Topic: Brains, Bodies, & Big Feelings: Developmental Insights for Afterschool Success This Virtual PD session will offer the basics of the developmental process for children. It will focus mostly on the elementary/middle childhood ages and the important tasks and milestones that would be most related to how kids “show up” Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
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 Read more…
The Youth Advocacy Summit empowers youth to get involved in their communities and excited about participating in government. Designed for students interested in making a difference, the summit teaches them how to influence peers and adults, make a positive impact, and advocate for causes they care about.
Lights On Afterschool is an annual event held in October where more than a million people nationwide gather to shine a light on the importance of afterschool programs in keeping kids safe, helping working families, and inspiring learning. Programs around the state host a wide array of fun events to Read more…
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.