Philadelphia Out-of-School Time Literacy Initiative – PHENND https://phennd.org We are a network of over 20 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement. Tue, 06 Nov 2018 21:29:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 Volunteer as a Philly Reading Coach https://phennd.org/update/volunteer-as-a-philly-reading-coach/ Tue, 06 Nov 2018 21:29:30 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=58770 Philly Reading Coaches, an Out of School Time (OST) initiative, pairs volunteers with K-3 students for one hour of reading a week and is seeking volunteers. Last school year there were over 100 coaches, and this year the quickly expanding programs needs over 500! Sign up today to volunteer at one of the sites, which include rec centers and Community Schools.

Philly Reading Coaches

]]> Creating a Positive Environment In After School Programs https://phennd.org/update/creating-a-positive-environment-in-after-school-programs/ Tue, 06 Feb 2018 03:19:26 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=55373 by Philadelphia Out-of-School Time Literacy Initiative

Tue, March 6, 2018
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST

LOCATION
Parkway Central Library (Free Library of Philadelphia)
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Course Overview:
Any youth program that expects to provide enriching experiences and impact educational achievement must have a tool kit of positive approaches to managing behavior. Positive youth development principals have been an important influence for high quality programming. At this workshop, adults benefit from working with peers in sharing practices and learning what techniques are used by experts to build a tool kit for creating a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment where children feel successful and valued.

Course Objectives. Participants will develop techniques for:

  • Social and emotional good health
  • Effective management needed for children who have been in school all day
  • Create a tool kit with techniques and strategies that they can take back and use immediately
  • Target Audience: Group Leaders, Teachers, Site Directors, Parent Leaders serving students in grades K-8

PQAS Credit Available

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]]> Building a Community of Readers in After School Programs https://phennd.org/update/building-a-community-of-readers-in-after-school-programs/ Tue, 28 Nov 2017 03:02:30 +0000 https://phennd.org/?post_type=update&p=54536 POSTLI Professional Development Workshop

Topic: Building a Community of Readers in After School Programs
Date: November 30th, 2017
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Location: Free Library Central – Room 405/6

Short overview: Research indicates that reading practice is a keystone of success in school and in life. Participants explore their own relationship to reading while learning best practices for choosing books that they can read and understand, reading in depth about a topic, and making critical responses.

For information click here.

http://files.constantcontact.com/caa02253501/71823d3e-d3f9-4a49-b41a-8efddadcbeed.pdf

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