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Thanks for making Lights On Afterschool a Success in Virginia!
Here at VPOST, we honored the day by participating in a roundtable discussion in Harrisonburg with a powerhouse of afterschool champions, which of the many included Deputy of Secretary of Education Holly Coy, Jen Rinehart of Afterschool Alliance. The event was featured in an article here. Lastly, in case you missed it, there was a great piece in the Richmond Times-Dispatch from Richmond's afterschool leaders calling on the local community to support Lights on Afterschool and out-of-school programs year-round. |
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From Risk to Opportunity: Afterschool Programs Keep Kids Safe When Juvenile Crime Peaks.
A new report From Risk to Opportunity: Afterschool Programs Keep Kids Safe When Juvenile Crime Peaks reinforces what we know to be true: afterschool programs provide youth with opportunity in the time between school and when parents often return from work, which are the peak hours for youth crime in Virginia. Read the full report here.
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New Legislation introduced for Increased Funding
The Family Friendly Schools Act, introduced by Sen. Kamala Harris, would double the current funding for 21st CCLC programs and greatly expand access to summer learning programs. Learn more about the bill.
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Afterschool Alliance is hiring! The Project Associate's core functions are to provide support to the national field development efforts of the Afterschool Alliance and contribute to research efforts. Full details here. |
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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 |
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National Geographic GEOCHALLENGE 19-20 Theme: Tackling Plastic!
The GeoChallenge invites students to investigate the urgent issue of plastic pollution in our waterways. Registration for the 2019-2020 GeoChallenge is now open and will close on December 12, 2019. Learn more here.
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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. |
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The early grades are a wonderful time to spark young people's interest in coding, robotics, and engineering but it requires age-appropriate tools and hands-on concrete activities. What better place to introduce easy, engaging and fun robotics than in your afterschool setting? Register 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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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