| August 2008 |
Vol 2, Issue 1 |
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| Dear Afterschool Partner, |
 Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Our monthly newsletters provide valuable information on professional development opportunities, legislative updates, calendar of events, and countless other tools to keep you connected with what is happening in the afterschool field.
We strive to bring you the very latest news from the field so if it is not in our newsletter please let us know. We hope you enjoy our newsletter and welcome articles and information from you, the reader. |
| Got Jobs? |
 The school year is right around the corner and now is the time to make sure you have enough staff to run program! The Afterschool Job Board is an excellent place to post your open positions and find your next employee.
If your program still has positions available, post them on the Afterschool Job Board and search over 200 profiles to find the right candidate for your program.
If your HR Department would like to schedule a training session on how to use the Afterschool Job Board, please contact Michael Macias at
To sign up for an account and begin posting job opportunities, click here. |
| Budget Conference Committee Proposes Ballot Initiative to Repeal ASES Funding Guarantee |
 The Budget Conference Committee has approved trailer bill language that would put a ballot initiative before voters in November asking them to repeal the Proposition 49 funding guarantee.
The recommendations of the Budget Conference Committee have not been approved by the Legislature or Governor yet, but now is the time to act if we want to save afterschool programs.
The Central Valley Afterschool Foundation has provided three ways for you to get involved and take part in ensuring that Proposition 49 continues to receive the funding level that was approved by the voters.
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Please consider sharing this Statement of Opposition with Superintendents, Mayors, City Council Members, Board of Supervisors, and Local Law Enforcement Leaders. Signed statements should be faxed to Kimberly Mundhenk of Children Now at (916) 443-1204
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Fax a letter of opposition to Legislative leaders and urge them to protect afterschool programs. Click here for a sample letter, personalize it and then fax it to all the Legislative leaders listed below.
Senate President pro Temp Don Perata
(916) 327-1997
Senate Republican Leader Dave Cogdill
(916) 327-3523
Speaker of the Assembly Karen Bass
(916) 319-2147
Assembly Republican Leader Mike Villines
(916) 319-2129
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
(916) 558-3160
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| It's Time for the High School ASSETS Kickoff Event! |
 The Central Valley Afterschool Foundation's High School Afterschool Safety and Enrichment For Teens Learning Community will be holding its annual kick off event Friday, August 8, 2008. Come learn about the Central Valley Afterschool Foundation's High School ASSETS Learning Community and how they can support your program (2 day workshops, monthly trainings and on-site coaching). Learn about implementation strategies from existing ASSETS programs and 07-08 learning community participants through a panel discussion/presentation.
There will also be an opportunity to meet and talk with grantees and other resources through a mini networking fair.
The event will be held from 9:00am-2:00pm at the Fresno County Office Of Education's KKEC facility. For questions and to RSVP, please contact Kim Boyer at 559-801-2758 or kimboyer10@comcast.net |
| SES and 21st CCLC Form Partnership |
| The U.S. Department of Education recently announced a new grant program that will allow supplemental service providers (SES) under Title I of No Child Left Behind and 21st Century Community Learning Center grantees to establish or expand partnerships. The goal of the grant is to increase the academic achievement of low income students.
The Office of Innovation and Improvement at the Department of Education seeks to fund programs that "will serve as national models of how these two federally authorized after-school initiatives can be coordinated so that a greater number of students enroll in, participate in, and complete academic after-school services," according to the Department of Education's newsletter.
The deadline for applications is August 12, 2008. For more information, click here. |
| Fresno Bee Highlights Afterschool Workforce Needs |
 The Fresno Bee recently covered the growing demand for quality, afterschool staff throughout the Central Valley. The article written by Bob Rodriguez highlighted the value of afterschool employment and illustrated the diversity of afterschool staff.
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| It's Almost Here..Central Valley Afterschool Foundation Set to Unveil New Communications Tool. |
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This month the Central Valley Afterschool Foundation will be unveiling a new communications tool that will enable programs to share ideas and news with one another in a more effective manner.
For a sneak peak at the new Message Board tool, click here. |
| What's Happening in your Neck of the Woods? |
| The Central Valley Afterschool Foundation invites you to share information about your program. Please submit events, stories, or other information that you think might be useful for other providers. Information may be submitted for newsletter or web content anytime but the newsletter is generally released the first week of each month. Please contact Michael at mmacias@centralvalleyafterschool.org
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 Visit our myspace page at www.myspace.com/cvaf. Add us to your friend list to get connected with other members of the Central Valley afterschool movement!
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| Funding Sources & Grant Opportunities |
Quickball: To grow grass-roots baseball and softball programs through the game of Quickball.
Funder: Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation
Eligibility: Local government community recreation departments, baseball and softball leagues, boys and girls clubs, public out-of-school programs and youth nonprofits.
Deadline: August 31, 2008
Amount: Quickball sets valued at $300
Science & Education: To provide students in grades 7-12 with the opportunity to "do science" in ways that increase engagement with the subject and improve learning.
Funder: Toshiba America Foundation
Eligibility: Schools serving grades 7-12
Deadline: August 31, 2008
Amount: From under $2,000 to $50,000
Immigration: For programs that include enhancing educational opportunities and economic development, such as job training, life skills education, computer education and financial literacy.
Funder: The Western Union Foundation
Eligibility: Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations who serve migrant and immigrant populations.
Deadline: September 1, 2008
Amount: Unspecified
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy: To develop or expand projects that are designed to support the development of literacy skills for adult primary caregivers and their children.
Funder: Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
Eligibility: Public and Private nonprofits
Deadline: September 5, 2008
Amount: $650,000 total for grants not to exceed $65,000 each
Technology for Rural Schools: To help meet the growing need for innovative technology in the classroom.
Funder: The Foundation for Rural Education and Development and the Rural Telephone Finance Cooperative
Eligibility: Any public K-12 school located in the area covered by the Organization for the Promotion and Advancement of Small Telecommunications Companies
Deadline: September 13, 2008
Amount: $1,000 to $10,000
Best Buy Teach: To support K-12 schools with an integrated, interactive technology curriculum that engages students and makes learning fun
Funder: Best Buy
Eligibility: Accredited K-12 public, private, parochial, magnet, and charter schools
Deadline: October 12, 2008
Amount: $500 to $10,000
Youth Garden Grants: For child-centered garden programs that emphasize education, nutrition, environmental awareness, entrepreneurship, leadership development, team building, community support and service learning.
Funder: Home Depot and National Gardening Association
Eligibility: Schools and community organizations Deadline: November 1, 2008
Amount: 125 grants ranging from $250 to $1,000 will be awarded
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Don't miss out on funding resources, policy updates and useful tips for successful afterschool programming.
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| Calendar |
09/18/2008: Region 7 Lead Office, The Central Valley Afterschool Foundation, Dairy Council of California, American Cancer Society, and the Center for Collaborative Solutions present the Live Life, Live Health Afterschoool Nutrition & Physical Activity Forum. 8:30am - 1pm. Location TBD. For more information contact Leslie Fineza at (559) 456-7125
11/03/2008:The California Department of Education presents 21st CCLC Grantee Orientation for Cohort 5 Elementary and Middle School grantees. 8:30am - 4:30pm at the Sacramento Convention Center
11/05 through 11/06/2008: Rescue Social Change presents the Boost-er High School Summit for ASSET grantees and high school after school programs. For more information please contact Tia Quinn at tia@rescuescg.com
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Bay Area Partnership for Children and Youth:
League of California Afterschool Providers (LCAP):
Pro-Youth HEART:
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| Contact Us |
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The Central Valley Afterschool Foundation is here for you! Please contact us with your questions and ideas about quality afterschool programming in the Central Valley.
Sincerely,
Lindsay Callahan, Executive Director
(559) 326-2075
Evelyn Escalera, Program Trainer
(559) 326-2067
Michael Macias, Workforce Specialist
(559) 326-2075
Richard (Rico) Peralta, Program Trainer
(559) 326-2069
Rachel Tabrizi, Project Coordinator
(559) 326-2055 |
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