What Can You Do RIGHT Now? Afterschool programming is a critically important part of the education landscape in the life of a student. It is a place where many kids discover what they love to do and who they want to be. It keeps kids safe during the hours of 3:00PM – 6:00PM, while most […]
Meeting the Challenge: PA’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness Program
October 11-12, 2017 Holiday Inn Harrisburg-Hershey Grantville, PA This conference will provide valuable information for educators, homeless liaisons, shelter personnel, educators, pupil services personnel, guidance counselors, social workers and other professionals working with students experiencing homelessness. Topics will include McKinney-Vento and the Every Student Succeeds Act, rural poverty, the role of the homeless liaison, early […]
Afterschool Action Day
SAVE the DATE: May 10, 2017 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM Afterschool Action Day Pennsylvania State Capitol; Harrisburg, Pa. Join the Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network (PSAYDN), in partnership with the Pennsylvania School-Age Child Care Alliance (Penn SACCA) and the Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST), for Afterschool Action Day! Advocates including parents, program providers, […]
2017 Social and Emotional Learning Conference
Plan now to attend the 2017 Social and Emotional Learning Conference! Building Skills for Lifelong Success March 13, 2017 at Hilton Harrisburg Enjoy a motivating keynote address from Dave Levin, co-founder of KIPP New York. Hear from state and national experts about the latest research in social and emotional learning. Learn about effective program models […]
After School Advocacy Day 2016
After School Advocacy Day 2016 was a great success! Thank you to all the individuals and organizations that participated in this year’s trip to Harrisburg to advocate and represent the out-of-school time programs in our region. APOST partnered with over 100 individuals who participated in this year’s action day. […]
After School Advocacy Day 2015
The article below was originally posted as part of The Pittsburgh Youth Media blog. Special thanks to Zainab and SLB Radio Productions for allowing us to re-post this great account of our day in Harrisburg here! Local Students Storm Harrisburg for After School Advocacy Day By Zainab Adisa – 11th grade, Pittsburgh CAPA May 5th. […]