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X-WR-CALDESC:<h3><b>ABOUT THE EVENT</b></h3>\nThe Catalyst Summit brings to
 gether leaders from all afterschool programs awarded Catalyst Funding for 
 the 2025-26 school year and summer. This event will focus on the four Cata
 lyst goals (Quality Programming\, Sustainability\, Advocacy and Policy\, a
 nd Innovative Programming) with emphasis on Advocacy.  \n\nDiscussions wil
 l center around the context of summer programming in 2026\, with topics to
  equip professionals with tools to strengthen program quality\, partnershi
 ps\, and advocacy to effectively communicate program impact. Participants 
 will engage in sessions focused on aligning summer programming with eviden
 ce-based practices\, hosting summer site visits\, and mapping local networ
 ks to identify strengths and opportunities. February 17 will include visit
 s to the Nebraska State Capitol to introduce state senators to extended le
 arning programs. This event will be led by Beyond School Bells staff\, pro
 gram leaders from across the state\, and staff from The Learning Agenda\, 
 a national leader in afterschool and summer learning. \n\n<h3><b>CATALYST 
 SUMMIT PREPARATION</b></h3>\nPlease come prepared with:\n	•	Your Catalyst Im
 pact Lab advocacy stories\n	•	Program-specific data\n	•	Preparation materials 
 for visiting the Capitol on February 17\n\n<h3><b>QUESTIONS</b></h3>\nCont
 act Dakota Staggs at dstaggs@nebraskachildren.org or your BSB contact pers
 on.\n\nThere is no registration fee to attend the Catalyst Summit. Breakfa
 st and lunch will be provided on both days. Lodging available at Graduate 
 hotel: $124/night with parking included. Use BSB’s Catalyst Summit block: 
 https://bit.ly/BSB_Catalyst2026\n\n<b>Each attendee should register separa
 tely.</b>\n\n<b>Registration closes February 6\, 2026.</b>\n\n<p>Due to li
 mited space\, the Catalyst Summit is only open to leaders and staff of aft
 erschool programs funded by the 2025-26 Catalyst Funding Opportunity. If y
 ou are unsure if this applies to you\, please reach out to Dakota Staggs a
 t dstaggs@nebraskachildren.org or Stephanie Vadnais at svadnais@nebraskach
 ildren.org.</p>
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DESCRIPTION:<h3><b>ABOUT THE EVENT</b></h3>\nThe Catalyst Summit brings tog
 ether leaders from all afterschool programs awarded Catalyst Funding for t
 he 2025-26 school year and summer. This event will focus on the four Catal
 yst goals (Quality Programming\, Sustainability\, Advocacy and Policy\, an
 d Innovative Programming) with emphasis on Advocacy.  \n\nDiscussions will
  center around the context of summer programming in 2026\, with topics to 
 equip professionals with tools to strengthen program quality\, partnership
 s\, and advocacy to effectively communicate program impact. Participants w
 ill engage in sessions focused on aligning summer programming with evidenc
 e-based practices\, hosting summer site visits\, and mapping local network
 s to identify strengths and opportunities. February 17 will include visits
  to the Nebraska State Capitol to introduce state senators to extended lea
 rning programs. This event will be led by Beyond School Bells staff\, prog
 ram leaders from across the state\, and staff from The Learning Agenda\, a
  national leader in afterschool and summer learning. \n\n<h3><b>CATALYST S
 UMMIT PREPARATION</b></h3>\nPlease come prepared with:\n	•	Your Catalyst Imp
 act Lab advocacy stories\n	•	Program-specific data\n	•	Preparation materials f
 or visiting the Capitol on February 17\n\n<h3><b>QUESTIONS</b></h3>\nConta
 ct Dakota Staggs at dstaggs@nebraskachildren.org or your BSB contact perso
 n.\n\nThere is no registration fee to attend the Catalyst Summit. Breakfas
 t and lunch will be provided on both days. Lodging available at Graduate h
 otel: $124/night with parking included. Use BSB’s Catalyst Summit block: h
 ttps://bit.ly/BSB_Catalyst2026\n\n<b>Each attendee should register separat
 ely.</b>\n\n<b>Registration closes February 6\, 2026.</b>\n\n<p>Due to lim
 ited space\, the Catalyst Summit is only open to leaders and staff of afte
 rschool programs funded by the 2025-26 Catalyst Funding Opportunity. If yo
 u are unsure if this applies to you\, please reach out to Dakota Staggs at
  dstaggs@nebraskachildren.org or Stephanie Vadnais at svadnais@nebraskachi
 ldren.org.</p>
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LOCATION:Graduate by Hilton Lincoln\, 141 N 9th St\, LINCOLN\, NE 68508 US
SUMMARY:Catalyst Summit by Beyond School Bells
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