AFTERSCHOOL NEWS AND POLICY INFORMATION
Thank A Youth Worker Day Freeze Flash Mob- Statewide!
Thursday, May 3rd at 12:05 PM
(locations vary)
Come one, Come all!
All Youth Workers are invited to join Journey Fellows from across the state in the first ever "Thank a Youth Worker Day Freeze Flash Mob! Take 5 at 12:05" in the following communities: Columbus, Indianapolis, Michigan City, Lafayette, Bloomington, Evansville and Fort Wayne. If you would like to organize a Freeze Flash Mob in a community not listed, please contact the Journey at the link below.
For additional information about this exciting fun event, click here http://renewal.typepad.com/thejourney/ or go to www.thejourneyonline.org and click on the Journey icon on the home page.
Get Out and Vote on May 8th! Indiana Primary 101
What is a primary? A primary election is an election in which party members or voters select candidates for an election. Primary elections are one means by which a political party nominates candidates for the next general election.
Who can vote? Indiana is an "open primary" state, which means that a registered voter may vote in any party primary regardless of his own party affiliation.
Why is it important? Turnout levels in primary elections are routinely low. In 2010, for instance, only 25 percent of registered voters showed up. Low-turnout primaries tend to select the most partisan candidates.
To review the full list of candidates on your local ballot, visit www.indianavoters.com and click on the link Review Candidates on My Ballot.
When and where do I vote? Voting begins at 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 8th, and ends at 6 p.m. You may request an absentee ballot at: www.indianavoters.com or vote early by visiting your county clerk's office.
AND - To learn more about how your legislator voted last session, see the MCCOY 2012 Indiana General Assembly Voting Record on Youth-Related Legislation- More info HERE.
Afterschool Alliance's 2012 Uncertain Times Survey
In 2012, as the still weak economy is showing some signs of recovery, the Alliance wants to know how your program has fared in the wake of the Great Recession. Please take 15-20 minutes to share data from your afterschool program. Upon completing the survey, you will be entered to win a new iPad. You must submit your completed survey by 11:59 p.m. on May 31, 2012 to be eligible to win. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/UncertainTimes2012
Congrats to the Michigan City Robotics Team!
Read more from Herb Higgin about winning a spot in the FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics World Championship! More info HERE.
AFTERSCHOOL FUNDING
Navy and Marine Corps STEM Education Grants
Deadline - September 20, 2012 Award - Multiple awards of $200, 000 each. To foster an interest in, knowledge of and study in science, technology, engineering and mathematics nationwide to ensure an educated and well-prepared naval and national STEM workforce by engaging students in STEM-related hands-on learning activities with Naval relevance. More info HERE.
State Farm Service Learning Grants
Students, applying through their traditional public or charter school, can seek funding for projects addressing one of the following topics: access to higher education, closing the academic achievement gap, financial literacy, community safety, natural disaster preparedness, social health and wellness and environmental responsibility. $25,000 - $100,000. Deadline: May 4, 2012. http://www.statefarmyab.com/apply/national-grants/
National Alliance for Accessible Golf
With funding from the U.S. Golf Association, supports programs that help youth with disabilities play golf. Programs can include improving access to the driving range and the golf course, golf instruction, golf clubs and bags, adaptive teaching equipment, transportation to and from programming, and inclusion activities. Grant range: $20,000. Deadline: none. http://www.accessgolf.org/grants/alliance_grants.cfm
$10,000 MetLife Foundation Afterschool Innovator Award
Nominate a program by May 15, 2012, to be considered for this prestigious initiative, now in its fifth year. Nominees are sought in four categories: Afterschool and Digital Learning, Afterschool and the Arts, Afterschool and Parent Involvement/Engagement, Afterschool and School Improvement - Programs that have successfully utilized School Improvement Grant funding to help promote positive change and improved academic outcomes in partnering schools. http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/metLife.cfm
Singing for Change
Funded by singer Jimmy Buffet, offers grants that promote the health, education and protection of children and their families. Start with a letter of intent. The foundation then invites grant proposals from selected organizations. Grant range: $500 - $10,000. Deadline: none. http://www.singingforchange.org/apply.html
School Grants for Healthy Kids
Deadline - May 5, 2012 Award - $1000 to $5000. Over 500 schools will be awarded funds and significant in-kind contributions from Action for Healthy Kids in the form of people, programs, and school nutrition expertise. We'll also provide schools with management expertise and support to develop strong nutrition programs around school breakfast, competitive foods, summer meals, access to healthy food and nutrition education. More info HERE.
The Fender Music Foundation
Deadline - Rolling. Multiple awards ranging from $500 to $5000 worth of instruments and equipment. Provides music instruction for people of any age who would not otherwise have the opportunity to make music. More info HERE.
The WannaPlay Fund
Deadline - Rolling Award - Multiple ranging from $1000 to $5000 each. Provides musical instruments to students with a demonstrated need and the school and organizations that serve them. More info HERE.
Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Offers up to $4K in literacy grants. Deadline: 5/16/12
More information: http://www2.dollargeneral.com/dgliteracy/Pages/grant_programs.aspx
The Captain Planet Foundation
Accepting applications for environmental-based education programs. Grant requests can range from $500 to $2,500. The application deadline is May 31. Learn more and apply: http://captainplanetfoundation.org/apply-for-grants/
National Association for Sport and Physical Education ING Run for Something Better Award
Deadline - May 15, 2012 Award - 50 grants of $2,500
http://naspe.confex.com/naspe/2012/cfp.cgi
To establish a school based running program or expand an existing one.
State Farm Good Neighbor Student Achievement Grants
Deadline: May 31
State Farm™ is proud to team up with Youth Service America (YSA) to offer grants of up to $1,000 for programs enhancing student achievement through service-learning in K-12 public schools in all fifty US states. Grant focus is academic achievement, workplace readiness, and stronger communities for 12 to 14 weeks of Service. www.YSA.org/goodneighbor
Get Ur Good On Grants Deadline: May 27
If you're ready to make a positive impact in your community, Miley Cyrus and her friends at YSA want to help. With $500 Get Ur Good On Grants, you'll have the inspiration, project support, and necessary funding to turn your idea into a reality. Kids and young adults ages 5-25 worldwide are eligible to apply for a $500 Get Ur Good On Grant to support youth-led projects. Projects must address a demonstrated community need or issue, and must take place during June, July and/or August 2012. www.YSA.org/grants/gurgo
The charitable foundation of Fifth Third Bank
Funds programs supporting education, health, human services and the arts. Grant range: varies. Deadline: none.
https://www.53.com/site/about/in-the-community/index.html
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Funding Opportunities:
Mentoring Enhancement Demonstration Program - To support evidence-based enhancements to improve the effectiveness of mentoring programs and reduce risk factors for juvenile delinquency. Deadline: May 14, amount varies.
Multi-State Mentoring Initiative - This program will fund efforts to build the capacity of organizations to implement mentoring programs across multiple states. Applicants must propose developing or implementing mentoring programming in at least five states. Deadline: May 16, amount varies.
Local Mentoring Coordinator Program - This grant opportunity provides funding to support the coordination and enhancement of existing mentoring programs through a mentoring coordinator staff position. Deadline: May 14, amount varies.
IN Office of Faith-Based and Community Services
Offers mini-grants for National Day of Service and Remembrance . Amount: Varies. Click HERE for more info. Deadline: 7/16/12
Scholastic Book Grants
Scholastic is sponsoring donations of 500 to 1,000 books to nonprofit organizations that foster literacy and a joy of reading among at-risk youth and families. Scholastic is particularly interested in promoting literacy in inner-city and rural areas. Click HERE to download an application. The deadline is rolling.
The Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives will soon be seeking nominations for recipients of the 2012 Governor's Service Awards
The 2012 Honorees will be recognized for outstanding volunteer contributions to causes that include health care, neighborhood revitalization, youth and senior activities, the arts, education, justice, housing, nutrition and social services at the 2012 Governor's Conference on Service and Volunteerism Awards ceremony. Deadline: 7/27/12. http://www.in.gov/ofbci/2390.htm
COLLEGE and CAREER READINESS RESOURCES Postsecondary Counseling Institute
The Indiana Youth Institute, in partnership with Encouragement Services, Inc., the Indiana Department of Education and Learn More Indiana, hosts the second annual Postsecondary Counseling Institute for all Indiana school counselors and mentoring organizations. This intensive two-day workshop provides school counselors and mentoring organizations with skills and tools to help students explore a wide range of education options after high school. June 25-26 | Renaissance Hotel | Carmel, IN | Registration $100 All participants will receive a free copy of CollegeBoard's Source Book for School Counseling (6th Edition). More info at: www.iyi.org Contact kcoffman@iyi.org with any questions.
Twenty-first Century Scholars Program
Income-eligible seventh and eighth graders who enroll in the program and fulfill a pledge of good citizenship are guaranteed to receive up to four years of undergraduate tuition* at any participating public college or university in Indiana. Students must meet income guidelines and enroll online at www.scholars.in.gov by June 30, 2012. Students must be a resident of Indiana, a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, and enrolled at a state-accredited public or nonpublic school.
To receive the scholarship, students must maintain a cumulative high school grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, graduate high school, abstain from using illegal drugs or committing a crime, and go to college within one year of graduating high school. See more details at www.scholars.in.gov The StoryCorpsU College Readiness Curriculum is an interactive, standards-based college-readiness program that uses StoryCorps content and interviewing techniques to enhance students' skills in the areas of speaking, listening, writing, and critical thinking, while also fostering their self-awareness, social awareness and school connectedness. http://storycorps.org/education/storycorpsu/ SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) FUNDING AND RESOURCES Attention Indiana Educators: Face to Face Nasa Ignite! Trainings at Marian University
After the success of our first three-day Ignite Training at Marian University in January and February, we've added a second set of dates for educators in May! Looking for a way to train your educators to use NASA education activities? Want to sample and learn about a wide variety of content areas and activity plans? Interested in being placed in a community that needs qualified educators? Please join us for a 2 day session covering topics in Space Exploration and Building a Wind Tunnel. Participants will commit to attend some additional training throughout the year facilitated by NASA education specialists. Sessions will be from 8:30am - 5pm, May 11 and 12 at the Marian University Theater Upper Lobby, Marian Hall. Cost is $25 per day and includes lunch. If you have any questions, please contact Judy Bardonner at jbardonner@marian.edu Ten80 Student Racing Challenge: NASCAR STEM Initiative®
A National STEM League & Curriculum for Summer Camps, Class and Clubs. Research and standards-based curriculum highlights science, technology, engineering and math through real-world, project-based learning using motorsports to engage students. To learn more and see how to participate visit www.studentracingchallenge.com The Indianapolis Aviation Career Education (ACE) this week-long program for middle and high school students offers an interactive introduction to the aviation industry and careers. Students will interact with professionals from the aviation community, receive career mentoring, take field trips, and see how professionals achieve their goals. The academy will conclude with students taking an orientation flight. Camp dates: July 23-27, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Republic Airlines Headquarters, 8909 Purdue Road, Indianapolis, IN 46268 http://www.ccastt.com/ind/ NASA's Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Podcast
Are you looking for a new approach to engage middle school students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics? NASA's Do-It-Yourself Podcast activity sets the stage for students to host a show that features astronauts doing experiments on the International Space Station or NASA experts explaining scientific concepts. NASA provides a set of audio and video clips along with links to images and information about a STEM-related topic. Students can use the information provided or conduct their own research to write a script for an audio or video production.
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/diypodcast
Explore the Universe
Zoom down to the size of quantum foam or blast off to the outer limits of the observable universe. This virtual model is an exciting way to show youth the scale of inner and outer space. http://www.astroleague.org/al/astroday/astroday.html
mathmovesu.com
Raytheon's MathMovesU program is an innovative initiative designed to engage middle school students in math by illustrating the connection between math and science. Scholarships for innovative math programs that have success for teachers or afterschool educators INCLUDING the Math Hero award - due may 16
http://www.mathmovesu.com/#/home
Khan Academy
A not-for-profit with the goal of changing education for the better by providing a free world-class education to anyone anywhere. All of the website's resources are available for students, teachers, home-schoolers, principals, adults returning to the classroom after 20 years, or a friendly alien just trying to get a leg up in earthly biology. The Khan Academy's materials and resources are available to you completely free of charge. http://www.khanacademy.org/ U.S. News STEM Solutions 2012 - A Leadership Summit
June 27-29 Dallas, TX
STEM Solutions 2012 brings together for the first time on a national stage, business, education, and government leaders to address the country's mission-critical need for a competitive workforce skilled in science, technology, engineering, and math. Join us as we work to determine the solutions, policies, and collective changes that are needed now to carry our country, and its economy, into the future. Register: http://www.USNewsSTEMSolutions.com "Get on the Map" with Outdoor Education Programs at Camp
The MOST project at the University of Colorado- Boulder charting out of school STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) programs.. Spend a bit of time to "get on the map" with the great work being done with STEM subjects. The study seeks to build a national picture of the extensive activity in out-of-school-time STEM for young people. http://www.colorado.edu/eer/research/outofschool.html MOST-Science Questionnaire. CONFERENCES AND TRAININGS The National Summer Learning Association is seeking proposals for outstanding workshops for the 2012 Summer Changes Everything™ national conference. Deadline is Friday, May 11, 2012. CLICK HERE Save the dates for Indiana Youth Institute's 2012 Because Kids Count Conference!
This year's conference will be held Tuesday, December 4, and Wednesday, December 5, in Indianapolis. http://www.iyi.org/conferences/kids-count.aspx
Ivy Tech Community College Classes - Designed for Youth Workers
Youth development classes are being offered this summer at the regional campuses of Ivy Tech Community College. The classes are designed to be affordable and accessible to Indiana's youth workers...and lead to an Indiana Youth Development Credential. For more information: http://www.indianayouthpro.org/trainings.htm
Indiana Youth Institute Trainings and Cafés NEAR YOU
Topics including Technology Safety, Reaching Uninsured Families and others will be provided at various locations in including: Merrillville, South Bend, Ft. Wayne, Indianapolis, Evansville and New Albany. More info here: http://www.iyi.org/
Disney Trainings in Indiana
The Disney Institute delivers internationally-recognized training that can be applied to your youth organization based on Disney's long history of creativity, customer experience and organizational success. Upcoming seminars on Ivy Tech campuses include: "Disney's Approach to Quality Service" in Columbus (May 3), Sellersburg (May 16) and Gary (May 17); "Disney's Approach to Business Excellence" in Madison (May 8), Marion (May 17) and South Bend (June 20); "Disney's Approach to People Management" in Evansville (May 10); and "Disney's Approach to Leadership Excellence" in Bloomington (June 13). http://www.ivytech.edu/disneyinstitute/
The 2012-13 PBL Academy
Provides project based learning instruction, structure, and on-going support for K-12 educators. The goal of the PBL Academy is to help educators improve student achievement through rigorous, authentic projects that address academic standards as well as the development of 21st century skills. Applications for the 2012-2013 PBL Academy are now being accepted. Participants can attend in Osgood (June 18-22) or Columbus (June 11-15). These 5-day workshops are intended for educators with little or no experience in Project Based Learning. Space is limited, so apply soon. Sponsored by IU-PU Columbus and EcO15. For more information: http://pbl-academy.indiana.edu
2012 Project Based Learning Institute - June 25-28, 2012
Increase student achievement and maximize classroom engagement. Collaborate with hundreds of fellow educators and PBL experts; explore school structures and cultures that support PBL; create effective PBL instructional units for students; build a network of PBL schools, teachers and advocates; learn strategies and acquire resources for K-12. Location: Ben Davis High School, 1200 North Girls School Road, Indianapolis. Sponsored by IUPUI, CELL at the University of Indianapolis, Wayne Township Metropolitan School District. For more information: www.cell.uindy.edu.
Partnering Strategically With Your LEA: A Recipe for Success Webinar
This webinar is specifically for those individuals who have a limited understanding of how to begin engaging their Local Education Agency (LEA) and sustaining that partnership. This webinar will give a basic understanding of programmatic differences and similarities when working with K-12. May 9th 12:30pm to 2pm Eastern Time
http://cyfernet.ces.ncsu.edu/mn/training/user.php?r=135
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana 2012 Summer Safety School
May 18-22, 2012 Camp Gallahue Dudley Valley- (Brown County, 50 miles south of Indianapolis) Click HERE for the full schedule and curriculum.
iFROG Adventure Education Training
June 4-8, 2012 Presented by: indiana- Facilitator Resource Opportunity Group (iFROG) Franklin Parks & Recreation Johnson County Community Corrections Franklin College Learn experiential, cooperative learning techniques to aid you in working with groups. More info HERE.
Should Out-of-School-Time Staff Be Trained Like Teachers?
Webinar- May 14, 2012 @ 3 p.m. ET More info HERE.
National Institute on Out-of-School Time Summer Seminars
The Wellesley Centers for Women July 23-27, 2012, Boston, MA http://www.niost.org/ Summer Summer Seminars is an excellent opportunity to improve your skills and network with other youth-serving professionals in the industry.
The American Camp Association Professional Development Schedule
Visit the ACA site for a wealth of training resources http://www.acacamps.org/indiana/events Prepárate: Help Prepare Latino Students for Opportunities and Success in Education
Miami, FL May 31 - June 1
Prepárate brings together professionals from higher education, secondary schools, middle schools and community-based organizations for thought-provoking sessions and plenary speakers that address crucial topics in education.
Register: http://preparate.collegeboard.org 2012 National Storytelling Conference
The National Storytelling Conference brings together National Storytelling Network (NSN) members as well as individuals and organizations from the community interested in the art and application of storytelling. Members and non-members present material appealing to attendees' variety of interests and developmental needs. Join this year's "Conference to Remember" June 28-July 1, 2012 at the Cincinnati Marriott at River Center. Register at http://www.storynet.org/
The American Museum of Natural History will offer its award-winning online courses again this summer. All courses run for six weeks and are fully online. Courses include Climate Change, The Ocean System, Evolution and more. Registration closes May 14 for session 1. Register early for a $50 discount! http://www.amnh.org/
AFTERSCHOOL RESOURCES StoryCorps Opportunity to Record and Preserve the Stories of the Communities You Serve
Since 2003, StoryCorps has collected and archived more than 40,000 interviews from nearly 80,000 participants. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to share, and is preserved at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. StoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind, and millions listen to our weekly broadcasts on NPR's Morning Edition and on our Listen pages http://storycorps.org/listen . If you are interested in participating, please contact IAN about scheduling an appointment at the MobileBooth in Indianapolis June 7-July 1. Email sbeanblossom@indianaafterschool.org The context of these interviews - the stories are personal, and not a press opportunity. New Nonprofit Jobs Board
http://charitableadvisors.myexacthire.com/searchlistings.php
The Not-for-Profit News has launched a new jobs database, in partnership with ExactHire, which gives nonprofit employers and workers new tools to promote and manage your job searches. Charitable Advisors also now has newsletters for northern and southern IN http://www.charitableadvisors.com/subscribe.html Connect2Help
From education, food, safe and affordable housing to family economic security and mental and physical well-being for all, the comprehensive services of Connect2Help 2-1-1 are an ever expanding, always available resource for those in need in our community. Our mission is to help every person in our community find the highest level of self-sufficiency possible by providing vital connections to services and information, call 211 for more information.
Squeezing out Youth Voice and Agency during Out of School Time
Next Gen is a dedicated group of individuals and organizations committed to developing a strong, diverse after-school and youth development workforce that supports well-being and empowerment of children and youth. We are gathering critical testimonies from after-school practitioners, leaders, parents, and young people about the power and importance of OST space for youth voice and agency. Express your groups' experience on how OST must remain an open negotiated space for and with young people. These testimonies or stories can take ANY form. Write a story. Send a picture with a description. Shoot a 1-2 minutes video. Write a poem. Just do it! And then send it to us! Make sure to include your group's name and city. Submit by August 1, 2012 either by sending to dfusco@york.cuny.edu or post on the Next Gen Facebook site at http://www.facebook.com/NextGenYouthWorkCoalition United Way Out-of-School Time (OST) Toolkit
Designed to help local United Ways and their OST coalition members/partners deepen their work to facilitate greater student access to high-quality programs that support their overall development and help us make progress on the national goal to increase graduation rates and the number of kids college and career ready:http://outofschooltime.unitedway.org/
June 21 is Summer Learning Day-a national advocacy day offering an opportunity to showcase your community's summer learning program, as well as spread the word about the importance of summer learning. Host an event during the week of June 21 or anytime during the summer!
Are you having a Summer Learning Day event? Visit www.summerlearningdaymap.org and put it on the National Summer Learning Association's event map to spread the word! Make sure your event is listed by June 21. Programs can also plan to join in on Thursday, May 10, 2012 1-2:30 PM EDT for the FREE Celebrate Summer Learning with National Summer Learning Day Tools and Resources Webinar http://www.summerlearning.org/?page=sld_webinars to get new event ideas, talking points, and resources. The You for Youth website http://y4y.ed.gov provides support to grantees of the U.S. Department of Education's 21st Century Community Learning Centers program. Based on research and best practices, Y4Y offers training in the "what, why and how" of a variety of topics. Y4Y also presents a rich collection of resource materials, along with a variety of opportunities to connect with education experts and practitioners. Current course topics include project-based learning; aligning with the school day; science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; and strengthening partnerships. A course on family involvement will be available in October 2011. Learn Anytime, Anywhere: Rethinking How Students Earn Credit Beyond School Hours The After-School Corporation In this brief, TASC explores how states are providing the kind of flexibility that helps students see education as the path to the future they want for themselves. They offer policy recommendations to bring down bureaucratic barriers and encourage schools to collaborate on off-campus learning with community partners such as art and science institutions. http://www.tascorp.org/content/document/detail/3701/ Afterschool Programs That Follow Evidence-Based Practices to Promote Social and Emotional Development Are Effective Joseph Durlak & Roger Weissberg This research summary by Joseph Durlak (Loyola University Chicago) and Roger Weissberg (University of Illinois at Chicago) underscores the link between high quality programs and student achievement. Their analysis of more than 60 studies of afterschool programs showed that certain high quality afterschool programs are associated with increased academic performance; increased attendance; and significant improvements in behavior. expandinglearning.org/docs/Durlak&Weissberg_Final.pdf The After-School Corporation (TASC) has released a new study Shared Features of High-Performing After-School Programs: a Follow-up to the TASC Evaluation. This study examined high-performing afterschool projects funded by The After-School Corporation (TASC), to determine what characteristics, if any, these projects shared. Evaluators reanalyzed student performance data collected during the multi-year evaluation of the TASC initiative to identify projects where the TASC afterschool program was especially likely to have contributed to improvements in students' academic achievement. To download the full report, go to http://www.sedl.org/pubs/catalog/items/fam107.html .
Expanded Learning and Afterschool Project
This new 50-state initiative offers educators and community leaders access to research and promising practices for leveraging the time beyond school to accelerate student achievement. http://www.expandinglearning.org
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