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Designing High-Impact Out-of-School-Time Programs: Strategies for Engagement and Learning
Monday, March 31, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm EDT
Presented by Marcy Richards, Director of 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC), Anchorage School District (AK); Lupine Reppert, Executive Director, California School-Age Consortium (CalSAC); and Dane Jaber, Instructional Supervisor and SECME Coordinator, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (FL)
Moderated by Jaclyn (Jaci) Anderson, Product Portfolio Manager, Pitsco Education
Sponsored by Pitsco Education
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View this dynamic recorded edWebinar focused on designing Out-of-School-Time (OST) programs that drive student success. Learn how to create engaging, impactful programs that foster learning, well-being, and future readiness for students. Experts share best practices, strategies for boosting participation, and tips on securing funding to ensure program sustainability.
Viewers will learn:
- The critical role OST programs play in student achievement and well-being
- Key elements that make an OST program successful, including leadership, flexibility, and community involvement
- How to incorporate student interests to increase engagement and participation
- The power of hands-on, experiential learning in fostering creativity and problem solving
- Strategies for securing funding and building community partnerships for sustainability
- Practical tips for creating adaptable, high-impact programs that meet the needs of diverse students
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and actionable strategies for designing high-impact OST programs that make a difference! This recorded edWebinar will be of interest to PreK-12 teachers, librarians, school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.
About the Presenters
Marcy Richards is a dedicated leader in out-of-school-time programming, serving as the Director of Anchorage School District’s 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) for the past seven years. With more than a decade of experience in education and youth development, she previously led a preschool, childcare, and after-school facility in Anchorage, Alaska. Under her leadership, ASD’s 21st CCLC programs support approximately 1,000 K-8 students annually, providing vital academic interventions and enrichment opportunities in one of the most diverse school districts in the nation—where 116 languages are spoken. Navigating the unique challenges of Alaska, including its refugee population, Indigenous communities, high trauma rates, and logistical hurdles of climate and geography, Marcy is committed to ensuring equitable access to high-quality STEM learning in out-of-school time.
Lupine Reppert has been working in the out-of-school time (OST) field for more than 20 years. She started as a summer camp counselor and later served in various roles in youth development organizations, including LA’s BEST after-school program and the American Camp Association. Most recently, Lupine was Vice President of Client Services for Arrowhead Management Company, a fundraising consulting firm responsible for raising millions of dollars for non-profit organizations each year. Currently, she is the Executive Director at the California School-Age Consortium (CalSAC), for which she has served as a staff member since 2015 and as a volunteer since 2009. Lupine has a Bachelor of Arts in English and music from UCLA and a master’s in public administration from USC. You’ll find her outdoors in her free time—running, hiking, camping, kayaking—or indoors, swing dancing.
Dane Jaber is currently an Instructional Supervisor and SECME District Coordinator for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the nation’s third-largest school district. As a science educator for 18 years, he has served as a teacher of various courses throughout grades 6-12 before becoming an instruction coach and district-level curriculum specialist prior to assuming his current role. Dane is also an active member of the Florida Association of Science Supervisors and the National Science Education Leadership Association.
About the Moderator
Jaclyn (Jaci) Anderson works at Pitsco Education as a Portfolio Manager, overseeing the development of STEM products and curricula. Previously, she spent a decade in transportation, distribution, and logistics, and she’s proud to bring such industry experience to the world of education. Jaci is driven to bring engaging, hands-on STEM learning to students of all ages.
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