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In This Issue
Spring 2013 Announcements:
Conferences
New! 21st CCLC Grant Competition
Professional Development Opportunities
Policy
Health and Wellness
Grants |
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CANCELLED!
KEN Executive
Committee Meeting Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013
Next Meeting
Thursday, May 2, 2013 |
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KFLA Focuses on College and Career Ready Standards
Jan. 3, 2013
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Goodwill
Did you know Goodwill has a program to help people prepare and test for the GED exam which earns them a KS High School Diploma? The Wichita Area Technical College and Goodwill offer a GED Preparation Program. The registration fee is $50.00 which includes study materials. The GED test is an additional $85.00. Financial assistance is available in cases of need. For more information please contact the WATC Grove Campus (316) 67-1150 or
(316) 677-1150
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What Will You Bring to the Table?
This spring, generationOn is launching What Will You Bring to the Table?, an initiative mobilizing youth from across the country to address childhood hunger. Youth can contribute time, talent, resources and ideas by gathering around tables across the country, to create service projects to raise awareness and bring collective action to address childhood hunger.
As a part of this initiative, generationOn is offering $250.00 mini-grants to help youth
develop service projects addressing childhood hunger in the United States. The grant application is open through January 23rd at 5pm EST. Service projects should be completed during the What Will You Bring to the Table? initiative, which will last from March 18th through April 30th, 2013. Apply for the grant today! |
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Next Generation
Are Ready for Review |
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Youth Work Matters
On-line Course
MN-Youth Work Matters is an on-line course offered through the University of Minnesota Extension. The course takes an in-depth exploration into the foundational research and theories of positive youth development. Participants will interact with an online community to explore and produce resources and skills for working with young people. For more information contact Eric Vogel
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Summer Learning
The National Summer Learning Association's (NSLA) Excellence in Summer Learning Award recognizes outstanding summer programming that demonstrates excellence in accelerating academic achievement and promoting healthy development for young people between kindergarten and twelfth grade. Applications are due to NSLA by Friday, Feb.8, 2013. To download application visit, Summer Learning |
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Grants
Captain Planet Foundation
Grants are made for activities that promote and support high-quality educational programs that enable children and youth to understand and appreciate our world through learning experiences that engage them in active, hands-on projects to improve the environment in their schools and communities. To apply, Captain Planet
LEGO Children's Fund
The foundation will award quarterly grants for collaborative efforts toward special interest in early childhood and developmental education and toward technology and creative communication projects that advance learning opportunities. To apply contact, LEGO |
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Happy Birthday
January 29, 2013 |
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Dear Network Friends and Followers,
Welcome to another exciting year with the Network. It's a new year so pull out your calendar, planner, Smartphone or whatever device you rely on to keep your life organized and get ready to add some dates. It's going to be a busy new year with exciting opportunities to grow and learn together.
The Network is pleased to announce several afterschool conferences and professional development opportunities that will enhance youth development and quality afterschool programming
January
Jan. 22-23, 2013
Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel
Topeka, KS
February
February 23, 2013
8:30am to 3:30pm
K-State Olathe Campus
22201 Innovations Drive
Olathe, KS
March
March 12-14, 2013
Kansas City, MO
April
2013 Best Practices Forum on Dropout Prevention
April 14-17, 2013
InterContinential Hotel
County Club Plaza
Kansas City, MO
If the Network can be of assistance to your program please do not hesitate to contact us, (785) 864-0548.
Claudia Conner, Coordinator
Kansas Enrichment Network
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ANNOUNCEMENT!
Kansas 21st Century Community Learning Center
Spring 2013
Grant Competition
The Kansas 21st CCLC Grant Request for Application (RFA) for the Spring 2013 competition is now available on the KSDE Website at the following link:
*Please note that two different RFAs are listed.
- Potential applicants who have never received a Kansas 21st CCLC grant should refer to the NEW Applicant RFA.
- Applicants who have previously received Kansas 21st CCLC funds should refer to the RE-Applicant RFA.
The Kansas State Department of Education will hold a NEW Applicants' Webinar on two different dates - Friday, January 25th from 9-11 a.m. and Tuesday, January 29th from 2-4p.m.
KSDE will also hold a RE-Applicant Webinar on Thursday, January 24th from 9-11 a.m.
Although it is not required, KSDE suggests that potential applicants participate in an applicant webinar. However, as an additional resource, the webinars will also be posted on the KSDE website.
Potential applicants must register with Amanda Noll for the webinars, anoll@ksde.org or 785-368-6207 and specify which webinar you are registering for New Applicant or RE-Applicant.
For questions regarding the grant competition, contact:
Chris Macy
Title Program and Services
Kansas State Department of Education
785-296-3287
cmacy@ksde.org
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Expanded Learning
A Key Issue in ESEA Reauthorization and Beyond
Expanded learning time (ELT) is a relatively new approach to out of school time learning opportunities. Like quality afterschool, before-school, and summer learning programs, there are essential principles of these programs that increase the likelihood of success. At a minimum, expanded learning time programs should go beyond simply adding additional time to the school day.
The Afterschool Alliance has created a publication to define and outline the eight principles of afterschool best practices key to developing successful expanded learning programs which include incorporate successful afterschool practices: engaging students in their own education by providing hands-on, experiential learning opportunities through community partnerships that build on-but do not replicate-learning that happens during the school day. In addition a compilation of additional perspectives, evaluations and analysis from our own resources as well as from outside sources to provide you with a comprehensive guide to this model of expanded learning.
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Afterschool for All Challenge
This year, Afterschool Alliance will not be asking you to travel to Washington, D.C., for the Afterschool for All Challenge. Instead, they polled programs and with a resounding response, they have heard you, loud and clear; budgets are tight and times are uncertain for afterschool programs.
Afterschool Alliance is encouraging local communities to rally for action by emailing, calling, or meeting with your Congressional representatives on the Afterschool for All Challenge day, Feb. 7, 2013. The National Network of Statewide Afterschool Networks will be conducting face-to-face meetings with Congress in Washington, D.C.
It is more important than ever to let Congress know about the need for affordable afterschool resources for youth, families and communities. |
Take the Challenge Home
DATE/TIME: January 10 @ 1:00-1:30 PM EST
REPEATED: January 23 @ 1:00-1:30 PM EST
Description:
In communities across the country, afterschool programs are facing an uncertain financial future and a rocky economic climate. Our nation's leaders need to hear what is happening in their districts-both the struggles and the amazing success stories of the kids whose lives are impacted by these programs every day. This year, it will be particularly critical to make our voices heard. That's why we're asking program staff, parents, educators and everyone in between to take the Afterschool for All Challenge on February 7, 2013.
Instead of joining us on Capitol Hill, you can help protect and expand quality afterschool programs by setting up meetings with the local district offices of your Members of Congress. Our goal is to get as many afterschool supporters as possible to arrange these meetings on February 7. This webinar will guide you through the process of setting up the visit, offer some practical resources to help you with the meeting and provide suggestions for what to bring. Our staff will be available to answer your questions about how to get the most out of the visit.
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Health & Wellness or 21st CCLC |
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Governor Brownback's Weight Loss Challenge
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback announced today that the awards for the winning teams in the Governor's Weight Loss Challenge will total more than $14,000. The prizes are made possible by two health plans with a presence in Kansas: UnitedHealthGroup and CoventryHealth Care of Kansas.
"The purpose of this weight loss challenge is to bring awareness to the obesity epidemic in our country and offer a fun way for Kansans to kick off a new lifestyle of healthy habits."
Governor Brownback has challenged State of Kansas employees and other interested groups to form teams of five, to start eating healthier and to become more active in an effort to lose a greater percentage of weight than the Governor's team of five. However, only State of Kansas employees are eligible for these monetary awards.
The challenge begins Jan. 15 and ends May 15. Registration for teams is taking place now through Jan. 14.
The following prize amounts have been set for the State of Kansas teams placing in the competition:
* 1st place: $5,000 dollars ($1,000 per person)
* 2nd place: $2,500 ($500 per person)
* State employee teams-not including 1st and 2nd place-that beat Governor Brownback's team will be entered in a drawing to result in 14 additional teams winning $500 a team ($100 per person)
Already, more than 500 teams have signed up to challenge the Governor's team- including 104 non-state teams from local health departments, municipalities, school districts and private industry.
To be eligible for prizes, the initial weight for State of Kansas participants must be validated by a health care professional-nurse, doctor, physician assistant, etc.-through the use of an official form available on the Challenge website. Weight is entered into the tracking system privately by the individual and is combined with the team's weight to be tracked collectively.
Official contest rules and details for weigh-in validation are at www.weightloss.ks.gov.
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New Day's Resolutions
Achieve a Little Health Every Day
For you...
Instead of trying to become "healthy" by the end of 2013, try to be a little healthier every day. Set a few simple goals like drinking one more glass of water or drinking one less soda every day this year.
For your kids...
Every day your child is learning new habits or strengthening old habits. Set some simple rules to encourage their healthy behaviors one day at a time. Try watching one hour less of TV every night or letting your child pick a new fruit and vegetable every week this year.
For your school...
Create a healthier school one step at a time. Is your school participating in the Healthy Schools Program? If so, take a look at your Inventory and highlight those things you want to accomplish this year. Not sure? Check your school's status and sign up to join or start a team.
For your community...
Visit the places your children spend their time before and after school and during school breaks. See if they are meeting your child's physical activity and healthy eating needs and if you can help empower your child to improve their community.
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Conferences:
Ready by 21 National Meeting
It's time to once again come together to share our experiences, to learn from each other and to hear new ideas - at the second annual Ready by 21 National Meeting.
The National Meeting will bring together hundreds of leaders from all over the country who dedicate themselves to improving the odds for children and youth through collective impact initiatives, policy alignment and program quality improvement. You'll hear about research, experiences and strategies for creating change and measuring impact in programs, communities and states. You'll learn how leaders have:
- Adopted Standards for creating effective change.
- Implemented Solutions to achieve goals.
- Achieved Success that can be measured.
Look for more information in the coming weeks through emails and on theReady by 21 National Meeting website. When & Where: March 11-13, Atlanta. |
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