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Building an After School Workforce Collaboration
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Building an After School Workforce Collaboration
Video Conference

April 23, 2013 - 9:30am - 11:00am

The California Department of Education, After School Program Office in partnership with the California Employment Development Department and the Children’s Initiative invites you to watch a videoconference on “Building an After School Workforce Collaboration”.

Presenters include:

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THE RESEARCH IS IN. TIME FOR ACTION.

April 18, 2013

American high schools are in crisis.   The education community is ready for a unifying theory of learning  for adolescents based on decades of solid research.  A fresh look at educating our youth, embracing   developmental trajectories, and profiting from years of research and proven innovation, has been crafted by top researchers Robert Halpern (Erikson Institute, University of Chicago), Paul Heckman (University of California, Davis) and Reed Larson (University of Illinois).  Entitled “Realizing the Potential of Learning in Middle Adolescence,” this study

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Network for a Healthy California Tools and Resources

August 21, 2012

Download these new tools and resources for after school program practitioners, participants, and their families on how to incorporate nutrition and physical activity to create healthy after school programs. These tools and resources are funded by USDA SNAP, known in California as CalFresh, from the California Department of Public Health.

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Campaign for Quality Videos

July 7, 2011

The California Afterschool Network is proud to announce a series of videos that highlight each of the 11 sections of the Quality Self-Assessment Tool (QSA Tool) and the 5 sections of the High School Quality Self-Assessment Rubric. Each of the 3-5 minute videos is designed to start meaningful conversations with your after school program’s stakeholders on program quality and to start a plan for continuous improvement.

View the videos now!

Ideas on how to use the Campaign for Quality Videos to start meaningful conversations around program quality:

  • Play one of the videos at each of your site’s staff meetings
  • Show the videos to your school Principal or to teachers at school staff meetings
  • Start your staff professional development trainings with a video as an ice breaker
  • Have classroom check-in meetings with your students by using the videos to get your students’ feedback on your program.
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CDE Grantee Orientation
Know Your Grant Requirements!

August 23, 2012

The California Department of Education, After School Division, is providing a grant orientation webinar entitled “Know Your Grant Requirements!” for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Elementary/ Middle and Junior High Program, the 21st Century High School After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) Program, and the After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program.

This webinar is intended for new grantees, new after school staff, and others who would like to review grant requirements.

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Older Youth Committee- Call for Presenters
Deadline to submit the application is May 30, 2013

May 24, 2013

The Older Youth Committee of the California Afterschool Network is calling for presenters for a webinar on Innovative and Engaging Older Youth Programming.

Programs of interest may include, but not be limited too; STEM, Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Digital Media, Leadership & Service Learning, Health & Physical Fitness, College & Career, as well as other types of innovative enrichments.  Programs should display highly innovative and “outside the box” components exhibiting high student engagement and outcomes.

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State of the State of Expanded Learning in California
Released May 2013

May 16, 2013

Expanded learning programs increase safety, health, and learning among California’s children and youth. This report outlines the state and federal investment in expanded learning programs in California; describes the expanded learning workforce; illustrates how investment in these programs generates increased federal, foundation, and local investment; and highlights the promise and current unmet need for expanded learning programs in California.

 

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What should the Quality Standards for expanded learning programs in California include?

May 7, 2013

Thank you for all of the feedback that you provided in the last few weeks to the draft program quality standards developed by CAN’s Work Group on Quality Standards.  

The Work Group on Quality Standards will continue to work on the standards that are being developed per the timeline that is attached below. Our next Quality Committee call which is open to anyone in the field is schedule for May 24 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. I hope that you can join us to continue this conversation.

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THE RESEARCH IS IN. TIME FOR ACTION.

April 18, 2013

American high schools are in crisis.   The education community is ready for a unifying theory of learning  for adolescents based on decades of solid research.  A fresh look at educating our youth, embracing   developmental trajectories, and profiting from years of research and proven innovation, has been crafted by top researchers Robert Halpern (Erikson Institute, University of Chicago), Paul Heckman (University of California, Davis) and Reed Larson (University of Illinois).  Entitled “Realizing the Potential of Learning in Middle Adolescence,” this study

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Groundbreaking Compendium on Expanded Learning Released

February 14, 2013

Released on February 5th at the National Press Club, Expanding Minds and Opportunities: Leveraging the Power of Afterschool and Summer Learning for Student Success is a collection of articles on almost every aspect of afterschool and summer learning programs. From the Expanded Learning and Afterschool Project’s press release:

This landmark collection of nearly 70 articles is being met with great acclaim, as it presents bold and persuasive evidence and best practices from the field that quality expanded learning opportunities

The Development of Quality Standards in California’s Expanded Learning Programs
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The Development of Quality Standards in California’s Expanded Learning Programs
Webinar

March 28, 2013

The After School Division at the California Department of Education and the California Afterschool Network

Cordially invite you to learn about…

The development of quality standards in California’s expanded learning programs.

This is a wonderful opportunity to engage in the process and ensure that your unique perspectives are captured in the final product.

View the Webinar!

Free Webinar – Implementing the At-Risk Afterschool Supper Component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program
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Free Webinar – Implementing the At-Risk Afterschool Supper Component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program

April 10, 2013

This informative webinar for child nutrition directors features experts from CDE’s Nutrition Services Division and child nutrition directors from three California districts: Oakland Unified School District (USD); West Contra Costa USD; and Shasta County Office of Education. These school districts are just a few of the many school districts that have implemented the new CACFP At-risk Afterschool Supper Program.

View the Webinar!

Partnering with Local Health Departments through SNAP-Ed
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Partnering with Local Health Departments through SNAP-Ed

March 1, 2013

Watch this free webinar to learn about real opportunities for your program to develop new partnerships!

News & Events

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The California After School Network STEM in Out-of-School Time Initiative

February 27, 2012

The Power of Discovery: STEM2 is a partnership between the California Afterschool Network and the California STEM Learning Network made possible with the generous support from the S.D. Bechtel, Jr.

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Lights On Afterschool Celebration

October 17, 2013 - 10:00am - 1:00pm

Each October, one million Americans and more than 7,500 communities nationwide celebrate the afterschool programs that keep kids safe, inspire them to learn and help working families. 

California is hosting a statewide Lights On Afterschool event at the State Capitol on October 17, 2013 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Hundreds of programs will also celebrate Lights On Afterschool with local events celebrating keeping the Lights On Afterschool and showcasing their programs to the public with youth performances, informational presentations, and other activities highlighting what the programs offer to children and youth.

Last year, California programs hosted more than 1,223 after school events throughout the state.

Join our Lights On Afterschool Event at the State Capitol on Facebook to get the latest news.

Learn more about Light On Afterschool from the Afterschool Alliance.

Funding Opportunities

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Applied Materials Clean Tech Competition
Clean Water for All

February 6, 2013

Win up to $5,000 dollars with your team by identifying one of the world’s critical clean water access problems, and design a clean energy technology solution.

This competition is for students in grades 7-12.

Learn more about this competition at http://cleantechcompetition.org

Funding opportunity

Up to $5,000 dollars from the Wal-Mart Foundation
Deadline: Rolling

July 24, 2012

The Wal-Mart Foundation supports programs and initiatives addressing education, workforce development, economic sustainability, and health and wellness.  For health and wellness in particular, the Foundation looks to promote healthy lifestyles and behaviors.  Organizations that meet the eligibility requirements for this program can request an application at their local Wal-Mart or Sam’s Club. Award Amount:  $250 – $5,000

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Access the After School Programs Database
Search for publicly funded after school programs

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August 4, 2011

Search for after school programs by Region, County, and School District

Search for after school programs by CA and Federal Legislative District

Search for after school programs by keyword

Publications

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State of the State of Expanded Learning in California
Released May 2013

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May 16, 2013

Expanded learning programs increase safety, health, and learning among California’s children and youth. This report outlines the state and federal investment in expanded learning programs in California; describes the expanded learning workforce; illustrates how investment in these programs generates increased federal, foundation, and local investment; and highlights the promise and current unmet need for expanded learning programs in California.

 

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Groundbreaking Compendium on Expanded Learning Released

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February 14, 2013

Released on February 5th at the National Press Club, Expanding Minds and Opportunities: Leveraging the Power of Afterschool and Summer Learning for Student Success is a collection of articles on almost every aspect of afterschool and summer learning programs. From the Expanded Learning and Afterschool Project’s press release:

This landmark collection of nearly 70 articles is being met with great acclaim, as it presents bold and persuasive evidence and best practices from the field that quality expanded learning opportunities

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California After School Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool

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May 20, 2011

The new and improved, second version of the California Afterschool Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool (QSA) and User’s Guide have recently been finalized with extensive input from the California after school field.  Programs can use the tool to self-assess their program and make plans for program improvement.  The tool focuses on big picture program design elements, as well as important considerations at the point of service.  

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