February 2021 Membership Newsletter
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This has been such an exhilarating time as we celebrate Black History Month, Valentine's Day, and Lunar New Year all in one month. While the thought of gathering with your loved ones seems far fetched, the DC Collaborative is hopeful that our lives will not only return to normal soon, but our world will come out stronger and more just. We are inspired by the words of our brilliant 2021 Inaugural Poet Amanda Gorman:
When day comes we step out of the shade,
aflame and unafraid,
the new dawn blooms as we free it.
For there is always light,
if only we're brave enough to see it.
If only we're brave enough to be it.
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Newsletter Content:
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AHFES Updates
- Collective Impact Updates
- Member Events
- Membership Engagement
- National Cherry Blossom Festival Student Art Showcase
- DC Collaborative Team
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We are now accepting submissions for Spring 2021 virtual AHFES (Arts and Humanities for Every Child) programs. Please note that all Spring 2021 programs marketed, coordinated and hosted by the DC Collaborative will be virtual and asynchronous only. Asynchronous programs may have a synchronous workshop component, to be scheduled by the organization and reported to the Collaborative.
To participate in the virtual AHFES for the spring, please complete the following form, once for each virtual resource that your organization would like to submit. Watch this video which walks through the submission form and new platform.
Program information should be submitted no later than February 22, 2021, for inclusion in our AHFES Spring Programs. Click here to view key dates for AHFES.
Additionally, the DC Collaborative is excited to share our improved program catalogue. Thanks to feedback from our members as well as educators, we have created a web-based application that will make it easier for educators to find programs that are the right fit for them.
Please contact tres@dccollaborative.org if you have any questions regarding your program offerings or the AHFES program in general.
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Collective Impact Updates
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Sign up for our Collective Impact Newsletter |
The DC Collaborative invites its members and broader community stakeholders to sign up for the Collective Impact Newsletter. This newsletter will be sent bi-monthly and is meant for those who are interested in the District’s Collective Impact initiative, Any Given Child DC. The newsletter will contain updates on committee work and resources exploring Collective Impact as a social theory.
Any Given Child DC Committees 2021:
- Steering Committee
- Equity and Justice Committee
- Assessment and Evaluation Committee
- Programming Committee
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Any Given Child committees have begun meeting again to continue working on implementing our framework into the Arts and Humanities landscape of DC. The Equity and Justice Committee held their first reconvening on February 16th, while the Assessment and Evaluation Committee will hold their first meeting in March.
If you are interested in learning more about joining one of these committees, email the respective DC Collaborative staff point of contact: Ashlee McKinnon (Equity and Justice Committee) at ashlee@dcccollaborative.org or Wendy Wang Pisa (Assessment and Evaluation Committee) at wendy@dccollaborative.org
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Data Visualization Project Update |
Now that the Collaborative has completed our 7 focus groups for the SY17-18 data dashboards, we are building our SY19-20 data dashboards based on all the feedback we received. Our plan is to develop a data wing, the Co-Lab, in the future for data sharing and to make our data visualization accessible to our community.
Questions?
Do you want to join the Assessment and Evaluation Committee? Fill out this participation form. We are looking forward to seeing you!
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DC Collaborative Teaching Artist/Practitioner Convening
We invite you to join us at the first teaching artist/practitioner general convening of 2021!
During the kick-off convening, we will reconnect, share updates on the current Arts and Humanities For Every Student (AHFES) program model, and discuss ways that the Collaborative can support active DC Collaborative Teaching Artist/ Practitioner members and organizations. BoBeen Chung, the Education Programs Coordinator is on board to plan initiatives going forward.
Regardless of your attendance, please fill out this questionnaire that will help us to provide better service based on you and our community's needs http://bit.ly/teachingartistquestionnaire
Date/ Time: Thursday, March 4, @ 4 PM
Note: Zoom meeting link will be provided upon signup.
Contact BoBeen Chung, the Education Programs Coordinator bobeen@dccollaborative.org for any questions.
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"Creating Connections in Arts Education"
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the DC Collaborative present "Creating Connections in Arts Education" on March 18, 2021 at 6pm. Join this speed networking event to connect with area teaching artists, arts educators, and organizations to spark new ideas, opportunities and partnerships. Register today to meet professionals in the DC area, share upcoming projects, and current needs!
The DC Collaborative is proud to co-host "Creating Connections in Arts Education" which is offered through CAH in the Community, an initiative of the Commission on the Arts and Humanities that engages new and prospective grantees through webinars, panels, and workshops.
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Do you have news to share?
Submit content for the March 2021 Newsletter using this form.
Share messaging directed at schools, educators, administrators, students, or other members!
Deadline for content submission is Monday, March 15th.
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Membership FY20-21 Communication Schedule
Now until the end of June 2021, we will be adhering to the following schedule for our MemberClicks communication:
DC Collaborative will send out a monthly reminder for you/ your organization to update MemberClicks with news, job postings, newsletter announcements, etc.
All new monthly communication will be due to us
Our monthly newsletter will go out and your new postings will be added
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Engage with other member provider via Listservs!
The DC Collaborative is reactivating its E-lists (listservs)! Sign up or suggest additional topics to contribute to the following conversations!
- Community of Practice- The Community of Practice e-list is meant to engage participants in conversations relating to program design, implementation, and a platform to share resources.
- Community Partnerships- The Community Partnerships e-list is a place for Collaborative members to share what they are looking for or need from a partnership and feature existing partnerships.
- Teaching Artists/Practitioners- The Teaching Artist/Practitioner e-list is a space for Teaching Artists to collaborate, share resources and discuss successes and challenges.
- Distance Learning for Students with Disabilities- This e-list is a space to share successes and challenges related to providing support for students with disabilities in a virtual landscape.
Please note: E-lists are moderated by DC Collaborative Staff. Please allow 24 hours for your message to post.
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Submit payments and invoices to the Collaborative (view directions to access your invoices)
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Update your individual form (here) or organization profile (here)
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Input events onto the Community Calendar (here)
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Engage and join E-lists (listservs) here
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Submit postings to the Job Board here
View how to access your MemberClicks profile here!
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Social Media Member Takeover
Calling for Content!
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Join our Instagram page for the month of March!
In March, we celebrate Women's History Month, Youth Art Month, St. Patrick's Day and the beginning of Passover!
You can submit content related to this month's celebrations in the form of images, links to videos and/or websites to be featured in our account. This is a great way to virtually engage more students, teachers, and parents!
Some content ideas are: educational digital resources, behind-the-scenes stories, staff interviews, and event marketing related to the monthly themes. You can also tag us on your Instagram stories for us to re-share your content on our account (@dccollaborative).
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This year's student art showcase is unique in that all student artworks will be publicly exhibited on the National Cherry Blossom Festival's website, Capital One Arena's Jumbotron, and local Chase Bank branches. All 250 art kits have been spoken for and have been distributed to registered teachers! We appreciate Chase's sponsorship of these art materials so that more of our students in the District can participate.
The deadline for students to submit their artwork is Friday, March 12, using this form. |
A selected body of curators will review the student artworks remotely. We welcome our member providers to participate by becoming a curator!
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The DC Collaborative Team |
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Donate to the DC Collaborative online or remit payment by check to:
DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative
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The DC Collaborative is the backbone support organization that leads members of the Any Given Child DC program, part of The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
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Mailing: 975 F Street, NW
Location: 923 F Street, NW, #303
Washington, DC 20004
Phone: 202.470.6467
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