NGCP-CryptoClub Trainers- We are looking forward to seeing you all soon. Please see some updates below. Training of Trainers Homework You will find the instructions for the homework assignment in the CryptoClub Resources<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B0GKnW4tKpAsLXVyYW90alV0RHc?usp=sharing> GoogleDrive folder. The homework takes you on a tour of the CryptoClub website and gives you a sneak peek into what your Club Leaders will be doing. Please take the time to complete this homework prior to our meeting on April 4, 2017. National Afterschool Association Convention – Dallas, TX – March 19-22, 2017 The CyrptoClub and NGCP teams will be represented at NAA next week. If you are going, we would love to connect! We are hosting workshops and will have booths in the exhibit hall. I have highlighted a few NAA activities that we will be a part of below my signature. Stop by and see us and/or contact me at cherrera@ngcproject.org<mailto:cherrera@ngcproject.org> or 573-825-4725. Please let me know if you have any questions between now and the ToT. Have a great weekend! -- Casi Herrera Program Manager National Girls Collaborative Project | www.ngcproject.org<http://www.ngcproject.org/> NAA Activities: Mathematics and Secret Codes in Afterschool Programming - CryptoClub Monday March 20th from 3:15pm t0 4:30pm in the Cortez D Room Cryptography is an exciting hook for learning and applying mathematics. See for yourself in this workshop about how to incorporate secret codes into a middle-grade afterschool program. You will participate in activities from the Cryptoclub Afterschool Curriculum, watch video clips of students engaged in similar activities, and see how the CryptoClub.org website can help to teach cryptography. No prior cryptography experience is required. Meet-Up at NAA! Science Action Club Network – National Girls Collaborative, California Academy of Sciences, CalSAC, and OregonASK Monday March 20th from 4:30pm to 6:00pm in the Hilton Anatole’s Media Lounge Please join the California Academy of Sciences, CalSAC<https://calsac.org/>, OregonASK<https://oregonask.org/>, and the National Girls Collaborative Project<https://ngcproject.org/> for a Science Action Club<http://www.calacademy.org/science-action-club-sac> Meet- Up at the NAA convention in Dallas. Appetizers provided, drinks available at the bar. If you are currently part of the Science Action Club Network, or interested in learning more about the program, please join us! Everyone is welcome. Including Great Art Practices in your STEAM Program- OregonASK Tuesday, March 21st from 8:00am to 9:15am in the Emerald Room Master trainer Rachel Kessler will present including Great Art Practices in your STEAM Program, a hands-on workshop that explores common objectives in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. Participants will leave with clear strategies for relating art and science through creative and critical thinking. Six Strategies for Creating Community of Practice- National Girls Collaborative Tuesday, March 21st from 9:30am to 10:45am in the Morocco Room Are you searching for a way to increase the capacity and impact of your program, while making some new friends along the way? Look no further! The National Girls Collaborative is pleased to offer an energizing session that will walk you through strategies for creating an effective Community of Practice! STEM Micro-Credentialing Digital Badging for Staff- OregonASK Tuesday, March 21st from 3:15pm to 4:30pm in the Miro Room Research supports that high quality professional development improves the quality of OST programs (Bowie & Bronte-Tinkew, 2006). NAA and Click2SciencePD partnered to develop a STEM micro-credential digital badging project to support high-quality STEM professional development for staff. In this workshop, you will learn strategies from real coach/trainers, who have successfully implemented the micro-credential digital badging protocol, receive hands-on training and technology tips, and learn how to use the Click2SciencePD blended professional development model to support quality programming. You will experience a fun, interactive activity you can do with your staff and leave this session with knowledge and next steps for engaging in this exciting new program.