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March 2010
Events & Announcements
Mayoral Summit on Afterschool/Extended Learning: Let the Conversation Begin!
From left to right: Mayor Smith of Maricopa, Mayor Skelton of Sahuarita, Mayor Loomis of Oro Valley, Mayor Walkup of Tucson, and Mayor Holaway
of Eager at the Mayoral Summit on March 3rd. On March 3, 2010, nearly 100 city, education, business and community leaders attending the firstArizona Mayoral Summit on Afterschool/Extended Learning identified priorities that will be the basisof a comprehensive strategic approach to sustaining and expanding afterschool programs acrossArizona.
Read more about the Mayoral Summit HERE
Data Needed to Support Afterschool Agenda - Include Your Program on theArizona Afterschool MAP!
A reoccurring theme at the recent statewide Mayoral Summit on Afterschool was the need for data.Policymakers and funders alike stressed the need for the afterschool movement to better document boththe need for afterschool programming and the gaps in programming.
As a result, the Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence is expanding the capabilities of the ArizonaAfterschool Map, a web based, afterschool map and directory which was originally designed to be aninvaluable tool for all Arizona afterschool providers.
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This, first of its kind, Arizona afterschool mapping project allows all afterschool programs, large ANDsmall, non-profit AND for profit, licensed AND licensed exempt, to log on to www.azafterschool.org andclick on Afterschool Directory to easily enter the data requested regarding their program. There is nocharge for including your program or programs on the Arizona Afterschool Map. It takes only a fewminutes to enter program details and programs with multiple sites have the capability to enter each siteindividually. The afterschool map also allows afterschool providers with summer programs to list thedetails of their summer programs separately.
If you find your program is already listed in the directory, please confirm the accuracy of information listedbecause we know the economic downturn has caused many changes in the number, size andcomposition of afterschool programs statewide.
Parents looking for afterschool programs for their children are able to log onto the site, enter their homeaddress and search for all programs operating within three, five or fifteen miles from the address entered.All programs within the geographic radius selected then pop up and parents can then click on individualprogram names to see the full details regarding the programs in their area.
In addition to be being a valuable tool for providers and parents, AzCASE will now be able to run queriesand generate reports that will begin to produce the data sought by policymakers and funders.
If you have any questions or need additional information about this incredible, afterschool tool, please callthe Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence at 602.496.3307.
Populate the Afterschool Map at: http://azafterschool.org/AzAfterschool-Directory/Find-Programs-Near-You.aspx
Scribner to Chair OST Action Agenda Network
We are proud to announce that Dr. Kent Scribner, Superintendent of the Phoenix Union High SchoolDistrict has agreed to chair the OST Action Agenda Network being launched as part of our OST PilotGrant from the United Way worldwide. Amy Gibbons, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Clubs of
Greater Phoenix will assist in leading this effort as the vice chair.
A six month, Maricopa County wide effort, the purpose of the network is to develop an actionable agendato strengthen the impact the county's out-of-school time network has on children and youth.Representatives from out-of-school time, education, community-based organizations, business,government, foundations and families are being recruited to comprise a diverse network of stakeholdersthat all have an interest in and a responsibility to furthering quality out-of-school time programs in thecounty.
Prior to the launch of the network in mid-April, AzCASE and VSUW will conduct focus groups with out-of-school providers, youth and parents to learn firsthand their perspectives of the needs, challenges andopportunities facing the growth and sustainability of quality out-of-school time programs in the county.
For more information regarding the OST Action Agenda Network, please contact Melanie McClintock at602.496.3307 or [email protected].
Arizona's 4th Annual Youth Leadership Day - April 14
Helios Education Foundation & the Governor's Youth Commission invite you to attend Arizona's 4thAnnual Youth Leadership Day on April 14, 2010. The event is planned for youth by youth and is an eventwhich will unite Arizona's youth leaders to develop strong civic skills with engaging speakers andworkshops.
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The event will be held in the Arizona State Capitol Mall Complex, lunch will be provided, and the event isfree to attend.
For more information, please contact: Amanda Scott-Thomas at [email protected] or 602. 542.3426.
Tucson Youth Development Coalition Selects 12 Pilot Sites and 10 ExternalAssessors for Quality Counts
The Quality Counts pilot sites will be going through a 9-month quality assessment and improvementprocess beginning with the first training in self-assessment on March 16th: Chicanos Por La Causa,Marana Unified School District LEAP program, Vail Unified School District Cottonwood EnrichmentCenter, Mulcahy YMCA, Tanque Verde Community Programs, Tucson Urban League, Sunnyside UnifiedSchool District Project Team, Compass Health Care C.A.S.T program, La Frontera - Robles JunctionElementary Program, and Flowing Wells Extension Programs.
The entire community is invited to attend a stakeholder presentation on March 15th from 9am-4pm. Costis $35 and includes lunch. Contact Amanda Kucich at [email protected] for moreinformation and to register for this presentation and/or any of the other trainings listed if you are not a pilot
site but still wish to be involved.
Afterschool in the News
Phoenix After-School Center (PAC) Programs Being Cut The popular Phoenix After-School Center program was one of the programs on the chopping block as thecity passed its budget Tuesday [March 2] afternoon. A city spokesman confirmed that 25 of the city's 55PACs are slated to be eliminated. PAC is a low-cost program held on school campuses where childrencan play, do homework and participate in structured activities. The city does not yet know which centerswill be cut, but estimated about 1,300 children will be impacted.Read the KPHO Channel 5 report here
Pima County's After-School Programs Could Close A proposed change in the state's definition of child-care programs could prompt Pima County to shutdown the free after-school care it provides to dozens of families...Read the Arizona Daily Star article here
Casa Grande District Programs Ranked Among Top 7 in State Casa Grande Middle School's Drug Alcohol and Tobacco Awareness Team and the Mock Trial programat CGMS, Cactus Middle School and Villago Middle School were recognized as Arizona EducationFoundation A+ Exemplary Programs during Tuesday's meeting of the Casa Grande Elementary SchoolDistrict Governing Board...Read the Casa Grande Dispatch article here
California a Leader in After-School Programs A group of California crime victims and law enforcement officials released a report Wednesdaycongratulating schools across the state, including in Santa Cruz County, for maintaining after-schoolprograms they said keep kids in school and out of trouble.Read the Santa Cruz Sentinel article here
Common Core Stardards Available for Comment The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief
State School Officers (CCSSO) today released the first official public draft of the college- and career-readiness standards in English-language arts and mathematics as part of the Common Core State
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Standards Initiative, a process being led by governors and chief state school officers in 51 states andterritories. These standards define the knowledge and skills students should have to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing, academic college courses and in workforce training programs...Read the Council of Chief State School Officers press release here
Job Opportunities
EAR CANDY, Executive Assistant/Development Director
EAR CANDY, a non-profit devoted to providing kids access to music education, is on the prowl for a part-time Executive Assistant / Development Director. Resumes will be accepted until Monday, March 15th.Details about the position can be found at: http://www.earcandycharity.org/Support.aspx
KYRENE KIDS CLUB, Program Specialist
The Program Specialist will facilitate activity planning meetings, inventory and order materials andsupplies, develop and schedule daily children's activities, communicate information to parents throughmemos and newsletters, mentor and provide orientations for Club Leaders, and assign and monitor thework of Club Leaders. The Program Specialist must have availability from 6:30am-6:30pm.
Positions available at Brisas and Milenio sites.
The application is available online at www.kyrene.org. Call 480.783.4064 for more information.
UNITED WAY OF TUCSON, Health and Nutrition Educator
Full time position with the United Way of Tucson providing nutrition education to children in childcare andafter school settings throughout greater Tucson. Required: Associates degree (education, childdevelopment, health or related field) and 2 years experience developing lesson plans and providing directeducation to children, bilingual (Spanish), valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in education, child development, health or related field. Must have ability towork independently, have good attention to detail and be comfortable demonstrating nutrition and fitnessactivities to groups of children and adults.
Please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to: [email protected]
VALLEY OF THE SUN UNITED WAY, Community Impact Manager - Youth
Valley of the Sun United Way has an open position for a Community Impact Manager (Youth), reportingto the Vice President of Community Impact (Children and Youth). Major summary of position is to provideleadership for the further development, implementation, integration and evaluation of CommunityObjective Plan strategies. This position is responsible for overall Community Impact project management,including project planning; budget monitoring; contract management; and convening, leading and
managing VSUW Collaborative Partnerships.
For complete details on responsibilities, skills, requirements and application procedures, please visithttp://www.vsuw.org. Once there, click on About Us, then Careers at the top of the page. Interestedcandidates should provide their information by Friday, March 26th. Please no phone inquiries. EOE.
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BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE EAST VALLEY (SACATON), Branch Executive
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for the Branch Executive position, currently open with theBoys and Girls Clubs of the East Valley. This position directs, oversees and manages the daily operationsof their Boys and Girls Clubs of the East Valley Branch located in Sacaton, Arizona. The BranchExecutive oversees program and service delivery to youth ages 6 to 18; hires, supervises and trains staff;
facilities management; Gila River Indian Community relations; budget development and administration;auxiliary board development; fundraising; and membership administration. Qualifications: Qualifiedcandidates must have a minimum of three years' full time experience in a leadership role with a Boys andGirls Club, or similar organization; experience with branch operations, supervising staff and fiscalmanagement.
Please submit a current resume and cover letter stating the position you are applying for, along with anoutline of your qualifications, via fax 480.820.4093, or e-mail to [email protected]. Visit the web site athttp://www.clubzona.org to learn more about the organization.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER SCOTTSDALE, Part-time Art Instructor
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Scottsdale, AZ has an immediate opening for an art instructor at their Vestar
branch. This is a part-time position working 20-30 hours per week. This position is responsible fororganizing, implementing and supervising a well-rounded and comprehensive arts and crafts program forthis location, including representing the branch at annual art competitions.
Experience planning for and executing art projects with youth in a variety of areas such as sculpture,photography, and mixed media. Hands-on experience working with children and parents
Qualified applicants should send a resume to [email protected].
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER SCOTTSDALE (FOUNTAIN HILLS), Part-time Technology Instructor & Part-time Game Room Instructor
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale has an immediate opening for a Technology Instructor
and a Game Room Instructor at their McKee Branch. These are part-time positions working 25-35 hoursper week.
Qualified applicants should send a resume to [email protected].
GIRL SCOUTS ARIZONA, Program Specialist
Summer camp positions available in Phoenix, Prescott and Payson!
For more information, visit: www.girlscoutsaz.org/summer-camp-jobs
Funding Opportunities
Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program Invites Nominations of YoungVolunteers Deadline: March 15, 2010
The Kohl's Kids Who Care Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards young volunteers (ages 6 to 18)whose efforts have made a positive impact on their communities.
Nominees must not have graduated from high school as of March 15, 2010, and must be legal U.S.
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residents of a state in which a Kohl's store is located. The young volunteer's actions should be beyondwhat is normally expected of a child his or her age. Volunteer efforts should have made a positive impacton others and occurred in the last twelve months. The activity cannot be performed solely to benefit afamily member.
Find details and application at www.kohlskids.com.
Arizona Commission on the Arts - Arts Learning Project Grants Deadline: March 18, 2010
Arts Learning Project Grants are now available from the Arizona Commission on the Arts. The categoryof Community Enrichment grants are initiated by non-profit/government social service organizations, Boysand Girls Clubs, libraries and YMCA's to support an artist in residence program at your site. These arematching cash grants that also provide support for travel and supplies. For more information visithttp://azarts.gov/guide/index.htm or contact Mandy Buscas, Arts Learning Director, [email protected].
Looking for an artist to engage? Visit the Arts Commission's Teaching Artist Roster and search by artisticdiscipline, age range and more at http://roster.azarts.gov/ .
The 2011 Guide to Grants for Arts Learning is now available here!
Got Breakfast? Foundation Announces Silent Hero Grants for Summer FoodPrograms Deadline: April 1, 2010
The got breakfast? Foundation's Silent Hero Grant Program is designed to encourage schools andnonprofit organizations to expand the reach of underutilized child nutrition programs, including the SchoolBreakfast Program and, with this expansion, the Summer Nutrition Program.
Grants ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 will be awarded to public schools, nonprofit private schools, localgovernments, national youth sports programs, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations participating in theSummer Nutrition Program. Grant funds can be used for such needs as serving equipment, programstaffing, and nutrition education materials.
Visit http://www.gotbreakfast.org/grants.php for the Request for Applications.
Grants for Outdoor Shade Structures Deadline: April 12, 2010
The American Academy of Dermatology is providing grants for shade structures for organizations servingchildren and youth.
Nonprofit of public schools that install permanent shade structures designed to alleviate direct sunexposure and provide ultraviolet ray protection for outdoor areas are eligible for funding.
Visit http://www.aad.org/public/sun/grants.html for details.
Metlife Afterschool Innovator Award - Now Accepting Nominations Deadline: April 23, 2010
The Afterschool Alliance and MetLife Foundation are partnering to develop and disseminate a series ofIssue Briefs that address topics related to middle school youth and afterschool programs. Nominate aprogram by April 23, 2010 for a chance to receive a MetLife Afterschool Innovator Award and behighlighted in one of the Issue Briefs.
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Awards will be given out by the Afterschool Alliance in conjunction with the 2010 Lights On Afterschooland each recipient will receive an award of $5,000 to be used to continue or improve upon the highlightedprogram.
Take a moment to make the nomination yourself or to point candidates in their direction. The onlinenomination form and additional details are available online athttp://www.afterschoolalliance.org/metLife.cfm or contact Chris D'Agostino [email protected] or 202.347.2030.
Nominate a Young Service-Learning Leader for a $2,500 Barron Prize!Deadline: April 30, 2010
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes seeks nominations for its 2010 awards. The Barron Prizehonors young people ages 8 to 18 who have made a significant positive difference to people and ourplanet. Each year, ten national winners each receive $2,500 to support their service work or highereducation.
For more information and to nominate, visit www.barronprize.org/
Nominations Invited for the World of Children Annual Awards Program Deadline: May 1, 2010
The World of Children Awards program was created "to recognize and elevate those selfless individualswho make a difference in the lives of children here in the U.S.A. and across the globe, regardless ofpolitical, religious, or geographical boundaries." Awards are made in three categories, and each awardcarries a cash grant to help continue the honoree's work.
For more information about guidelines and award categories, visitwww.worldofchildren.org/index.php/awards.
i3 Grant Applications Now Available Online Deadline: Mid-May, 2010
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan today announced the Department of Education's final prioritiesand the grant application for the $650 million Investing in Innovation Fund (i3). The fund will support thedevelopment of path-breaking new ideas, the validation of approaches that have demonstrated promise,and the scale-up of the nation's most successful and proven education innovations.Applicants will receive a competitive preference if their project addresses one or more of the followingpriorities: improving outcomes for young children; expanding students' access to college and preparingthem for success in college; addressing the unique needs of students with disabilities and of limitedEnglish proficient students; and serving schools in rural areas.Applications will be due in mid-May and grants will be awarded in September.
Applications for i3 are available here: http://www.ed.gov/programs/innovation/index.html
Arts Learning Grants Deadline: June 10, 2010
The National Endowment for the Arts is providing grants (up to $150,000) for school and community-based projects that help children and youth acquire knowledge, understanding and skills in the arts. After-school and summer programs are eligible.
Visit http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-702.htm for details.
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Bank of the West Introduces Online Charitable Grants System Deadline: December 31, 2010
San Francisco-based Bank of the West's new online Commitment to Community Charitable InvestmentsProgram provides grants to local nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving quality of life, particularly
for low- and moderate-income individuals and communities. Grants are made in the categories ofCommunity and Economic Development, Education and Job Training, Health and Human Care, and Civicand Cultural.
Visit the Commitment to Community grants site at:https://www.bankofthewest.com/about-us/community-support.html
Afterschool Resources/Research/Reports
Upcoming Training Session: Designing Activities in School-Age Programs
Activities are the heart of your program and why kids love attending. Learn how to plan engaging,creative, and age appropriate activities for school-agers and take home new ideas.
April 13, 2010 from 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm, $12
Child & Family Resources, 2800 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson 85716
To register: call 520.982.4032 or email [email protected]
Afterschool Bucket Drumming Classes
Are you interested in having a bucket drumming class with a professional percussionist in your out-of-school time program?
Great preparation for marching band or drum kits and it's fun!
Very reasonable fee - Visit www.beyonddrumlessons.com or call Stephen Flinn at 480.310.2954 for moreinformation.
New York Statewide Afterschool Network
NYSAN has released a new Policy Brief that outlines the need to build a system of support for the "wholechild" in which all children and youth have full and equitable opportunities to be healthy, safe, engaged,and prepared from "cradle to career." The pillars of a system include not only an excellent publiceducation system, but robust early care and education (ECE) programs and high-quality afterschoollearning and development opportunities. NYSAN and our ECE partners have developed a writtenblueprint for how the early care and afterschool communities can work together to advance such asystem. The brief, From Birth through Young Adulthood: A Blueprint for Collaboration between the EarlyCare and Education and Afterschool Systems in New York State:
(a) Articulates the common benefits of ECE and afterschool programs(b) Provides a rationale for collaboration(c) Outlines strategies for advancing a joint and/or coordinated agenda, and(d) Suggests broad principles for policy and program recommendations.
Click here to download the policy brief.
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Encouraging Good Food Choices and Physical Activity
Two California groups have created resources that after-school professionals can use in encouragingchildren and youth to eat right and be active.
One resource is a four-page PDF from the MO Project, part of CANFIT and funded by the CaliforniaEndowment and Kaiser Permanente, Southern California Region.
The PDF, available at CANFIT, details how to talk about food and physical activity, the connectionbetween the two, the importance of physical activity and play, and how to change systems that affect foodand physical activity to improve children's health.
In addition, the California Department of Education has released California After School Physical ActivityGuidelines that were developed by the department's After School Programs Office.
This PDF features detailed guidelines for encouraging and incorporating physical activity in after-schoolprograms. (Source: School-Age NOTES)
