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Indiana Afterschool Network

 

Indiana Afterschool Network

Our mission is to create a sustainable structure of statewide, regional and local partnerships to increase funding and resources, advance public policy, and promote quality out-of-school time programs.  Our vision is that all Indiana children and youth have access to high quality, affordable out-of-school programs that prepare them with skills to succeed in school, college, work, and life

445 Pennsylvania, suite 945
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
(317) 822-8211

indianaafterschool.org
 See below for information on the following:   

RESOURCES and OPPORTUNITIES
  1. Job Opportunity: Indiana Association for Child Care Resource and Referral,  School-age Project Coordinator 
  2. MCCOY - INCLUDE your organizations youth programming in the 2014 Youth Activity Directory
  3. The 2013 Edition of the Rainbow BooK™   
EVENTS     
  1. Indiana Youth Institute - Youth Worker Caf� - Tuesday, February 18 & Thursday, February 20 
  2. Indiana Public Policy Forum "Reaching Families and School Communities Effectively"- Wednesday, February 19 
  3. MCCOY's Learning Network: February 19 
  4. IRT Discounted Ticket Offer for And Then They Came For Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank -- On February 22nd  
  5. Bully Prevention: The Dynamics of Bullying - February  26 
  6. Purdue Extension-Marion County kicks off this year's Leadership Development Training Series with Leadership Marion County, March 6-April 11 
  7. America's Promise Screening - Friday, March 7th   
  8. Art Yields Success -March 7 
  9. Indiana Summit on Out of School Learning - March 17-18 
  10. Indiana Girls Collaborative Partnership Conference - March 19 
  11. Grantwriting for Beginners on Tuesday, March 18 
  12. Volunteer Management, Tuesday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 26

RESOURCES and OPPORTUNITIES    


1- Job Opportunity: Indiana Association for Child Care Resource and Referral,  School-age Project Coordinator
Results to be achieved by this position:
- Build capacity of high quality out-of-school-time care
- Increase participation of out-of-school-time programs in Paths to QUALITY ™
- Increase collection of and access to out-of-school-time data for families
2- MCCOY - INCLUDE your organizations youth programming in the 2014 Youth Activity Directory! Just fill out the YAD Information form and email to [email protected].  View last year's YAD on our website to see the comprehensive list of programs highlighted.

3- The 2013 Edition of the Rainbow BooK™  
The newest update is now available to download at www.connect2help.org  
This year you have the option of downloading the Central Indiana Edition which contains all of the agencies and programs included in our database that serve Central Indiana (Boone, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Marion, Morgan and Shelby counties), a Services Edition for each of the 23 counties in Indiana that Connect2Help serves which contains information about agencies and programs that serve that county, and an Agencies Edition for each of the 23 counties in Indiana that Connect2Help serves which contains information about agencies and programs that are located in that county.


EVENTS   

1- Indiana Youth Institute - Youth Worker Caf� - Tuesday, February 18 & Thursday, February 20
Childhood Obesity and Healthy Lifestyles
Open to all youth workers, parents, community leaders, youth ministers, educators, counselors, and others who work to impact the well-being of local youth, and those interested in this topic.
Lunch provided
Tuesday, February 18 11:30 am -1:00 pm, Riverside Regional Park (Indy Parks), Family Recreation Center, 2420 E. Riverside Drive, Indianapolis
AND  Thursday, February 20, 11:30 am -1:00 pm, Washington Park (Indy Parks), Multipurpose Room, 3130 E. 30th St.  
2- Indiana Public Policy Forum "Reaching Families and School Communities Effectively"- Wednesday, February 19, 2014.  1:45 - 2:45.
WFYI in the Rueben Community Room.

Hosted by:  The Indiana Center for Family, School and Community Partnerships, The Midwest Center on University-Assisted Full Service Community Schools and WFYI  

Topics include:
Chronic Absenteeism and High Mobility of Families, Common Registration Policies for Large Cities, and Marketing Your Schools

Speakers include:   
Hedy Chang, Attendance Works, Caitlin Hannon, Executive Director of Teacher Plus and IPS School Board Commissioner, Dr. Nikki Woodson, Superintendent of MSD of Washington Township Schools, and Dr. Azure Angelov, University of Indianapolis

3- MCCOY's Learning Network: February 19; 9 a.m. - noon - Location: United Way of Central Indiana, RCI Room - Topic: Recruiting and Developing a Happy, Effective Summer Staff. Register here. https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50169/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=75260
March 27; 9-11:30 a.m. - Location: United Way of Central Indiana, Room D - Topic: Integrating Art Activities into your Summer Menu. Register here

4- IRT Discounted Ticket Offer for And Then They Came For Me: Remembering the World of Anne Frank -- On February 22nd at 3pm or 7pm
Eva Schloss and Ed Silverberg, friends of Anne Frank, were caught up in the nightmare of the Holocaust but lived to tell of lives spent in hiding and the horrors of the concentration camps.  James Still's most-produced play combines video and live performance to bring history to life. History hits you from every direction on the Upperstage @ IRT.
 
On February 22nd at 3pm or 7pm, mention the code "Promises" and receive $25 adult and $15 student tickets.  Tickets can be reserved online at www.irtlive.com & the ticket office at 317.635.5252.

5- Bully Prevention: The Dynamics of Bullying - February  26; 8:30-10 a.m. Join MCCOY for our first Provider Council networking event of the year and discuss the definitions of bullying as well as some of the characteristics of bullies, targets, and witnesses, and intervention and prevention techniques. For more information and to RSVP, click here.

March 26; 8:30-10 a.m. - Location: Camptown - Topic: Integrating College Readiness into your Summer Programs. Visit MCCOY's website for up-to-date information on topics, speakers, locations, and registration information. For questions or comments, emails can be directed to [email protected].

6- Purdue Extension-Marion County kicks off this year's Leadership Development Training Series with Leadership Marion County, March 6-April 11, 2014.  This six-week (6) series will cover three fundamental skill areas: What you believe; Act on what you believe and Create value for others.  Cost is $300.00 per person. Register today!  Go to our website for more information.

7- America's Promise Screening - Friday, March 7th  
A high quality education is the key to success in today's world. But  fitting into the education system is not always easy for every student, especially young men of color. Join MCCOY and WFYI on Friday, March 7th from 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at WFYI's Reuben Community Room for a special screening and conversation around the documentary of "American Promise". Lunch will be provided free to charge for participants. RSVP to [email protected] no later than March 4th. Only 75 seats available!

8- Art Yields Success -March 7
You can help AYS serve more children from low-income working families!  Proceeds from the Art Yields Success event on March 7 at the Regions Tower will benefit AYS' Financial Assistance Fund.  For more information, visit www.ayskids.org/success or see the attached flyer 
 
9- Indiana Summit on Out of School Learning - March 17-18
JW Marriott
10 S. West Street, Indianapolis
Registration: $60 at www.indianaafterschool.org 

This 2-day Summit, hosted by the Indiana Department of Education and Indiana Afterschool Network.  More than 700 participants will come together to connect, learn, and share best practices in afterschool and summer learning. The conference features more than 50 hands-on, engaging workshops, the latest in innovative curriculum and learning, exciting keynote speakers, networking events, exhibitors, and more.  Special themes for STEM and college and career readiness.

10 - Indiana Girls Collaborative Partnership Conference - March 19
STEMulating Collaboration: Sustaining Equity and Resources for Indiana Girls
Indiana Government Center South
402 West Washington St, Indianapolis
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Registration: $40 http://www.ngcproject.org/collaborative/indiana-girls-collaborative-project/events

A conference for Stakeholders & Leaders to Enhance Girls' Participation in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM).   Featured speakers: Glenda Ritz, State Superintendent of Public Instruction and Congresswoman Susan Brooks, Ind-5th District.

11- Grantwriting for Beginners on Tuesday, March 18, 9:00 AM - Noon and Wednesday, March 19, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT (must attend BOTH days). Where: United Way of Central Indiana, 3901 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis. Cost: $60 United Way agencies; $70 others. Registration: www.uwci.org/ntc

12- Volunteer Management, Tuesday, March 25 and Wednesday, March 26, 9 a.m. to Noon. Volunteer Center director and Rachel Candee, skills-based volunteer manager, the two part-workshop is for both those new to volunteer services and for those with experienced who want to get back to the basics. The cost is $60 for United Way agencies and $70 for others. Registration and prepayment are required. For more information, visit www.uwci.org/ntc or contact Kim Donahue at 317.921.1212 or [email protected]