School Nutrition Departments have expertise in operating the federal child nutrition programs, and many afterschool programs operate at schools. Therefore, School Nutrition Departments can be excellent sponsors for the CACFP Afterschool Meal Program. Hear from school nutrition directors who are successfully operating the Afterschool Meal Program and learn how they work with afterschool coordinators to provide healthy meals to children who need them.  To register, click HERE. 

The BOOST Conference is one of the largest, most recognized, and highly comprehensive professional development opportunities in the country, convening over 2,000 professionals that work with and serve youth in the out-of-school time hours. Set in a retreat-like atmosphere, this extraordinary event will rejuvenate your passion and boost your direction for quality programming. This all-inclusive conference supports After School Education & Safety (ASES) Programs, 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Programs and High School ASSETS programs.  

A  AUW has a long and distinguished history of advancing educational and professional opportunities for women in the United States and around the globe. One of the world's largest sources of funding for graduate women, AAUW is providing more than $4.3 million in funding for more than 278 fellowships and grants to outstanding women and nonprofit organizations in the 2012-13 academic year.   

Ed Tech Idea Challenge is looking for truly great ideas that support improved learning outcomes by engaging and empowering students and teachers with integrated technology solutions that create new approaches to teaching and learning. A cash award of up to $20,000 will be available to winning applicants. A pre-application meeting will be held on December 7th to discuss what appropriate steps and forms are needed for the application, along with a short course on, "How to Present an Idea." The application deadline for this grant is December 14th, 2012.