SouthernRecharge2025

Unlock the mysteries of FERPA! This interactive trivia session will dive into what FERPA is, who it affects, and how schools can share student data with Out-of-School Time (OST) programs while staying within legal boundaries. You’ll gain valuable insights, real-world examples, and brand-new resources from UAN to help bridge the gap between your OST program and the school day—ensuring seamless collaboration and data-sharing in full compliance with FERPA. Plus, participate in live trivia and knowledge-testing games throughout the session for a chance to win exciting prizes! Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your program, strengthen partnerships with schools, and have fun while learning!

Strong student-staff connections are the foundation of a successful program. Let's share strategies to foster meaningful relationships with youth and create positive environments where they feel valued and understood. By strengthening these connections, you'll not only enhance engagement but also proactively address and reduce problem behaviors. Join us to learn and share tools and techniques that you can apply immediately in your program.

Each day we come across small yet powerful opportunities to engage in STEM. STEM is not just a lesson we teach twice a week, it is something embedded into our daily lives. The purpose of this session is to learn how to encourage life long learning through natural STEM opportunities and through our STEM lessons.

The concept behind a World Café is straightforward enough. After all, why do you go to a café? To meet friends, share a bit of knowledge, perhaps get to know them better. You'll get the chance to casually engage with your peers in small groups and focus on different aspects of afterschool programs. This sessions enables attendees to share different experiences, viewpoints and to discover something new. Potential conversations around, managing behaviors, family engagement, alignment, relationships, and more.