Subject: Your VPOST July 2021 News: VPOST Fall Conference, Sponsor Exhibitor Info

VPOST is proud to announce our 12th Annual Conference will be taking place on September 20, 2021 in Roanoke, VA. This year’s conference theme, “Come Together” is inspired by the hope that reconnection brings. But there is no denying that we can’t just go back to where we were. If we are to come together in an authentic way, we must also address the impact and trauma of interrupted learning and social isolation. We must reaffirm our commitment to creating more equitable and inclusive out-of-school time programs that truly invite everyone to come together. We hope you’ll mark your calendars to come together with us!

Request for Proposals Now Open

The need for the out-of-school time community to coalesce and be guided by leaders in the field is crucial to serving the young people of Virginia. VPOST is looking for those that have expert insights, proven strategies, inspiration, and innovations in the field to meet this challenge!

Workshop Strands

● Activities and Environments for the Whole Child

● Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

● Social-Emotional Learning and Trauma-Informed Care

● Relationships and Connection

● Policy, Advocacy, and Pandemic Relief Funding

Read the RFP

Exhibitor and Sponsorship Now Available

With your sponsorship or exhibition comes a table at our exhibit hall where you can experience the magic of a simple in-person conversation. For those that cannot join us in-person, we have forged new digital paths to connection. With recovery efforts in full effect, it's the perfect opportunity to provide solutions and investment in youth development. Throughout the pandemic and challenges of our time, out-of-school time educators have provided a lifeline for kids and families. Come Together with these heroes and demonstrate your support. We enthusiastically await your partnership.

View the Info Packet

Registration opens August 1, 2021. Details Coming Soon!

You're Invited to attend our Summer Professional Development Series: Foundational Blocks of Math, Reading, and Family Engagement

This event is totally free and has two dates to choose from: July 27-29 or August 3-5. The July and August series are repeat sessions providing flexibility to best fit your schedule.

The theme of our summer series is the Foundational Blocks of Math, Reading, and Family Engagement. VPOST seeks to provide out-of-school time educators with the skills they need to get our children back to a firm foundation for success.

In this series we'll hear from:

The Gus Bus, who is a part of our James Madison University family, on strategies for reading engagement
NBA Math Hoops on creating the next math champion
Amanda Lynch of Greater Richmond Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) on engaging stressed-out parents through mindfulness.

Register here for our July dates and here for our August dates. Visit the registration page for more details.

This week, July 12-16, 2021, is Summer Learning Week!

National Summer Learning Week is a celebration dedicated to elevating the importance of keeping kids learning, safe, and healthy every summer, ensuring they return to school ready to succeed. This year themes include: Discover STEM and Soar, Winning at Health and Wellness, Make a Masterpiece, Celebrate Future Leaders, and Dive into a Book Adventure.

Learn more at here!

US House Subcommittee proposes $100 million increase to 21st CCLC as FY2022 Appropriations process continues

More money could be coming to 21st CCLC programs. This week the US House of Representatives continues the FY 2022 appropriations. During this process, Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education (LHHS-ED) and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee will mark up its FY 2022 spending bill. The draft bill includes a $100 million proposed increase to the Nita M. Lowey 21^st Century Community Learning Center (21^st CCLC) initiative , the only federal funding stream dedicated to OST programs, while President Biden had proposed a $50 million increase for 21^st CCLC. To learn more, check out the full blog post from Afterschool Alliance.

Summer Enrichment Out of Reach for Millions of Families

Our Executive Director Blaire Denson speaks out on the importance of Summer Enrichment for our most vulnerable children in this piece from Youth Today.

Get into the Swing of Summer with this Virtual Series!

The Mizzen by Mott Summer Lawn Series will feature jazz greats and teaching artists from Jazz at Lincoln Center, introduce historic jazz dances and share one-of-a-kind learning experiences from the Mizzen app for young people of all ages. The Mizzen by Mott app offers high-quality content that inspires engages and sparks learning in young people. The event is designed for museum, library and out-of-school time professionals, as well as families. These events stream live on three summer Sundays: July 25 and August 8, from 3:30-4:30 pm. Join us! Bring a friend. Host a watch party! https://hubs.ly/H0QpZ1s0

Join us in helping hungry kids get the meals they need to thrive this summer by spreading the word about NoKidHungry’s Free Meals Finder online map! Share it with your community today: https://bit.ly/3n5YZGI

August 22–28, 2021 is Virginia's 2nd Racial Truth & Reconciliation Week, hosted by Voices for Virginia's Children, which promotes the reckoning of Virginia’s past and the reconciling of Virginia’s present. It is an awareness week that aims to implement the Racial Truth & Reconciliation Virginia mission of empowering marginalized communities in acknowledgment of truth to promote healing, reconciliation, and justice for children and families. The 2020 Racial Truth & Reconciliation Week included engagement activities ranging from community chats, an Our Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams series, a Give Us The Mic series, a virtual art activists showcase, and more. Learn more here.

The Science of Learning and Development (SoLD) Alliance: The Strategy Session #5: Why A Racial Equity Lens is Essential to Implementing the Science of Learning and Development

TODAY, Tuesday, July 13 from 4:30 – 5:30 PM

As our nation reckons with the ongoing impact of systemic racism, education and youth-serving leaders are grappling with the imperative to ensure that every young person receives effective whole child education in the face of backlash from some quarters. This webinar will provide participants the opportunity to explore how this backlash against anti-racism is showing up for educators and why insights from the science of learning and development on the importance of attending to issues of identity, belonging, context, and relationships in education make it critical to the work of the SoLD Alliance. Nationally-recognized experts and field leaders will share their perspectives on how to bring what they know from research to the work of ensuring culturally-affirming and responsive learning and development -- and why that matters to designing excellent learning environments where all young people can thrive.

Afterschool Grants: With generous support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, YSA will award up to $500 each to support youth-led service or service-learning in afterschool programs. Apply by July 30

Volunteer Coordinator, Peter Paul Development Center

Richmond

The Volunteer Coordinator implements the strategy for all elements of volunteering at Peter Paul across all programs and Promise Centers. The role involves assessing Peter Paul’s needs and overseeing recruitment, orientation, and retention of volunteers. The person in this position should embody Peter Paul’s values and share a passion for the mission. Learn more here.

Program Manager, Girls on the Run

Richmond

Girls on the Run of Greater Richmond is a local 501c3 nonprofit organization that operates in agreement with Girls on the Run International and is dedicated to creating a world where every girl knows and activates her limitless potential and is free to boldly pursue her dreams. We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running. Learn more here.

YouthXJobs

YouthXJobs is a platform that centralizes all youth employment opportunities and career navigation services in one place to connect more youth to paid opportunities for the 2021 summer season. Learn more here.

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