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Programas extraescolares de calidad en Idaho.
Idaho Out-of-School Network, ION, es una organización sin ánimo de lucro dedicada a apoyar programas de calidad para los jóvenes de Idaho.
Registration Open! Power Up Together: ICCS X ION FACE Pre-Conference.
Save the date for October 28, 2026. More details to come. Stay tuned.
Nominations open for the 2026 Idaho Out-of-School STEM Educator Award
The award will be presented to an educator demonstrating exceptional commitment to expanding STEM access and engagement outside the traditional K-12 classroom.
The awardee will receive a $500 cash prize with additional assistance for attendance to the Power Up Together FACE Pre-Conference on October 28, 2026, in Sun Valley where they will be honored.
Deadline for Submission: September 14, 2026 (Midnight MST)
Contact: Raine Simplot | rsimplot@jannus.org
We're Hiring!
The Idaho Out-of-School Network is hiring a part-time Eastern Idaho Out-of-School Time Specialist. Do you know someone who is passionate about youth development and building strong communities? Share this opportunity with those who would be a good fit.
Celebrate the Importance of Afterschool!
Celebrate the 27th annual Lights on Afterschool (LOA) on October 22, 2026!
Organized by the Afterschool Alliance, Lights on Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities.
America After 3pm SUMMER Released!
¡Ya está aquí! America After 3PM Report (2025) SUMMER EDITION is live. The Afterschool Alliance’s fifth edition of this report offers fresh insights into how children and spend their time in the summer.
See the entire report, explore Idaho-specific data, to build a case for your own summer programs.
Se publica el informe «America After 3pm» (Estados Unidos después de las 3 de la tarde)
¡Ya está aquí! El informe «America After 3PM» (2025) ya está disponible.. La quinta edición de este informe de la Afterschool Alliance ofrece nuevas perspectivas sobre cómo pasan los niños y las familias las horas comprendidas entre las 3 y las 6 de la tarde.
Consulte el informe completo, explore los datos específicos de Idaho y elabore argumentos a favor de sus propios programas de OST.
Evaluación del curso escolar 2023-2024 en Idaho
Check out our Evaluation of the 2023-24 Idaho Out-of-School Network Grants, conducted by the Utah Education Policy Center in collaboration with the Idaho STEM Action Center and the Idaho Commission for Libraries.
The report highlights the significant strides made in addressing unfinished learning, extending OST services, and supporting social-emotional development for Idaho’s youth.
Dive into the key findings, lessons learned, and future considerations that will shape the next steps for OST programs in Idaho.
Registration Open!
This year ION is partnering with Idaho Coalition for Community Schools and Idaho Department of Education to combine our annual conferences!
Save the date October 28th, 2026 for Power Up Together: ICCS X ION FACE Pre-Conference at the Sun Valley Resort.
Nominations Open
The awardee will receive a $500 cash prize with additional assistance for attendance to the Power Up Together FACE Pre-Conference on October 28, 2026, in Sun Valley where they will be honored.
Deadline for Submission: September 14, 2026 (Midnight MST)
We're Hiring!
ION is hiring a part-time Eastern Idaho Out-of-School Time Specialist. Do you know someone who is passionate about youth development and building strong communities? Share this opportunity with those who would be a good fit.
Celebrate Lights on Afterschool
Celebrate the 27th annual Lights on Afterschool (LOA) on October 22, 2026!
Organized by the Afterschool Alliance, Lights on Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities.
America After 3pm SUMMER Released!
¡Ya está aquí! America After 3PM Report (2025) SUMMER EDITION is live. The Afterschool Alliance’s fifth edition of this report offers fresh insights into how children and spend their time in the summer.
See the entire report, explore Idaho-specific data, to build a case for your own summer programs.
America After 3pm Report is Released
¡Ya está aquí! El informe «America After 3PM» (2025) ya está disponible.. La quinta edición de este informe de la Afterschool Alliance ofrece nuevas perspectivas sobre cómo pasan los niños y las familias las horas comprendidas entre las 3 y las 6 de la tarde.
See the entire report, explore Idaho-specific data, to build a case for your own OST programs
Evaluación del curso escolar 2023-2024 en Idaho
Check out our Evaluation of the 2023-24 Idaho Out-of-School Network Grants, conducted by the Utah Education Policy Center in collaboration with the Idaho STEM Action Center and the Idaho Commission for Libraries.
The report highlights the significant strides made in addressing unfinished learning, extending OST services, and supporting social-emotional development for Idaho’s youth.
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Noticias y eventos
Introduction: ION Intern and Program Profiles Project
We feel so fortunate at the Idaho Out-of-School Network to have such a strong team of professionals who are passionate about afterschool and summer learning and the behind-the-scenes work it takes to advocate for and
Think Make Create Labs (TMC) Turns Five Years Old!
By Anna Almerico & Claire Sponseller The Idaho Out-of-School Network celebrates an exciting birthday in 2026 with TMC Labs turning five years old. Read about why TMC was launched, what Think Make Create means, and
Encuentro de liderazgo para adolescentes de ION
La reunión de liderazgo juvenil de ION reunió a más de 50 jóvenes de todo Idaho para compartir sus experiencias y opiniones sobre los programas juveniles. El 8 de octubre de 2025, los adolescentes se reunieron en JUMP, en Boise, para realizar actividades de formación de equipos.,
Biografías de los campeones de la LOA 2024
Boise (10/2025) – La Red Extracurricular de Idaho ha anunciado hoy los nombres de los seis Campeones Extracurriculares de Idaho para 2024, como parte de la Semana Nacional de Agradecimiento a los Profesionales Extracurriculares. Esta celebración nacional destaca la importancia de las más de 850 000 personas que proporcionan
Lights On Afterschool 2025 Proclamación del Gobernador
Los programas extraescolares marcan la diferencia en las vidas de los jóvenes cada día, inspirando el aprendizaje y preparando a los estudiantes para un futuro brillante. Ponga el #LightsOnAfterschool para los programas que ayudan a nuestros niños, familias y comunidades a prosperar.
Capacitar a los futuros innovadores: Programa de Embajadores STEM del Distrito Escolar de Nampa
En una iniciativa inspiradora, el distrito escolar de Nampa participa en el programa TMC Works de ION. Este programa, diseñado para integrar la educación STEM (Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas) con los Embajadores STEM, no solo está mejorando la formación de los estudiantes, sino que también les está ayudando a mejorar sus habilidades.