Greetings!
With the sweet treats of Halloween still lingering and Thanksgiving approaching, it is time to reflect upon all we have to be thankful for after the school day ends. Supportive environments with caring adults, exciting new learning experiences, a safe place and a healthy snack...afterschool offers so much to so many children, youth and families in our community! Wishing you a happy fall,
The AfterschoolPGH Team
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Quality Improvement and Funding Opportunity
Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time announces a new grant opportunity to focus on strengthening quality practices in out-of-school-time programs. The grant opportunity is based on completion of the APOST Quality Self-Assessment (APOST QSA). The purpose of the APOST QSA is to help all out-of-school time staff understand that providing high quality services known to promote student development is a continuous process. As such, the APOST QSA is as a resource for out-of-school time programs in Allegheny County that serve youth of all ages. Programs should use the self-assessment to identify current weaknesses and strengths in providing high quality afterschool services to youth participants. Armed with this knowledge, programs then can apply for an APOST Quality Capacity Grant through United Way of Allegheny County to obtain the supports (for instance, professional development for staff or technical assistance regarding organization/structural issues) to increase quality.
Click here for the APOST Quality Self-Assessment (QSA).
Click here for Request for Proposals.
Allegheny Partners for Out-of-School Time (APOST) Quality Capacity Grants Interest Meeting
APOST announces a new grant opportunity to focus on strengthening quality practices in out-of-school-time programs. The grant opportunity is based on completion of the APOST Quality Self-Assessment (APOST QSA). The purpose of the APOST QSA is to help all out-of-school time staff understand that providing high quality services known to promote student development is a continuous process. As such, the APOST QSA is as a resource for out-of-school time programs in Allegheny County that serve youth of all ages. To learn more, click here.
Grant requests can be of any size. Proposals are due December 31, 2010 with notification of award status occurring on February 1, 2011. If you have any questions, contact Wendy Etheridge Smith, Ph.D. at 412-456-6855. An interest meeting will take place on November 12, 2010 from 9 - 10 AM at the United Way of Allegheny County, 1250 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15230.
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Research and Publications
RAND research - Coordination Efforts Could Boost After-School Programming
Coordinating the work of the many different institutions involved in after-school activities - including schools, nonprofits and municipal agencies like parks and libraries - holds the promise of making programs better and more accessible to urban children and teens who need them, according to a new RAND Corporation report, "Hours of Opportunity".
RAND Hours of Opportunity
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Job Postings
Gateway to the Arts seeks a part-time Professional Development Coordinator for a unique out-of-school time programming project from November 2010-June 2012. Click here for more information...
Human Services Center Corporation - Education Associate
The Human Services Center Corporation (HSCC) is currently seeking candidates for multiple opportunities for part-time temporary work in the Youth LIFE After-School Programs starting September 13, 2010-May 20, 2011 or October 4, 2010-May 20, 2011. You must possess current Act 33/34 and FBI clearances.
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To read more about these exciting afterschool career opportunities, please click here for a full listing of available positions.
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Your Information is Important!
The data you provide about your afterschool program helps make the case for the importance of afterschool and contribute to advocacy.
· Hard data is essential to support advocacy efforts and provide evidence to validate the intangible or anecdotal points that communicate how afterschool programs are a vital necessity.
· Without good information about afterschool programs, it is difficult to prove how afterschool is a priority.
Be sure that you support advocacy efforts by including your data in SPARC and being listed on the www.AfterschoolPGH.org website.
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Doing Our Best
Bethany Patton is one of our success stories. She began in the Emanuel Christian Afterschool program as a volunteer from the Langley High School National Honor Society. Later, she conducted observations and volunteer hours in our preschool and afterschool program while attending Carlow University. In December 2009, Bethany graduated Cum Laude from Carlow with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. She is certified in Elementary, Special, and Early Childhood education. She received the Leadership in Education Award, one of three outstanding education awards from Carlow.
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We would like to share best practices and stories of success with our colleagues. If you have an inspirational tale to tell, please submit it by clicking here by the last Tuesday of the month for consideration to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.
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