Indiana Statewide Newsletter
January 21, 2020
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National Afterschool Association Honors Two Hoosiers Among Its 2020 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders
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The
National AfterSchool Association
(NAA) - the voice of the afterschool profession and lead organization for the advancement of afterschool professionals and leaders - has selected
Grant Fulton
(
Program Director, Ace Clubs - Anderson
) and
Joe Deno
(
MSW Intern, Indiana Afterschool
Network - Indianapolis
) as two of NAA’s 2020 Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders.
The NAA sought to highlight emerging young leaders who are active in the afterschool community - with a proven passion for professional development, efforts to elevate the field, and persistence in their work to grow as leaders.
"The National AfterSchool Association knows that strong afterschool leaders develop the skilled professionals and teams that run strong organizations and quality programs that result in positive youth outcomes said Gina Warner, President and CEO of NAA. “These emerging leaders will help shape the next generation of the afterschool field."
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FSSA's Child Care Finder Resource
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Afterschool Learning & Enhancing Career Readiness
A new brief from the
American Institutes for Research (AIR) explores ways to leverage afterschool time to prepare students at at every stage of career development, from career awareness in kindergarten through sixth grade to career training in eleventh and twelfth grades. The brief offers recommendations for state leaders who are interested in using afterschool programming for career readiness.
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Be Future Ready with the
Indiana Academy for Out-of-School Learning
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If you're a member of the
Indiana Academy on Out-of-School Learning, you have automatic access to hundreds of modules on youth work, education, and nonprofit management, including this specific module on engagement and workforce development, titled
Engaging Families to Support College & Career Readiness
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As a program director or staff member, you're already connecting with families, but how is your family engagement building college and career readiness? By the end of this session, you will:
- Have a clear understanding of why college & career readiness is so important to address—no matter what grade levels your program serves.
- Learn how families can support college and career readiness for their students.
- Leave with 3 strategies your program can use to engage families to support their children's college & career readiness.
Visit the The Academy website to learn more about this module and hundreds of others!
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Professional Development, Conferences, and More
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Keys to Responding to the Gaps in Indiana’s Pipeline to Success
January 29, 2020 | 12 PM - 1 PM, Webinar
This session is designed to apprise participants of the current Hoosier educational landscape as it relates to equity. Drawing upon recent findings and trends incorporated into the 2019 Equity Report produced by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE), the presentation will break down existing college and career readiness and success gaps through race & ethnicity, geography, sex, and socioeconomic status. Moreover, targeted initiatives that are facilitated by CHE to eliminate equity gaps will be shared as well as time dedicated to highlighting the work of partners who are implementing effective practices to close equity gaps with their students. Register
here
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Indiana Pacers STEM Fest 2020
February 1, 2020 | Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN
Bring your family to the 3rd Annual Indiana Pacers STEM Fest presented by The Lilly Foundation and help spark your kids’ curiosity about science, technology, engineering, and math. Then, get ready for an exciting night at Bankers Life Fieldhouse as the Indiana Pacers host the New York Knicks. During STEM Fest, you and your family will have fun discovering STEM through hands-on activities with local Indiana corporations, universities and non-profit organizations. Get a glimpse into how the Indiana Pacers use STEM in SPORTS.
Register today!
Educator Preview Nights at the Indiana State Museum
February 4, 2019 | Indianapolis, IN
The Indiana State Museum is offering a chance to preview one of their newest exhibits - "Heartbreak and Hope Inside Our Opioid Crisis" - before your field trip. The exhibit is geared for students in grades 5-12 and adults. There will be an educator guide and additional resources available to best assist teachers, students and chaperones before, during and after the field trip. Museum staff and partners will be available to ask questions during the preview. Space is limited and reservations are required by calling Visitor Services at (317) 23-1637.
Learn more about the exhibit.
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Upcoming Regional Learning Network Meetings
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Gary Community Afterschool Network
January 22 @ 11:00 AM CST
City Life Center
225 W 5th Ave.
Gary, IN 46402
NWI Afterschool Network
January 23 @ 10:00 AM CST
Mullen School
100 Manny Ct.
Michigan City, IN 46360
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2020 NAA Annual Convention
March 15 - 19, 2020 | Washington DC
Join the 2,300 members of the National Afterschool Association (NAA) community at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center for four days of networking, learning and inspiration: special events, workshops, daily keynotes and an interactive learning expo, all designed to meet the needs of the developing professionals and emerging and current leaders of afterschool. Learn more
here
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2020 Indiana Summit on Out-of-School Learning
April 14 - 15, 2020 | Indiana Convention Center
Adventure is more than just hiking a new trail – it’s breaking the chain of routine and opening yourself up to new ideas. Adventure is challenging what’s possible for yourself, your program, and your kids. In Spring of 2020, the Indiana Afterschool Network will help you push your boundaries outward and learn how we can work together to dream, explore, and discover. Learn more
here
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Aim High – New York Life Foundation Grant
Deadline: January 24, 2020
The New York Life Foundation is seeking applicants for its Aim High local grant program to support afterschool, summer, or expanded learning programs serving middle schoolers. A total of 26 grant awards will be made nationwide, in 3 categories of up to $100,000. Read the
full application and eligibility requirements
,
and join our
webinar
on December 5 at 2 p.m. ET to learn more about this opportunity. The RFP homepage can be accessed
here.
Student Teaching Stipend Opportunities
Deadline: January 31, 2020
Two stipend opportunities for future teachers known as the Earline S. Rogers Teaching Stipend for Minorities and the Student Teaching Stipend for High-Need Fields are open through January. The Earline S. Rogers Student Teaching Stipend for Minorities is available to minority students (defined as Black and Hispanic individuals) who will participate in student teaching or a school administration internship as part of their degree requirements. The Student Teaching Stipend for High-Need Fields is available to students planning to teach in special education, math, or science at the middle or high school level. Eligible students can receive up to $4,000 per stipend, or $8,000 if awarded both. More info
here.
Professional Learning Community for Emerging Leaders of Color
Deadline: February 10, 2020
NAA is elevating the importance of building a diverse leadership pipeline through the launch of the Professional Learning Community for Emerging Leaders of Color (PLC). The PLC seeks to foster a network of equity-driven leaders of color, support them in deepening their equity analysis and leadership skills to be agents of change in the afterschool field, and help them create a roadmap that advances their careers in the afterschool field. Access more information and the application
here.
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