Strong professional connections are the cornerstone of successful advocacy. Conferences and other networking events are great places to cultivate relationships and learn from the successes of individuals and organizations from across the country. These events also serve an important role in fostering discussions critical to the direction of afterschool STEM education. Coalition members have found the following events to be particularly geared toward accomplishing these ends.
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Join more than 2000 professionals from across the teaching and learning spectrum for Beyond School Hours XV (BSH)—the nation’s most popular education conference, presented by Foundations, Inc. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to refresh, renew and have fun connecting with peers and experts. You’ll discover what’s new in funding and programming strategies, attend workshops and see best practices in action with visits to local schools and programs. The Coalition for Science After School will be facilitating a session and exhibiting at this conference.
The Annual Meeting is one of the most widely recognized pan-science events, with hundreds of networking opportunities and broad global media coverage. An exceptional array of speakers will gather at the 2012 AAAS Annual Meeting from 16–20 February in Vancouver, B.C. The theme of “Flattening the World: Building the Global Knowledge Society” is intended to focus the program on the complex, interconnected challenges of the 21st century and on pathways to global solutions through international, multidisciplinary efforts.
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The theme for the annual meeting of the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association is Changing the Conversation: Improving P-16 Technology & Engineering. Check conference website for more information.
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The Premier National Convention for AfterSchool Professionals. The National AfterSchool Association’s 24th annual national convention will bring afterschool professionals together for 3 days of the most comprehensive professional development opportunities available for afterschool professionals anywhere in the United States.
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Join educators, students, innovators and leaders from business and government at S2:TEM = Scaling STEM: Transforming Education Matters. Secondary school developers, educators and students from North Carolina and across the nation will share strategies to implement STEM practices and demonstrate STEM impacts in the community.
Join one of the nation’s largest, most recognized and comprehensive conferences for after school and out-of-school time professionals. Set in a retreat-like atmosphere, this extraordinary event will rejuvenate your passion and boost your direction for quality programming. Experience networking and teambuilding opportunities; exceptional workshop presentations to learn and grow with and the latest trends and research in out-of-school time programming; in-depth learning sessions through our 1-day Pre-Conference Academy; opportunities for targeted conversations and learning through Inspiration Stations; Legacy Summit sessions to support working with older youth; connections with over 125 Exhibitors sharing the newest resources, products and services to enhance your programs; options to earn college credits and CEU's; and all-inclusive opportunities to experience guest speakers, authors, special events, and entertainment that will inspire you to create change.
The Afterschool for All Challenge brings together afterschool program staff, city and state leaders, youth, parents, educators and U.S. Representatives and Senators in the name of afterschool. The gathering provides panels and workshops addressing the hottest issues in afterschool, and sends a clear message to policy makers about the impact and importance of federal investment in afterschool programs. Through meetings with Congressional offices, the event offers participants the opportunity to cultivate relationships with Members of Congress.
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Note: All descriptions are excerpted from conference websites.