Professional Development

Join ACRES on October 5 from 12:30–1:30 PM for a free, live virtual workshop exploring math games and activities that help young people strengthen math facts and computational fluency while having fun.

Educators will leave with engaging ideas they can bring back to their programs and use with youth right away.

Register: https://bit.ly/4xtzd1V 

 

World Space Week: Bringing Aerospace Careers to Life Through STEM

Celebrate #WorldSpaceWeek on Oct. 6 at 2 PM! Afterschool and summer educators can explore hands-on ways to connect K–8 youth with aerospace careers, skills, and possibilities.

Plus, a chance to win STEM kits or a $100 gift card.

Register: https://bit.ly/4dssBtl

Behind the Curriculum: How YES Created the New Engineering Drums Unit 

Join the Youth Engineering Solutions curriculum team on October 15 from 2:00–3:00 PM for a behind-the-scenes look at the development of the new Engineering Drums unit.

Using the Engineering Design Process, the team will share how an initial idea evolves through learning goals, classroom testing, evidence, and educator feedback. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how YES develops its curriculum and new ideas for using the Engineering Design Process in your own learning environment.

Register: https://bit.ly/4xWLc9l

Connecting STEM Activities to Careers

Join @stemnext on October 20 from 2:00–3:00 PM for an interactive webinar featuring 10 hands-on STEM and engineering activities for youth in grades K–8. Explore how familiar activities can help youth build skills like problem-solving, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking while making connections to real-world STEM careers.

Participants will leave with 10 ready-to-use activities, plus a chance to win STEM kits or a $100 gift card for their programs.

Register: https://bit.ly/4heGQmC 

Lights on Afterschool

We’re proud to join communities all across America celebrating #LightsOnAfterschool on October 22! There are tons of ways to join the nation’s largest showcase of afterschool programs. Sign up now and you’ll receive free posters, tips, & guidance.

Sign up: http://3to6.co/LightsOn-Signup  

Role Models Matter

Role models play a critical role in shaping a girl’s STEM identity, interest and aspirations. Although many STEM professionals are well intentioned to share their journey and experience, many don’t quite know how to go about engaging girls in conversation or telling their personal story. 

This course is hosted in Circle, Techbridge Girls’ learning platform. When you click Start Course, you’ll be prompted to create a free account. After signing in, you’ll be taken directly to the course and can begin the training right away.

Sign up: https://tinyurl.com/zkxzkpue