Welcome to the Afterschool Wiki!

Important 21c dates/deadlines for the school year, monitoring visit schedules, summer data due Oct 15th, competition info, and other news will be released Tuesday August 27th.

http://www.cvswmd.org/resources-for-teachers.html  I observed an exciting lesson/ partnership at Hardwick this week where kids were learning about and building a worm composting system.  The staff person was from the Central Vermont Solid Waste District, of all places.  (Only one in the state with this position)  A really great entry point for science! Everyone could have composting systems!  I love my compost at home, especially figuring out how to make it work better.  These are fun engaging projects to consider year round if you are not composting on site.

Check out this site for many challenging, fun science related activities as well as other resources on the home site for the Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry.http://www.msichicago.org/programs/summer-brain-games/activities/week1/

 The observatory folks in this video are looking to partner in the future.  Emanuel is talking with them; send out your thoughts or interest! http://www.nkaf.org/

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This video shows the new attendance taking feature in to be released Version 4.2a

 Connections on the Web

http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/-  What a great resource-check it out.

www.BrainPop.com    You can get a free five day trial.

http://www.troutintheclassroom.org/  Raise trout!

https://www.ecybermission.com/public/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fDefault.aspx  Great STEM Program.

Common core-basic information for 21c funded programs.docx

http://www.brooklyncastle.com/  The best movie on afterschool-you have to see it; avialable on amazon instant video.

Here is a really interesting blog from Bristol that captures the essence of afterschool in motion:

http://asclifespring.blogspot.com/2013/04/why-we-continue-to-blog-at-asc.htm is a Vermont based afterschool blog

Some really good evaluation and sustainability plans have been posted at:

http://www.vermontafterschool.org/resources/program_docs/

Resources for Fun Engaging Engineering Projects:

http://eie.org/content/engineering-adventures

Book a National Geographic Giant Map.  Share the cost with your school.  Developed by Vermont educator Dan Beaupre.

http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/special-events/borrow-map/

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to meet with state legislators and leaders to advance learning and policy around afterschool and expanded learning in Vermont. This is also a day to celebrate the important role that youth workers, afterschool providers, and program staff play in helping to build a strong foundation for the children and youth of Vermont. Come celebrate with us!