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The Making After-School Cool Podcast is an essential part of the CASE for Kids push to increase the awareness of resources that improve quality in the after-school and out-of-school time field. Join Mike Wilson and field experts as they discuss best practices, the growth mindset, project-based learning, social emotional learning, restorative practices and student engagement all with after-school providers in mind. Brought to you by Case4Kids
Episodes
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
Tuesday Jun 29, 2021
This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on The Teen And Police Service (TAPS) Academy. In December of 2016, the TAPS Center opened in Houston, Texas with a vision to be the international leader in reducing the social distance between youth and law enforcement through research, training, teaching, and programming. To speak on TAPS Academy is guest Dr. Everette Penn.
This episode, you will learn more about the following:
- TAPS model and why it was created
- Student recruitment strategies
- Methods used for students to receive high school credit for attending TAPS related classes
- TAPS model replication across the country
- Benefits of the after school programs kids, parents and the school
- Vision for programs and services in the future
Guest
Dr. Penn is a Professor of Criminology at the University of Houston-Clear Lake and has researched the social distance between youth and law enforcement throughout his career.
Resources
Teen and Police Service Center
Harris County Department of Education
Case For Kids
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
Thursday Jun 24, 2021
This is a preview of Episode 60 of the Making After School Cool podcast. The topic of discussion is Building Positive Relationships among the Police, Youth and the communities they Serve. During this episode you will hear about the Teen and Police Service Academy better known as the TAPS Academy. To speak on the TAPS Academy is my guest Dr. Everette Penn.
Guest
Dr. Penn is a Professor of Criminology at the University of Houston-Clear Lake and has researched the social distance between youth and law enforcement throughout his career.
Resources
Teen and Police Service Center
https://www.tapsacademy.org/
CASE for Kids
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
Thursday Jun 17, 2021
This episode of the Making After School Cool podcast is part two of a two-part series about the benefits of managing youth urban debate leagues. When you think of the types of students participating in debate tournaments, seldom do we think of low economic students living in an urban setting who will be the first in their families to go to college. These students, in most cases, do not have access to extracurricular programs which improve academic outcomes for lower-income and/or minority secondary school students. To answer this need, four years ago, Case for Kids launched the CASE debates program. To speak on managing an urban debate program while dealing with Covid 19 restrictions is my guest Toni Candice.
In this episode, you will learn more about:
- Benefits for youth who participate in debate
- Strategy for recruiting students during the challenging times of COVID-19
- Tournament management in the virtual space
Guest
Since its inception, Toni Candis has been the Coordinator of the Case Debate program and has been with CASE for kids for the last six years.
Resources
Houston Urban Debate League
http://houstonurbandebateleague.org/
Harris County Department of Education
CASE for Kids
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
This episode of the Making After School Cool podcast is part one of a two part series about the benefits of managing youth urban debate leagues. The skills learned while participating in debate can create life-long benefits for youth personally and academically. To speak on coordinating activities for an urban debate league while managing the COVID-19 restrictions are guests Mark Niles, Director of Houston Urban Debate League; and John Rassenfoss, Deputy Director of Houston Urban Debate League.
This episode, you will learn more about the:
- Benefits for youth who participate in debate
- Formats of debate available to students
- Strategy for recruiting students during the challenging times of COVID-19
- Tournament management in the virtual space
Guest
Mark Niles, Director of the Houston Urban Debate League,
John Rassenfoss Deputy Director of the Houston Debate League.
Resources
Houston Urban Debate League
http://houstonurbandebateleague.org/
Harris County Department of Education
CASE for Kids
https://www.hcde-texas.org/page/17
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Welcome to the Making After-School Cool Podcast, the link between research, practice, and theory for those interested in the activities youth are involved with during non-school hours. The Making After-School Cool Podcast is produced by Case for Kids, a division of Harris County Department of Education, and I’m your host Mike Wilson.
This is a preview of Episode 58, which is the first of a two-part series focusing on the benefits of managing youth urban debate leagues during a school year filled with Covid 19 restrictions.
Guest
Mark Niles, Director of the Houston Urban Debate League,
John Rassenfoss Deputy Director of the Houston Debate League.
Resources
Houston Urban Debate League
http://houstonurbandebateleague.org/
CASE for Kids
Friday May 28, 2021
Friday May 28, 2021
This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast focuses on Champions Before and AfterSchool services. Champions is backed by the resources and expertise of Kindercare, and with more than 25 years of experience, Champions is recognized for delivering extended learning programs that are tailored specifically to a school’s and parents’ needs. To speak on Champions programs in our area is today’s guest Max Madero.
This episode, you will learn more about:
- How Champions was able to continue to provide services despite all of the 20-21 obstacles
- The benefits of the after school programs kids, parents and the school
- The vision of what programs and services may look like in the future
Guest
Max Madero has worked 19+ years in Youth Development. He is currently Area Manager for Champions in Pasadena and has previous experience serving Houston and LaPorte ISDs
Resources
Champions Before & Afterschool
https://www.discoverchampions.com/
Harris County Department of Education
Case For Kids
https://www.hcde-texas.org/Page/17
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
This is a preview of Episode 57 which highlighs the services provided by Champion Before and After School programs during the difficulty’s caused by the COVID 19 pandic. Todays guest is Max Madero. Max has worked 19+ years in Youth Development and is currently Area Manager for Champions in Pasadena and has prevous experience serving Houston and LaPorte ISDs.
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
This week the Making Afterschool Cool podcast topic is teaching youth financial literacy. Today’s guest, Lonnie R Mathews, is the Chairman and Executive Director of Alliance Financial Ministries, a non-profit financial literacy company.
In this episode, you will learn more about:
- What is Financial Literacy, and how did you begin offering workshops to youth
- How were you able to continue to provide services during the COVID pandemic
- What are the benefits of financial literacy programs for kids, parents, and the school campus
- How do you envision future program or services
Guest
Lonnie is a Financial author who has degrees in finance and accounting. He is a financial analyst and is an authority on personal finance and the process of getting out of debt. In 2002, Lonnie co-founded Alliance Financial Ministries. This company aims to provide individuals with the education and tools necessary to make sound financial decisions. Alliance Financial provides seminars, motivational tapes, motivational materials, and workshops nationally.
Resources
Alliance Financial Ministries
https://financialministries.org/
Harris County Department of Education
Case For Kids
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
This is a preview of Episode 56 which will focus on teaching youth financial literacy. My guest is Lonnie Mathews, co-founder of the Alliance Financial Ministries (a non-profit company) that promotes financial literacy to people of all ages.
Friday May 07, 2021
Friday May 07, 2021
This week the Making After School Cool Podcast features Out of School Time Professionals responding to the question of “what advice would you give to a person who wants to work with youth and enter the after school field.”
Guest
Jason Hammond of the Houston Children’s Museum
Jasmin Castleberry, CASE for Kids Project Coordinator – 21st CCLC-Texas ACE, Cycle 10 programs
Kathy Rose, executive director of College Community Career,
Kristin Miller of eTeching me
Resources
Harris County Department of Education
CASE for Kids
https://hcde-texas.org/afterschool-zone