CAN Newsletter – February 28, 2017
Thank you to all of the field leaders who expressed interest and submitted applications to join the California AfterSchool Network Leadership Team. We are extremely pleased to have had nearly 70 interested applicants and over 40 completed applications! Over the next month our Leadership Development Committee and Leadership Team will be giving each application careful consideration. Results of the application process will be announced in mid-April and new Leaders will begin supporting CAN’s efforts to increase access to high-quality out-of-school time learning and enrichment opportunities on July 1, 2017.
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Announcing Senator Barbara Boxer and Actor Jesse Williams to Keynote at 2017 BOOST Conference
The BOOST Conference has recently announced keynote speakers Senator Barbara Boxer and Actor Jesse Williams to attend the 10th Annual BOOST Conference, held in Palm Springs, California, April 18-21, 2017. Afterschool Alliance and BOOST Collaborative will be honoring Senator Boxer for her lifetime of dedication to education. Additionally, the California Department of Education’s Expanded Learning Division will be hosting a free Grantee Orientation pre-conference for those registered for this year’s BOOST Conference. The orientation will feature topics such as Grant Requirements, Quality Standards and Continuous Quality Improvement for After School Education and Safety (ASES), 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC), and After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) grantees. You can sign up when you register for the conference. For more information visit the BOOST Conference website.
LIAS Blog: Looking Ahead: Perspectives from California Expanded Learning Program Leaders
Learning in Afterschool & Summer recently released the blog “Looking Ahead: Perspectives from California Expanded Learning Program Leaders.” Frank Escobar – Program Manager for Visalia Unified School District, Selena Levy – Program Manager for CalSAC, and John Fuentes – Program Manager for Bay Area Community Resources go in depth answering the topics: Emerging Trends in Expanded Learning Programs and the Most Significant Challenge Facing the Field of Expanded Learning. Click here to read what Expanded Learning Leaders have to say on these topics.
Summer Matter Campaign – Changing the Course of “Expanded Learning” in California
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation recently published Taking Summer Seriously: How the Summer Matters Campaign is Changing the Course of Expanded Learning in California, along with an infographic highlighting the important work, reach, and impact of the campaign. The report outlines research on the importance of summer learning including the growing enrichment gap between low and high income students. It details how the Summer Matters campaign shifted paradigms from notions of remedial summer school to create flexible, engaging, innovative learning and enrichment opportunities during the summer. Read the report and access the complimentary infographic.
Summer learning programs: a cost-effective public health intervention
Research continuous to be released on the benefits of summer learning, benefits such as increased collaboration amongst students and confidence building. Additionally, the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) recently endorsed the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM) brief “Curbing Summertime Weight Gain Among America’s Youth.” The brief states, “Policies supporting high quality, affordable summertime programming that leverages existing school and community resources could cost-effectively reverse the obesity epidemic” through summer learning programs reinforcing healthy eating behavior and physical activity. Click here, to read more about how Summer Learning Programs curb summer weight gain.
CalSAC Resources: Empower the Field and Connect to Your Communities
Deepen Emotional Competency in Our Field
In our current political climate, it is critical to support
staff in building their own competencies around social awareness,
interpersonal skills, and self-awareness. Take advantage of
CalSAC’s unique, FREE CalSAC
trainings and professional learning community tracks for
both frontline staff and program leadership.
Leadership: It Starts with You
Our child and youth need brave, bold leadership to navigate
during these uncertain times. Explore and strengthen your
capacity in Strength-Based leadership, management, supervision,
coaching, personal reflection and community building to
effectively lead your organization by learning about and
unlocking your greatest leadership potential. Register today for
a 3-Day
Leadership Intensive Retreat in your area.
Energenius Funding for Family Engagement
Events
Expanded Learning programs are integral to supporting families
and connecting them to vital resources. Hosting a family
engagement event is one way to create space to connect with
families. CalSAC, in partnership with the Pacific Gas & Electric
Company (PG&E), is offering funding for programs in PG&E
service areas to host a family engagement event through the
Energenius® Out-of-School Time Program. Enroll in this
funding opportunity to meet the needs of families!
Tracking Chronic Absence: Getting Ready for Prop 47 Grants or Setting Up for Improvement
The California Community Schools Network recently released a blog Tracking Chronic Absence: Getting Ready for Prop 47 Grants or Just Setting Up for Improvement The blog outlines that ”The Request for Proposals for the Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Fund: Learning Communities for School Success grants (through CDE, from Prop 47 savings) is expected out this March. We know from the legislation that districts with high chronic absence, out-of-school suspension, and dropout rates will be given priority when grants are awarded. We’re suggesting that districts with high rates start compiling their data now because the proposal writing timeline is expected to be very short.” In November 2014, voters approved Proposition 47 which reduced penalties for non-violent and non-serious crimes creating the state significant savings. The Safe Neighborhood and Schools Fund was created to use those savings to ward truancy and prevent dropout (as well as other issues). Access the complete blog here.
CFPA Legislative Update – SB 138: Count Me In for School Meals Act
On January 13th, Senator Mike McGuire introduced Senate Bill (SB) 138, the “Count Me In for School Meals Act,” a bill aimed at addressing child hunger by removing hassles from school meal program enrollment and by serving all students free school meals in very high poverty schools. The California Food Policy Advocates (CFPA) are a sponsor SB 138, and have created an informational web page where individuals can learn more and sign up for ongoing updates. Access CFPA’s SB 138 page.
National CACFP Conference – A Conference for Snack and Supper!
The 3rd Annual National CACFP Conference will be April 18-20 in San Diego, CA. The conference will feature over 120 hours of workshops, trainings, networking, and learning opportunities focused around the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and anyone serving students snacks and meals through this program are encouraged to attend. Register today!
Upcoming Funding Opportunities
CAN maintains a list of funding opportunities with deadlines, and rolling funding opportunities – access the full list of funding opportunities and view some of the most recent additions below.
Order Free CAN Resources!
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Do You Have a Job Opening? Seeking a job?
The California AfterSchool Network is now connecting expanding learning programs and job seekers. Job openings can be for any level of an out-of-school time program or organization serving youth. Visit our website to post a current job opportunity or check out our job listings today.