ACRES Coaching: Asking Purposeful Questions

Tuesdays: 4/16, 4/30, and 5/14/2024 11:00 am- 1:00 pm EST / 8:00 - 10:00 am PST

Questions begin a path toward discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop their reasoning through the questions we ask them? This module is a great way to train staff on how to facilitate STEM learning. Experienced educators also love being part of a cohort as a way to connect with other educators across the country, to learn new lesson plans, and to reflect on practice.  This is our introductory module and a prerequisite to other opportunities.

Register with Code: AC330PQ (Coach Emma C)

*The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend.

ACRES Coaching: Elevating Youth Voice and Choice

Thursdays: 4/11, 4/25, 5/9/24 11am - 1pm EST / 8am - 10am PST

**For OST professionals who have completed Asking Purposeful Questions

How often do youth in your program get to choose what they’re investigating or designing, the materials they might use and/or how they engage with the work? In this module, participants try out strategies for elevating youth voice and choice and apply the ideas as they redesign a STEM activity to incorporate a greater variety of youth input.

Register with Code: AC351VC (Coach Becky T)

*The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend.

ACRES Coaching: Asking Purposeful Questions

Wednesdays: 5/8, 5/22, 6/5/2024 2:00 - 4:00 pm EST / 11:00 - 1:00 pm PST

Questions begin a path toward discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop their reasoning through the questions we ask them? This module is a great way to train staff on how to facilitate STEM learning. Experienced educators also love being part of a cohort as a way to connect with other educators across the country, to learn new lesson plans, and to reflect on practice.  This is our introductory module and a prerequisite to other opportunities.

Register with Code: AC362PQ (Coach Hannah L)

*The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend.

ACRES Coaching: Facilitating Engineering Practices

Wednesdays: 4/10, 4/24, 5/8 from 1pm - 3pm EST /10am - 12pm PST

(For OST professionals who have completed Asking Purposeful Questions)

Engineering has become a staple of STEM programming for youth. How can we confidently bring engineering into our programming and support youth as they engage in problem solving? In this module, participants gain first-hand experience with engineering by solving a design problem. They examine the components of the engineering design process and discuss ways to model the process with youth.

Register with Code: AC329EP (Coach Emma C)

*The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend.

Info Session about Micro-credentials and Digital Badging

Wednesday, March 6th 6:00 - 7:00pm EST / 3:00 - 4:00pm PST

ACRES (Afterschool Coaching for Reflective Educators in STEM) is excited to offer additional Information Sessions about STEM micro-credentials, which are competency-based, digital badges for afterschool and out-of-school professionals offered through the National Afterschool Association. These sessions are free, live, interactive, and one hour in length.  You will learn about what Micro-credentials are and how to apply for them..

FILL OUT THIS FORM, choose the date that works best for you, and we'll reach out to you with the Zoom link. FMI contact acres@mmsa.org

(Note: It isn’t necessary to attend more than one informational session as the content is consistent.)

Including All Learners in Engineering

Wednesday, May 8, 2024; 1:00 PM 1:45 PM

In a highly competitive world, how do we lead program activities in a way that helps young people feel like engineering is a discipline in which they can succeed and thrive? Join this virtual 45-minute mini-workshop to learn about and develop strategies for creating engineering experiences that are inclusive for all youth. What makes an engineering activity open and inclusive? Come away with ideas you can put into practice.

ACRES Coaching: Nurturing STEM Identity and Making Career Connections

Mondays: 5/6, 5/20, 6/3 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm EST / 3:00 - 5:00 pm PST

How do you help youth recognize their connection to and role in STEM? How do you help youth learn about STEM careers? Participants experience several easy-to-implement strategies, including a photo elicitation activity that can help youth form STEM identities, and then learn how to conduct related activities with youth. *The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend. REGISTER HERE Code: AC331ID (Coach Emma C)

ACRES Coaching: Asking Purposeful Questions

Tuesdays: 4/16, 4/30, and 5/14/2024 11:00 am- 1:00 pm EST / 8:00 - 10:00 am PST

Questions begin a path toward discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop their reasoning through the questions we ask them? This module is a great way to train staff on how to facilitate STEM learning. Experienced educators also love being part of a cohort as a way to connect with other educators across the country, to learn new lesson plans, and to reflect on practice.  This is our introductory module and a prerequisite to other opportunities.

Register with Code: AC330PQ (Coach Emma C)

*The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend.

ACRES Coaching: Elevating Youth Voice and Choice

Thursdays: 4/11, 4/25, 5/9/24 11am - 1pm EST / 8am - 10am PST

**For OST professionals who have completed Asking Purposeful Questions

How often do youth in your program get to choose what they’re investigating or designing, the materials they might use and/or how they engage with the work? In this module, participants try out strategies for elevating youth voice and choice and apply the ideas as they redesign a STEM activity to incorporate a greater variety of youth input.

Register with Code: AC351VC (Coach Becky T)

*The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend.

ACRES Coaching: Facilitating Engineering Practices

Wednesdays: 4/10, 4/24, 5/8/2024 1pm - 3pm EST /10am - 12pm PST

(For OST professionals who have completed Asking Purposeful Questions)

Engineering has become a staple of STEM programming for youth. How can we confidently bring engineering into our programming and support youth as they engage in problem solving? In this module, participants gain first-hand experience with engineering by solving a design problem. They examine the components of the engineering design process and discuss ways to model the process with youth.

Register with Code: AC329EP (Coach Emma C)

*The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend.

Click2Engineering’s Including All Learners in Engineering

Wednesday, April 24th | Noon-1:00 pm ET; 9:00 am-10:00 am PT

Surprisingly STEM Monthly Career Exploration - Space Plant Scientist

Growing fresh food in space is a necessity for sending humans on long-duration missions into deep space. Dr. Gioia Massa explains the importance of space crop production, from health and nutrition to psychological benefits.

Register here for a Live Q&A on April 18 at 5:00 PM ET

ACRES Coaching: Asking Purposeful Questions

Tuesdays: 4/16, 4/30, and 5/14/2024 11:00 am- 1:00 pm EST / 8:00 - 10:00 am PST

Questions begin a path toward discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop their reasoning through the questions we ask them? This module is a great way to train staff on how to facilitate STEM learning. Experienced educators also love being part of a cohort as a way to connect with other educators across the country, to learn new lesson plans, and to reflect on practice.  This is our introductory module and a prerequisite to other opportunities.

Register with Code: AC330PQ (Coach Emma C)

*The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend.

ACRES Coaching: Elevating Youth Voice and Choice

Thursdays: 4/11, 4/25, 5/9/24 11am - 1pm EST / 8am - 10am PST

**For OST professionals who have completed Asking Purposeful Questions

How often do youth in your program get to choose what they’re investigating or designing, the materials they might use and/or how they engage with the work? In this module, participants try out strategies for elevating youth voice and choice and apply the ideas as they redesign a STEM activity to incorporate a greater variety of youth input.

Register with Code: AC351VC (Coach Becky T)

*The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend.

ACRES Coaching: Facilitating Engineering Practices

Wednesdays: 4/10, 4/24, 5/8/2024 1pm - 3pm EST /10am - 12pm PST

(For OST professionals who have completed Asking Purposeful Questions)

Engineering has become a staple of STEM programming for youth. How can we confidently bring engineering into our programming and support youth as they engage in problem solving? In this module, participants gain first-hand experience with engineering by solving a design problem. They examine the components of the engineering design process and discuss ways to model the process with youth.

Register with Code: AC329EP (Coach Emma C)

*The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend.

Solar Science with Lockheed Martin

Planning to watch the April 8th Solar Eclipse? 

Before the midday event happens, learn more about solar science directly from a Solar Researcher working at leading global security and aerospace company, Lockheed Martin.  

Prepare for the Solar Eclipse on April 8th at 9:00 AM PT and learn invaluable information about the incredible Solar Eclipse with Lockheed Martin.

ACRES Coaching: Make Math Engaging

Wednesdays: 3/6, 3/20, and 4/3/2024 2:00 - 4:00 pm EST / 11:00 - 1:00 pm PST

Are you looking for fun ways to help youth build number sense and problem-solving skills? Math can take on new meaning when it is integrated into daily routines in our afterschool programs. In this module, afterschool educators will explore and practice strategies for making math engaging and accessible. *The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend. Completion of the Asking Purposeful Questions module is a prerequisite for this module. REGISTER HERE Code: AC3613MP (Coach Hannah L)

ACRES Coaching: Asking Purposeful Questions

Wednesdays: 2/28, 3/13, 4/3/2024 1:00 - 3:00 pm EST / 10:00 - 12:00 pm PST

Questions begin a path toward discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop their reasoning through the questions we ask them? This module is a great way to train staff on how to facilitate STEM learning. Experienced educators also love being part of a cohort as a way to connect with other educators across the country, to learn new lesson plans, and to reflect on practice.  This is our introductory module and a prerequisite to other opportunities. *The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend. REGISTER HERE Code: AC347PQ (Coach Becky T)

ACRES Coaching: Make Math Engaging

Wednesdays: 3/6, 3/20, and 4/3/2024 2:00 - 4:00 pm EST / 11:00 - 1:00 pm PST

Are you looking for fun ways to help youth build number sense and problem-solving skills? Math can take on new meaning when it is integrated into daily routines in our afterschool programs. In this module, afterschool educators will explore and practice strategies for making math engaging and accessible. *The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend. Completion of the Asking Purposeful Questions module is a prerequisite for this module. REGISTER HERE Code: AC3613MP (Coach Hannah L)

Surprisingly STEM Monthly Career Exploration - Astronaut Strength and Conditioning Coaches

Maintaining good health and fitness is critical for humans living and working in space. Cory Twine and Christi Keeler share how strength and conditioning coaches like them train astronauts on how to exercise on the International Space Station.

Register here for a Live Q&A on March 14 at 5:00 PM ET

ACRES Coaching: Asking Purposeful Questions

Wednesdays: 2/28, 3/13, 4/3/2024 1:00 - 3:00 pm EST / 10:00 - 12:00 pm PST

Questions begin a path toward discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop their reasoning through the questions we ask them? This module is a great way to train staff on how to facilitate STEM learning. Experienced educators also love being part of a cohort as a way to connect with other educators across the country, to learn new lesson plans, and to reflect on practice.  This is our introductory module and a prerequisite to other opportunities. *The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend. REGISTER HERE Code: AC347PQ (Coach Becky T)

Bring Volunteers to Your Programs

Could your students benefit from mock interviews? Resume reviews? A conversation with a STEM professional to learn more about their career journey? 

Request a STEM Professional! Complete this brief form by March 8th to schedule a session with STEM professionals from Verizon.

Click2Engineering: Asking Purposeful Questions Coaching

2/1; 2/15; 3/7 from 12:00 - 2:00pm EST / 9:00 - 11:00am PST

Click2Engineering is offering an ACRES (Afterschool Coaching for Reflective Educators in STEM) training on Asking Purposeful Questions in February and March 2024. ACRES supports educators who engage youth in STEM learning experiences. This training is fully virtual and FREE with the goal of moving the needle on your skills to facilitate quality STEM experiences regardless of the age of youth you serve. We keep things casual but ask you to engage in your learning - this is NOT a series of passive webinars but a three-step interactive professional learning series to build your skills, network, and apply your learning in an immediate way to your work environment. Space is limited.

Info Session about Micro-credentials and Digital Badging

Wednesday, March 6th 6:00 - 7:00pm EST / 3:00 - 4:00pm PST

ACRES (Afterschool Coaching for Reflective Educators in STEM) is excited to offer additional Information Sessions about STEM micro-credentials, which are competency-based, digital badges for afterschool and out-of-school professionals offered through the National Afterschool Association. These sessions are free, live, interactive, and one hour in length.  You will learn about what Micro-credentials are and how to apply for them. PLEASE FILL OUT THIS FORM, choose the date that works best for you, and we'll reach out to you with the Zoom link. FMI contact acres@mmsa.org (Note: It isn’t necessary to attend more than one informational session as the content is consistent.)

ACRES Coaching: Make Math Engaging

Wednesdays: 3/6, 3/20, and 4/3/2024 2:00 - 4:00 pm EST / 11:00 - 1:00 pm PST

Are you looking for fun ways to help youth build number sense and problem-solving skills? Math can take on new meaning when it is integrated into daily routines in our afterschool programs. In this module, afterschool educators will explore and practice strategies for making math engaging and accessible. *The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend. Completion of the Asking Purposeful Questions module is a prerequisite for this module. REGISTER HERE Code: AC3613MP (Coach Hannah L)

Project Brainy - Spring Application Due March 1

Surprisingly STEM Monthly Career Exploration - Space Food Scientist

Learn how NASA trains astronauts for dining in space and what solutions Xulei Wu and other food scientists have cooked up to meet the challenges of eating in a microgravity environment.

Register here for the Live Q&A on March 1 at 3:00 PM ET

ACRES Coaching: Asking Purposeful Questions

Wednesdays: 2/28, 3/13, 4/3/2024 1:00 - 3:00 pm EST / 10:00 - 12:00 pm PST

Questions begin a path toward discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop their reasoning through the questions we ask them? This module is a great way to train staff on how to facilitate STEM learning. Experienced educators also love being part of a cohort as a way to connect with other educators across the country, to learn new lesson plans, and to reflect on practice.  This is our introductory module and a prerequisite to other opportunities. *The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend. REGISTER HERE Code: AC347PQ (Coach Becky T)

Celebrate Black History Month with a Live Career Chat

February 27th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM ET

ACRES Coaching: Facilitating Engineering Practices

Mondays: 1/29, 2/12, 2/26/2024 12pm - 2pm EST / 9am - 11am PST

Engineering has become a staple of STEM programming for youth. How can we confidently bring engineering into our programming and support youth as they engage in problem solving? In this module, participants gain first-hand experience with engineering by solving a design problem. They examine the components of the engineering design process and discuss ways to model the process with youth.

*The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Recordings are not available if you are unable to attend. REGISTER HERE Code: AC326EP (Coach Emma C)