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Professional Development Modules

In this section we provide five training modules that include an explicit step-by-step presenter's guide, detailed activity descriptions, directions and special notes to support presenters. Each printable module includes any handouts, worksheets and poster and game materials that are referenced within the modules. The full powerpoint is also available below.

  • Module 1: Overview
  • Module 2: What and Why
  • Module 3: Hooking Your Students
  • Module 4: Planning a Project
  • Module 5: Follow-Up
  • Igniting the Fire: Professional Development for After-School Staff (PPT Presentation)

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Igniting the Fire

Professional development for after-school staff.

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