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| | | Thank You for Our Best Year Yet!
On behalf of the VPOST Board, Leadership Council and Staff, thank you to everyone that attended the Rise Up and Shine Conference. We are blown away by how each and every one of you are dedicated to the children of Virginia. Thank you for making this our best year yet!
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| | VPOST Leadership Member, Daryle Rodgers Chosen to Be One of Just 15 ‘Afterschool Ambassadors’ in the Country This Year
Congratulations Daryle! Mr. Rodgers, VPOST Leadership Council Member and Coordinator of Out-of-School Time & Extended Learning Programs for Hampton City Schools has recently been added to the newest co-hort of the Afterschool Alliance's Afterschool Ambassadors. The program identifies afterschool providers and advocates of special achievement and helps them raise their voices in support of afterschool.
“I am eager to join the Afterschool Alliance in building support for afterschool programs,” said Rodgers. “In my 19 years working in the field, I’ve seen time and again the extraordinary difference that afterschool makes in the lives of young people in Virginia."
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On October 9, 2019 at age 82, William S. White, the former president, CEO and board chair of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation passed away. Bill White created a legacy that has improved, and continues to improve, the lives of children, families and communities across our nation.
With Bill’s leadership, a once-small federal funding stream of $1 million grew to more than $1 billion, due in large part to a public private partnership between the U.S. Department of Education and the Mott Foundation. A handshake between White and U.S. Education Secretary Dick Riley led to the establishment of this incredibly successful partnership, which has provided tools, resources, and opportunities to tens of millions of kids through the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program. |
| | | Donor Engagement and Grants Coordinator, Arts for Learning, Norfolk, VA
About Arts for Learning: Arts for Learning Virginia is the leading provider of quality arts-in-education programming in Virginia. They offer an array of arts performances and workshops grounded in the core curriculum, residencies for children of all ages, and professional development in arts-integration techniques that improve students’ literacy skills, motivation to read, and ability to learn.
Employment Opportunity: The Donor Engagement and Grants Coordinator supports the implementation of fundraising activities, with most of the time being spent writing established and new grants/proposals and related interim and final reports and crafting donor appeal and retention campaigns. Will aid in researching new funding sources and support of CEO’s arts advocacy and cultivation of volunteers and supporters work.
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| | Project Associate, Afterschool Alliance, Washington DC
The Project Associate will contribute to research and field development strategies aimed at communicating the impact of programs and expanding quality afterschool, before school and summer programs nationwide, with a focus on advancing equitable opportunities for young people. Under the guidance of the Sr. Director of Research, the Project Associate will serve on the research team, helping update the afterschool field on new afterschool-specific research and evaluations, as well as highlight best practices and promising afterschool programs. More info here. |
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Every year, Afterschool Alliance challenges friends of afterschool to take a photo of themselves mimicking the Lights On Afterschool logo and post it on social media with the hashtags #LightbulbChallenge and #LightsOnAfterschool. Then, participants challenge their followers to do the same!
There are just two weeks left until the 20th Lights On Afterschool! We hope you'll join us in representing and reaching the communities of Virginia! |
| | Jazz at Lincoln Center Pilot Program Nominations
VPOST is looking to nominate organizations to participate in a special pilot program to test new content from Jazz at Lincoln Center and Foundations, Inc. Brought to you by the Mott Foundation, The Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) Afterschool Content seeks to provide afterschool practitioners with a unique resource that will ignite the creativity and voice of the children and youth they serve. This content will engage youth in new ways of thinking and foster environments that encourage strong collaboration and cooperation skills – all while helping to develop the appreciation, understanding, and performance of jazz.
Eligible programs should be currently offered to students in grades 4, 5 and/or 6 with groups of at least 10 students attending at least twice a week. If interested in learning more, please contact Christine at christine.jones-monaccio@v-post.org |
| | | An Army Educational Outreach Program, eCYBERMISSION (eCM) is a free web-based STEM competition for students in grades 6-9. Students are challenged to explore how STEM works in their world while working as a team to solve problems in their community. Teams compete virtually in state and regional competitions and in-person through the National Judging & Educational Event (NJ&EE). Student prizes are awarded at the state, regional and national levels, by grade level. The program is committed to answering the nation's need for increased national STEM literacy and to expanding STEM education opportunities across the country to open doors to new career paths for American students that lead to a brighter tomorrow.
eCM is looking for educators, community leaders, parents and professionals interested in STEM to create teams of students. Registration is open now!
Register and complete your teams by November 20th and your students will receive a free STEM Kit. |
| | Maryland United for Youth Conference, Nov 3-5, 2019
Options include the pre-conference, one-day, two-days or purchase the "All In Pass" and get all three days with the partnership reception included.
Limited space still available in the exhibit hall. View the exhibitor and sponsorship packet HERE. |
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Virtual Infant-Toddler and School-Age Child Care Institute
The Office of Child Care (OCC) is pleased to announce that the 2019 Infant-Toddler and School-Age Child Care (ITSACC) Institute will be a virtual event designed to build the capacity of professionals working to manage and support child care systems, particularly those focused on infant-toddler or school-age care policies and practices implemented under the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) program. A series of three topical webinars with guest speakers and interactive discussions will be offered in November, December, and January:
Webinar 1: November 13, 2019—1:00–2:30 p.m. (ET): Family Child Care (FCC): Supporting Quality Webinar 2: December 11, 2019—1:00–2:30 p.m. (ET): Quality Improvement Systems That Support Children Across the Age Continuum Webinar 3: January 8, 2020—1:00–2:30 p.m. (ET): Trauma and Resilience: The Role of Child Care Providers. Who Should Attend
State agency staff (CCDF, licensing, infant-toddler, and/or school-age specialists) 21st Century Community Learning Center leadership Child care resource and referral staff Infant-Toddler Specialist Network leadership Infant and early childhood mental health leadership Statewide afterschool networks and National AfterSchool Association state affiliate leadership National child care organization personnel Professional development leadership Quality rating and improvement system leadership. |
| | | | | | | Early-Bird registration period and RFP submission window, are both coming to a close on October 31, 2019. Learn more here.
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| | | Join 650+ leaders who are working to improve outcomes for young people in communities and states across the country. You'll hear strategies, research, and stories about partnering for better impact, aligning policies, improving program quality and performance, and embracing readiness in the pursuit of equity. More info at their website. |
| | | Click2Science is an interactive, professional development site for trainers, coaches, site directors and frontline staff/volunteers working in out-of-school time STEM programs, serving children and youth. Take a tour! |
| | | Looking for resources on how to run a high-quality program? SEDL, an affiliate of the American Institutes for Research, has no-cost resources on lesson plans, practitioners' guides, and training toolkits. Visit the National Center for Quality Afterschool here. |
| | Upcoming Deadline for Breakfast and CACFP Grants
Share our Strength Breakfast after the Bell Grant:
The No Kid Hungry Breakfast Expansion Grants aim to support schools with the purchase of approved equipment, materials, and initiatives facilitating alternative breakfast delivery models. Schools currently implementing or preparing to implement a breakfast after the bell delivery model are welcome to apply. Applications for up to $5,000 per school are welcome. To apply, login to the grants portal here.
Share our Strength CACFP Afterschool Meals Grant:
This grant opportunity is funded through No Kid Hungry to help At-Risk Afterschool Meal (aka “Supper”) sponsors expand participation in afterschool meals and extended day meal programs that receive reimbursement through the USDA’s Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). To apply, login to the grants portal here.
The next deadline for both of these opportunities will be November 15th. Contact Catherine Spacciapoli at catherine.spacciapoli@doe.virginia.gov with any questions. |
| | If you’re eager to establish a digital learning center, IGT is interested in helping your program thrive! IGT requests applications for its After School Advantage (ASA) Program. The program seeks to close the digital divide for disadvantaged children who get left behind because they do not have the means to access computers in today's increasingly digital society.
- Deadline: Rolling
- Funds: Are dependent on the design of the each program's individual digital learning center.
- Eligibility: Nonprofit Community Agencies and Public Schools
- More Details and How to Apply: Click here
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| | | The Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship encourages talented STEM majors and professionals to become K-12 Math and Science teachers. in high-need local educational agencies. Opportunities include Teacher Scholarships and Stipends, Teaching Fellowships, NSF Master Teaching Fellowships, and Research. Capacity Building proposals are also welcomed. Click here for more information. $75,000 to $3.2M |
| | | Contact Us: www.v-post.org 804.761.4173
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