Today we are going to preview episode 78 which focuses on the CASE for Kids Partnership Project Funding. Having adequate funding to sustain an afterschool program is the number one factor in making this service available to students and their families. To help Harris County after school programs offset some of their funding concerns is the topic of this week podcast; which focuses on the CASE for Kids Partnership project.

My guest this week is Brandi Nichols.  For the last seven years Brandi has been the CASE for Kids Partnership project Coordinator.

This episode focuses on managing 21st Century after school program on a high school site. The 21st Century programs supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. Additionally, the program offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children.

During the episode you will learn:

The difficulties and success of starting a new 21st Century program

Stratigies for getting high school students to stay after school 

The balance between developing a positive relationship with school staff and making the program attractive to students

Advice for someone who is interested in working in the after- school field

Guest

Melvin Mead, is a Regional Program Coordinator for Case for Kids Site at Sanchez High School in Houston Tx.

Resources

Mike Wilson

Harris County Department of Education

https://hcde-texas.org

CASE for Kids

https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone

Today we are going to preview episode 77, where our topic focused on the implementation and management of a 21st Century Community Learning Center after school program on a high school campus. The 21st Century programs supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools.

To discuss his experience with implanting a 21st Century high School program is my guest Melvin Mead, who is a Regional Program Coordinator for Case for Kids Site at Sanchez High School in Houston Tx.

This episode of the Making After School Cool podcast focuses on what should youth do when they are dealing with problems or have concerns. According to Dr. D’Arcy Lyness, it is important for parents and adults to make a habit of communicating with kid regularly. As a result, youth become more relaxed sharing their thoughts, which could help them feel a bit more comfortable when discussing more serious issues.  To go into more detail regarding this subject  is my guest Charmette Jones.

During this episode you will learn:

How parents, educators, and out of school practitioner can notice if youth are struggling with an issue or problem?

Why is it important for adults to establish ongoing communication with the youth in their lives?

Why is it important for adults to learn non-judgmental listening techniques?

Why is it important for adults to remember to never compare youth to other youth or other situations?

What are some negative outcomes when adults belittle a problem or say get over it?

Guest

Charmette Jones is an accomplished author, speaker and teacher with a heart for inspiring youth. She is the founder of Shamelessly Saved Productions. Charmette is currently completing her master’s studies in Counseling and crisis trauma.

Resources

Shamelessly Saved Productions

www.shamelesslysaved.com/

Mike Wilson

Harris County Department of Education

https://hcde-texas.org

CASE for Kids

https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone

This is a preview of episode 76 where we discussed the best way to make youth comfortable sharing their problems and concerns with adults. To discuss this topic in more detail is my guest is my guest Charmette Jones, who is an accomplished author, speaker, teacher and is currently completing her master’s studies in Counseling and crisis trauma.

The topic for this episode of the Making After School Cool podcast focuses on The Correlation among Students Identity, Racial group, and Mental Health. Knowing this relationship exist, can potentially cause problems when we wonder what what is the correct group identity  the students we work with  and familes belong to.

During this episode you will learn:

Why it is important for people to develop and understand their own unique group identity?

Why comic illustrations are an effective way to introduce people to sensitive topics?

Why is it important for adults, who work with diverse populations of students and families, identify people using the correct group term?

Can Hispanic and Latino be used interchangeably

How to find out what is the appropriate term a person wants to identify as?

Guest

Terry Blas is the illustrator and writer behind the viral web comics You Say Latino and You Say Latinx. He has written comics for Ariana Grande and the series Steven Universe, and Rick and Morty. His original graphic novels are Dead Weight: Murder at Camp Bloom, Hotel Dare, and Lifetime Passes. He is currently the writer for the Marvel series Reptil.

Resources

Mike Wilson

Harris County Department of Education

https://hcde-texas.org

CASE for Kids

https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone

This is a preview of episode 75, where we discussed the correlation among individual’s identity, racial group, and their mental health. Knowing this relationship exist, can potentially cause problems when we wonder what what is the correct group identity  the students we work with  and familes belong to.  To help us with learning how to use  Hispanic, Lationo or Latin X appropriately and understand there differences, is my guest Terry Blast. Terry is the illustrator and writer behind the viral web comics You Say Latino and You Say Latinx.

This is episode 74, where we discussed the benefits of teaching  kids the rules of etiquette. Etiquette provides youth with skills to improve their social networking, provides them with a range of phrases and behaviors which they can use in whatever social situation they find themselves in and can also set youth up for a lifetime of success.

During this episode you will learn:

A brief history of the Monica Lewis School of etiquette

At what age should kids start learning the elements of proper etiquette

The differnce between knowing good manners and knowing proper etiquette

Different types of acceptable behaivor for different settings

Guest

Darian Lewis is the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Operations Officer for the Monica Lewis School of Etiquette.  He has over 20 years of experience in business leadership, working with Fortune 500 companies like Enterprise, AIG, American General Life, and Sun America.

Resources

Monica Lewis School of Etiquette

monicalewisschoolofetiquette.com

Mike Wilson

Harris County Department of Education

https://hcde-texas.org

CASE for Kids

https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone

This is a preview of episode 74, where we discussed the benefits of teaching  kids the rules of etiquette. Etiquette provides youth with skills to improve their social networking, provides them with a range of phrases and behaviors which they can use in whatever social situation they find themselves in.

To discuss the benefits of teaching youth etiquette is my guest Darian Lewis. Darian is the Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Operations Officer for the Monica Lewis School of Etiquette. Darian’s ability to command an audience has allowed him to share his thoughts, experiences, and wisdom with audiences across the country.

The topic for this episode of the Making After School Cool podcast focuses on the benefits for youth having job responsibilities while they are in High School. Research indicates that employed youth develop the capacity to take responsibility, develop time-management skills, and overcome shyness while working with adults. When high school students help with an after-school programs the results can be beneficial to both the program and the students. To discuss the benefits of youth taking roles in after school programs is my guest Dr. Carol Hill.    

During this episode you will learn about the following:

The personal developmental benefits for youth who may get jobs, volunteer for an organization or have responsibility over a project

The benefits of work experience youth gain when they are work or volunteer with an organization

The importance of staff being trained to work with HS students who may be assisting with after school programs

Guest

Dr. Hill brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in the development, implementation and management of successful educational programs and initiatives, including leadership in the San Francisco Beacon Initiative.  She is a nationally recognized leader and trainer for the Coalition for Community Schools and for the National Beacon Initiative. and has trained on the Community Schools Model at many national conferences.

Resources

Dr. Carol Hill

The San Francisco Beacon Initiative

www.sfbeacon.org

Mike Wilson

Harris County Department of Education

https://hcde-texas.org

CASE for Kids

https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone