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.
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, […]
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, […]
STEAM Resources for Libraries May 17th 11:00 am - 12:00 pm PT / 2:00 - 3:00 pm ET Libraries are instrumental in bringing high-quality STEAM experiences to their communities. Join […]
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 […]
Join us on June 8th for a Fireside Chat: Caring for LGBTQ Youth and Families. Hear from Susan Williams, Founder and Executive Director of The Transformation Project as she shares […]
Let’s Show the Nation how Mississippi Does STEM in Afterschool! Mississippi Afterschool Network is a part of the Million Girls Moonshot, helping out-of-school time programs as they increase the quality of STEM […]
Join us on July 20th for a Fireside Chat: A New Growth Opportunity. Join us to learn more about an exciting new growth opportunity for youth development professionals serving in […]
July Cohort: Asking Purposeful Questions Questions are the beginning of a path towards discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop […]
July Cohort: Asking Purposeful Questions Questions are the beginning of a path towards discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop […]
July Cohort: Asking Purposeful Questions Questions are the beginning of a path towards discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop […]
ACRES Training Cohort: Facilitating Engineering Practices Dates: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST on the following Tuesdays: 10/4/2022, 10/18/2022, 11/01/2022 Engineering has become a staple of STEM programming for youth. How can […]
Webinar: Addressing STEM Stereotypes with Youth and Young Adults - Join us to learn how to combat pervasive STEM stereotypes with youth and young adults. Back by popular demand! This […]