Afterschool Matters in South Dakota
Afterschool Matters in South Dakota

State of Afterschool: South Dakota on the Map
Over one-third of South Dakota counties do not have an afterschool or summer learning program. Learn more about the current landscape of out-of-school time in our state with our interactive map.

Register for the South Dakota Afterschool Summit
FREE Virtual Event
March 2-3, 2022
The South Dakota Afterschool Summit is a place for connection, discussion, and impact for youth professionals, no matter where you are in your journey.Â

Reach for the Stars with STEM
From engaging girls in STEM learning to easy activities for programs, our STEM resource center has ideas for everyone!

State of Afterschool: South Dakota on the Map
Over one-third of South Dakota counties do not have an afterschool or summer learning program. Learn more about the current landscape of out-of-school time in our state with our interactive map.

Register for the South Dakota Afterschool Summit
 FREE Virtual Event
March 2-3, 2022Â
The South Dakota Afterschool Summit is a place for connection, discussion, and impact for youth professionals, no matter where you are in your journey.Â

Reach for the Stars with STEM
From engaging girls in STEM learning to easy activities for programs, our STEM resource center has ideas for everyone!
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Activities for Programs – May
Activity: After-School Science PLUS - Download Building with Wonderful Junk and take the challenge! Build a bridge or a platform that meets a set of requirements and test it. Challenge the kids to add to the activity (For example build a bridge that will hold a...
Training and Professional Development – May
Featured Training Webinar: The M in STEM: Making Math Meaningful Thursday, May 19, 2022 11:00AM Pacific / 12:00PM Mountain / 1:00PM Central / 2:00PM Eastern This webinar will focus on engaging and supporting youth in mathematics. We will learn from an AAAS IF/THEN®...
Mizzen by Mott – May
The Mizzen By Mott app delivers inspiring and engaging activities that spark learning in young people. Supported by the Mott Foundation, Mizzen is available at no cost to afterschool professionals! Encourage partners to download the Mizzen By Mott app to access STEMÂ ...
Transformative Practices – May
For AAPI Heritage Month - Role Model Ambassador Profile of Dr. Claire Meaders Long Profile of Dr. Claire Meaders Short Profile 1 of Dr. Claire Meaders Equity and Inclusion Article: Equity in Math Class: 5 Tips for Teachers - WeAreTeachers - Ways to Build Equity into...
National Afterschool STEM Program Survey
Let’s Show the Nation how South Dakota Does STEM in Afterschool! South Dakota Afterschool Network (SDAN) is a part of the Million Girls Moonshot, helping out-of-school time programs as they increase the quality of STEM learning opportunities for all young people,...
Afterschool Professionals Week
South Dakota Afterschool Network is celebrating Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week on April 25-29, 2022, to recognize, appreciate and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours. We are joining the effort because we know that...
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