the quality of your afterschool program and identify new ideas and effective practices, are available to visit your program at no cost.  The Network's Quality Advisors are all experienced afterschool program directors or providers and have been trained by the National Institute on Out of School Time on conducting a consultant site visit and a quality assessment.  These assessments are done with you (not to you), are completely confidential, and are designed to help you identify ways to improve your program.  After the observation/consultation, your assigned Quality Advisor can assist you with in-service training on a variety of topics and suggest other helpful resources tailored to your program's specific needs.  Please contact Eileen Van Kirk at 405.236.5437 ext. 112.

OKAA Annual School-Age Conference
Moore/Norman Technology Center
13303 S. Penn, Oklahoma City, OK 73170
September 20, 2008

Mark your calendars for the premier state conference of Oklahoma School-Age Professionals coming to you on September 20, 2008!  Plans are currently under-way to make your 2008 conference experience productive, relevant and FUN!

This year's conference location is the new Moore/Norman Technology Center on S. Penn in Oklahoma City.  This location offers easy access from I-35, plenty of parking ,and beautifully finished classrooms and open spaces.  We think you will truly enjoy your conference experience at this facility!

The National AfterSchool Conference
April 2-4, 2009 in New Orleans, LA
Save the Date!!!

The 2008 NAA 20th Anniversary Conference will take place in beautiful Ft. Lauderdale!  The conference will kick off on March 12, 2008 and will continue for 3 fun-filled, action-packed days in the sun!  In honor of 20 years of success, NAA has designed a conference that celebrates your commitment to the after-school field.  This year they will have new events, specialized forums, informative workshops, group meetings, networking, and celebration.  For more information or to register for this conference visit www.naaconference.org or www.naaweb.org.

Governor's Summit on Expanded Learning Opportunities
October 24, 2008

Governor Brad Henry, the Oklahoma State Department of Education, the Oklahoma Afterschool Network and other partners are working now to plan and support Governor Brad Henry's Summit on Expanded Learning Opportunities which will take place October 24, 2008. This Summit is sponsored, in part, by the National Governors Association.  The Summit will focus on the important role of afterschool and out-of-school programs in keeping kids in school and expanding and enriching learning for Oklahoma's children and youth.  Visit this site again soon for updated information regarding this Summit or contact Katie Fitzgerald at 405.236.5437, ext. 121 for more information.

Trainings and Workshops

Learn about the array of trainings and workshops available for
out-of-school program providers and advocates.

School Age Program Administration Leadership Institute
June 28-29, 2008
Little Rock Arkansas
JAI Consulting will be presenting the School Age Leadership Institute in Little Rock, Arkansas.  Come join us for two full days of interactive trainings that will enhance your after school program, summer camp or church youth group.  You will learn best practices, tricks, tips and strategies that really work for school age children.  For more information go to freshtrainingsrus.com

National Institute on Out of School Time Workshops and Seminars. Highly interactive seminars focused on research based training for directors and staff, school administrators, community leaders, and others committed to providing high quality afterschool programs for children and youth.

National Afterschool Association. The mission of this organization is to be the leading voice of the afterschool profession dedicated to the development, education, and care of children and youth during their afterschool hours.

Southwest Education Development Laboratory. The Laboratory provides multiple training events throughout the year in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education.