CAN Newsletter – August 28, 2018
In case you missed it, check out CAN’s Executive Director’s welcome back to after school message for 2018. Also, check out his most recent blog on the BOOST Cafe, “Doubling Down” which makes the case why this year is the time to double down on our efforts to create policies that value children, families, and communities.
In This Newsletter:
Limited spaces available for final Expanded Learning Summit
There are still a small handful of available slots to attend the final Expanded Learning Summit to be held on September 5, 2018 in Visalia, California. We look forward to seeing you there. The Summits this year focus on a theme of creating a positive school climate and culture. Participants thus far have been inspired by high-quality workshops and keynote presentations, and they have connected with each other and the System of Support for Expanded Learning to learn innovative practices and address common challenges. Learn more and register for the final summit!
Celebrate Lights On Afterschool October 25th
Lights On Afterschool is right around the corner! Join millions of Americans throughout the nation to celebrate the only nationwide rally to support keeping the lights on after school! Let’s put California at the top of the list for Lights on Afterschool Celebrations! Make sure your event is registered and check out tons of resources to help plan your event.
Get Grounded: Grantee Orientation Materials and Videos Available
Last year, CAN helped the System of Support for Expanded Learning to implement Expanded Learning Grantee Orientations. Access all the web-based resources provided at the Orientations. Additionally, over the summer CAN released four Expanded Learning Grantee Orientation videos to orient Expanded Learning Grantees.
Temescal and Associates provides a how to guide on promoting SEL and Character Skills
Temescal and Associates has provided a guide on incorporating SEL or Character Skills into you program. This guide focuses on promising activities and practices as well as provides resources for your use to implement the practices and activities in your program.
Making the shift on how to approach care around trauma
Learning in Afterschool and Summer spotlights a blog by Sam Piha’s about the shift from trauma informed care to healing centered engagement. The blog shares some great insight on a wonderful resource that can be used to help with this process. The blog also focuses on the book “Hope and Healing in Urban Education” by Dr.
#HealthyBehaviorsInitiative – A Guide to Working with Your Local Health Department
The Healthy Behaviors Initiative is excited to share the Afterschool Primer on Working with Your Local Health Department. The Primer provides information on SNAP-Ed, the outcomes of a strong partnership with your Local Health Department and how to get started. If you are a Local Health Department, the primer discusses how partnerships with afterschool programs can help you reach your target population.
National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) and Lands’ End have teamed up to present the first-ever $10,000 Love Learning Award
National Summer learning Association and Lands’ End is offering the Love Learning Award. The winner of this award will receive $10,000 in recognition of their great work.