Lights on Afterschool: Amplifying Our Movement - Event Information
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The information for Session #2 in PSAYDN’s 2025–26 OST Education & Awareness Campaign series is below:
Title: Lights On Afterschool: Amplifying Our Movement - Preparing for and Leveraging OST Awareness Campaigns with a Focus on Statewide Visibility Efforts
Description: Join PSAYDN for a dynamic webinar designed to strengthen the visibility and impact of OST programs across Pennsylvania. As part of the national Lights On Afterschool celebration, this session will focus on practical strategies for preparing and leveraging OST awareness campaigns to amplify our collective voice and elevate statewide recognition.
Laura Saccente, assistant director at Center for Schools and Communities and former director of PSAYDN, brings extensive expertise in education policy, advocacy and coalition building. Drawing on her years of experience in legislative relations and grassroots mobilization, Laura will guide participants through actionable steps on:
- Scheduling a visit with your legislator – from initial outreach to effective follow-up.
- Engaging local legislators – building authentic relationships, sharing powerful stories, and aligning OST priorities with community and state needs.
Resources will also be shared to amplify Lights On Afterschool 2025, providing participants with tools and strategies to maximize campaign visibility and engagement. This interactive session will equip OST providers, educators and advocates with concrete tools, messaging strategies, and examples of successful visibility efforts to advance afterschool and summer learning opportunities statewide.
- Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
- Time: 11 am to 12 pm
- Recording: This webinar will be recorded and posted with captions.
- Accessibility: PSAYDN encourages all to participate in our learning opportunities. Please note that Zoom Captions will be enabled for this event.
Please visit www.psaydn.org for more professional development opportunities.
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Registration is open for this event until Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 11:00 am.