Afterschool Network Newsletters
Update from the Policy Committee
Here is the rundown on after-school related bills, now that the Governor’s deadline to sign bills has passed.
- As expected, the Governor vetoed AB 1526, a measure that would have put the Proposition 49 after-school funding guarantee back on the ballot for voters to reconsider. See the veto message at http://gov.ca.gov/pdf/press/AB1526_CommitteeonBudget_Veto_Message.pdf
The concerns voiced by the after-school community helped ensure this outcome. However, this year's experience teaches us that Proposition 49 can easily come under attack like all other programs, especially during a difficult budget year. It is critical to keep reminding state legislators about the significant value of after-school programs.
- The Governor unfortunately also vetoed SB 1674 (Torlakson), which would have clarified that (a) After School Education and Safety (ASES) program grantees may operate on weekends with their base grants; and (b) ASES grantees must accommodate some administrative costs of subcontractors. See the veto message at http://gov.ca.gov/pdf/press/SB1674_Torlakson_Veto_Message.pdf
- The Governor did sign into law Assembly Concurrent Resolution 134 (DeSaulnier), which will establish a Legislative Task Force on Summer and Intersession Enrichment.
The Policy Committee will convene its next regularly scheduled conference call on Wednesday, Oct 23 at 10 AM. More details will follow, as the date approaches.
The Network Policy Committee is following this issue very closely and will inform the field as new information arises.
Network Policy Committee Co-Chairs:
- Jennifer Peck, Executive Director, Bay Area Partnership for Children & Youth
- Brian Lee, Deputy Director, Fight Crime: Invest in Kids California
- Ana Campos, President & Executive Director, After-School All-Stars
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Network News
- Leadership Team Establishes New Nutrition and Physical Activity Committee: Join Today!
- The Network is Still Accepting Peer-to-Peer Mentee Applications!
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Legislative Update
- Legislative Update on AB 1526 from the Network Policy Committee
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Funding Opportunities
- Disney Minnie Grants GYSD 2009
- California Coastal Commission’s WHALE TAILS℠ Grants Program
- Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education (SFE) Fund
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After School Resources
- Free “Use That Book!” Webnairs offered by the Center for Afterschool Education at Foundations, Inc.
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After School Events
- Lights on Afterschool
- 21st CCLC and ASSETs Grantee Orientations - Registration
- Foundations, Inc Beyond School Hours® XII National Conference
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After School Research
- Out-Of-School Time (OST) Evaluation Resources
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 California Afterschool Network Launches Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Project
The California Afterschool Network launched their Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Project on Saturday, September 20, 2008. Mentors attended an all-day training to learn practical strategies for assisting mentees. Steve Trautman, Solutions Strategies, presented the training. Steve is the author of the Peer Mentoring Workshop and the book Teach What You Know: A Practical Leader’s Guide to Knowledge Transfer. Steve created his Peer Mentoring Workshop while working at Microsoft as a way to respond to his team’s needs. On Saturday, Steve provided the mentors with tools to improve communication, knowledge transferal and the delivery of on-the-job training. Steve will be conducting another Mentor Training in Southern California on Saturday, September 27, 2008. If you are interested in learning more about the project click here.
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Network News
- Welcome Back!
- The Network is Still Accepting Peer-to-Peer Mentee Applications!
- Network Tips
- CASRC Fall Newsletter
- CalSAC Provides Free After School Staff Training
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Legislative Update
- Legislative update on Proposition 49 from the Network Policy Committee
- SB 1674 (Torlakson) Submitted to the Governor for Signature
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Funding Opportunities
- H.O.P.E. (Helping Our Partners Excel) Best Practices Competition
- State Farm Good Neighbor Service-Learning Grant
- The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
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Call to Action
- Coach for America-Building Coaches for Life: Coaching Survey
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After School Events
- SPARK Training for After School Staff
- Lights on Afterschool
- 21st CCLC and ASSETs Grantee Orientations - Registration
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Job Announcement
- The National Conference of State Legislatures Seeks a Senior Policy Specialist for their Education Program
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In This Issue
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Network News
- The California Afterschool Network Hires New Program Coordinator
- The Network is Still Accepting Peer-to-Peer Mentee Applications!
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Legislative Update
- SB 1674 (Torlakson) Passed a Full Floor Vote of the Assembly
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Funding Opportunities
- California Volunteers 2009 AmeriCorps Request for Applications (RFA)
- Comcast Foundation Grants
- Lowe’s Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF)
- Samsung’s Hope for Education
- Hooked on Hydroponics
- Technology Grants for Rural Schools
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After School Resources
- Guide to Federal Resources for Youth Development
- Healthy Cuisine for Kids Course
- Exemplary Practices in School Nutrition
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After School Events
- 21st CCLC and ASSETs Grantee Orientations - Save the Date!
- California Teachers Association Institute for Teaching Statewide Conference
- Lights on Afterschool
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Job Announcement
- The Center for Community School Partnerships Seeks a Childhood Obesity Conference Coordinator
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In This Issue
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Network News
- Network Policy Update Telephone Workshop Now Available Online
- Thank you for Peer-to-Peer Mentor Submissions! Mentee Slots Still Available!
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Technical Assistance (TA) Providers Survey
- California TA Providers that take the CASTA survey are eligible to win an iTunes gift card!
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Funding Opportunities
- Funding to Establish or Expand 21st CCLC After School Partnerships
- Gannet Foundation Grants
- Pay It Forward Mini-Grants
- Lego Children’s Fund Grants
- Grants for Native Plant Landscaping
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After School Resources
- CalSAC Professional Development Resources
- Education Activity Resources
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After School Events
- Celebrate Lights on Afterschool!
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In This Issue
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Policy Update
- Potential Legislative Changes to Proposition 49 (ASES) Funding Would Allow Legislators to Reduce ASES Funding
- 2:00p.m. Monday July 28: Call-in To Learn More About Current After School Policy
- Register Today to Inform Federal Nutrition Funding Programs at a USDA Listening Session
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Network News
- Thank you for Peer-to-Peer Mentor Submissions! Mentee Slots Still Available!
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CDE Nutrition Funding Opportunities
- CA Dept of Education Funding: Child and Adult Care Food
- CA Dept of Education Funding: Summer Food Service
- CA Dept of Education Funding: School Nutrition
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After School Events
- National Events
- Regional Events
- California Middle and High School Events
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Professional Development Opportunity
- BOOST-er High School Summit Request For Presenters
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Policy Update
Potential Changes to Proposition 49 (ASES) Would Allow Legislators to Reduce or Eliminate ASES Funding
The State Legislature’s Budget Conference Committee composed of members or the California State Senate and Assembly, adopted language for a budget trailer bill that attempts to repeal the guaranteed funding allocation in Proposition 49, the After School Education and Safety (ASES) program, which currently funds over 3,800 after school programs statewide. This language goes further than originally proposed by either house of the Legislature. It would submit an initiative to the voters that would give the Legislature the authority to substantially reduce after school funding or eliminate the state’s after school programs altogether. If placed on the November Ballot and passed by California voters, the initiative would end the guaranteed continuous appropriation for ASES programs, and funding levels would be set annually by the Legislature. In order to move any further, this measure would have to be part of a budget passed by a two-thirds vote of the full Legislature, and be signed by the Governor, before moving to the ballot. If passed by voters in November, this initiative could impact 2009-2010 after-school funding.
In This Issue
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Professional Development Opportunities
- Join the California Afterschool Network Peer to Peer Mentoring Program
- Become a CalSAC Trainer
- High School Summit Request For Presenters
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Statewide Technical Assistance Update
- CDE Posts the California After School Demonstration Program
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Funding Opportunities
- After School Music Grants
- Samsung Hope for Education Grants
- Toshiba America Foundation Grants
- Data-Scribe Nonprofit Technology & Communications Grants
- The Guitar Center Music Foundation Grants
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Resources
- Afterschool Lesson Plans Database
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Professional Development Opportunities
- Join the California Afterschool Network Peer to Peer Mentoring Program
- Become a CalSAC Trainer
- National Afterschool Matters Practitioner Fellowship Program
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Funding Opportunities
- Finish Line Youth Foundation Grants for Disadvantaged Youth
- Richard Riley Award for Community Learning Centers
- Disney Minnie Grants 2008
- Tommy Hilfiger Education Grants
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Inform Statewide Technical Assistance Efforts
- Inform CDE Technical Assistance Planning! Take the TA Survey
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Funding Opportunities
- CA Dept of Education Funding Renewal: CalServe Initiative Partnership
- Motorola Abraham Lincoln Grants Program
- Verizon Foundation Education Grants
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Network News
- Join the California Afterschool Network Peer to Peer Mentoring Program
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Virtual After School Resources
- Exploratorium: Digital Library After School Website / Virtual Workshop
- View Program Quality and Youth Outcomes Video
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After School Events
- Save the Dates for the upcoming 21st CCLC Grantee Orientations!
- BOOST·er High School Summit
- Foundations Inc. Beyond School Hours Conference
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In This Issue
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Network News
- Join the California Afterschool Network Peer to Peer Mentoring Program
- Congratulations to Start-Stay-Succeed Participants
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Policy Update
- SB 1674 (Torlakson) Passes Senate and Awaits Assembly Vote
- Notice: 21st Century Community Learning Centers Appeal Date Extended
- Recent Clarifications in the CDE ASES and 21st CCLC Frequently Asked Questions Document
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Funding Information
- Potential New After School Nutrition Funding: Take Funding Survey
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Funding Opportunities
- Grant Opportunity for Principals
- Neighborhood Builders Grants
- Global Youth Service Day Planning Grant
- Grants for Afterschool Music Programs
- Grants for Public Schools and Libraries
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Policy Update
Cohort 5 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Awards Announced!
The California Department of Education reports that technical problems had delayed the announcement of 21st CCLC Cohort 5 awardees until the close of business Friday, May 23. The awardees were announced briefly and then removed from the website due to a glitch in the approval process. The results have now been re-posted along with a recently updated frequently asked questions document.
For more information on the 21st CCLC program, including a recently updated frequently asked questions document click here.
To find out about the recently released 21st CCLC awardees, click here.
Policy Update
Governors May Budget Revisions
The Governor recently released the May revision of the proposed California budget. There was no update regarding After School Education and Safety (ASES) funds in this budget revision. However, it is assumed that the Governor is still actively pursuing an opportunity to put a proposal to the voters to cut $59.6 million, or roughly 10% of ASES funding. At this time no ballot initiatives have been introduced. The last day for a legislative measure to qualify for the November ballot is June 26, 2008. The California Afterschool Network Policy Committee is following this issue closely and will inform the field if such an initiative should be introduced. For more information about the Governor’s May budget revision click here.
The Network Policy Committee will be facilitating a committee call on May 29, 2008* from 3:00 – 4:00 outlining the May revision and other relevant policy issues in CA. To join the Network Policy Committee and find out how to participate in this call, click here.
*Note, the Policy Committee Date and Time have been amended from last week’s Newsletter
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Network News
- The Network Announces New Leadership Team Members
- Virtual Workshop Available: Exploring the Exploratorium STEM Resources
- All Stars of Rock: An After School Success Story
- Join the California Afterschool Network Peer to Peer Mentoring Program
- Mapping the California Afterschool Landscape
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Policy Update
- Governors May Budget Revisions
- Cohort 5 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Award Update
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Funding Opportunities and Resources
- Staples Foundation Education Programs for Disadvantaged Youth
- Save Our History Grants
- Goldman Sachs Foundation Youth Prizes for Excellence in International Education
- Run For Good Grants
- PSA Contest for Youth: Advertise Your Cause Media Challenge
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Local Funding Partnerships
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Other Funding Resources
- Filling the Gap: Funding Strategies for California’s After School Programs
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Educational Resources
- The Guide to Social Change Led by and With Young People
- Road To Life Health Education Curriculum
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After School Events
- We Are Youth Workers: A Showcase of Our Work and an After Hours Summer Break-Down!
- MICROSOCIETY’s 16th Annual National Conference: Real World Learning: For The Global Child
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Employment Opportunity
- Employment Opportunities with Rescue Social Change Group
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Network News
- Network Reception at BOOST a hit! Join the Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Project
- Network Telephone Workshop: Explore The Exploratorium STEM Resources on Friday May 9th
- The California Afterschool Network Seeks an Additional Program Coordinator
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Funding Opportunities and Resources
- Student Newspaper Grants
- Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs Grants
- Arts, Literacy, and Family Violence Prevention Grants
- RGK Education, Health, and Community Development Grants
- 3M Community Giving Grants
- Search Grants Database for Corporate Grants
- The Finance Project’s April Funding Tip
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Professional Development Opportunites
- Physical Activity and Food Security Training
- Region 7 After School Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Food Security Community Connections Summit
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers' Summer Institute!
- Region 2 After School: Stepping Up to the Plate Conference
- Teaching and Learning in Out-of-School-Time Summer Institute
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After School Research
- After School Programs in the 21st Century
- Getting it Right: Strategies for After-School Success
- Social Policy Report: After-School Programs and Academics: Implications for Policy, Practice, and Research
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Job Opportunity
- Citizen Schools Seeks Executive Director
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Network News
- High School After School: What Works? And How Do We Get There?
- Join The California Afterschool Network at a BOOST Poolside Reception!
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After School Policy Update
- SB 1674 Passes Senate Education Committee
- SB 1492 Does Not Pass Senate Education Commitee
- AB 2890: New Proposed Legislation Allows Allocation of ASES Funds to other Categorical Programs
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Funding Opportunities
- GoGirlGo!! National Grants supporting physical activity for girls.
- GoGirlGo! Ambassador Team Awards
- McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation Academic Enrichment Grants
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Program Opportunities
- Trash to Treasure Competition
- The Governor’s Challenge
- New Free CalSAC Training Modules For After School Programs
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Professional Growth Opportunity
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News & Events
- National Afterschool for All Challenge
- California Afterschool Challenge
- NIOST Summer Seminars
- After School Professional Development Institute – CSU Chico
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In This Issue
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Network News
- Network Telephone Workshop Available: Youth Development in After School Programs
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After School Policy Update
- Clarification of Staff Requirements for ASES/21st CCLC Programs
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Program Opportunities
- The Governor’s Challenge
- Engaging At-Risk Youth in Service / Global Youth Service Day 2008
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Funding Opportunities
- Improving Children’s Health and Well-being
- Early Childhood Reading Grants
- Bank of America -- Neighborhood Builders Grants
- March Funding Tip
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Educational Resources
- BAM! Body and Mind
- 4H K–12 School Enrichment In School and After School
- Exploring Water Science in Afterschool Curriculum
- Online Activity Guides for Multiple Curriculum Subjects
- Adolescent Literacy Toolkit
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Research and Resources
- Giving a Student Voice to California’s Dropout Crisis
- Campaign to Prevent High School Dropout
- Family And Neighborhood Risks: How They Relate to Involvement in Out-Of-School Time Activities
- Promoting ELL Parental Involvement
- Promoting Healthy Families in Your Community: 2008 Resource Packet
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