CAN Newsletter – October 11, 2016
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Deadline is Quickly Approaching for ASES Renewal and Universal Applications
Deadline: Wednesday, November 9, 2016
The ASES Renewal Application is for existing grant recipients in Grant Cycle B who wish to continue funding at existing levels. The ASES Universal Application is for new applicants and for existing grant recipients who wish to increase funding. Approximately $5 million in funding is available for ASES Universal grants. The remaining funds are obligated for ongoing grants funded via the Renewal application. The deadline to submit ASES Universal and Renewal applications is November 9, 2016. Access additional information and the ASES Universal and Renewal Applications.
Reminder: 21st Century Community Learning Centers RFA Deadline Approaching
Deadline: Wednesday, December 21, 2016
The California Department of Education’s Expanded Learning Division released Requests for Applications (RFAs) for 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) Elementary & Middle School programs, and High School After School Safety and Enrichment Teens (ASSETs) programs. An estimated $15 million in funding has been allocated for 21st CCLC programs proposing to serve Elementary and Middle/Junior High School Students in kindergarten
Register Today for the California Department of Education Expanded Learning Programs 2016 Grantee Orientation
"Building a Foundation for Quality"
The California Department of Education’s Expanded Learning Division, in partnership with the California AfterSchool Network, will be hosting two, one day Grantee Orientations for After School Education and Safety (ASES) and 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Grantees. Orientations will take place in Ontario on November 15th and will feature an opening plenary, action planning with your team, and four workshops (Grants 101 and Beyond, Quality Standards: Because Quality Matters, (CQI)2 Continuous Quality Improvement in Action, and Federal Program Monitoring: Where Compliance Meets Quality). Participants are recommended to attend with teams responsible for program oversight and implementation, fiscal management and reporting (e.g., Grant/Fiscal Managers, Program Directors, Site Coordinators, and ASES & 21st CCLC program partners). There is no cost to participate in the orientations and space is limited. Registration is now closed. For any questions or additional information, please contact Zoila Couture.
Register Now to Celebrate Lights on Afterschool!
On October 20, 2016, the Afterschool Alliance will be celebrating their 17th annual Lights on Afterschool. Lights on Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating after school programs and their important role in the lives of children, families, and communities. Each October, millions of Americans in thousands of communities across the nation celebrate after school programs that keep kids safe, inspire them to learn and helps working families. The Afterschool Alliance provides ideas for your celebration, an event planning kit, and how to engage the media and legislators in your celebration. Make California the number one state in the nation for recorded Lights on Afterschool celebrations. Today is the last day to register your event and still receive the 10 copies of this year’s winning Lights On Afterschool poster. Register your event today!
Public Profit Resource: Get More From Your Data!
It’s always a good time to explore the data from your after school program. Public Profit released Get More from Your Data! – Three Steps to Success, a guide for you to create more meaning from your program data. From identifying big picture patterns, to exploring underlying factors, to prioritizing options, use Get More from Your Data any time you want to get clear about what your data is telling you. Use the three-step method to make more meaning of your data today. Download your free copy here.
Free Resource: Apply for a Reused Computer
Does your after school program need computers? Is your school’s computer lab not available after hours? Apply for free computers to dedicate to your program. RRRcomputer.org is a fiscally sponsored non-profit organization with the mission to enhance a child’s education by providing computers to children in grades K-6. They reclaim computers from local tech companies, refurbishes them to be child ready and safe, and sets them up for you to reuse. To apply, simply fill out the online form or contact apply@RRRcomputer.org.
Order Free CAN Resources!
Do you want access FREE CAN resources? If you would like copies of any of CAN’s great resources please fill out this form and CAN will mail copies directly to you.
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.
