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Career Pathways for Students

Learn

Career Pathways Approach at a Glance

Career Pathways for Students Research Brief

Career Pathways Logic Model

Implementing With Fidelity Guide

Tips and Tricks: Plan a Successful Culminating Event

Tips for Families: Preparing Children and Youth for Success

Assess and Reflect

Assess and Prioritize Your Program’s Career Pathways Components

College and Career Pathways Questionnaire for Students and Families

Elementary Student Interest Inventory

Work Personality Evaluation

Plan and Implement

Activity and Program SMART Goals

Building an Inclusive Environment by Roles

Career Pathways Activity Design Guidebook

Career Pathways for Students Planning Checklist

Career Pathways: Deciding On Your Program’s Level of Implementation

Creating a Program Elevator Speech

Focus Group Protocol Sample

Guiding K-12 Students to Plan for Future Careers

Guiding Questions for Partnerships in College and Career Awareness, Exploration and Preparation

Mapping Community Assets

Real Talk: A Coaching Technique to Use With Staff and Students

Sample Human Resources Packet

Student Career Pathways Notebook

Youth Recruitment Planner for Career Pathways

Train

Building a Culture and Climate to Support the Career Pathways Approach Training to Go

Planning Age Appropriate Career Awareness, Exploration, and Preparation Activities Training-to-Go

Using Career Pathways Self-Assessment Tools with Students Training-to-Go

Citizen Science

Learn

Citizen Science Research Brief

Next Generation Science Standards Quick Glance

Science and Math Vocabulary Builder

Student Engagement Tips for Grades K-12

Tips and Tricks: Plan a Successful Culminating Event

Assess and Reflect

Assessing Student Learning

Citizen Science Reflection Questions for Staff

Citizen Science STEM Process Skills Checklist

Plan and Implement

Citizen Science Budget Sheet

Citizen Science Experience Planner

Citizen Science Interest Survey: Elementary School

Citizen Science Interest Survey: High School

Citizen Science Interest Survey: Middle School

Citizen Science Planning Checklist

Citizen Science Resource Links

Creating a Scientist’s Notebook

Family Participation in Citizen Science

Group Discussion Guidelines

Guiding Questions

Incorporating Writing Into Citizen Science Activities

Integrating Project-Based Learning Into Citizen Science

Mapping Knowledge and Wonders

Mapping Resources for Citizen Science Implementation

The Five Whys Questioning Technique

Train

Choosing Citizen Science Projects and Assessing Student Learning Training to Go

Citizen Science Skills Rubric

Guiding Questions to Build Scientific Inquiry Skills

Science Process Diagram

Thinking Like a Citizen Scientist Training to Go

Civic Learning and Engagement

Learn

Child Development Characteristics

Youth Development Stages

Assess and Reflect

Incorporating Multiple Viewpoints Checklist

Involving Community Partners Checklist

Student Self-Assessment for Group Work

Plan and Implement

Brainstorming Civic Engagement Topics

Building School Day Civics into Out-of-School Time Projects

Civic Learning and Engagement Implementation Checklist

Committee and Club Planning Worksheet

Investigating Issues in Your Community

Project Examples Handout

Team-Building Activities

Train

Ages and Stages of Youth Development Training to Go

Incorporating the Democratic Process Training to Go

Introduction to Civic Learning and Engagement Training to Go

Linking With School-Day Civics Training to Go

Continuous Education

Learn

Getting School-Day Staff on Your Program Team

Implementing With Fidelity Guide

Intentional Activity Design Diagram

Intentional Program Design Diagram

Key Components of Aligning With the School Day

The 4C’s to 21st Century Skills

The 5C’s of Positive Youth Development

Three Types of Needs Assessment Data

Assess and Reflect

Assessing Program-School-Day Alignment

Attendance Matters

Communicating With the School Day

Partnering With Schools Rubric

Positive Youth Development Rubric

Responsibility Checklist for Principal and Program Director

The 5 E’s Instructional Model

Plan and Implement

21st CCLC Sample Job Descriptions

Activity and Program SMART Goals

Activity Planning Primer

Aligning With the School Day Implementation Planning Checklist

Conducting Your Program Needs Assessment

Homework Communication

Homework Contract

Intentional Activity Design Planner

Intentional Activity Design: Mapping Needs to Activities

Planet STEAM Activity Plan

Professional Learning Planner and Self-Reflection Survey

Program Planning Timeline

Program Team Communication Process Form

Sample Planning Meeting Agenda

School-Day Logbook

Sharing Responsibility for Student Learning Planner

Survey of Student Needs

Train

A+ Math Activities

Effective Homework Time Training to Go

Incorporating Academic Content in Afterschool Training to Go

Odds or Evens

Setting SMART Activity Goals Planner

Student Grouping Cards

Creating a Positive Learning Environment

Learn

Classroom Management Resources

Strategies for Creating a Positive Learning Environment

Assess and Reflect

Building Student/Educator Relationships Questionnaire

Icebreaker Activities

Positive Learning Environment Observation Checklist

Providing Feedback That Feeds the Whole Child

Plan and Implement

Classroom Management Resources

Participatory Response Options to Engage Students

Positive Learning Environment Implementation Checklist

Positive Learning Environment Observation Checklist

Strategies for Creating a Positive Learning Environment

Transition Strategies

Train

Behavior Management Training to Go

Building Relationships Training to Go

Setting Up a Positive Learning Environment Training to Go

Family Engagement

Learn

Family Engagement Diagram

Family Engagement Research Brief

Assess and Reflect

Family Engagement Follow-Up and Supervision Checklist

Family Satisfaction Survey

Supporting and Engaging Families

Understanding and Overcoming Challenges to Family Engagement

Plan and Implement

Calendar Sample (Family Engagement)

Collaborative Partner Request Letter

Data Organization Form (Family Engagement)

Family Activity Guide

Family Engagement Activity Types

Family Engagement Communication and Record Keeping

Family Engagement Implementation Planning Checklist

Family Engagement Survey

Family Example Activity Locations

Family Intentional Activity Design Planner

Focus Group Protocol Sample

Interview Protocol Sample

Knowing Families and Cultures

Program Team Roster

Reaching Out to Families

Student Representative Permission Slip

Understanding Program Families

Train

Building Cultural Competence Scenarios

Building Cultural Competence Scenarios II < NEW

Connecting Families to Supports Training to Go

Creating a Training Plan for Staff (Family Engagement)

Cultural Competence Training to Go

Family Engagement Training to Go

Iceberg Metaphor

Financial Literacy

Learn

Financial Literacy Book List

Financial Literacy Implementation Checklist

Introduction to Financial Literacy

Assess and Reflect

Adult Financial Literacy Needs Survey

Adult Preprogram and Postprogram Assessments

Elementary School Student Preprogram and Postprogram Assessment

Guiding Principles for Facilitating Preprogram and Postprogram Assessments

High School Student Preprogram and Postprogram Assessments

Middle School Student Preprogram and Postprogram Assessments

Teen Student Financial Literacy Needs Survey

Young Student Financial Literacy Needs Survey

Plan and Implement

Financial Literacy Adult Program Schedule

Financial Literacy Elementary School Program Schedule

Financial Literacy High School Program Schedule

Financial Literacy Implementation Checklist

Financial Literacy Middle School Program

Train

Click & Go Reflection Sheet

Financial Literacy Click & Go

Introduction to Financial Literacy

Tackling Tough Subjects: Financial Literacy

Fiscal Management

Plan and Implement

Creating Your Sustainability Plan

Fiscal Management for 21st CCLC Planning Checklist

Inventory FAQ

Inventory Worksheet and Sample Tracking Form

Policies and Procedures Tip Sheet

Sample 21st CCLC Budget Worksheet

Sample Policies and Procedures Guidebook

Train

Inventory Records Management for 21st CCLC Programs Training to Go

Health and Wellness for All

Learn

Health and Wellness for All at a Glance

Health and Wellness for All Research Brief

Assess and Reflect

Activity Observation Checklists (Health and Wellness)

Plan and Implement

Example Registration

Family Engagement Survey

Family Health and Wellness Resources

Health and Wellness for All Implementation Checklist

Healthy Snack Ideas

Including Students With Disabilities Activity Planner

Physical Activity Types and Examples

Student Health and Wellness Interest Inventory

Train

Family Engagement for Health and Wellness Training to Go

Improving Health and Wellness: Partnerships, Standards, and Observations Training to Go

Staff Wellness and Student Inclusion Practices Training to Go

Human Resources

Learn

Human Resources Sample Organizational Chart

Assess and Reflect

Human Resources Professional Learning Feedback Survey

Plan and Implement

Human Resources Planning Checklist

Sample Human Resources Packet

Train

Conducting an Effective Interview Training to Go

Effective Workplace Communication Training to Go

Employee Retention Training to Go

Including Students With Disabilities

Learn

Acrónimos Comunes

Common Individualized Education Program (IEP) Sections

Diagram of Philosophy and Practices Within 21st CCLC

Diagrama de Filosofía y Prácticas Inclusivas Dentro de 21st CCLC

Documento Federal Estatal para Completar

Federal State Law Fillable Document

Fundaciones Legales de Inclusión – Lo Que Necesita Saber

IDEA Categories

Including Students With Disabilities Common Acronyms

Las Categorías de IDEA

Legal Foundations of Inclusion - What You Need to Know

Lenguaje Socialmente Responsable

Lista de Verificación de Actividades de Participación Familiar

Secciones Comunes del Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP)

Socially Responsible Language

Assess and Reflect

Environmental Checklist

Lista de Verificación del Ambiente

Plan and Implement

Building an Inclusive Environment by Roles

Desarrollando una RFP Inclusiva/Subsidio de 21st CCLC

Developing an Inclusive RFP/21st CCLC Grant

Ejemplo de un Formulario de Inscripción

Ejemplo de una Carta del Programa para Acceso al IEP

Example Registration

Expanding Activities

Including Students With Disabilities Activity Planner

Including Students With Disabilities Family Engagement Activities Checklist

Including Students With Disabilities Planning Checklist

La Ampliación de Actividades

Lista de Verificación de Planificación

Proceso para Desarrollar Formularios Inclusivos

Process for Developing Inclusive Forms

Sample Letter for Program IEP Access

Train

Accommodation Plans Training to Go

Introducción a Incluyendo Estudiantes con Discapacidades

Introducción a la Práctica Inclusiva: Folleto de Presentación

Introduction to Including Students With Disabilities

Planes de Adaptación Entrenamiento para Llevar

Planes de las Adaptaciones: Folleto de la Presentación

Understanding and Responding to Students With Disabilities

Introduction to 21st CCLC

Learn

Introduction to 21st CCLC Grant Programs Worksheet

Assess and Reflect

Y4Y Professional Development Checklist

Plan and Implement

Conducting Your Program Needs Assessment

Creating Your Sustainability Plan

Data Tracking Packet

Family Engagement Communication and Record Keeping

Introduction to 21st CCLC Implementation Planning Checklist

Memorandum of Understanding Template

Project/Program Planner

Sample 21st CCLC Budget Worksheet

Sample Policies and Procedures Guidebook

Summer Learning Logic Model

Train

An Introduction to 21st Century Community Learning Centers Training to Go

Facilitator Instructions for An Intro to 21st CCLCs Training to Go

Introduction to 21st CCLC Grant Programs Worksheet

Literacy

Learn

Developmental Stages of Reading

Literacy “I Can” Progression Ladders

Literacy Anchor Standards

Phonemic Awareness Continuum

Assess and Reflect

Comprehension Checklists

Literacy Focus Groups

Peer Editing Checklist

Reader Questionnaire for Students

Text Genre Checklist

Plan and Implement

BDA Lesson Planner

Editing Tips for Students

Effective Questioning

Everyday Fluency Strategies

Family Literacy Event Planning Checklist

Frayer Chart

Friendly Letter Student Sample

Guided Oral Reading

Interactive Read Alouds

Literacy Activity Center Planner

Literacy Book Clubs

Literacy Everywhere

Literacy Implementation Checklist

More Literacy Activities

Playing With Sounds

Pre-Writing Activities

Reader’s Theater

Revision Conference Planner

Sample BDA Lesson

Semantic Map

Standards to Practice Planning Tool

Vocabulary Collage

Vocabulary Development

Vocabulary Parade

Writer’s Workshop

Train

BDA Lesson Planning Training Starter

Embedding Literacy In Enrichment Activities

Engaging Families in Literacy Activities

Fairy Tale Story Board

Four Components of Literacy

Incorporating Writing Into Your Program Training Starter

Literacy Activity Centers Training Starter

The Writing Process Training Plan

The Writing Process Training to Go

Managing Your 21st CCLC Program

Learn

Managing Your 21st CCLC Program Diagram

Project Management Graphic Organizer

Plan and Implement

Creating Your Sustainability Plan

Data Tracking Packet

Program Planning Checklist

Project/Program Planner

Sample 21st CCLC Budget Worksheet

Sample Annual Task Timeline

Sample Evaluation Guide

Sample Family Handbook

Sample Human Resources Packet

Sample Policies and Procedures Guidebook

Sample Procurement Packet

Sample Program Schedule

Sample Staff Handbook

Sample Time and Effort Report

Train

ABC Afterschool Program Overview

Balanced Schedule Handout

Building a Comprehensive Schedule Training to Go

Data Collection and Analysis

FERPA Case Studies

Identifying and Addressing Program Strengths and Weaknesses Training to Go

Introduction to Staff Handbook Training to Go

Logic Model Training Starter

Monthly Program Planning Tool

SWOT Analysis Worksheet

Understanding Families and FERPA Training to Go

Weekly Program Planning Tool

Math Without Fear

Learn

Math Without Fear at a Glance

Math Without Fear Research Brief

Science and Math Vocabulary Builder

Tips and Tricks: Plan a Successful Culminating Event

Assess and Reflect

Math Anxiety Self-Assessment/Autobiography

Plan and Implement

Activity and Program SMART Goals

Family Engagement Activity Types

Math Without Fear Booklist

Math Without Fear Planning Checklist

Mathbuster Moments at Home

Mathbusters Handbook

Real Talk: A Coaching Technique to Use With Staff and Students

Train

Everyday STEAM: Strategies for Staff

Math Anxiety: Name It and Tame It Training to Go

Math Lingo: Unlock the Black Box Training to Go

Treasure Hunt: Get Real and Get Thrilled About Math Training to Go

Project-Based Learning

Learn

21st Century Skills in Action

Project-Based Learning Diagram

Project-Based Learning Research Brief

Assess and Reflect

Developing Project-Based Learning Rubrics

Elementary Student Interest Survey/Inventory

Involving Community Partners Checklist

Project Planning Review Checklist

Project Rubric

Secondary Student Interest Survey/Inventory

Staff Observation Review Checklist

Youth Participation Checklist

Plan and Implement

Classroom Facilitator Packet

Crafting Your Driving Question

Demonstrating and Documenting Learning

Group Discussion Guidelines

Group Roles

Guiding Questions

Mapping Knowledge and Wonders

Planner for Brainstorming

Project Planner

Project Timelines

Project-Based Learning Activity Budget Worksheet

Project-Based Learning Budgeting

Project-Based Learning Implementation Planning Checklist

Qualities of a Good Driving Question

Service-Learning Toolbox

Train

Challenges and Ideas Cards

Documenting Project-Based Learning Training Starter

How to Craft a Driving Question Training to Go

Incorporating Student Voice Training To Go

Professional Development Planning

Project-Based Learning in Action Training to Go

Working With Groups Training Starter

Stages of Child and Adolescent Development

Learn

Areas of Child and Adolescent Development

Child and Adolescent Development Matrix

Child and Adolescent Development Theories

Stages of Child and Adolescent Development at a Glance

Stages of Child and Adolescent Development Research Brief

Assess and Reflect

Individualized Observations Log: Early Childhood

Individualized Observations Log: Late Childhood

Individualized Observations Log: Middle Childhood

Student Self-Assessment: Early Adolescence

Student Self-Assessment: Late Adolescence

Plan and Implement

How to Make an Origami Crane

Identifying and Supporting Learning Styles

Sample Caregiver Survey

Screen Time Alternatives

Stages of Child and Adolescent Development Planning Checklist

Train

Building a Strong Program Team (Focus on Child/Adolescent Development) Training to Go

Partnering With Families for Healthy Child Development Training to Go

Understanding Development and Connecting with Children Training to Go

STEAM

Learn

Four Characteristics of STEAM: Project Planning Worksheet

Integrating the Arts | Research Brief

Science and Math Vocabulary Builder

STEAM at a Glance

Tips and Tricks: Plan a Successful Culminating Event

Virtual Learning: STEAM Project Planning Worksheet

Assess and Reflect

4-H SET Checklist

Assessment and Reflection: Project Planning Worksheet

STEAM Approach Self-Check for Staff

STEAM Student Self-Monitoring Checklist for Project Work

Student Portfolio Planning and Review Checklist

Plan and Implement

Building a Ski Jump

Busting Myths About STEAM Careers: Discussion Starter

Design Thinking Framework: Project Planning Template

Design Thinking Task Tracker for Students

Heavy Weight Lesson (9-12)

Learning About Tadpoles Lesson (K-2)

Selecting Student Roles for Group Work

STEAM Activity Center Planner

STEAM Activity Example

STEAM Implementation Checklist

STEAM: Example Activity Schedule

The Five Whys Questioning Technique

Train

Applying Design Thinking Training to Go

Connecting to Real-World Challenges Training to Go

Creating a Makerspace Training to Go

Everyday STEAM: Strategies for Staff

Strategic Partnerships

Learn

Partnership Continuum

Partnership Roles

Strategic Partnerships Research Brief

Assess and Reflect

Community Asset Mapping

Identifying Partners

Mapping Needs to Partners

Partnership Evaluation Rubric

Partnerships Observation and Supervision Checklist

Prism Rubric

Plan and Implement

Creating a Program Elevator Speech

Developing Effective Memorandum of Understanding

Memorandum of Understanding Template

Memorandum of Understanding Tool

Planning for Developing Program Champions

Professional Learning Communities

Sample Memorandum of Understanding

Strategic Partnerships Planning Checklist

Train

Community Asset Mapping Training to Go

Developing an Elevator Speech Training to Go

Developing Program Champions Training to Go

Student Voice and Choice

Assess and Reflect

Creating a Reflective Assessment – Middle and High School

Elementary Student Interest Survey/Inventory

Secondary Student Interest Survey/Inventory

Socratic Seminar Student Assessment

Student Assess and Adapt Checklist

Student Goal Setting and Reflection – Grades 2-3

Student Goal Setting and Reflection – Grades 4-6

Student Goal Setting and Reflection – Grades K-1

Student Goal Setting and Reflection – High School

Student Goal Setting and Reflection – Middle School

Student Voice and Choice Observation Checklist and Tracker

Y4Y Student Voice Survey Tracker

Plan and Implement

Activity Choice Form

Concentric Circles Discussion Format

Fidelity of Implementation Checklist

Focus Group Format

Group Norms Agreement

Guide to Socratic Seminars

Nominal Group Technique for Brainstorming

SMART Goal Starter for Students

Student Survey - How Do I Learn Best?

Student Voice and Choice Implementation Checklist

Y4Y Example Activity Schedule

Train

Assessing Assumptions About Students

Creating an Environment That Amplifies Student Voice

Using Facilitation Practices That Incorporate Student Voice and Choice

Summer Learning

Learn

Summer Learning Program Case Scenarios

Summer Learning Research Brief

Assess and Reflect

Activity Observation Checklists

Conducting a Summer Learning Program Needs Assessment

Family Survey

Student Survey

Plan and Implement

Blended Learning Planner

Budget Template

Continuous Improvement Planner

Continuous Improvement Process Diagram

Creating a Summer Learning Program Schedule

Creating Positive Environments for Summer Learning

Family Engagement Strategies

Identifying and Recruiting High-Quality Staff

Mapping Community Assets

Mapping Needs to Activities

Program Supply Request Form

Site Operations Planner

Summer Learning Implementation Planning Checklist

Summer Learning Logic Model

Youth Recruitment Planner

Train

Developing 21st Century Skills Through Summer Learning

Developing a Blended Learning Environment

Embedding Academics Into Enrichment Activities Training to Go

Facilitating Positive Youth Development in Summer Learning Training to Go

Introduction to Summer Learning Training to Go

Supporting English Learners

Learn

Marzano’s Six Steps for Effective Vocabulary Instruction

Assess and Reflect

Elementary Student Interest Inventory

Family Goal-Setting Survey

Home Language Survey

Learning Styles Questionnaire

Secondary Student Interest Inventory

Plan and Implement

EL Example Activities

English Learner Partners Asset Sheet

Home Language Survey

Instructional Strategies for English Learners

Marzano’s Six Steps for Effective Vocabulary Instruction

Sample Privacy Policy

Sentence Frames and Stems

Supporting English Learners Intentional Activity Design Planner

Supporting English Learners Planning Checklist

Train

Assessing the Needs of English Learners Training to Go

Building Background Knowledge and Academic Vocabulary Training to Go

Creating a Safe Learning Environment for English Learners Training to Go

Instructional Strategies for English Learners

The Virtual Edge

Learn

Creating a Home Learning Nook

Tips for Families: Managing Screen and Study Time

Virtual Edge At a Glance

Virtual Learning and Engagement Research Brief

Virtual Powers Explainer

Assess and Reflect

Celebrating in a Virtual Environment

Virtual Activity Observation Checklists

Plan and Implement

Intentional Activity Design Planner

Technology Decision Checklist for Learning and Engagement

Virtual Edge Activity Planning Examples

Virtual Learning and Engagement Planning Checklist

Train

Engaging Students in Virtual Settings Training to Go

Online Safety and Netiquette Training to Go

Strategies for Meeting Diverse Learning Needs in Virtual and Hybrid Settings Training to Go

Youth in Action

Learn

Youth in Action at a Glance

Youth in Action Research Brief

Plan and Implement

Developing Youth in Action Rubrics

Elementary Student Strengths and Interests

Student Roles

Youth in Action Activity Timeline

Youth in Action Planning Checklist

Youth in Action Project Planner

Train

Aligning Service Learning With 21st Century Skills Training to Go

Crafting a Driving Question That Puts Youth in Action Training to Go

Designing Age-Appropriate Service-Learning and Social Entrepreneurship Activities Training to Go

Learn More Library

Visit the Learn More Library of each topic area to find links to numerous external resources including videos, lesson plans, publications, and more.

Drug and Alcohol Prevention

Find resources to support your program's efforts around Drug and Alcohol Prevention.

Afterschool Toolkit

Find research-based practices, sample lessons, video examples, and resources to support academic enrichment in afterschool. Visit the Afterschool Training Toolkit

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