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.Â
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.
Path2Impact Launch Events are lifting off from 9:00am - 12:15pm in Box Elder, Pierre, Aberdeen and Sioux Falls April 2 - 5. Curated specifically for out-of-school time programs and professionals, […]
Youth Engineering Solutions is building the next generation of problem solvers and engineers by creating resources that engage all students in authentic engineering challenges connected to their lives and communities. […]
Path2Impact Launch Events are lifting off from 9:00am - 12:15pm in Box Elder, Pierre, Aberdeen and Sioux Falls April 2 - 5. Curated specifically for out-of-school time programs and professionals, […]
Questions begin a path toward discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop their reasoning through the questions we ask them? […]
Are you looking for fun ways to help youth build number sense and problem-solving skills? Math can take on new meaning when it is integrated into daily routines in our […]
Path2Impact Launch Events are lifting off from 9:00am - 12:15pm in Box Elder, Pierre, Aberdeen and Sioux Falls April 2 - 5. Curated specifically for out-of-school time programs and professionals, […]
Path2Impact Launch Events are lifting off from 9:00am - 12:15pm in Box Elder, Pierre, Aberdeen and Sioux Falls April 2 - 5. Curated specifically for out-of-school time programs and professionals, […]
Engineering has become a staple of STEM programming for youth. How can we confidently bring engineering into our programming and support youth as they engage in problem solving? In this […]
How often do youth in your program get to choose what they’re investigating or designing, the materials they might use and/or how they engage with the work? In this module, […]
Questions begin a path toward discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop their reasoning through the questions we ask them? […]
Engineering has become a staple of STEM programming for youth. How can we confidently bring engineering into our programming and support youth as they engage in problem solving? In this […]
In a highly competitive world, how do we create program spaces that help young people feel like engineering is a discipline in which they can succeed and thrive? Join this […]