The New Science of Learning and Development: Implications for Afterschool

TITLE: The New Science of Learning and Development: Implications for Afterschool Programs

ABOUT THIS FORUM: This gathering will feature Dr. Deborah Moroney, who authored a newly released paper entitled, "The Science of Learning and Development in Afterschool Systems and Settings." Dr. Moroney will share her learnings and we will hear responses from Jeff Davis (California Afterschool Network), researcher, Dr. Femi Vance (AIR), and participants .

NOTE: This forum will include a box lunch and the option of attending a screening and discussion of The History of Afterschool in America documentary in the afternoon (12:00pm- 2:00pm). While the screening is free, we do ask that those planning to attend register here.

SPEAKERS: Dr. Deborah Moroney is a managing director at American Institutes for Research (AIR), and she serves as the director of the Youth Development and Supportive Learning Environments practice area. Dr. Moroney’s research and practice experience is in social and emotional learning and youth development and she works with national multi-site programs. She serves as member of the Afterschool Technical Assistance Collaborative for the C.S. Mott Foundation’s statewide afterschool networks. Dr. Moroney’s work demonstrates a value in bridging research and practice.

Jeff Davis is the Executive Director for the California AfterSchool Network (CAN). Jeff has worked with CAN since its inception in 2006, first as Program Coordinator, then as Program Director. Throughout his tenure with CAN, Jeff has had the opportunity to make many meaningful contributions to the expanded learning field.

Dr. Femi Vance, is a researcher at AIR, where she researches and evaluates out-of-school time programs and provides technical assistance to youth development professionals. In her work she strives to translate her research into practice.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Out-of-school time and educational leaders and practitioners, funders, and policymakers.

TRANSPORTATION & PARKING: The California Endowment is accessible by BART (19th Street, Oakland - use the 20th Street exit). Street and bike parking is available. To view nearby parking lots and for directions, click here.

MEALS: Coffee and tea will be available in the morning. A box lunch will be served after the presentations and participants are urged to use this time to network with their peers.