*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.
Whether you're advocating for policy change or seeking funding to sustain your programs, how you communicate your mission matters. Messaging and Storytelling is an interactive course designed to help you craft clear, persuasive messages that inspire action and support. Participants will explore the intersection of strategic storytelling, advocacy, and fundraising, learning how to elevate the...
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
Elevating Program Excellence with the Illinois Afterschool Quality Standards: This in-person training is designed to empower out-of-school time (OST) professionals with an understanding of the Illinois Afterschool Quality Standards Framework, with a special focus on the Top 10 Quality Standards. Through interactive activities, collaborative reflection, and strategic planning, participants will explore how to embed these...
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.
Join ACT Now for a dynamic 90-minute virtual panel focused on strengthening Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) practices in youth ages 13 - 17 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.
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!
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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