ACT Now invites Community Schools practitioners from across Illinois to participate in our FREE FY26 Quarter 1 statewide professional development training. This convening is designed to provide participants with foundational best practices and skill-building opportunities to support a successful and impactful start to the school year. Participants will engage in a comprehensive learning experience that strengthens their...
Join ACT Now staff for a professional development on the milestones, developmental assets, expected behaviors, conflicts and stress responses and motivators at different stages of youth development. This PD is designed as a Train-the-Trainer with slide decks, resources, and a script that you can take back to your program. This professional development is designed for...
*Note: This training is for Illinois FSCS Leaders  (superintendents, school admin, directors, etc) Build Stronger Collaboration - Join fellow Community Schools leaders and administrators in a dynamic session focused on strengthening collaboration with students, families, school and district staff, and community partners. Through peer learning, real-world problem-solving, and resource sharing, participants will explore strategies to...
21st CCLC Town Hall meetings are an opportunity for ACT Now to share information and policy updates with the entire 21st CCLC provider membership. These meetings are also an opportunity for ACT Now to lift up programs and elevate providers’ experiences in programming. These meetings occur virtually on a bi-monthly basis.Â
*Note: This training is designed for IL FSCS Leaders (superintendents, school admin, directors, etc) Join our 3rd Community of Practice on Advancing School Community Integration for Whole-Child Success. This session invites district leaders, community partners, and school administrators to explore how intentional school–community integration can transform a school into the heartbeat of its neighborhood, where education,...
Join ACT Now staff for a deep dive on building (and rebuilding) positive work culture in OST. Themes include Empowerment, Collaboration, Flexibility and Boundaries, Celebration beyond acknowledgements, holding difficult conversations, trust and transparency, and Values-driven Leadership.
Join us for the ACT Now Membership Exchange, a quarterly virtual networking event designed specifically for afterschool and community school program providers, managers, and administrators across Illinois! Each session features a unique topic relevant to the afterschool field, offering a space for peer-sharing, meaningful discussion, and collaborative problem-solving. Whether you're looking to gain new ideas, troubleshoot...
21st CCLC Town Hall meetings are an opportunity for ACT Now to share information and policy updates with the entire 21st CCLC provider membership. These meetings are also an opportunity for ACT Now to lift up programs and elevate providers’ experiences in programming. These meetings occur virtually on a bi-monthly basis.Â
Join ACT Now for a dynamic 90-minute virtual panel focused on strengthening Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) practices in youth ages 5 - 12 at afterschool program spaces. Whether you're a frontline provider, program manager, or administrator, this conversation will offer timely strategies and real-world insight into fostering environments where youth—and staff—can thrive. Learn more and register here.
21st CCLC Town Hall meetings are an opportunity for ACT Now to share information and policy updates with the entire 21st CCLC provider membership. These meetings are also an opportunity for ACT Now to lift up programs and elevate providers’ experiences in programming. These meetings occur virtually on a bi-monthly basis.Â
21st CCLC Town Hall meetings are an opportunity for ACT Now to share information and policy updates with the entire 21st CCLC provider membership. These meetings are also an opportunity for ACT Now to lift up programs and elevate providers’ experiences in programming. These meetings occur virtually on a bi-monthly basis.Â
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