Partner Spotlight
The 21st CCLC Partner Spotlight highlights the work of organizations committed to partnering with afterschool and summer programs across Nebraska. Featured partners have demonstrated a commitment to working with program leaders and staff to identify ways to mutually accomplish identified goals. Contact the featured partners to explore the possibilities for bringing unique and engaging learning opportunities to your students.
We have a NEW Partner Spotlight Organization!
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA STATE MUSEUM AT MORRILL HALL
March 2022
We promote discovery of our natural world and world cultures. We accomplish our mission through research, museum collections, learner-centered educational programs, and public exhibitions.
Listings are from current Partner Spotlight organizations and include professional development and funding opportunities relevant to program leaders and staff working in afterschool/summer programs.
Mental Health and Well-being of Children and Adolescents
Please join us for the upcoming StayConnected webinar led by our afterschool partner, Jessie Coffey, on the topic of mental health and well-being of children and adolescents. Attendees will have a chance to receive a kit of supplies to create their own calming corner in their afterschool program. See flyer below for details.
Date: May 5, 2022
Time:12:00 to 12:30 CT
Zoom link:
https://educationne.zoom.us/j/7014678551
Meeting ID: 701 467 8551
Questions? Contact Jessie Coffey, Nebraska Department of Education, jessie.coffey@nebraska.gov
Nebraska Extension MARATHON KIDS 2022 Coach Trainings
April 21 – West Point, NE
April 22 – Lincoln, NE
April 28 – North Platte, NE
June 8th – Virtual
Questions? Contact Mariah Newmyer, Nebraska Extension, mariah.newmyer@unl.edu
Virtual QPR Gatekeeper Training, May 13, 2022
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer -3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
The mission of QPR is to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical and proven suicide prevention training. QPR will train people to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and how to question, persuade and refer someone to help. We believe that quality education empowers all people, regardless of their background, to make a positive difference in the life of someone they know.
Questions? Contact Kayla Leintz, Region V Systems, kleintz@region5systems.net
Upcoming Webinar on 10 Practices for Developing an Engineering Mindset Time: May 18, 2022 02:00 PM Central Time
Learn more about the 10 Practices for Developing an Engineering Mindset that form the foundation of the brand-new Click2Engineering project. These are practices engineers utilize in their work, and that researchers in engineering education identify as key to helping youth learn about engineering. This webinar will introduce each practice and how it contributes to developing an engineering mindset. Activities that incorporate these mindset-developing practices can transform out of school time learning about engineering.
Join Zoom Meeting https://unl.zoom.us/j/97860687830
Meeting ID: 978 6068 7830
Questions? Contact Saundra Wever Frerichs, 4-H Science Education Specialist UNL, sfrerichs3@unl.edu
If you interested in being recognized as a Partner Spotlight organization, or if you are currently a Partner Spotlight organization and would like to post an upcoming professional development or funding opportunity on this site, contact Kim Larson, kim.larson@nebraska.gov.