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SUMMARY:IL CS' Youth Development & Educator Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free\, 3-hour virtual professional development experience designed to unite academic and non-academic professionals across Illinois. This symposium creates a dynamic space to learn\, sharpen\, and elevate your knowledge and skills in service of whole-child success. Together\, we’ll explore strategies that strengthen practice\, deepen collaboration\, and drive the improvement\, achievement\, and long-term success of Illinois students\, families\, and communities. This is where education and youth development leaders come to grow\, align\, and innovate for the future our young people deserve.
URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/il-cs-youth-development-educator-symposium/
CATEGORIES:ACT Now Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T110000
DTSTAMP:20250813T173112Z
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SUMMARY:21st CCLC Town Hall #3
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/21st-cclc-town-hall-3-2/
CATEGORIES:ACT Now Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260120T110000
DTSTAMP:20251208T171236Z
CREATED:20251208T171228Z
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SUMMARY:21st CCLC TA: Human Centered Program Design for 21st CCLC
DESCRIPTION:21st CCLC TA: Join ACT Now and Helix Education to learn the basics of human-centered design thinking\, how to use it to identify and act on areas of improvement for your program\, and leave with new tools that can be used well after this interactive workshop. Helix will introduce their 5 step model to show how human-centered design can be utilized to strengthen programming and align it to various standards and desired student outcomes. 
URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/21st-cclc-ta-human-centered-program-design-for-21st-cclc/
CATEGORIES:ACT Now Event,External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260121T113000
DTSTAMP:20251210T185511Z
CREATED:20251210T185503Z
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SUMMARY:21st CCLC Community Call: Professionally Developing Staff
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 21 for the next statewide 21st CCLC Community Call\, co-hosted by ACT Now and ISBE\, where we’ll focus on one of the most critical drivers of program quality: professionally developing staff. This session will highlight practical strategies\, resources\, and statewide promising practices to strengthen staff skills\, build sustainable development systems\, and support high-quality youth experiences. All 21st CCLC providers are welcome—come learn\, share\, and connect with peers across Illinois! \n\n\n\nThis is the second of three Community Calls ACT Now and ISBE will be hosting for 21st CCLC providers.
URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/21st-cclc-community-call-professionally-developing-staff/
CATEGORIES:ACT Now Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260127T120000
DTSTAMP:20251105T155845Z
CREATED:20251105T155838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T155845Z
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SUMMARY:IL Top 10 Quality Standards Training
DESCRIPTION: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 standards into everyday practice to strengthen program quality and impact. \n\n\n\nObjectives: \n\n\n\n\nExamine challenges to implementation and develop practical strategies to support continuous improvement.\n\n\n\nDescribe the Illinois Top 10 Quality Standards and their role in defining high-quality afterschool programming.\n\n\n\nIdentify and analyze key elements of high-quality programming through collaborative reflection.\n\n\n\nMap current practices to the Quality Standards to strengthen alignment and program effectiveness.
URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/il-top-10-quality-standards-training/
LOCATION:Metropolitan Family Services Midway Center\, 3843 W 63rd St\, Chicago\, Illinois\, 60629\, United States
CATEGORIES:ACT Now Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T113000
DTSTAMP:20251105T161646Z
CREATED:20251105T161638Z
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SUMMARY:Membership Exchange - Amplify Afterschool Advocacy
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/membership-exchange-amplify-afterschool-advocacy/
CATEGORIES:ACT Now Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T110000
DTSTAMP:20250813T173250Z
CREATED:20250813T173244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T173250Z
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SUMMARY:21st CCLC Town Hall #4
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/21st-cclc-town-hall-4/
CATEGORIES:ACT Now Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T120000
DTSTAMP:20251208T171914Z
CREATED:20251208T171904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T171914Z
UID:10000223-1774346400-1774353600@actnowillinois.org
SUMMARY:Sustainability in Afterschool and Community Schools
DESCRIPTION:Join ACT Now Staff to dive into sustainability and advocacy best practices and resource sharing. \n\n\n\nThis PD is designed as a Train-the-Trainer with slide decks\, resources\, and a script that you can take back to your program.
URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/sustainability-in-afterschool-and-community-schools/
CATEGORIES:ACT Now Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T110000
DTSTAMP:20250813T173410Z
CREATED:20250813T173404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T173410Z
UID:10000207-1778666400-1778670000@actnowillinois.org
SUMMARY:21st CCLC Town Hall #5
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/21st-cclc-town-hall-5/
CATEGORIES:ACT Now Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T120000
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DTSTAMP:20260811T145005Z
CREATED:20260811T144925Z
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SUMMARY:21st CCLC New Leaders Academy Series
DESCRIPTION:The New Leaders Academy is for you if you’re a new leader in a 21st CCLC program — whether you have a new grant or are new to your leadership role. This three-part webinar series will help you build foundational knowledge and gain insight into critical components of 21st CCLC programs. Come join a network of other 21st CCLC leaders and find resources to support you and your program. During the New Leaders Academy\, the 21st CCLC National Technical Assistance Center will cover: \n\n\n\nDay 1• The Foundations of 21st CCLC• Understanding Your Grant \n\n\n\nDay 2• The Role of Data• Effective Programming \n\n\n\nDay 3• Fiscal Management• Student and Family Engagement \n\n\n\nIf you register for one day\, you are automatically registered for all three days\, so there is no need to register again.
URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/21st-cclc-new-leaders-academy-series/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260819T183000
DTSTAMP:20260811T145449Z
CREATED:20260811T145445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T145449Z
UID:10000231-1787160600-1787164200@actnowillinois.org
SUMMARY:External IDEC Tech Talks: Data Hub
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/external-idec-tech-talks-data-hub/
CATEGORIES:External Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T120000
DTSTAMP:20260805T195515Z
CREATED:20260805T195504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T195515Z
UID:10000225-1787738400-1787745600@actnowillinois.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T190000
DTSTAMP:20260811T145632Z
CREATED:20260811T145627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T145632Z
UID:10000232-1787767200-1787770800@actnowillinois.org
SUMMARY:Build Back-to-School Skills Through Hands-On Engineering
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/build-back-to-school-skills-through-hands-on-engineering/
CATEGORIES:External Event,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T110000
DTSTAMP:20260805T195725Z
CREATED:20260805T195717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T195725Z
UID:10000226-1789034400-1789038000@actnowillinois.org
SUMMARY:21st CCLC Statewide Call: Data Systems
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://actnowillinois.org/event/21st-cclc-statewide-call-data-systems/
CATEGORIES:ACT Now Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T113000
DTSTAMP:20260805T195915Z
CREATED:20260805T195906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T195915Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260924T113000
DTSTAMP:20260805T200124Z
CREATED:20260805T200117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T200124Z
UID:10000228-1790244000-1790249400@actnowillinois.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T113000
DTSTAMP:20260805T200429Z
CREATED:20260805T200421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T200429Z
UID:10000229-1790762400-1790767800@actnowillinois.org
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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