CAN Newsletter
October 21, 2014
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Call for Presenters on Quality Standards in Action
The California AfterSchool Network is partnering with eight regions to host conferences around the recently released Quality Standards for Expanded Learning Programs in California. We are seeking skilled presenters to lead substantive, engaging workshops throughout the state related to the 12 areas outlined in the Quality Standards. Workshops are typically 90 minutes in length for multiple levels of practitioner but will vary by conference. Each Region will be choosing presenter(s) that most closely meet their current needs. If you are interested in presenting, please complete the application below to be considered.
CAN Policy Committee – Quarterly Policy Update
Federal, state, local, and administrative policy updates
On November 25, 2014 the CAN Policy Committee convented for a live update on relevant federal, state, local, and administrative policies impacting expanded learning. CAN Policy Committee Co-chairs provided updates on relevant California policy including election results, ballot propositions, state budget, Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF), as well as recently passed legislation. The update also featured information on federal elections, budget, and policies impacting expanded learning. Additionally, an overview was provided on state administrative policies impacting expanded learning programs.
Access the notes including hyperlinks, as well as the audio recording of the quarterly policy update.
New Report and Webinar Outlines Strategies for Effective District/Expanded Learning Program Partnerships
The Partnership for Children & Youth recently released Time Well Spent: School district strategies to help students get the most from expanded learning time. The report examines diverse partnership models, documents successful mutually beneficial partnership strategies, highlights common successes and challenges, and provides tips for effective practice.
Wallace Foundation Offers Recommended Practices for Summer Learning Success
The Wallace Foundation has recently released a report entitled Getting to Work on Summer Learning: Recommended Practices for Success. The Guide offers promising practices to facilitators and educators looking to launch summer learning programs or improve existing programs. Based on research collected from six summer programs in urban districts, the report provides specific recommendations on how to maximize enrichment opportunities for children in summer learning programs. With improved program quality, schools can come closer to bridging the achievement gap between children of low-income families and children of affluent families.
Access Getting to Work on Summer Learning: Recommended Practices for Success
AfterSchool Job Postings
As part of California AfterSchool Network’s mission to provide
practitioners with the latest information concerning the expanded
learning field, CAN maintains an up-to-date listing of current
available job positions within the field. Check out these three
recent job openings in October:
CalSAC: Program
Coordinator
After-School
All-Stars LA: Program Director
LA’s
BEST: Supervising Staff Development Coordinator
California Ranks Number One for After School!
Although More Work Remains Before All Children Have Access to a Program
The Afterschool Alliance recently released America After 3PM, during an audio news conference featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Afterschool Alliance Executive Director, Jodi Grant. America After 3PM is a national household survey that assesses participation, access, public support for after school, and family satisfaction with after school programs.