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SUMMARY:External IDEC Tech Talks: Data Hub
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URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/external-idec-tech-talks-data-hub/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T100000
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SUMMARY:FY27 Teen REACH Quarterly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Data with Purpose: Trauma-Informed Data Collection & Youth Voice \n\n\n\nThis quarter\, we’ll explore how trauma-informed data practices help strengthen programs while keeping youth experiences and perspectives at the center of our work. \n\n\n\nTogether\, we’ll discuss what meaningful data looks like beyond compliance\, how youth voice can inform program planning\, and ways to create data collection practices that are both ethical and supportive. \n\n\n\nAs always\, we’ll also share Teen REACH updates\, upcoming opportunities\, and resources from our Technical Assistance partners.
URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/fy27-teen-reach-quarterly-meeting/
CATEGORIES:ACT Now Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T180000
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SUMMARY:Build Back-to-School Skills Through Hands-On Engineering
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URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/build-back-to-school-skills-through-hands-on-engineering/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Training
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SUMMARY:21st CCLC Statewide Call: Data Systems
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URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/21st-cclc-statewide-call-data-systems/
CATEGORIES:ACT Now Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T100000
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SUMMARY:FY27 Evaluating Your STEM Program
DESCRIPTION:In this virtual training\, we will examine how to plan and evaluate your own STEM program to improve service delivery and grow youth voice and choice. During this session\, participants will learn: \n\n\n\n\nHow to plan for the short- and long-term STEM programming\n\n\n\nHow to use a STEM observation tool\n\n\n\nHow to self-assess your STEM programming to inform improvements\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will walk away with tangible tools to use to evaluate previous STEM activities and plan for improvements and amendments to FY27 programming. \n\n\n\nAudience: director service staff\, afterschool program administrators/directors \n\n\n\nEngagement level: medium \n\n\n\nPlease register for this event via Zoom here.
URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/fy27-evaluating-your-stem-program/
CATEGORIES:ACT Now Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T100000
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SUMMARY:Nature & Sustainability STEM Initiative
DESCRIPTION:ACT Now and STEM Next Opportunity Fund invite afterschool and youth-service programs across Illinois to participate in an exciting statewide STEM learning initiative focused on Nature & Sustainability. Participating sites will implement five engaging\, hands-on STEM lessons designed for youth in grades 3-8 designed by Verizon Wireless. Lessons explore environmental literacy\, sustainability\, and real-world STEM concepts while inspiring youth to become problem-solvers and innovators. The initiative aims to reach thousands of Illinois youth through high-quality out-of-school-time STEM experiences.   \n\n\n\nJoin us for this Train-the-Trainer style session where participants will: \n\n\n\n\nBe introduced to the Nature & Sustainability program and corresponding requirements;\n\n\n\nRegister for their Verizon accounts to access the curriculum;\n\n\n\nReview Activities 1\, 2 and 3 in Learning Journey 2;\n\n\n\nDeep dive into facilitating Activities 4 and 5 in Learning Journey 2;\n\n\n\nEngage in a Q&A session with the curriculum writer.
URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/nature-sustainability-stem-initiative/
CATEGORIES:ACT Now Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T113000
DTSTAMP:20260805T200429Z
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SUMMARY:FY27 Q1 Community Schools Convening: Expanded & Enriched Learning Time and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Q1Community Schools Convening on Expanded and Enriched Learning Time and Opportunities. Community Schools (CS) professionals will engage in a learning experience on how to leverage data to improve academic instruction and individualized support through afterschool\, weekend\, and summer programming. Enrichment activities emphasize real-world learning and community problem-solving. Learners will leave with tools for assessing community needs and utilizing data to expand and grow services and programs to meet the needs of youth\, families\, and the broader community. \n\n\n\nAudience: Community Schools (CS) professionals \n\n\n\nEngagement Level: Medium \n\n\n\nPlease register via Zoom here.
URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/fy27-q1-community-schools-convening-expanded-enriched-learning-time-and-opportunities/
CATEGORIES:ACT Now Event
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