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Welcome to the Resource Dashboard for the Out of School Time Collaborative — your go-to space for staying connected, informed, and empowered as part of Nashville’s network of youth-service providers. Here you'll find the latest community updates, curated resources, and professional learning opportunities designed to strengthen high-quality out-of-school-time programming across K-12 settings.
Upcoming Partner Events and Updates
Upcoming Partner Events and Updates
NAZA LED Conference 3/5
Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Learn, Engage, Develop! (LED) Conference on Thursday, March 5th. Join over 100 youth development professionals, educators, and advocates for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration. Hear from experts about the most pressing issues in youth development today including the impact of AI on youth, family engagement, and more.
This FREE conference will take place from 8:00am – 2:00pm at the Deloitte Conference Center in Hermitage, TN. Lunch, light breakfast, and parking are included. Registration is free, but spots are limited! For more information and to register, please visit: https://naza.nashville.gov/2026-led-conference/
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Provider Resources and Trainings
Provider Resources and Trainings
Grant Opportunity
National Grassroots Organizing Program (NGO) offers unrestricted, general operating support grants of up to $30,000, with an average grant size of $20,000, to small (budgets under $350,000), constituent-led grassroots organizations throughout the United States and its territories.
Deadline: February 18th
https://benandjerrysfoundation.org/national-grants/
Afterschool Alliance- Policy Pulse (12/12/25)
Every second Friday at noon ET, Afterschool Alliance's Senior VP of Policy, Erik Peterson, will recap the latest policy developments; what we know (or don’t know!) about how they may impact afterschool and summer programs, and what may be coming up next.
Click HERE to register!
Future Policy Pulse dates are on:
Feb 13, 2026 11:00 AM (ET)
Mar 13, 2026 11:00 AM (ET)
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Upcoming NAZA Professional Development Workshops
February 11|11:00am-1:00pm | Coleman Park Community Center
Participants will learn methods to help students set shared goals, understand how to assign roles for collaboration, and explore how to nurture leadership within student groups.
February 18|11:00am-1:00pm | Coleman Park Community Center
Participants will explore practical ways to provide students with options in their activities and content, ensuring that diverse interests and learning styles are supported.
February 24 | 10:00am-2:00pm | United Way of Greater Nashville
Participants will learn about the 5 Principles of Positive Youth Development: 1) Promote physical, social & emotional safety, 2) Encourage relationship building, 3) Foster meaningful youth participation, 4) Provide opportunities for building purpose, and 5) Encourage learning experiences that build life skills.
February 25 & 26 | 900am-12:00pm | Virtual
During this 2-day webinar training, participants will learn the core principles of the Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA). With YPQA, youth development programs can evaluate their programs quality in for key areas: 1) Safety, 2) Supportiveness, 3) Peer-to-peer and peer-to-adult interaction, and 4) Youth engagement.
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Engaging Immigrant & Refugee Families
During summer programming, many OST providers noted a gap in participation from immigrant and refugee families. Collaborative members expressed interest in learning how to better meet these families where they are, including connecting through trusted community spaces and resources close to home.
Strategies that can help include offering translated and culturally relevant communications, sharing information in multiple formats, partnering with immigrant-serving organizations, and creating flexible opportunities for family input and leadership. These steps build trust and ensure that families feel welcomed and supported, ultimately strengthening student participation and success. Explore more strategies in this guide.
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Improving Teen Pathways Through Afterschool Programs
The Wallace Foundation’s new Advancing Opportunities for Adolescents Initiative (AOA) is a multi-year project looking at how afterschool and youth programs can better support teens as they learn, grow, and explore future careers. Seven communities will work together to improve access to high-quality programs and build stronger partnerships across schools and local organizations. The initiative will also create tools and a practical guide to help other communities strengthen their own teen supports.
Read the full article here to learn more!
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Email Nathan Shulman at nathan@alignmentnashville.org
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