TASC: National Conference on Science & Technology in Out-of-School Time

Sep 17, 2008 - Sep 19, 2008 (5:00PM)

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This first-ever conference will bring together a national cross-section of program providers, researchers, and policy-makers in the growing movement for science and technology in out-of-school time. Sessions will include research-based best practices, curriculum development and evaluation, with a particular focus on equity and access issues for underrepresented populations.

Conference goals:

Raise awareness about the importance and opportunity inherent in out of school time science programs to impact students’ lives and expand the career pipeline;
Present a research-based national landscape of science in out of school time: What best practices are emerging? What program design and evaluation tools are available? What trends are being identified? What work needs to be done?
Build capacity in the science in out of school time field by providing professional development training;
Facilitate the creation of a local and national community of practice: foster collaborations and communication amongst providers of after-school STEM programs and resources; bring together leaders in the field.

Chicago, IL
Chicago, Illinois

Provided by: Coalition for Science After School & Project Exploration

Contact: Jason Freeman at (508) 875-4545

Topics: Academic Enrichment, Science, Mathematics, Technology

National Conference on Science & Technology in Out-of-School Time

Sep 17, 2008 - Sep 19, 2008 (5:00PM)

Registration Form Link

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