YOUR SOURCE FOR SUMMER LEARNING NEWS
February 14, 2019
Issue No. 6
Greetings!
The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) promotes and supports key public investments that improve conditions for summer programs, and enable access to these programs by students who benefit most.

The benefit of summer programs is well-documented, and support for public funding to back these opportunities is high.
Program Planning Webinar Series and TweetChat
NSLA is excited to co-host a free, three-part summer program planning webinar series with the   National AfterSchool Association  and the  Afterschool Alliance   beginning Wednesday, February 27, 2019 with Part I-Getting to Work on Summer Learning & Summer Learning Toolkit.

Next up in the series is Part II- Summer Learning Toolkit: A Deeper Dive: Keys to Staffing & Professional Development . This webinar will take a deep dive into The Wallace Foundation’s new Summer Learning Toolkit with a focus on staffing and professional development.

Registration for this webinar opens soon. Mark your calendars for March 28th from 1- 2:00 pm ET as guests from Pittsburgh Public Schools and Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time, one of the district-intermediary partnerships featured in the Summer Learning Project, join us for this informative session.
Get ahead of the conversation and join us for a #SummerLearningChat on Twitter, Monday, February 25 at 3pm ET, to learn about the summer program planning tools we will discuss in the webinar series. This is a great opportunity for summer programs to network and share resources. Click here to tweet!
National Summer Learning Week | July 8-13, 2019
Save the date for National Summer Learning Week, a celebration dedicated to advocacy and awareness around the importance of keeping kids learning, safe, and healthy every summer, ensuring they return to school in the fall ready to succeed in the year. Stay tuned as we release new resources for the largest national celebration on summer learning yet!
Share Why You Love Afterschool | Today, February 14, 2019
There are millions of reasons to love afterschool. Afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire learning, and help working families. This Valentine's Day, download the Afterschool Alliance's #AfterschoolWorks toolkit and share some of the reasons afterschool is close to your heart with your friends, family, and community.
Digital Learning Day | February 28, 2019
We know the importance of digital learning as it allows children to learn anywhere at anytime. After schools close, digital learning opportunities are vital for many families who cannot access a summer program in person. Find an event on Digital Learning Day from the Alliance for Excellent Education's event map.
CACFP Week | March 17-23, 2019
Spread the word that the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) provides healthy meals and snacks to over 4 million children every day. Start planning now for #CACFPWEEK with resources from the National CACFP Sponsors Association.