Nevada Afterschool Network (NAN) is part of the 39 states funded by the C.S. Mott Foundation for Statewide Afterschool Networks. NAN is a vehicle for bringing together policymakers, educators, childcare providers, youth development workers, program developers, advocates, parents and others interested in improving outcomes for children and youth through school-linked out-of-school time programs. NAN's focus is on actively coordinating, engaging and influencing key decision makers to support school-linked afterschool/out-of-school-time (OST) programs that support the success of children and young people in all of Nevada's 17 counties.
In addition, the network provides a means to encourage local and state policymakers to invest additional resources wisely to expand quality afterschool opportunities and address particular needs to improve quality and sustainability.
The Nevada Afterschool Network collaborations across the state includes new ways of working, thinking and influencing afterschool policy and practices in the state and across the country. NAN's governance structure includes a broad array of organizations that can come to the table and speak openly about common issues, underlying beliefs, as well as differences. It is extremely crucial that Nevada's OST field is speaking the same language to enhance the field professionally.
The network is developing a shared vision and influencing others to believe in the power of out-of-school time programs, especially for children in poverty. NAN joins Statewide Afterschool Networks across the nation who are also imagining systems where afterschool programs are supported and sustained in significant ways.
At the national level, the combination of statewide efforts is evolving into a national network that is increasingly well positioned to influence national priorities to better serve children and families.
A Lights On Afterschool Contest
News Flash: Thanks to longtime afterschool champion jcpenney, afterschool programs have another reason to get revved up for Lights On Afterschool this October 20: Tell us what you can light up for your Lights On Afterschool celebration and you may win up to $5,000!
LIGHT UP A LANDMARK – A Lights On Afterschool Contest
We've seen the Empire State Building, L.A.'s Lindbergh Beacon and Mt. Rushmore lit up for Lights On Afterschool, the nation's celebration of afterschool programs. What are your plans to shine a spotlight on the importance of afterschool in your community?
Start by registering for Lights On Afterschool and using our Event Planning Kit
Enter the Light Up A Landmark for Lights On Afterschool contest.
- Eleven (11) event winners will be selected nationwide:
- One Megawatt award winner: $5,000
- Ten Spotlight award winners: $1,000
Don't be daunted if you don't have an obvious landmark in your communitycreativity and the potential reach of your event will be taken into consideration. We are looking for geographic diversity, including representation from urban, suburban and rural communities. Read more about contest guidelines and how to enter.
Join the National Voice of the Afterschool Profession
Members of NAN realize the importance of networking…it is not always what you know but who you know to connect resources and opportunities for Nevada's youth. NAN has developed a support system for members to professionally grow including networking opportunities with reliable and connected advocates as well as the ability to connect with leaders in state and national organizations.
The Nevada Afterschool Network is the state affiliate of the National Afterschool Association. Full Members are part of the Nevada Afterschool Network and the National Afterschool Association, where your voice will be represented at local, state and national levels. NAA & NAN is dedicated to development, education and advocacy for school-age youth.
Full Membership includes:
- Secure logins to both websites.
- Access to comprehensive Insurance benefits. Click here to review the benefits.
- Participate in decision making at the state and national levels.
- Conference calls connecting you to state & national organizations.
- Access to member only resource library.
- Discounts to S&S Worldwide store, events & conferences.
- Submissions to AfterSchool Today.
- E-newsletters and alerts.
- Membership help line: A forum where you can ask your questions privately and NAA's panel of on-call volunteer mentors will review your questions and send you a reply.
- Eligibility to participate in committees.
- Access to over 8,000 national members.
Be a part of NAN a coordinated statewide organization that has created a synergy where resources and efforts can be leveraged to expand, enhance and extend the reach of OST programs.
