The South Dakota Afterschool Network works to better our state and its communities by connecting providers, parents and policymakers with proven tools and resources to increase the quality of and access to out-of-school time programming for K-12 children and youth.
Afterschool is a lifeline that keeps youth safe, helps kids learn and grow, and provides parents the ability to work without worry. While South Dakota is home to more than 300 afterschool programs, the demand for programs exceeds available spaces. In fact, 1 in 3 South Dakota children (34 percent) who are not in an afterschool program would be enrolled if it were available. That’s more than 42,000 children who are missing out on opportunities to participate in programming that supports their development academically, socially and economically.
Afterschool can provide valuable opportunities for students to explore STEM, and we are here to help your program succeed in STEM Learning! From webinars and trainings to our signature TMC Trailers that bring turnkey STEM activities to your doorstep, our diverse collection of resources meets you and your students where you are and provides the support you need to deliver quality programming to your students at any age.
The South Dakota Afterschool Network wanted to create a mapping tool to better understand the landscape of afterschool and summer programs available for children and families. From the initial launch of the new mapping tool, we have identified some startling findings.
Engage in a language immersion experience and discuss the challenges of language acquisition. Learn key insights about the backgrounds of multi-lingual learners. Finally, participants will learn and practice some techniques for effective communication with multi-lingual learners or non-native English speakers. Training Partner: Lutheran Social Services of SD This training is being offered through the WIC […]
Part 1: Refugee Resettlement 101 This session will explore what it means to become a refugee and the process of resettlement from country of origin, to refugee camp, to the interview process, arrival and adjustment to life in a new country. Part 2: Diversity Panel This panel presentation will elevate the voices of immigrant and […]
This panel presentation will elevate the voices of immigrant and refugee residents as they speak to their backgrounds, what brought them to the US, some key points regarding life in their homeland, the main challenges in adjusting to life in the US and perspectives on how to support success for our culturally diverse clients. This […]
This 2-hour training will include 2 parts: Part 1: Cross-Cultural Communication Engage in a language immersion experience and discuss the challenges of language acquisition. Learn key insights about the backgrounds of multi-lingual learners. Finally, participants will learn and practice some techniques for effective communication with multi-lingual learners or non-native English speakers. Part 2: Working with […]
In this session, we will review some everyday cross-cultural scenarios and discuss qualities and approaches that would yield positive outcomes. Participants will explore ways to show respect and sensitivity and effectively engage with the diverse communities they serve. Training Partner: Lutheran Social Services of SD This training is being offered through the WIC Community Innovation […]
In this session, we will review some everyday cross-cultural scenarios and discuss qualities and approaches that would yield positive outcomes. Participants will explore ways to show respect and sensitivity and effectively engage with the diverse communities they serve. Training Partner: Lutheran Social Services of SD This training is being offered through the WIC Community Innovation […]
The Poverty Escape Room isn’t a traditional simulation. Often, organizations are looking for smaller group trainings to gain an understanding of the crisis of poverty. This activity is designed to allow participants to experience and gain insights into the complex issues associated with poverty. We all know that you cannot truly “escape” poverty in 90 […]
