INDIANA STATEWIDE
Newsletter October 2015
AFTERSCHOOL NEWS AND POLICY INFORMATION
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: Safe Harbor Celebrates Lights On Afterschool
From Maine to Hawaii, ONE MILLION Americans rallied at thousands of events to shine a light on the afterschool programs that keep kids safe, inspire learning, and help working families every day. Communities made their message clear: "Keep the Lights On Afterschool!" Michigan City's Safe Harbor program (pictured here) celebrated with a Family Engagement Lights On event, reading their own stories crafted from the Write Brain project. How did YOU celebrate? Send us your stories to sbeanblossom@indianaafterschool.org

SAVE THE DATE! 
2016 Indiana Summit on Out of School Learning April 11-12, 2016 
Our state's leading conference on afterschool and summer learning. 
More info on Sponsoring, Exhibiting, Advertising HERE. 
Registration opens November 2015!

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.

Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program
This U.S. Department of Agriculture program seeks to encourage healthy eating and physical activity at the individual and community levels, focusing on high-risk groups, and promotes healthy diet and physical activity behaviors. COST SHARE: 50% cash or inkind Deadline: November 30, 2015. AVAILABLE: Maximum of $400,000 over four years

Ameriprise Financial's priorities are hunger-relief programs targeted to meet the special needs of children and food programs run by nonprofits where hunger is not their sole focus, for example a youth meal program at the YWCA or a backpack program run by a Boys & Girls Club. Other support is provided for basic needs, community vitality and employee volunteer projects. Deadline: January 15 Amount: up to $5,000 https://www.ameriprise.com/financial-planning/about/community-relations/

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

United States Tennis Association - Line Grants
Make it easier to offer and run tennis programs anywhere: blacktops, gyms, outdoors and more. Adding 36' and 60' playing lines for your school's tennis program will make it easier for organizers and teachers to offer tennis at school, and make it easier for students to learn and excel at the game. The deadline has been extended to apply for line grants from USTA: apply before December 31st, 2015 USTA.COM/LINEGRANTS

New Grant to Increase Participation in Afterschool Meals
Middle and high schools providing afterschool meals can apply to receive support and/or sponsorship for a new program aimed to increase participation using peer-to-peer influence. Through the program, student ambassadors will receive training and have a chance to earn prizes.
Applications are due December 1, 2015. Amount varies. More HERE.

Shade Structure Grant
Due:  November 25, 2015
The American Academy of Dermatology's shade structure program awards grants in the amount of $8,000 each for the purchase of permanent shade structures designed to provide shade and ultraviolet (UV) ray protection for outdoor areas. The AAD also provides a permanent sign to be displayed near the shade structure that promotes the importance of sun safety. The AAD receives support for this program from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Co. More HERE.

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

       
ONGOING/ ROLLING DEADLINES

Delta Dental Foundation provides financial support through its Brighter Futures Community Grants program to various community organizations and programs which promote/provide oral health care for children. This year, the DDF will be providing $150,000 to support programs which specifically focus on children's oral health. More HERE.

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. http://www.dhrossfoundation.org/ 

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.
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
Finish Line Youth Foundation
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 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

KeyBank Beyond traditional banking products and services, Key supports communities through the important work of KeyBank Foundation, a nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1969 and funded by KeyCorp. The Foundation's mission is to support organizations and programs that prepare individuals for thriving futures and is advanced through the two funding priorities of thriving students and a thriving workforce. Amount varies. https://www.key.com/about/community/key-foundation-philanthropy-banking.jsp

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. 

The Children's Obesity Fund offers grants to nonprofit organizations that share its mission for improving children's health. Preference is given to organizations with programs that fight childhood obesity. Amount varies. http://www.childrensobesityfund.org/grantfundraising-faq/

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.

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:
The Youth Today Newsletter Grants Newsletter
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.   
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
Bgaston-bell@indianaafterschool.org
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM) FUNDING AND RESOURCES
STEM Education Act of 2015 signed into law
H.R. 1020, the STEM Education Act of 2015, has been signed into law by the President of the United States. This bill is relevant to the afterschool community as it is very supportive of informal science education (which it defines as learning outside of the classroom at places like museums, science centers, and afterschool programs). H.R. 1020 directs the National Science Foundation (NSF) to maintain a priority in this area. For more information, check out this blog post on the Afterschool Snack.

3-D Printer Training - November 14, 2015 
 Location - 1st Maker Space Education Training Center, 1010 E. Michigan, Indianapolis For details on this educator-only event, contact Kim Brand, kim.brand@3dpartsmfg.com 

Computer Science Education Week - December 7 - 13, 2015
Computer Science Education Week is an annual program dedicated to inspiring K-12 students to take interest in computer science. At the center of the week is Hour of Code, a grassroots movement launched in 2013 with the goal of introducing students to computer science, demystifying code and showing that anybody can learn the basics - all in the course of one hour. https://csedweek.org    

Hour of Code 2015 
Computers are everywhere, but fewer schools teach computer science than 10 years ago. Good news is, we're on our way to change this. If you've heard about the Hour of Code before, you might know it made history. More than 100 million students have tried an Hour of Code. With the Hour of Code, computer science has been on homepages of Google, MSN, Yahoo! and Disney. Over 100 partners joined together to support this movement. Last year, every Apple Store in the world hosted an Hour of Code, and even President Obama wrote his first line of code as part of the campaign. This year, let's make it even bigger. IAN is asking you to join in for the Hour of Code 2015. Please get involved with an Hour of Code event during Computer Science Education Week, December 7-13. Get started at http://hourofcode.com/us    

Indiana STEM Education Conference - January 14, 2016 
Location - Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana The first-annual Indiana STEM Education Conference will be held at Purdue University on January 14, 2016. The Purdue University College of Education, the Indiana Department of Education, and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education are proud sponsors of the conference. The goal of the conference is to provide a platform for dissemination of data-based, best practice in K-12 STEM teaching and learning in Indiana. There will be three strands that organize the conference: K-12 STEM Practice, STEM Education Research, and STEM resources. To register for the conference, visit: http://www.conf.purdue.edu/landing_pages/stem2016/index.html   

Presentation proposals are invited for the K-12 STEM Practice strand and STEM Resources strand. The instructions for preparing a K-12 STEM Practice presentation are at: http://www.conf.purdue.edu/landing_pages/stem2016/proposals.html  The deadline for proposals is 11/30/15. 
 
To participate in the STEM Resources Exhibit Hall, send an email to Dr. Carla Johnson, carlacjohnson@purdue.edu with the title of your organization, a brief abstract/overview of your STEM resources and list of names, titles and full contact info for those who will be presenting in the exhibit hall the day of the conference. Space is limited and will be provided on a first come first serve basis. 

Need help speaking afterschool STEM-ish? Do you think afterschool programs are a great place to engage kids in learning about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)? Do you have trouble sometimes convincing others to share your enthusiasm for it? If so, check out the new Afterschool Alliance website: the Afterschool STEM Hub! http://www.afterschoolstemhub.org Not only do we think it's gorgeous, it has LOTS of tools you might find useful to tell a compelling story and inspire enthusiasm for STEM in afterschool.

SEEKING 100 MIDDLE SCHOOL "WATER SOLUTIONARIES!"
Teams of 4 (or more) students accompanied by a teacher sponsor are invited to join IMAGINE: Students for Global and Local Action this school year as we answer a call to action for water stewardship and water justice! Topics to be explored and answered through a service project will include: our individual and collective water footprint and supporting those who do not have access to fresh drinkable water. Featured keynote speaker: George McGraw, Founder and Executive Director of DigDeep and recently seen on CBS Sunday Morning Show. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-water-lady-a-savior-among-the-navajo/   WATER is THE LIFEBLOOD OF HUMANITY! For more info and to register your team go to: http://www.imaginemiddleschoolprogram.com 

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  
 
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
Indiana Department of Education Office of College and Career Readiness This site will provide you with helpful information regarding the new Indiana Academic Standards, as well as information about content subject areas, Career and Technical Education, STEM and eLearning. What does it mean to be college and career ready? In Indiana, this is defined as an individual who has the knowledge, skills and abilities to succeed in post-secondary education and economically viable career opportunities. http://www.doe.in.gov/ccr

The Commission for Higher Education's Outreach Staff are looking to connect with community leaders, volunteers, community-based organizations, college partners and school leaders to trainings and support on enrolling students into the 21st Century Scholars Program, guiding Scholars in the Scholar Success Program requirements and utilizing Learn More Indiana's resources around college planning and career success. To learn more about training and partnership opportunities within your community, please contact your Regional Outreach Coordinator. http://www.in.gov/21stcenturyscholars/2378.htm   

SCHOLARTRACK 
Beginning with the class of 2017, Scholars are required to complete the Scholar Success Program (SSP) http://www.in.gov/21stcenturyscholars/2373.htm requirements each year in order to maintain eligibility. These grade level specific activities are designed to help Scholars stay on track for college and career success. Scholars must log in to ScholarTrack to track their progress. https://secure.in.gov/apps/Che/scholartrack/  All school counselors and administrators should have a ScholarTrack account. Please go to ScholarTrack to register for a school account today! School accounts will allow you to check a Scholar's enrollment status, access school rosters, verify enrollment year and view Scholar's progress with meeting requirements. https://secure.in.gov/apps/Che/scholartrack/   

LEARN MORE INDIANA 
* Visit Learn More Indiana's NEW website: www.learnmoreindiana.org   
* To track your LMI shipment order visit the "Educators" tab on the Learn More Indiana website or go to: http://www.jacksongroup.com/ICHETRACKER/ 
* Counselors and Partners who are in need of Learn More Indiana resources can request materials by completing the following request form. Learn More Indiana Material Request Form. http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2326922/Learn-More-Indiana-Resource-Request 

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
 
WEBINAR: Parent Engagement 2.0- October 28 1:00-2:30 pm 
It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child, but how can youth workers do their jobs effectively when they aren't receiving support from a youth's family? The traditional PTO/PTA model does little to create lasting impact in challenging family and school or program relationships, so what other strategies exist to promote engagement from all parents? By using the "lens" of engagement, professionals can create sustainable change by establishing lasting partnerships with families. Learn how to utilize strength-based strategies for parent connections and overcome the obstacles that are preventing your student's family engagement. http://www.iyi.org/trainings.aspx 

Indiana Youth Institute Luncheon- Youth Mental Health Panel Discussion- Indianapolis- Oct 28 and Nov 3 
At this free luncheon you will hear from a variety of local mental health professionals about approaches to addressing mental health issues among youth. This panel discussion will provide information about mental health for those who work with young people, including: current trends and concerns; warning signs and risk factors; helpful tips for implementing protocols to address youth exhibiting concerning behaviors; and issues such as suicide, low self-esteem and grief and loss. There will be time for Q&A with the panelists as well as group discussions among attendees. Lunch will be provided at no cost. More info and RSVP:  http://www.iyi.org/trainings/calendar.aspx
  
The Indiana Youth Institute in partnership with the Horizon Education Alliance, Chamber of Commerce, Center for Excellence in Leadership of Learning, The Department of Workforce Development and the Commission on Higher Education are pleased to announce another Postsecondary Pathway Event. Nov 9th at the Lerner Theater Crystal Ballroom in Elkhart.  https://ppcec-elkhart2015.eventbrite.com

Elevating Work and Learn in Indiana - November 10, 2015 
Location - Lebanon High School, 510 Essex Drive, Lebanon, IN Sponsored by the Indiana Career Council, this event will focus on successful programs across the state that are creating learning opportunities for students through collaborations within their communities. More information: http://www.in.gov/icc/WL.htm   

Free Luncheon: When Joyous Times Don't Equal Joyous Minds - Youth, Mental Health & Holiday Stress Thursday, November 12 11:30 am - 1:00 pm CST Robert A. Pastrick Library Branch, 1008 W. Chicago Ave., East Chicago, IN 46312 
This lunch presentation will provide information on what adults can do to protect the mental health of youth. Attendees will learn: signs of anxiety and depression within youth; risk factors associated with anxiety and depression during the holidays; and precautions and protective acts that adults can do to protect youth from the "holiday blues." Presenter: Albert Gay, Education & Training Specialist, Research Associate - Indiana Prevention Resource Center Lunch will be provided courtesy of Indiana Youth Institute. RSVP: via this link to RSVP to East Chicago YWC.

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

2015 Student Advocates Conference
INFORM. EMPOWER. ADVANCE.
Wednesday, December 2 - Thursday, December 3, 2015 
 The Student Advocates Conference is a first-of-its-kind opportunity for Indiana college advisors, mentors, student leaders and other advocates to discover innovative practices, share success stories, and learn about state policies and initiatives impacting college completion and student success. The 2015 Indiana Student Advocates Conference is generously sponsored by USA Funds. Indianapolis Marriott Downtown 350 West Maryland Street Indianapolis. More info HERE.

American Camp Association: Indiana Winter Gathering December 8, 2015 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. YMCA Camp Tecumseh Join your colleagues for a one day event that will allow you to learn, grow, network and explore topics that are applicable to everyone in the camping community.The Winter Gathering features a keynote address from ACA's new CEO, Tom Holland, a presentation with Camp Tecumseh's CEO Scott Brosman, a tour of Camp Tecumseh YMCA and more. http://www.acacamps.org/indiana/aca-indiana-winter-gathering

Indiana STEM Education Conference - January 14, 2016 
Location - Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana The first-annual Indiana STEM Education Conference will be held at Purdue University on January 14, 2016. The Purdue University College of Education, the Indiana Department of Education, and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education are proud sponsors of the conference. The goal of the conference is to provide a platform for dissemination of data-based, best practice in K-12 STEM teaching and learning in Indiana. There will be three strands that organize the conference: K-12 STEM Practice, STEM Education Research, and STEM resources. To register for the conference, visit: http://www.conf.purdue.edu/landing_pages/stem2016/index.html 

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 info@camptown.net 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 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/

        
NATIONAL

National Afterschool Association's First Virtual Convention November 1 - 15, 2015 
#NAA2015pt2 Bringing the Best to You features 9 of the Top 25 Workshops from NAA's 2015 Convention. 
#NAA2015pt2 is designed to be: Convenient. Listen to sessions whenever and wherever-even on mobile devices! Comprehensive. Get relevant, apply-today information and techniques for your program. Concise. Recorded workshops easily fit in your schedule! 
Don't worry-you'll still get the interactivity that you've come to expect from our great workshops-we've just had to be even more creative! Effortless. Log on, listen, think, reflect, and participate in the discussions and live events. Registration for NAA's Executive members is FREE and just $49 for Ambassador members. http://naaweb.org/virtual-convention-2015

WEBINAR: Social Emotional Learning- Deconstructing Social Emotional Learning Practice Nov. 3, 2 p.m. ET How does the magic happen in a good out-of-school time (OST) program? New research is helping practitioners answer that question with precision. Join Karen Pittman as she interviews Dr. Charles Smith, executive director of the Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality, about the center's exciting work on the Susan Crown Exchange's Social and Emotional Learning Challenge: a research project to study staff practices and youth experiences that promote social emotional learning. Find out more: http://sparkaction.org/readiness/roundtables 

2016 National Afterschool Association Convention March 20-23
Save the Date
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BOOST - Save the Date 
Palm Springs, CA 
April 26 - April 29, 2016 

AFTERSCHOOL RESOURCES

StudentCam is C-SPAN's annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation. Students in grades 6-12 are asked to create a short (5-7 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the 2016 competition theme, "Road to the White House", and the issue they most want the candidates to discuss during the 2016 presidential campaign. With cash prizes totaling $100,000, C-SPAN awards prizes to 150 student documentaries, and 53 teacher advisors! StudentCam 2016 competition deadline: Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Hedges & Associates 
Are you measuring your program's impact in a way that funders can understand and get excited about? Let the team of nonprofit professionals at Hedges & Associates help you share the true impact of your work so that you can get funded and stay funded. From survey development to data analysis, we've got your program evaluation needs covered. Learn more at www.hedgesandassociates.com   Exploratory meetings welcome!

Hoosier Family of Readers, a literacy initiative of Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz and the Indiana Department of Education, encourages all members of the Indiana Afterschool Network to sign up with First Book. First Book is a non-profit social enterprise that distributes tens of millions of new books and educational resources every year to schools and programs serving children in need nationwide. Their mission is to elevate the quality of education by ensuring that educators and organizations like yours get the resources they need to help kids read, learn and succeed. Register with First Book (it's free!) to peruse their site and discover how you can immediately access books for the students you serve: www.firstbook.org/join

Indiana Poetry Out Loud Registration is currently open for the 2016 Indiana Poetry Out Loud competition. Schools must register in advance to take part in Poetry Out Loud. The Indiana Arts Commission will once again coordinate this, the 11th annual State Finals. The State Finals will be February 20, 2016 in Indianapolis. Indiana high schools are encouraged to participate in this annual poetry recitation contest sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Poetry Foundation. For more information on how to register for Poetry Out Loud, contact Sarah Fronczek by email to sfronczek@iac.in.gov or call 317-232-1274. Registration details can also be found on the IAC website at www.in.gov/arts/2422.htm
Registration for schools is open until November 30, 2015.   

Save the Bees A Call to Action for 4th and 5th grade art students in Indiana Arts Council of Indianapolis, Bee Public, and Earth Charter Indiana will raise awareness of the plight of Honey Bees in a month-long exhibition in the Artsgarden in April of 2016. Much like the Monarch Butterfly exhibition in 2015, the artwork collected from Indiana students will be displayed in the Artsgarden in downtown Indianapolis during the month of April. This project is in part thanks to a SustainIndy Community Grant Program. Who: 4th and 5th Grade students in Indiana (class projects or individuals) What: 3-D Honey Bees made from recycled, reused, or repurposed materials When: Exhibition scheduled for April 2016 Deadline date: 12/01/15 http://www.indyartsguide.org/classifieds/detail/32325

Kids 4 Broadway 
A nationally acclaimed after school and summer theatre program, Kids 4 Broadway, offers two very exciting programs for After School and Summer Program Directors. STEM/Arts Camp provides the opportunity for students to get excited about learning Science, Technology, Engineering and Math - all centered around a brand new play production called "The Inventive Inn." Day-long Seminar Training provides directors and coordinators the means to conduct a meaningful, creative and engaging after school and summer theatre program. Training includes all 15 Kids 4 Broadway productions, free of charge. For further information call (707) 279-4497 or visit our website at www.kids4broadway.com 
 
American Institutes for Research (AIR) recently released two new resources on social and emotional learning (SEL) for the afterschool field Beyond the Bell
Research to Practice in the Afterschool and Expanded Learning Field, a focused summary of research on SEL in afterschool programs http://www.air.org/resource/supporting-social-and-emotional-development-through-quality-afterschool-programs    
Social and Emotional Learning Practices: A self-reflection tool for afterschool staff, a new resource designed to help afterschool program staff reflect on their current SEL practices as well as their own social and emotional competencies. http://www.air.org/resource/social-and-emotional-learning-practices-self-reflection-tool-afterschool-staff
Both formal and informal education communities are increasingly focused on fostering opportunities for SEL - particularly because there is growing evidence that the social and emotional competencies young people develop in afterschool programs can contribute to their success in school and life.

Accessible High-speed Internet- Connect2Compete (C2C) is a national not for profit initiative through Brighthouse, aimed at bringing students and families nationwide online by providing $9.95/month high-speed Internet, low-cost computers and free digital literacy training. Visit www.EveryoneOn.org  for more information or to sign up. INTERNET ESSENTIALS, is a Comcast program designed to expand broadband adoption among low-income American households with at least one child eligible to receive free or reduced price school lunches. To learn more or to apply, please call 1-855-8-INTERNET (1-855­-846­-8376) or visit InternetEssentials.com  

REGIONAL WORKFORCE TOOLS & DATA- Evaluation of Regional & Community Assets In an effort to encourage additional community collaborations, the Indiana Works Councils have produced regional environmental scans which provide an overview of potential community partners in each of the state's workforce regions. As the initial phase of an ongoing effort to provide technical assistance to Indiana's regional initiatives, the data within these reports have been compiled through on-the-ground fact finding, interviews, analyses of previous reports and feedback from multiple drafts. The information identified in the reports can be utilized in coalition building processes and serves to further regional endeavors in pathway and sector partnership development. The following reports represent the existing organizations, initiatives, and investment assets that are fueling regional workforce and educational development within the Pre-K to Career continuum. Assessing all of the current educational and employment assets is the first step towards effectively leveraging resources in order to cultivate a stronger regional workforce. Notably, each regional evaluation takes an in-depth look at the following: Pre-K - 12 Assets Post-Secondary Education Assets Adult & Workforce Assets Business & Industry Assets Local & Regional Planning Assets https://secure.in.gov/irwc/2706.htm 

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.

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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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