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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We have so many partners around the state that are doing spectacular things to accelerate learning like the Boys & Girls Club of Big Bend. Kacy Dennis joined us during the last Florida Afterschool Communications Collaborative to share specific details, milestones, and more to educate and inspire us. |
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If you have an idea for an afterschool spotlight, email Holly to help share your story!
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Registration is officially open! |
We are hosting a Public Policy Forum on August 6, 2021, in Orlando, for afterschool and expanded learning leaders, school district administrators, superintendents and school board members, policy experts and youth advocates. Together, we will explore research-based information and innovative strategies to more effectively serve students and parents in the afterschool environment. Sessions will focus on advocacy, accelerating learning recovery, sustainability and meeting the academic, social and emotional needs of students. This collaborative and solution-focused event will explore how our state can increase high-quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities for all. |
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Youth Voice Story Collection
The Afterschool Alliance wants to hear what youth think, feel, appreciate, or miss about their afterschool programs! Youth age 13 & up who share their views in a written, video, or art piece may be featured on the Afterschool Alliance website and ...
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www.surveymonkey.com
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PBC Juneteenth nonprofit aims to teach kids financial...
RIVIERA BEACH - The idea had been brewing in Sukeenah Kelly's head since 2017. "How dope would it be to bring the Juneteenth festival to Palm Beach County?" Her friend Brittany Mitchell replied, "Let's do it."
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www.palmbeachpost.com
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Jacksonville nonprofit leader joins effort to expand...
A former Jacksonville teacher who founded a nonprofit to help low-income and homeless students recently joined a new statewide initiative that gives her another avenue to help youth - by building their workforce skills. In 2016 Jennifer Smith...
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www.jacksonville.com
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Summer Programming In Schools, Some Pandemic Practices...
Summer plans for the school districts of Palm Beach, Broward and Miami Dade counties, some businesses will keep pandemic practices in place for the foreseeable future and US Rep. Frederica Wilson shares her reaction to Juneteenth becoming...
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www.wlrn.org
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The Everglades Foundation and Museum of Discovery and...
Teenage EcoExplorers, increased Everglades Literacy in local schools and climate change exhibits part of new immersive program. A new Environmental Sustainability Manager at the Museum will lead the initiative, which is based on The Everglades...
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www.publishedreporter.com
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The Child Tax Credit | The White House
3,000 per child 6-17 years old $3,600 per child under 6 years old All working families will get the full credit if they make up to $150,000 for a couple or $112,500 for a family with a single parent (also called Head of Household) Advancing your...
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www.whitehouse.gov
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Congress Introduces New Bills to End Summer Hunger....
Today, lawmakers on Capitol Hill introduced a new marker bill on Child Nutrition Reauthorization, or CNR, the process that makes updates to our nation's federal nutrition programs, like school meals and summer meals. This bill is among four...
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www.nokidhungry.org
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City Of West Palm Beach: City Of West Palm Beach Recent...
City Of West Palm Beach: City Of West Palm Beach Recent Policy Actions - West Palm Beach, FL - WEST PALM BEACH, FLA (June 15, 2021) -- Below is a summary of some of the approvals and decisions made by the City Commission at a meeti ...
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patch.com
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The Immokalee Foundation's summer programs help prepare...
In Southwest Florida today, jobs in a variety of business sectors are in high demand. As part of The Immokalee Foundation's Career Pathways program, middle and high school students are introduced to a broad range of careers within four pathways - ...
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naples.floridaweekly.com
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Learning Doesn't Take a Summer Break
New video resources available from the Florida Grade-Level Reading Campaign advocating for the power of summer learning. Available in English & Spanish.
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www.youtube.com
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Investing in the next generation of women who will be...
Investing in the next generation of women who will be STEM history makers
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milliongirlsmoonshot.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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PBS Afterschool & Summer Learning Media
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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FRPA's Annual Conference is a yearly gathering of park and recreation professionals from throughout the state of Florida. The Conference features workshops and sessions curated to build the park and recreation professional's skill set. Find out more about the Speakers, How to sign up, Exhibit Hall and more on their website.
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National Summer Learning Week - July 12-16, 2021
Summer may look different this year, but summer isn't canceled. Even if we can't all be together, summer programs are adapting and innovating to ensure children and their families can access quality summer learning opportunities and critical...
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www.summerlearning.org
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2021 FGLRC Training Incentive Deadline Extended
The first 350 people to complete the DCF course, Supporting Literacy in School-Age Programs (SLSA) by July 31, 2021 will receive our training incentive: A $50 gift card to Barnes and Noble! Participants must submit the FGLRC SLSA Incentive Form...
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myemail.constantcontact.com
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Expanded Learning - Foundations, Inc. |
Center for Afterschool and Expanded Learning The Center for Afterschool and Expanded Learning at Foundations, Inc. provides professional development, technical assistance, tools and publications tailored to the unique world of afterschool,...
foundationsinc.org
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Wellness Summit | Common Threads | July 13-14
10+ experts will provide resources and training for educators to support the prioritization of student and teacher physical and emotional health, which has been increasingly stressed due to COVID19, alongside support the on-going focus on academic...
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www.commonthreads.org
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Celebrating Summer Learning
"No more teacher's dirty looks, yeah "School's out for summer!" It's likely you've heard these lyrics from a popular song from the early 1970s. The song was included on the School's Out album, released by American rock band Alice Cooper in 1972.
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naaweb.org
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After Hours: Professional Development for Afterschool Staff |
When the bell rings at the end of the school day, you can almost feel the tension evaporating as students grab their books and run out the door. Their minds turn from social studies to social events.
sedl.org
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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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Lights on Afterschool 2021 |
Celebrate the 22nd annual Lights On Afterschool Oct. 28, 2021!
www.afterschoolalliance.com
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