INDIANA STATEWIDE
Newsletter August 2015
AFTERSCHOOL NEWS AND POLICY INFORMATION
The 16th Annual Lights On Afterschool is October 22!
Register today to show your support and share your plans!
Lights On Afterschool is our nation's annual celebration of the power of afterschool.   Cities and communities all across the nation will be hosting events and celebrations.  Invite your legislators and media!   Go to the Afterschool Alliance for materials, kits, and ideas.  Let everyone know the great things that are happening in your programs.  http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm 

Nutrition and Meals:Nourishing young people through afterschool and summer meals and snacks
Afterschool meals are an effective way to reduce childhood hunger and promote a healthy childhood weight. In 2012, 16 million children (22 percent) under the age of 18 lived in poverty and were exposed to hunger. Additionally about 16 percent of U.S. children ages 6-19 are overweight, and another 15 percent are at risk of becoming overweight. Afterschool programs can-and do-play an important role in promoting healthy lifestyles for youth. Afterschool programs are well-positioned to be key partners in comprehensive efforts to ensure healthy futures for our youth. Here you will find a variety of resources, links and policy tools that can contribute to the goal of promoting a healthy childhood weight for young people. INCLUDING info on how to mail your Members of Congress about the bipartisan Summer Meals Act of 2015
http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/Issue-Nutrition-and-Meals.cfm

The D. Susan Wisely "Youth Worker of the Year" Award will recognize an individual's extraordinary impact on Indiana youth and support his or her continued professional development. The award is provided courtesy of the D. Susan Wisely Leadership Legacy Fund, a fund of the Central Indiana Community Foundation. The winner will receive: $2,500 Cash Prize, to be used for the awardee's professional development, as well as free registration, hotel and travel for winner and a guest to attend the 2015 Because KIDS COUNT Conference where they will be recognized. Applicants must be committed direct service youth workers who have been working with Indiana youth for five years or more. September 28, 2015 Applications Due. Visit the Indiana Youth Institute website for more details. http://www.iyi.org/fundraising-grants/new-grants/dsusanwisely.aspx 

KIDS COUNT National Data Book Released: Indiana ranked 32nd in the nation for child well-being
Every July, KIDS COUNT, a national and state-by-state effort to track the well-being of U.S. children coordinated by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, releases its national KIDS COUNT Data Book, featuring a ranking and comparison of all 50 states in the nation. Download the full Indiana report from Indiana Youth Institute now. http://www.iyi.org/resources//pdf/KC-DATA-BOOK-IYI-2015.pdf 

Indiana Coalition for Human Services- 2015 Annual Meeting
August 27, 2015 Indiana State Library
With an eye toward the Indiana Bicentennial, a panel with members of each of the legislative caucuses will offer their perspectives on the future of human services at the annual meeting for the Indiana Coalition for Human Services.
How will programs and services for children, adults, people with disabilities and seniors evolve in the next 2, 25 or 100 years?
http://ichsonline.org/uncategorized/register-now-annual-meeting-aug-27/
AFTERSCHOOL FUNDING
Indiana Youth Institute offers FREE proposal review
If you're applying for a grant, submit your proposal and an IYI consultant will offer you free feedback to strengthen your submission. More HERE.
       
College and Career Readiness Organizational Effectiveness Grants
With funding provided by Lilly Endowment Inc, IYI invites youth-serving organizations to apply for assistance to improve their current college and career readiness programming or to implement new programming within an existing organization. Recipients will receive up to 150 hours of coaching and technical assistance related to strategic planning, program development, program evaluation, and any additional areas that will impact student postsecondary success. Recipients also will receive a complimentary registration for a staff member to attend the Postsecondary Counseling Institute presented by Kroger June 16-17, 2016. Four grants will be awarded; organizations from across Indiana are encouraged to apply.
Applications are due September 30, 2015
http://www.iyi.org/fundraising-grants/new-grants/collegeandcareeroeg.aspx

Dorothea Haus Ross Foundation
Supports a wide range of programs that serve vulnerable children including children who are ill, orphaned, disabled, injured, abused or malnourished as well as children with limited or no access to education. Grant range:  $1,000 - $15,000.  Deadline:  rolling.
Nominate a program today for the Dollar General Afterschool Literacy Award For the second year in a row, the Dollar General Literacy Foundation and the Afterschool Alliance are thrilled to present the Dollar General Afterschool Literacy Award. We need your help to find the next Dollar General Afterschool Literacy Award winner that will receive $10,000 for their program, be recognized in a joint Dollar General Literacy Foundation and Afterschool Alliance issue brief, and be featured in upcoming webinars and national conferences. http://afterschoolalliance.org/awards.cfm 

The American Electric Power Foundation
considers requests from organizations in communities served by AEP's regional utilities. The Foundation focuses on improving lives through education from early childhood through higher education, protecting the environment, providing basic human services in the areas of hunger, housing, health and safety, and enriching the quality of life in communities through art, music and cultural heritage. Deadline: Rolling Amount: not less than $15,000.
http://www.aep.com/community/aepfoundation/

American Family Insurance protects dreams by helping strengthen and support individuals, families, neighborhoods and communities. American Family Insurance also sponsors events and activities that build stronger ties with customers through memorable, beneficial experiences. Deadline: rolling Amount: $250-$10,000 Info HERE.

Signing for Change grants available from $1,000 to $10,000 for nonprofit organizations driving social change in their communities. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. For more information including selection criteria, click HERE.

Wish You Well Foundation
The Wish You Well Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations that promote family literacy in the United States. The focus of the Foundation's grantmaking is on the development and expansion of new and existing literacy and educational programs. Amount: Up to $10,000 Deadline: Rolling
http://wishyouwellfoundation.org/apply/  

Finish Line Youth Foundation
http://www.finishline.com/store/youthfoundation/guidelines.jsp   
The Finish Line Youth Foundation provides funding to organizations that youth athletic programs and sports-based camps, especially those serving disadvantaged and special needs children. Deadline: Rolling  Grants range from $1,000 - $5,000.

Advancing Student Achievement, a program of the Actuarial Foundation

ASA grants support math programs that open students' minds to the practical power of math. The purpose of an ASA grant is to support math enhancement programs that bridge the gap between classroom and real world mathematics. MORE HERE. 
Deadline: Rolling Amount: up to $5,000

The Kiwanis Foundation of Indianapolis provides annual grants in the amount of up to $2,500 for programs that serve children and youth in the City of Indianapolis that are designed to improve the quality  of life directly through activities promoting health , education, etc. and through programs that encourage leadership and service among youth. Due November 2.
indykiwanis.org/Page/16098
 
Road Runners Club of America
Grants of up to $1,000 will be awarded to running clubs and other nonprofit organizations to support structured youth running programs that utilize RRCA youth running materials. Program goals must include motivating kids to run regularly (i.e., at least once a week for multiple weeks), as opposed to participating in a single event (although the program may culminate in participation at a kids race).
Deadline: October 1, 2015
http://www.rrca.org/programs/kids-run-the-nation-fund/

The First Lady's Foundation
exists for the purpose of encouraging and supporting Indiana youth and families. Deadline: Rolling (one application per 365-day period) Amount: $500 or $1,000
Marsh Supermarkets believes that giving back to the community is essential for their growth. Their participation carries forward a long tradition and a steadfast commitment to help improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.  Under $1,000: Six weeks in advance of the event or date needed.$1,000 or more: Six months in advance- preferably by November of the year prior to your event for consideration during annual budget planning.
  http://www.marsh.net/community/marsh-giving/

Sears Holdings
The goal of Sears Holdings is to be part of the community and contribute in ways that enrich the lives of people residing in those areas. By helping to create stronger communities, they enhance the quality of life for customers and associates. Amount varies. Deadline varies.
http://www.searsholdings.com/communityrelations/donate/mmdonations.htm

The Target Foundation
accepts applications for school field trips from August 1-September 30 each year. Each grant is valued up to $700. More HERE.

The MAXIMUS Foundation
provides grants to nonprofit organizations and charities that share their commitment in helping disadvantaged populations and underserved communities. Amount Varies. Apply by August 31. More HERE.

The Caplan Foundation for Early Childhood
provides grants for innovative, creative projects and programs that will significantly enhance the development, health, safety, education or quality of life of children from infancy through five years of age. Amount varies. http://earlychildhoodfoundation.org/

The Bright House Classroom Innovators Grants is an ongoing program to assist innovative educators with classroom needs. The program is available to educators who teach K-12 curriculum at public and private schools or at an afterschool nonprofit program that are within Bright House Networks service areas. Recipients are eligible to receive up to one grant per year of no less than $250 and no greater than $500, to assist in their efforts to move students toward a brighter future through innovative learning.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. More HERE.

My Macy's District Grants support nonprofit organizations and initiatives that are important to individual local communities where Macy's stores are located and that fall within the Macy's focus areas-arts and culture, education, the environment, HIV/AIDS and women's issues. Amount varies. MORE HERE. 

Tyson Foods
invests in community projects that make a difference in the Tyson Foods communities where employees live and work. Tyson Foods focuses on hunger relief, health and nutrition, education, community development, and environment and sustainable agriculture. Amount Varies
More HERE

The Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF)
awards grants to non-profit and tax-exempt organizations involved in the operation of youth baseball and/or softball programs and facilities. Organizations operating in the U.S. and international locations are eligible to apply. To date, an average of 400 requests are received annually; approximately 10 percent are awarded grants. Grants are awarded on a quarterly basis. More HERE

Lockheed Martin: Grants for Education

Lockheed Martin provides grants for K-16 Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Education. This includes Lockheed Martin's K-12 STEM Education Initiative, Engineers in the Classroom, as well as STEM-focused curricular and extracurricular programs that provide employee engagement opportunities in a community in which Lockheed Martin has employees or business interests. Maximum award: varies. Eligibility: 501(c)(3) organizations that deliver standards-based science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education to students in K-16. Amount: Varies Deadline: Rolling. More HERE.

Reiman Foundation Grant
The Reiman Foundation focuses its giving in four main areas: Health Care, Education, The Arts & Children. Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. Deadline: Rolling Award Amount: Vary http://www.reimanfoundation.org/

Let's Play grants offer ten different grant opportunities for organizations in need of support for youth sports or recess equipment, afterschool programming and playgrounds/outdoor fitness equipment. Amount: varies Deadline: varies http://www.letsplay.com/

The Hearst Foundation
Amount varies. Deadline: Rolling
The Hearst Foundations support well-established nonprofit organizations that address significant issues within their major areas of interests - culture, education, health and social service - and that primarily serve large demographic and/or geographic constituencies. http://www.hearstfdn.org/

The Kroger Company Foundation's philanthropic objective is to enhance the quality of life in communities with a concentration of Kroger customers and employees. The Foundation exists for the betterment of the people and communities where Kroger operates.
The PNC Foundation supports a variety of nonprofit organizations with a special emphasis on those that work to achieve sustainability and touch a diverse population, in particular, those that support early childhood education and/or economic development. Amount: Varies
http://www1.pnc.com/pncfoundation/foundation_overview.html

Connect a Million Minds (Time Warner)
Connect A Million Minds supports include after-school STEM programs, mentorship programs that inspire the pursuit of STEM education and careers, STEM-related competitions, visitations to technology companies and labs, and apprenticeship programs.
No deadline. For more information, go to:
 http://www.connectamillionminds.com/request-support 
 
Wells Fargo offers grants to assist a variety of nonprofit organizations that provide human services, community development, educational, artistic, cultural, civic and environmental programs. Applications are accepted in Indiana on a rolling basis; organizations are encouraged to prepare a proposal using the guidelines and contact their local Wells Fargo location to submit an application. https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/charitable/in_guidelines

RGK Foundation awards grants in the broad areas of education, community, and medicine/health. Human service programs of particular interest to the foundation include children and family services, early childhood development, and parenting education. The foundation supports a variety of community improvement programs including those that enhance nonprofit management and promote philanthropy and volunteerism. Youth development programs supported by the foundation typically include after-school educational enrichment programs that supplement and enhance formal education systems to increase the chances for successful outcomes in school and life.  Deadline: Rolling  Amount varies. http://www.rgkfoundation.org/public/guidelines

The World We Want Foundation
Offers youth-led service learning grants.
Deadline: Rolling,  Amount varies. http://theworldwewantfoundation.org

Ford Foundation Educational Grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses on reducing poverty and injustice; promoting democratic values; and advancing human knowledge, creativity and achievement. Types of grants the foundation makes: General/core support, Project, Planning, Competition, Matching, Recoverable, Individual, Endowment, Foundation-administered project, and Program-related investment. Amount varies. Deadline: Rolling http://www.fordfoundation.org

Share Our Strength Grants
Share Our Strength offers grants to non-profit organizations, schools, and other eligible organizations involved in increasing access to nutrition and anti-hunger advocacy. Amount varies. Deadline: Rolling
http://www.nokidhungry.org/solution/community-investments 
 
Lumber Liquidators offers in-kind donations for nonprofit organizations in need of new flooring for their facilities.
KaBoom! offers "Let's Play Land Use" playground grants. Deadline: Rolling http://kaboom.org/

Public Welfare Foundation is accepting letters of intent from organizations and programs working to end the criminalization and over-incarceration of youth. Deadline: Rolling More info HERE.

The Indiana Division of State Parks and Reservoirs is pleased to offer field trip grants to Indiana educators and their students. Field trips can engage students in learning about Indiana's fish, forest, wildlife, or natural habitats and their conservation, or about Indiana's history and cultural resources as they relate to Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs.  http://in.gov/inrf/educate.html

Half Price Books
will consider book donation requests from nonprofit organizations and educators that focus on literacy, the environment, or education. https://www.hpb.com/donationrequests/

The Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program supports lifelong learning among Indiana educators by enabling them to pursue dreams and passions, explore new areas of interest, expand existing talents and develop new ones.
Deadline: Sept. 1.
Amount: Up to 100 educators will receive fellowship stipends of $12,000 http://www.teachercreativity.org/

The Advancing  Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program seeks  to advance new approaches to and evidence -based understanding of the design and development of STEM learning opportunities for the public  in informal environments; provide multiple pathways for broadening  access  to and engagement in STEM learning experiences; and advance innovative  research on  and assessment of STEM learning in informal environments. Amount Varies. Due November 4th.
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2015/nsf15593/nsf15593.pdf

AND  for more grants-

Afterschool Alliance list of STEM funding
http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/STEMfunding.cfm

STEMfinity STEM Grants Listings: Indiana
http://www.stemfinity.com/stem-grants-indiana

The BOOST Collaborative  Funding Opportunities Listing

Find a long list of grants and deadlines including several open deadline opportunities:
boostcollaborative.org/fundingopportunities

The Youth Today Newsletter Grants Newsletter
http://youthtoday.org/category/grants/ 
 
Fundsnet
 
GrantStation.com, Inc. offers nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies the opportunity to identify potential funding sources for their programs or projects as well as resources to mentor these organizations through the grantseeking process.   https://www.grantstation.com/insider_cobrands/121114.asp 

QUALITY
The Indiana Afterschool Network helps promote and strengthen program quality in out-of-school learning across Indiana.

3 EASY WAYS TO GET STARTED!

1.  Use Indiana's Top Ten Quality Standards for OST as a pathway to quality improvement.

2.  Assess your program sites and organization by using the Indiana Quality Program Self-Assessment (IN-QPSA)

3.  Develop your staff using the NEW! Indiana Academy for Out-of-School Learning.  A high quality, online training specifically designed for Out-of-School Time Professionals

This NEW online PD system was created in partnership with the National Afterschool Association and Child Care Aware and offers the latest in training specifically designed for Indiana's before school, after school, school age child care and summer programs.

Benefits to Your Program and Staff:
*    Professional Development anytime, anywhere!
*    36 Best Practice Learning Modules (2 hours each)
*    Aligned with IN Afterschool Standards and IN Youth Development Credential (IYD)
*    In-depth curriculum content, interactivity and rich visuals
*    Useful resources and real life scenarios
*    Pre- and Post-tests
*    Certificates and User accounts to track progress
*    Customer Service
*    Technical Assistance

Thanks to a generous grant from Lilly Endowment.
 
For more information:
Contact Bri Gaston-Bell
[email protected]

Exciting News!
Youth professionals are showing notable increases in understanding and performance upon completion of courses available in the IN Academy for Out-of-School Learning. Check out some exciting news from a study on courses available to YOU in the IN Academy for Out-of-School Learning HERE. Sign up for any of the following webinar slots to learn more (PDF)!! Register HERE: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/rt/6564382754007304449 

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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) FUNDING AND RESOURCES
STEM Scouts is a national pilot program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), focused on fun ways for girls and boys, grades 3-12, to learn more about science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Using hands-on activities, STEM Scouts encourages young minds' natural curiosity and helps build interest in the STEM-related careers that are so crucial to our future economy.  Registration for STEM Scouts in the Indianapolis area opens in September and programs will begin in October.  www.STEMScouts.org  

SciGirls Inquiry Based STEM Professional Development Workshop
Monday, September 21 from 9A-4P
The Math and Science Center at Camp Dellwood 2301 N Girls School Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46214
 
Join us for a professional development workshop focused on inquiry-based STEM instruction with a commitment to gender equality. This workshop is based on the hit PBS series, SciGirls whose goal is to encourage girls to choose careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

SciGirls Trainings integrate inquiry-based STEM instruction with a commitment to gender equity. Educators attending SciGirls Trainings will learn the latest research for exciting and engaging girls (and boys) in STEM; experience hands-on STEM activities; and gain access to free materials for hands-on, video-enhanced activities that put a creative twist on teaching STEM.

There is no fee for the training. We will be providing lunch for a $10 fee. You are able to bring your own lunch if you would like. Please contact Abby Koester at 812-235-5548 for additional information or questions.
 
The Advancing  Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program seeks  to advance new approaches to and evidence -based understanding of the design and development of STEM learning opportunities for the public  in informal environments; provide multiple pathways for broadening  access  to and engagement in STEM learning experiences; and advance innovative  research on  and assessment of STEM learning in informal environments. Amount Varies. Due November 4th.
Afterschool Alliance list of STEM funding
Bright House Networks Bright Ideas STEM from Today's Youth
This competition encourages youth ages 14-19 to dream up the coolest inventions and/or ideas using the concepts of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.  Visit the Bright Ideas website to learn more and watch the video about the contestants from last year's competition, including the Indianapolis Division winner, Vikas Maturi, from Carmel High School.
http://brightideas.brighthouse.com/

Indiana Department of Education STEM School Certification Program
For details on the process to earn the IDOE designation of a STEM School, follow THIS LINK Note that, to be certified as an IDOE STEM school, a school must offer an afterschool program in STEM.
 
Science Matters in Indiana website
Visit this National Science Teachers Association website - a useful site to share best practices lesions and materials.

Connect & collaborate with STEM programs through The Connectory!
With the launch of The Connectory, it's easier than ever for kids to connect with STEM programs and opportunities, and for STEM practitioners to collaborate, develop partnerships, and share resources. This free online collaboration tool gives STEM program providers a chance to find partners based on interests as well as a platform to showcase STEM opportunities to families. Families, in turn, have a free, go-to resource to connect the children in their lives to STEM learning opportunities in their community. http://www.theconnectory.org/   
 
NASA Ignite! Free Curriculum and Training in Indiana
You don't have to be a STEM expert to facilitate fun, hands-on activities to help kids learn about survival in space, how to train like an astronaut, rocketry, and much more. NASA Ignite provides free staff training and easy to implement curricula, games, and videos for afterschool, summer and in-school learning. Each activity gives you a lesson plan, list of supplies, and estimated preparation/implementation time.. Activities are geared toward youth in grades 4-9, but can be modified for any grade level. Contact the NASA Ignite! team to learn more and get started. Visit the Ignite! Dashboard http://ignite.wisdomtools.com for upcoming events, free training materials, webinars, lesson plans, and more.
COLLEGE and CAREER READINESS RESOURCES
College and Career Readiness Organizational Effectiveness Grants
With funding provided by Lilly Endowment Inc, IYI invites youth-serving organizations to apply for assistance to improve their current college and career readiness programming or to implement new programming within an existing organization. Recipients will receive up to 150 hours of coaching and technical assistance related to strategic planning, program development, program evaluation, and any additional areas that will impact student postsecondary success. Recipients also will receive a complimentary registration for a staff member to attend the Postsecondary Counseling Institute presented by Kroger June 16-17, 2016. Four grants will be awarded; organizations from across Indiana are encouraged to apply.
Applications are due September 30, 2015
http://www.iyi.org/fundraising-grants/new-grants/collegeandcareeroeg.aspx

Career Ready (formerly KnowHow2GOIndiana)
takes place each April through July, with real-world advice and practical experiences to help students prepare for their future careers. Career Ready is an initiative of Learn More Indiana, led by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education. http://www.in.gov/careerready/
 
21st Century Scholars Scholar Success Program (SSP) Requirements
Beginning with the class of 2017, Scholars are required to complete the Scholar Success Program requirements each year in order to maintain eligibility. These grade level specific activities are designed to help Scholars learn about planning, preparing and paying for college so they are ready to succeed on a college campus. Scholars can log in to ScholarTrack to track their progress at Scholars.IN.gov/scholartrack For questions, call us at 1-888�-528�-4719 or email [email protected].  More on 21st Century Scholars at http://www.in.gov/21stcenturyscholars/2373.htm 

Indiana's College Success Coalitions = Start One in Your Community

Learn More Indiana is accepting applications to start a coalition in your community.  The Indiana College Success Coalitions is a network of state and local organizations interested in increasing college access and success within the State of Indiana.  http://cgi.asainstitute.org/cgi-bin/csc/publicstats

Indiana Youth Institute's Trip to College Alerts program provides students, parents and youth-serving professionals with the most up-to-date information about preparing for college. Subscribers to this FREE service receive three to four texts per month with reminders about deadlines for tests, applications and financial aid, tips to prepare for college and encouragement to stay on track with postsecondary goals. To sign up, text grad + the student's graduation year (ie: "grad2015") to 69979.
CONFERENCES AND TRAININGS
Professional Development Grants from IYI
IYI offers professional development grants of up to $750 to help youth-serving professionals pay for the registration cost and hotel or travel costs associated with a professional development opportunity. Submit an application by the tenth of the month to receive a decision by the first of the following month. More HERE.

INDIANA
 
2015 Postsecondary Pathways- Connecting Education to Careers for Student Success (Several upcoming dates statewide)

Postsecondary Pathways is a regionally based discussion among K-12 educators, corporations, employers, youth-serving professionals, and state and regional government agencies about how best to connect Hoosier students with the education and careers that fit their skills and interests.

Through panel discussions, keynote presentations and group networking, attendees will be connected to resources that enhance their ability to educate and train students to successfully pursue the postsecondary careers that exist within the region and the state. Learn MORE HERE: http://www.iyi.org/conferences/postsecondary-pathways.aspx

Indiana Youth Institute WEBINAR - August 26: Supporting Success: How to Reach Students Living in Poverty  with Liz Derrough
 "I can't help you if you won't help yourself." This mantra is recited when we have reached a point of frustration and acceptance that someone simply cannot or will not be helped. But what if that someone is a child? What if that child is depending on you for help? Students don't always respond positively to the support you offer, especially students who come from challenging backgrounds and home environments. Your genuine care for a student can easily turn to genuine frustration when you don't see the response you expect. Frustration can negatively impact your communication, making it even tougher to reach those students.

Learn to identify the various forms of poverty that your students might be experiencing and discover the impact that a child's socioeconomic status can have on his or her educational experience. Take advantage of this opportunity to share your concerns about supporting students and discover how to create more effective interactions with the youth you serve.
http://www.iyi.org/trainings/webinars.aspx

2015 Indiana Suicide Conference on August 27th
This conference explores issues of suicide prevention, support, advocacy, and legislative affairs. The cost is $25 including conference, lunch and educational units.
When:     August 27, 2015
Where:    Grace College Manahan Orthopedic Center
Address:  200 Seminary Drive. Winona Lake, IN 46590
http://form.jotformpro.com/form/51815566347967

Women Like Us Foundation symposium on Aug. 27 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Laurel Hall/Ruth Lilly Conference Center (5395 Emerson Way). Keynote speaker is Dr. Lisa Harris, Eskenazi Health's chief executive officer. To register, click here.

TURN Festival
September 12   9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Paramount School Farm & Brookside Park
TURN out for Circle City's celebration of urban sustainability - farm, food, health and environment. This day long event focuses on sustainable and healthier lifestyle practices with over 50 hands-on demonstrations, exhibits, children's activities, music and food. Dr. Drew Ramsey, author of The Happiness Diet, starts Saturday's activities with a presentation on how diet affects both physical and mental well-being. Headlining the main stage are the bands Bonesetters and Bigfoot Yancey.
http://turnfestival.com/ 

C.A.L.M. Cultivating Awareness thru Learning and Movement- September 18-20
An intro program for school teachers, yoga instructors and yoga practitioners
Indianapolis - The Yoga Studio and Holliday Park
Indy Yoga Movement in coordination with The Yoga Studio is offering a 15-hour teacher training program* on how to bring the benefits of yoga and the ancient teachings to any teacher-student situation. It is the perfect way to study the basic scope of yoga and also provides credit to a future teacher training program at The Yoga Studio.
*15 CEU's (continuing education units) available for Registered 200hr teachers with the Yoga Alliance
Indy Yoga Movement and The Yoga Studio will guide you through a 15 hour program to teach you how to bring yoga and the ancient teachings to your school or after school program specifically targeting the needs of youth by:Teaching postures and breath work, Learning yoga philosophy, Cultivating mindfulness, Preparing a sample yoga class.
http://www.indyyogamovement.org/#!calm/cjid
 
SciGirls Inquiry Based STEM Professional Development Workshop
Monday, September 21 from 9A-4P 
The Math and Science Center at Camp Dellwood 2301 N Girls School Rd. Indianapolis, IN 46214
 
Join us for a professional development workshop focused on inquiry-based STEM instruction with a commitment to gender equality. This workshop is based on the hit PBS series, SciGirls whose goal is to encourage girls to choose careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

SciGirls Trainings integrate inquiry-based STEM instruction with a commitment to gender equity. Educators attending SciGirls Trainings will learn the latest research for exciting and engaging girls (and boys) in STEM; experience hands-on STEM activities; and gain access to free materials for hands-on, video-enhanced activities that put a creative twist on teaching STEM.

There is no fee for the training. We will be providing lunch for a $10 fee. You are able to bring your own lunch if you would like. Please contact Abby Koester at 812-235-5548 for additional information or questions.

Symposium for women in nonprofit leadership
on Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Points Sheraton (West Lafayette). Break-out sessions include: communications and professionalism, fundraising, leadership and management and personal development. To register, click here.
 
The evaluation landscape in Indiana conference hosted by Indiana Evaluation Association on Oct. 9 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Lumina Foundation (51 S. Meridian St.). Learn best practices for outcome-based evaluation. Workshops include: timing and tracking, sustainability, dashboards and speaking truth to power. The plenary session speaker, Tatiana Kolovou, senior lecturer for the Kelley School of Business, will discuss the credibility factor and the nuances of building credibility. For conference details click HERE.

2015 Because KIDS COUNT Conference

December 1-2, 2015 at the Indiana Convention Center
The Because KIDS COUNT Conference is a two-day, first-class conference experience packed with educational workshops, nationally recognized speakers, a resource tradeshow and amazing networking opportunities.
 http://iyi.org/conferences.aspx

American Heart Association First Aid & CPR  Camptown can provide your staff with American Heart Association First Aid, CPR, & AED training for as low as $25 per person. We offer the basic Heart Saver program which includes First Aid, CPR, & AED for Adult, Child, & infant or the Basic Life Support (Professional) First Aid, CPR, & AED for Adult, Child, & Infant. Our instructor is an RN with 30 years of experience in hospital, and school settings and holds instructor certification through the American Heart Association and has held the Instructor Trainer certification through the American Heart Association. Trainings are held at the Camptown facility, however arrangements can be made to offer at your facility (additional charges may apply). Our schedule filled quickly last year so reserve your date today!
 Please contact us at [email protected] for more information or to schedule your training.

The Indiana Nonprofit Resource Network
offers trainings across Indiana on a wide range of nonprofit management topics. The upcoming calendar of workshops and more info here:
http://www.inrn.org/

Indiana Youth Institute Trainings and Caf�s 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/

        
NATIONAL
   
Creating Local Dedicated Funds for Children & Youth: How Will We Fund Services for the Next Generation? Friday, September 11, 2015 1:00- 2:00 PM ET
Learn more about a new movement to organize locally to address the funding crisis in children and youth services.
* Benefits of local funds for children, youth and families
* Successful funds in diverse communities
* Public revenue sources for dedicated funds
* Steps and strategies in passing a local funding measure
* Using the electoral process to fund children's services
* Assessing the level of readiness in your community
* Next steps you could take
Register: https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=u95hzdtk1ubh

Beyond the Bell Training of Trainers - November 3-4, 2015 - Naperville, IL
What is the Beyond the Bell Training of Trainers? This two-day opportunity will prepare you to facilitate Beyond the Bell trainings to use in your community. We will introduce you to the Toolkit, provide guidance on how to use it as a training resource, and arm you with a host of materials that you can use for your own personalized trainings. You will leave as a certified Beyond the Bell trainer.
Cost: Register by October 2, 2015 to take advantage of our early bird registration rate of $1,000 per person (standard registration pricing is $1,400 after October 2, 2015).
For more information about the 2015 Beyond the Bell Training of Trainers please contact Amanda DeFrancisco by phone (312-283-2412) or email [email protected] http://www.beyondthebell.org/services 

2016 National Afterschool Association Convention March 20-23:
Call for presenters
The call for proposals is open July 22-October 16, 2015
Learn More: http://naaweb.org/present 

Save the Date: Summer Changes Everything™
This year's national conference on summer learning will be held on October 12-14 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, Maryland.  http://www.summerlearning.org/?page=conference_register
AFTERSCHOOL RESOURCES

The Lilly Endowment Teacher Creativity Fellowship Program supports lifelong learning among Indiana educators by enabling them to pursue dreams and passions, explore new areas of interest, expand existing talents and develop new ones.
Deadline: Sept. 1.
Amount: Up to 100 educators will receive fellowship stipends of $12,000 http://www.teachercreativity.org/

Arts for Learning - Run for the Arts Fundraiser  
Run for the Arts is a great way for schools to raise funds for arts in education programming in a new and engaging way. Contact Cassandra Thomas or visit our website to find out more about this fundraiser!  http://artsforlearningindiana.org/resources/run-for-the-arts/

Better Outcomes through Data-Sharing 
With strong support from the mayor and other local leaders, San Francisco implemented a major data-sharing initiative, the Shared Youth Database. Analysis of the shared data showed that about 2,000 families used half of the resources in the city's social service system, and were likely to live within walking distance of one of seven street corners. Read more to find out how the city implemented changes as a result of this information. http://citiesspeak.org/2015/07/28/better-outcomes-through-data-sharing-san-franciscos-shared-youth-database/ 

Using McKinney-Vento Funds to Support Afterschool and Summer for Homeless Students 
The National Center for Homeless Education is sponsoring a series of webinars for the months of July, August and September. Of interest to networks who are looking at blending and braiding federal funds to create more comprehensive programs for homeless children and youth. Registration for  National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) webinars for the months of July, August, and September is open and available at http://center.serve.org/nche/web/group.php  

The essential elements of citywide afterschool networks 
The Wallace Foundation has published a must-read report for all policy makers and afterschool advocates. The new report, Growing Together, Learning Together updates a popular 2008 Report on citywide approaches to afterschool and summer learning. The update highlights four essential components of building a successful citywide system of afterschool support: strong leadership, coordination that fits the local context, effective use of data, and a comprehensive and inclusive approach to quality. More HERE.

The Office of Child Care's Child Care Technical Assistance Network (CCTAN)
Website featuring a wide range of resources to help communities build integrated child care systems that enable parents to work and promote the health and development of children.
https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/

Youth Development and Attainment Certification Program at Harrison College
Through innovative online course delivery, taught by Harvard educated child psychologist and anthropologist Andrew J. Schneider-Munoz, Ed.D.,  CYC-P, you will have the opportunity to increase your knowledge of positive youth development across different practice settings. The Youth Development and Attainment certification program meets both today's demand for flexible schedules and the core competencies needed for successful completion of the national certification examination. Visit www.cyccb.org to learn more about national certification requirements.

PRISM is a free website that provides collections of online resources for Indiana educators in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The primary collection of digital teaching materials is indexed according to the Indiana Academic Standards and Common Core Standards for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade and secondary education courses.  We have also added the new College and Career Ready Standards to our database, along with most K-12 content areas (outside of Science, Technology and Math).    Since our launch in 2003, our web-based collection of digital resources has grown to over 4,200 highly interactive materials.   Teachers (and afterschool providers) can create an online classroom environment where they can store their course's digital material for their students to access as well as administer assignments and quizzes.      Teachers (and afterschool providers) can share materials across this platform.  http://www.rose-prism.org/moodle   

Child Care & Early Education Research Connections provides a continually updated, free, and easily searchable collection of research on child care and early education for researchers and policymakers. The Web site, www.researchconnections.org , provides access to more than 25,000 resources, including original scholarly research, government reports, factsheets and briefs, data sets, and instruments.

The Homework Hotline started in 1991 as a toll-free telephone service. Several online features have been added in recent years, and the iPhone app gives students easier access to Rose-Hulman students that are available as hotline tutors from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday during the school year. Supported by the Lilly Endowment, Inc., the Homework Hotline provides toll-free math and science tutoring services by calling 1-877-ASK-ROSE (1-877-275-7673) or through the website www.AskRose.org

Resource available Students Stumped by Studies - Thanks to an innovative Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology student, there's now The AskRose app, which links Indiana middle and high-school students with free homework math and science assistance. The app is available at the iTunes App Store https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/askrose/id560503334?mt=8

2-1-1 is now State-Wide in Indiana!   All 92 counties with all 6,483,802 Hoosiers now have access to the free 24/7/365 service that helps people find the help they need to obtain safe, affordable housing, food and utilities, mental and physical health care, employment, volunteer opportunities and many other things that can lead to happier, healthier, safer individuals and families in our communities. DIAL 2-1-1 TODAY IF YOU NEED HELP OR IF YOU WANT TO GIVE HELP.

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

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