This is a biweekly newsletter featuring program spotlights, resources, grants & professional development opportunities for the afterschool industry in Florida. Together, we are working to provide every child in Florida with high-quality afterschool opportunities that are accessible, affordable, accountable & inclusive. |
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YMCA of South Florida and Nicklaus Children's Hospital...
The YMCA of South Florida and Nicklaus Children's Hospital have announced a partnership aimed at addressing one of the region's most pressing child safety concerns. The collaboration, which focuses on the high incidence of child drownings and...
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communitynewspapers.com
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We have so many partners around the state that are doing spectacular things to accelerate l earning. We welcome local programs every month to share their impact. If you have an idea for an afterschool spotlight or would like to be featured, email Holly to help share your story!
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Sign On to Urge USDA to Issue Additional Waivers |
Please join No Kid Hungry Florida, along with national partners, in urging the USDA to issue additional waiver flexibilities for this school year. We are asking USDA to authorize the use of the Summer Food Service Program to help community sponsors better support the work of schools in feeding kids, especially given the possibility of widespread school closures and quarantines. We are also asking USDA to help program operators cope with ongoing supply chain challenges. We are joined in this effort by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Afterschool Alliance, Boys & Girls Clubs of America; Feeding America; Food Research & Action Center; National Recreation and Park Association; School Nutrition Association; and YMCA of the USA.
Please review the letter and use this form to sign on your organization no later than Wednesday, September 8th at 5 PM Eastern. This opportunity is intended for national, state, and local organizations, including schools and program sponsors.
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www.afterschoolalliance.com
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At summer camp, more learning, more hugs, same fun
Get important education news and analysis delivered straight to your inbox Allison Perez, 11, and on the cusp of sixth grade in the Elmsford Union Free School District in New York, had been working all morning to build a rocket she would launch...
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hechingerreport.org
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Welcome Back to Afterschool - STEM Next
The afterschool community has stepped up with its superpower in responding to the education, social, economic, and health challenges of the past year and half for different communities. What they've had in common is creating deeper partnerships...
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stemnext.org
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Schools - Next Gen Tech 360
Bridging the skills gap between business and education Not just solving part of the problem, but viewing the ENTIRE 360-degree scope. Developing future creators and leaders with tool kits to thrive in the new economy.
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connectit360.org
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Youth Entrepreneurship Power Hour |
Every second Tuesday at 2:00 pm ET, programs and providers of youth entrepreneurship curriculum and those interested in enhancing and/or expanding what they currently offer invited to join us for a monthly power-hour session to learn, network and share. Sign up below.
www.flafterschool.com
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Anti-Hunger Campaign No Kid Hungry Releases...
"The pandemic has been devastating for American kids and families, and too many will feel the impact of this crisis well into the future. This crisis revealed how critical strong meals programs are for kids and families. That work must continue," ...
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www.prnewswire.com
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Why Is Youth Empowerment Important?
At the core of youth empowerment is the belief that young people are capable of incredible things. When young people have exposure to inspiring ideas and opportunities and the tools to build their confidence - they can take on anything and...
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www.bgca.org
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Meet Mizzen by Mott | Florida
Mizzen by Mott is a new app built with and for afterschool professionals to provide high-quality, engaging learning content and tools to the field. To meet the needs of this moment, the Mizzen team has added new activity playlists and multi-week...
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www.mizzen.org
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How to Doodle Daily | Camp TV | PBS LearningMedia
Grab a sketch book and doodle everyday! Follow along with this MoMA video from Camp TV. Support materials include printable step-by-step instructions.
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www.pbslearningmedia.org
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Inspire your students with thousands of FREE teaching resources including videos, lesson plans, and games aligned to state and national standards. Florida teachers can sort by subject or grade level.
https://florida.pbslearningmedia.org/
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Lights on Afterschool is Fast Approaching -- Oct. 28, 2021! |
Launched in October 2000, Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement and generates media coverage across the country each year. Our national partners, the Afterschool Alliance, organizes Lights On Afterschool to draw attention to the many ways afterschool programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things—such as science, community service, robotics, Tae Kwon Do and poetry—and discover new skills. The events send a powerful message that millions more kids need quality afterschool programs.
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www.afterschoolalliance.com
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I'm going to Beyond School Hours 2022!
Join me at #BeyondSchoolHours to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the nation's most popular education conference!
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web.cvent.com
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Prioritize Yourself! September is Self-Care Awareness Month
As an afterschool professional or leader you are expected to prioritize the wellness of those around you. But how often are you prioritizing yourself? Neglecting your own wellness and putting your self-care on the back burner only does a...
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naaweb.org
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To Make SEL Stick, Align School And Out-of-school Time | ...
For 20 years, Prime Time Palm Beach County, a nonprofit organization in Florida, has supported local out-of-school time programs with professional learning, capacity building, and other resources. One of the organization's most popular and...
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learningforward.org
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Equity, Inclusion & Engineering Mindset Training!
Join Technovation and a global community of Educators as we gather to discuss and learn how to best support our students in STEM. Curiosity Machine Design Challenges led by Technovation
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www.eventbrite.com
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KET K-12 Professional Development | PBS LearningMedia
The topics found in this collection include self-paced professional learning courses designed for the K-12 field. Choose the topic to the left, then scroll down this page to see courses available in each topic. Many of these courses were...
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www.pbslearningmedia.org
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Connecting to Real-World Challenges Training to Go
The You for Youth (Y4Y) Portal is operated by Synergy Enterprises, Inc. under Contract No. ED-ESE-14-D-0008 awarded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education. All materials created or disseminated by the...
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y4y.ed.gov
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Challenges to early childhood education in the wake of...
Brown Center Director Jon Valant moderates a discussion from a virtual event on early childhood education after COVID-19. Panelists included Deputy Asst. Secretary of Education Miriam Calderon; Jenna Conway from the Virginia Dept. of Education,...
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www.brookings.edu
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DCF Online Course: Supporting Literacy in School-Age |
The Department of Children and Families Office of Child Care Regulation is offering a new online course, Supporting Literacy in School-Age Programs. The goal of this course is to prepare out-of-school time (OST) practitioners to foster the development of reading and writing in school-age children, and to identify and address risk factors for delays in literacy in order to mitigate or prevent future illiteracy. Upon completion of this course, child care professionals will be able to:
- Describe the developmental process related to literacy and the implications on school-age children
- Explain how the development of literacy can be supported in various components of school-age programs
- Name the characteristics of effective literacy initiatives in school-age programs
- Relate best practices in implementing literacy curricula throughout the components of school-age programs
- Identify risk factors that may cause delays in the development of literacy
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