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VPOST has Two New Exciting Web-Based Projects Launching
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| The first project, The Virginia Partnership for Out-of-School Time Collaborative Learning Environment, is an interactive online course catalog created specifically to fill the need for professional development for Out-of-School Time programs in Virginia! Get access to over 72 hours of skill-building courseware on
a range of topics including, Creating a Quality Summer Program, Going
Deeper: Supporting Social-Emotional Learning and Character Development,
The Role of Staff in Behavior Guidance and much more! The flexibility of
the Collaborative Learning Environment allows members to work from anywhere with
a Wi-Fi connection and to start and stop courses, fitting in with a
fast-paced home or work setting. Courses can be set up for both
individuals and teams, reports on member activity and certificates, that
are awarded upon completion, provides the customization to suit various
PD requirements. To sign up or learn more head to https://collabornation.net/login/ |
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Currently under development is the Virginia Out-of-School Time Resource Exchange,
a resource website for Out-of-School Time (OST) Providers across the
Commonwealth. This site will allow providers to not only receive
knowledge and tools to enhance OST programming but also to share that
expertise. Here at VPOST, we believe those on the ground, in our field,
are the experts. Therefore, we are calling upon all OST providers to
send us your resources. Currently, we are looking for your tools, such
as lesson plans, data management systems and outreach materials that
provide professional education in various aspects of running an OST
program. Those materials will be incorporated in the content of the
resource site and shared with your professional peers. Specifically, we
are looking for samples and templates of the following materials: - Activity pre/post tests
- Behavior management tools
- Brochures
- Calendars and Schedules
- Field trip permission forms
- Flyers
- In-kind donation forms
- In-Kind solicitation letter/form
- Interview questions (paid and volunteer)
- Job Descriptions (paid and volunteer)
- Lesson/Activity plans
- Links to social media pages (Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat)
- Logic models
- Mentoring agreements
- Monthly/Quarterly/Annual report examples
- MOU (Memorandum of Understanding)
- Newsletters
- Parent letters and postcards
- Program and activity assessments
- Program and activity surveys
- Program surveys (sent to parents, staff, participants, stakeholders)
- Program, activity or staff Observation forms
- Staff evaluations
- Student attendance tracking forms
- Sustainability plans
- Transcripts of phone callouts
- Website or blog announcements
Please
note materials should be appropriate for OST Programs and providers and
does not include unauthorized copyrighted material. By sending
materials you are giving permission to share and have materials altered.
All materials should protect youth confidentiality with names removed
from or aliases assigned. Appropriate media releases are shared with
VPOST if images of youth are used.
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| WE HAVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FUNDING FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS! The Marathon Kids Running Club Grant application is now open. OST sites throughout your state can apply for funding to bring Marathon Kids to their afterschool, community or summer program TODAY! The Marathon Kids Running Club Grant portal is officially open and accepting applications until Friday, February 9th, 2018.
VISIT HERE TO SHARE THE APPLICATION!
INSTRUCTIONS FOR POTENTIAL APPLICANTS: COME RUN WITH US! |
| | Warner Bros. and Scooby-Doo's
DOO GOOD Grants |
| | | Hello! Scooby-Doo and the Mystery Inc. Gang are on a mission to get
kids, parents and Scooby fans to make meaningful changes in their
communities. Join Scooby-Doo and his friends to #DooGood and make a
difference today! With the generous support of Warner Bros., generationOn is excited to provide $500 grants for kids around the country to doo more
good. Grantees will be asked to create two service projects addressing
the issue of either the environment, hunger or animal welfare. The deadline to apply is Monday, February 12, 2018. |
| | Student Video Contest - We now live in a world of over 7 billion people and demographers expect us to reach 9 billion by mid-century.
- Human population growth exacerbates many of the innumerable challenges facing our global society.
- Taking on these complex challenges and finding solutions will require understanding, cooperation, and creativity.
Create
a short video – up to 60 seconds – about human population growth that
highlights one of the following global challenges: Advancing Women
and Girls, Feeding 10 Billion, or Preventing Pollution. All videos must
include: a) how population growth impacts the issue b) at least one idea for a sustainable solution. Consider narrowing your focus by concentrating on a subtheme within your topic. Possible subthemes include: - Advancing Women and Girls -access to education, gender equality, women in government, women’s health, child marriage
- Feeding 10 Billion -hunger, food waste, resource, and energy use, deforestation, pollution
- Preventing Pollution -impacts on air, water, and land, climate change, human and wildlife health, ecosystem destruction
Deadline for submissions is February 22, 2018.
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| | Opportunities for Program Professionals
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| | VPOST
is the state affiliate of the National Afterschool Association (NAA).
NAA Ambassador Membership is complimentary. Being a member of NAA allows
you to be part of the larger afterschool community and includes access
to news about afterschool and educational trends, professional
development, useful tools and resources, and a variety of discounts for
valuable services. Joining the Network is FREE and members enjoy special invitations and access to grants, training, and resources! |
| | | Forum for Youth Investment's 7th Annual Ready by 21 National Meeting |
| | | May 1 - 4, 2018 Please click on the link below to register you and your team. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. |
| | The National Summer Learning Association's (NSLA) Summer Changes Everything™ conference on summer learning and afterschool will be held in Kansas City, Missouri from November 12-14, 2018. |
| | The focus of Y4Y is on learning and professional development for every staff member at every level of 21st CCLC programs. The
Y4Y technical assistance (TA) Team can provide targeted on-site and
virtual TA training to 21st CCLC programs in all states and territories,
free of charge. Our TA covers all courses topics offered on Y4Y and
more. For more about the topics and information on how to request
training, please visit our TA page. The
Y4Y TA Team also has free virtual Showcases throughout the year on
important and interesting topics relevant to 21st CCLC programs. The
Showcases are broadcasted on the Y4Y site with free registration for all
Y4Y users. The Y4Y portal is filled with free resources for all of your
21st CCLC program needs. From checklists for supervisors and principals
to STEM activity guides, it’s all there at your fingertips to help you
reach your program and site goals. You will find resources that are
featured in each course, as well as external links to lesson plans and
research-based resources. You
can also explore a list of external drug and alcohol prevention
resources and conference materials where Y4Y sessions have been held. |
| | 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. 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 . |
| | Youth.Gov
is a U.S. government website that gives helpful facts about youth
transitioning to adulthood. The site also provides funding information,
government resources, evidenced-based programs, youth-related news and
much more.
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| | 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. $75,000 to $3.2M The
Virginia Partnership for Out-of-School Time (VPOST) is a 501(c)(3)
charitable organization. All contributions are tax-deductible.
Alternative's Inc. serves as fiscal sponsor for VPOST. |
| | | | | Thank
you for your interest in the Expanded Learning Opportunities field.
Help to grow our network by forwarding the VPOST Newsletter to friends
and colleagues! For more information on Out-of-School Time, Expanded Learning Opportunities and Afterschool in Virginia, please contact VPOST.
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