For some, extended day means a longer school day, while for others it means more time for both academic and enrichment activities. With more schools and school districts offering early morning and afterschool programming, some questions arise: During a longer school day, will schools embrace the child and youth development strategies currently being implemented by the afterschool sector? How will the afterschool sector be incorporated into these reforms? Who will control the funds? How can CBO's maintain their leadership role in youth development in this changing environment? What are the implications for programs that do not serve schools, or those that do not serve young people academically?

These are essential questions and the decisions that are made today will have great impact for a long period to come. Join this action dialogue, it is the beginning of a national discussion.

Registration is free and space is limited, so register today by going to www.pearweb.org. Make your and your organization's voice heard!

We call these web seminars "Action Dialogues" because the presentations and discussions are connecting the newest knowledge toward needed changes of practices and policies. The audience participates by listening to short talks, viewing PowerPoint slides that are posted online, and emailing questions and comments to the panel in real time so the conversation is shaped by all of the participants.

 

Jennifer Davis, Co-Founder and President of Massachusetts 2020 Foundation, Boston, MA

Gil Noam, Ed. D, associate professor at Harvard University, founder and director of the Program in Education, Afterschool, & Resiliency (PEAR) at McLean Hospital and Harvard University.

Dale Blyth, Ph. D., director of center for 4-H Youth Development, University of Minnesota Extension.

Sam Piha, Founder and Principal, Temescal Associates, San Francisco, CA

Eric Schwarz, President & CEO, Citizen Schools, Boston, MA

  

Visit www.pearweb.org to register. Registration is free and space is limited, so register today!