Director Networking Call
2026-03-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
MASN facilitates monthly Afterschool Program Director Networking Calls on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Each opportunity to collaborate will focus on a different topic, announced in advance, so program directors can prepare questions or be ready to share experiences and expertise.

Pipeline LIVE! Monthly Director Update
2026-03-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-21 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-16 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
Join afterschool program directors from across the state on the third Tuesday of each month for an informative, virtual call. Each month, MASN provides information on all things afterschool happening in Missouri. The information often includes funding and partnership opportunities, policy highlights, events and professional development, and a chance to ask questions of your fellow program directors. The first part of the call is geared to all program directors. The second part of the call is specifically for DESE grantee program directors.
Register today!

Ambassador Monthly Meeting
2026-03-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-04-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-05-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-15 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
The Afterschool Ambassadors program empowers up-and-coming leaders in the field of afterschool to confidently and effectively advocate for afterschool access for all Missouri children. By actively attending in-person meetings, program visits, phone calls, emails, and social media, ambassadors are able to build strong relationships with our federal, state, and local elected officials. Each year, MASN’s policy committee chooses 5-10 new applicants and provides the selected applicants with training, peer networking opportunities, and mentorship.
Times: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

STEM PLC - Full Group
2026-03-24
The goal of the STEM Peer Learning Community (PLC), supported by a grant to MASN from the Million Girls Moonshot (MGM) initiative, is to equip afterschool educators with the tools to facilitate effective STEM learning. The PLC will focus on expanding content through STEM Playlists and enhancing delivery through Reflective Coaching. PLC participants are eligible for scholarships to MOSAC and a stipend for developing a STEM Playlist thanks to funding from the STEM Next Opportunity Fund.

Child Advocacy Day at the Capitol
2026-03-25 | Missouri State Capitol, 201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
Missouri Child Advocacy Day is a 43-year tradition bringing together children’s advocates, parents, providers, and community leaders during the legislative session. This is a unique opportunity for the afterschool community to join with other child advocacy groups from around the state to ensure that legislators keep youth and families as a priority during the legislative session.

Policy Committee Meeting
2026-03-26 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Support grassroots and local advocacy efforts, including the Afterschool Ambassadors program and round table events.
The Policy and Advocacy Committee is a standing committee that leads advocacy efforts that build support for policies at the local, state, and federal levels that help to sustain and improve access to afterschool programs.

Non-Grantee Technical Assistance: Virtual Office Hour
2026-04-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Through Child Care Development Funds provided by the Office of Childhood, MASN is now providing FREE Afterschool Technical Assistance for afterschool and summer enrichment programs.
MASN staff can guide you as you work through these processes.
Program Start-up Support
Talk with MASN staff regularly for guidance and moral support as you work one bite at a time ON this huge and important task
Support Subsidy
Includes a health serving of one on one support navigating the expectations, forms, and process to become registered to receive subsidy
Support Programs Seeking Licensing
Optional toppings include help navigating licensing rules, A licensing companion guide, a helpline, And training for staff on “what to expect” when becoming licensed

Municipal Election Day
2026-04-07

Youth Workforce Initiatives PLC
2026-04-08 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
The Entrepreneurship in Afterschool Peer Learning Community (PLC) provides support and resources to afterschool programs engaging in entrepreneurship education. Although entrepreneurship education is available to all grades, this PLC focuses on opportunities for middle and high school students in out-of-school time programs. As a peer learning community, this group shares best practices and resources for developing a healthy youth entrepreneurship ecosystem around the state.
The Youth Workforce Initiatives PLC provides support and resources to middle school and high school afterschool programs engaging in college and career readiness/career awareness and post-secondary access activities. As a peer learning community, this group shares best practices and resources supporting students’ future hopes and dreams through career pathway planning.

STEM Committee Meeting
2026-04-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Committee is a standing committee that provides leadership for STEM related partnerships and policies, along with coordinating efforts to improve access to and professional development for STEM activities in out-of-school time settings.

Virtual Professional Development
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Topic: Built for Belonging: Designing Programs That Support Positive Behavior
This Virtual PD session will explore ways to think about structuring theafterschool environment proactively to manage and reduce challenging behavior. The training will include research on program quality indicators while also looking at what can be done specifically in afterschool programs.
(1.5 clock hours available for each session)

Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-24
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week is a time set aside to intentionally recognize those working in afterschool programs for the impact they have on students and to show them appreciation and gratitude for the work they put in throughout the school year. In partnership with the National Afterschool Association (NAA), afterschool programs across the state let their program staff know how much they are valued and loved.

Public Awareness Committee Meeting
2026-04-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Have a voice in increasing public knowledge and support for high-quality afterschool programming across the state.
The Public Awareness Committee is a standing committee that provides a forum for afterschool programs and partners to raise awareness of the value and importance of afterschool and summer enrichment programs throughout the state.

Ambassador Applications Due for 26-27 Cohort
2026-04-30
The ambassador program empowers up-and-coming leaders in the field to confidently and effectively advocate for afterschool access for all Missouri children. MASN provides training and mentorship to help ambassadors build relationships with federal, state, and local elected officials through in-person meetings, program visits, phone calls, emails, and social media.

Quality/Professional Development Committee Meeting
2026-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The Quality/Professional Development Committee is a standing committee that provides leadership for quality related partnerships and policies, along with the development of specific system components that ensure an educated workforce and quality programs.

Youth Entrepreneurship Pitch Challenge closes
2026-07-31
