Dallas Afterschool

☀️ Make The Most of Your Summer!!

Dallas Afterschool is now accepting applications for our Summer 2026 Tutor Certification Cohort!

This spring, we successfully trained six emerging tutors and youth professionals, and we’re excited to continue growing the OST workforce through our summer cohort.

Whether you’re:
- Working in an afterschool or summer program
- Exploring a career in education or youth development
- Looking to strengthen your tutoring skills
- Interested in starting your own tutoring practice

This training is designed to help you grow skills you can immediately use with students.

Participants will gain:
- National Tutoring Association certification
- Research-backed tutoring strategies
- Hands-on learning and practical tools
- Professional skills that support career growth in education and youth development

Summer is the perfect time to invest in yourself while building stronger support systems for students.

Applications close: June 30, 2026
Acceptance notifications: July 8, 2026

Apply here:
https://lnkd.in/grFizuaj

Your advocacy is needed! On May 27th, Dallas Afterschool will speak before the Dallas City Council, and we want to walk in with 100 signatures behind us.

Sign our letter to Council to protect funding for afterschool and summer programs in the FY26-27 Budget. Community members, organizations, and leaders, add your name and be a voice for Dallas families. Take Action Now forms.gle/FSzXBBGAA2gpzzZp9

We are building a coalition and we need your help! Dallas Afterschool is organizing a sign-on letter to Dallas City Council to protect funding for afterschool and summer programs in the FY26-27 Budget. Community leaders, organizations, and advocates, add your name and be a voice for Dallas families. Take Action Now forms.gle/FSzXBBGAA2gpzzZp9

Dallas Afterschool Leadership Announcement
Welcome, incoming CEO, Kevin D. Malonson!

Last but not least, say hello to big-dreamer, Angel 👋

This week, we shared what students think about their afterschool educators, and we couldn’t have said it better ourselves. Behind every great program is a dedicated afterschool professional worth celebrating. Thank you to all the afterschool professionals and the impact they have on our students, families, and communities.

Say hello to kind-helper, Judith 👋

Every young person deserves high-quality out-of-school time experiences that support their growth, spark curiosity, and help them thrive. And behind every great program is a dedicated afterschool professional, a mentor, educator, and champion for young people.

Say hello to rising star, Makayla! 👋

Every young person deserves high-quality out-of-school time experiences that support their growth, spark curiosity, and help them thrive. And behind every great program is a dedicated afterschool professional, a mentor, educator, and champion for young people.

Say hello to future leader, Josiah! 👋

Every young person deserves high-quality out-of-school time experiences that support their growth, spark curiosity, and help them thrive. And behind every great program is a dedicated afterschool professional, a mentor, educator, and champion for young people.

Say hello to little learner, Lanaya! 👋

Every young person deserves high-quality out-of-school time experiences that support their growth, spark curiosity, and help them thrive. And behind every great program is a dedicated afterschool professional, a mentor, educator, and champion for young people.

Be on the lookout! This Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, we are going to share what students had to say about the educators who make a difference in their lives.