Quality
Moonshot Ohio: OAN brings together programs, networks, and partners to build, resource, and launch a STEAM learning strategy that increases access to STEAM for 240,000 more youth across the state.
Ignite, Inspire, Innovate Conference: OAN hosts an annual statewide conference for afterschool and summer learning professionals to increase access to high quality professional Development.
Regional Hubs: OAN is working to strengthen and expand participation in the five regional hubs increasing local engagement of afterschool and summer learning professionals, providing networking opportunities, and facilitating the sharing of ideas and quality resources.
Policy
Lights on Afterschool: OAN supports the implementation of a statewide Lights on Afterschool celebration to raise awareness of the importance and benefits of afterschool and summer learning programs and to advocate for the commitment of resources to ensure program growth and sustainability.
Dedicated State Funding: OAN is actively advocating for dedicated state funding to support OST. We are building a unified advocacy coalition and associated messaging to advance policies to support an OST line item in state budget.
Partnership
Improving Membership Structure and Benefits: OAN is enhancing the existing Network membership structure by expanding benefits to meet the needs of afterschool and summer learning professionals. Supporting Superintendents and City/Municipal Leaders to expand OST opportunities in local communities: OAN provides technical assistance and consultation to local leaders seeking to leverage relief funds to develop or expand afterschool and summer learning programs in their communities.
Advocacy 101
How Things Work at the Statehouse
The Ohio Afterschool Network (OAN) is assembling a dream team of changemakers for our Public Policy Coalition, and we want YOU on board! Together we will;
Identify key issues and topics
Licensing, Rules, & Policy
State Funding for OST Programs
Organize messaging and strategies to advocate and influence change to build a stronger OST Environment in Ohio
OAN Statehouse Advocacy Day - April
Meeting with legislators
Hosting visits to your programs
Build a strong coalition for future advocacy
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