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Stand up for afterschool! Released Monday, President Trump's proposed budget plan eliminates afterschool and summer learning programs for 1.7 million young people across the United States.
Tell your members of Congress to protect the programs America’s children and families rely on.
Policymakers in the House and Senate have the power to decide whether local afterschool and summer learning programs will remain open or close their doors. Your advocacy has saved 21st Century Community Learning Centers before: can we count on you again?
Tell Congress to protect afterschool programs. |
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Request for Proposals for 21st Century Community Learning Centers Competitive Grant Program The Virginia Department of Education is pleased to announce the availability of 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) grant funds to be awarded to school divisions and eligible organizations to support the implementation of community learning centers that will assist student learning and development. Technical assistance workshops to aid in the development of grant applications will be held on three dates in March, with the deadline to register on Friday, February 21, 2020. |
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VPOST is seeking high-quality proposals that highlight the latest research, pedagogies, and practices for incorporating SEL into out-of-school time programs. Selected presentations will be given across the Commonwealth during a series of four regional trainings in June 2020. Applicants can select one or more locations to present. |
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VPOST tells VA legislators, "Support OST"!
This month VPOST staff visited the Virginia General Assembly to share educational materials that align with the current funding in the Governor's proposed 20-22 budget.
The budget is still in the legislative process. Review our infographic and make sure your reps hear from you on the value of out-of-school time programs in Virginia! |
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Tell us your 21st CCLC Story!
We’re working with Afterschool Alliance to hear from current 21st CCLC sites who have a good story about the impact their program has had on a student, family, group of students, community, etc., in the past 3 years. The Afterschool Alliance wants to be able to share stories about what would NOT have happened if 21st CCLC funding had been cut as proposed in previous years. Tell us your story! Contact Christine at christine.jones-monaccio@v-post.org. |
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THE AFTERSCHOOL LEADERSHIP LANDSCAPE:
SUPPORTING AND STRENGTHENING RACIAL EQUITY
This new report addresses the importance of identifying opportunities to build and grow strong leadership pipelines that ensure racial diversity in the afterschool field.
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We Heart Afterschool
This Valentine's Day, share some of the reasons afterschool is close to your heart with your friends, family, and community. To participate, simply head over the the We Heart Afterschool page, print off the official sign and upload it to your favorite social media sites with the hashtag #IHeartAfterschool and tag @afterschool4all, and @VPOST4VAKids (twitter) or @VirginiaPartnershipforOutofSchoolTime (facebook) or simply share an afterschool photo or message of your own using the hashtag. |
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| The NAA Convention is coming soon to Washington DC!
Just next door to us in Virginia, this year's NAA Convention will be in Washington DC! Take advantage of how close it is by joining VPOST (your NAA Affiliate), and over 2,000 afterschool professionals for four days of networking, learning, and inspiration. Highlights include special events, 200+ educational sessions, daily keynotes, and an interactive Learning Expo. Come to NAA Convention 2020 and Afterschool for All Challenge and leave saying, "I've found my people!"
Click the button below to find out more, including a guide to making your case to attend.
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Hampton City Schools Out-of-School Time Department's 7th Annual Symposium
Who: Representatives of any Hampton or neighboring cities organizations implementing an afterschool or summer program for students pre-kindergarten through 8th grade.
Why attend: Developing leaders and exploring new ideas and strategies are essential to the success of a rapidly growing afterschool and extended-learning field. Join us for a hands-on, fun professional development and explore how to take your program to the next level!
Cost: FREE
When: Friday, April 24, 2020. Check-in begins at 8:00 am, event starts promptly at 8:30 am -12:30 pm
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The Virginia CACFP Sponsors Association is soliciting Workshop Presentations for its 2020 Conference. Presenters receive free registration to the conference. Potential workshop topics include:
- CACFP Software
- New Technologies
- CACFP Organizational Skills
- Preparing for a State Audit
- Successful Monitoring Strategies
- Budget and Management Plans
- Child Health & Nutrition
- Religiously Exempt Centers
- Sponsoring At-risk Programs
- Summer Food Service Programs
- CFR Regulations
- Best Practices
- Protecting your Organization
Workshop application deadline: April 3, 2020
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National Summer Learning Webinars
Transforming Teacher Practice – The Promise of Summer Learning for Job-Embedded SEL Development
Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Time: 2:00 p.m. (ET)
Shaping Summer Experiences: Opportunities to promote healthy development and well-being for children and youth
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Time: 2:00 p.m. (ET)
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| Click2Science PD offers STEM professional development resources for out-of-school time programs. Learn more here! |
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Earn $500 for your program with Facebook's Engineer for the Week!
VPOST is looking for STEM programs to try out Facebook’s Engineer for the Week and provide feedback on the experience. The program is a free program for students ages 11 and up build a working tech product. Sites that are referred through VPOST and complete the program will receive $500!
Contact Christine if interested at christine.jones-monaccio@v-post.org |
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FREE GIRLS WHO CODE CLUB!
Join the thousands of students and educators across the country by partnering with Girls Who Code to bring computer science opportunities to elementary, middle, and high school girls in your community. Girls Who Code Clubs are FREE after-school programs for 3rd-12th grade girls to join a sisterhood of supportive peers and role models and use computer science to change the world. Learn more by checking out our Clubs Overview or by joining an upcoming Girls Who Code webinar.
Ready to join the movement? Complete a Clubs application here!
Have questions? Contact Amy Layman at amy.layman@girlswhocode.org
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Free SEL programming: Soar with Wings
Soar with Wings is a new, free, social emotional learning (SEL) program that offers a digital suite of activities, lessons, and resources designed to support the development of SEL skills in K-5 students. Sponsored by the Allstate Foundation, Soar with Wings can be used by educators in the classroom, in afterschool programs, and for parents and caregivers at home. In addition to activities for students, Soar with Wings provides professional learning videos and guides for educators.
Visit the Soar with Wings website for free access to the full suite of SEL resources.
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| Contact Us: www.v-post.org 804.761.4173
info@v-post.org |
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