Gateways staff joined participants from 62 communities in 32 states, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia at Strive's annual conference in Milwaukee last month. Numerous workshops offered opportunities to share knowledge and experiences regarding efforts to transform neighborhoods and outcomes for students through multi-stakeholder networks and collective impact. Highlights from the conference are available at http://strivenetwork.org.

The Gateways Partnership is one of five initial, "pioneer" cradle-to-career demonstration sites affiliated with Strive. Initial seed funding from Strive/Living Cities supported the convening of a group of stakeholders across the East Bay who co-created the Gateways "cradle to career" roadmap and indicators of student success. Since these early years, Gateways has secured funding for the Promise Neighborhood effort which, although limited to a portion of Hayward, represents a powerful 'proof of concept' for the change Gateways partners hope to bring about across the East Bay. Meanwhile, Gateways has also developed the East Bay STEM Network in which partners are working to address students' success in STEM across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.

The Gateways East Bay STEM Network is one of the six original regional alliances recognized by and affiliated with the statewide California STEM Learning Network (CSLNet). The California STEM Summit, CSLNet's annual conference held in San Diego, California October 15-16^th provided an opportunity for a delegation from our local network to share lessons learned from this "early pioneering" work. By sharing the differing perspectives of stakeholders and their experiences as the regional network has grown and developed, our region hopes to accelerate progress in other regions across the state now in the early stages of development. The East Bay STEM Network staff wishes to thank the following individuals for contributing to the growth of the statewide network by co-presenting at this workshop: Dr. Pam Comfort, Associate Superintendent of Schools, Contra Costa County, Hilary Dito, STEAM Coordinator, Contra Costa County Office of Education, Beth Yeager, Ph.D, Consultant, Center for Literacy and Inquiry in Networking Communities (LINC) Gevirtz Graduate School of Education University of California, Santa Barbara, Jackie Shonerd, Region IV After School Specialist, Alameda County Office of Education, Janet Auer, Community Engagement Specialist, Chevron, Etta Heber, Director of Education, Chabot Space & Science Center and Robert Curtis, Director, Integrated Middle School Science Partnership, Alameda County Office of Education, CSU East Bay

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Location: Concord Hilton
               1970 Diamond Blvd.

               Concord, CA  94520

Cost: $110 per participant

Topics include:

• Effective alignment of instruction to the rigorous demands in Math and English Language Arts

• Strategies for integrating technology and 21st century skills into the curriculum

• Cutting edge changes to assessments based on current trends in California and SMARTER Balanced Assessments

• What early implementers have learned about the transition

To register and learn more information about this event, please visit the following link:   

http://ccss-summit.eventbrite.com/   

For more information please contact Marsha Tokuyoshi at mtokuyoshi@cccoe.k12.ca.us or call (925) 942-3385.

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) is seeking a Director of Academic Services who will lead and strengthen the academic component of its program. The Director will have a deep understanding of public education, the history and current status of educational reform movements, and an understanding of 'best practices' in the after school industry in California. The Director will facilitate the continuous improvement of BACR's after school programs. 

Applicants should have extensive experience working in school settings, either as a teacher or administrator, and hold a Masters or PhD in Education. The scope of the Director position and salary will be negotiated once the appropriate candidate is selected. Position will be open until filled. Resumes will be reviewed as received and interviews scheduled on an on-going basis with a start date as soon as possible. Details are available at www.bacr.org.

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) is a $32M non-profit organization that provides a variety of direct services to youth and families in the Bay Area. BACR is the lead agency at over 80 schools in 5 Bay Area counties, running after school programs funded primarily by ASES, and 21st Century funds. BACR has developed and implemented an excellent after school program that focuses on youth development and academic support. 

Congresswoman Lee Energizes and Inspires Participants in Gateways Convening

Enterprising Pathways

Opportunity To Explore The New Common Core State Standards    

Employment Opportunities:  Bay Area Community Resources