Save the Date!
21CCLC Summer Workshop
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Join us on Tuesday, June 8 for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Summer Workshop. This workshop will offer opportunities for professional development and is open to non-21CCLC sites as well! Details about content and agenda, and a registration link coming soon! If you have any immediate questions, please send an email to Crystal Hall at chall@sppg.com.
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Mikayla Oz - Des Moines Public Schools 21st Century Community Learning Centers
"Mikayla is an incredible partner of afterschool. She is an amazing Magician with the heart of a teacher. Her magic programs are a favorite of our students! She is an advocate for kids and her special programs allow students to build confidence and presentation skills as well as have a blast!"
Thanks for your great work, Mikayla!
Mikayla was nominated by Heidi Brown of the Des Moines Public Schools 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
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Investing In Iowa's Child Care (IICC) Program |
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The Department of Human Services has announced the availability of child care funding through the Investing in Iowa’s Child Care (IICC) program - funded by Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSA) and administered by Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R). Funding is available for programs that are licensed or registered by DHS or are currently seeking licensing or registration with DHS. The three types of funding available include start-up funding for new facilities, expansion funding for existing facilities and funding for programs to meet urgent needs related to facility regulations. Applications will begin to be accepted on May 3, 2021. For further details on the program and how to apply, please click here.
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Now Recruiting: AmeriCorps Members! |
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Do you know a college student who’d benefit from service, professional development, and an education award? Are they a role model and a volunteer leader? Let them know about our AmeriCorps Summer Ladders Program! We are recruiting AmeriCorps members to serve in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Sioux City.
Interested individuals should reach out to Britney Samuelson at bsamuelson@sppg.com.
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Webinar: How to Create and Expand Afterschool Programs with COVID-19 Funding |
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The American Rescue Plan provides significant opportunities for local school districts to invest in comprehensive after school and summer learning programs that will help students reengage, reconnect, and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Even though these new funding opportunities for out-of-school time programming exist, many communities may be struggling to know how to start creating high-quality programs that meet the needs of students in their districts.
The Iowa Afterschool Alliance has been supporting before school, after school, and summer learning programs in the state since 2003 and is eager to provide assistance to communities as they explore after school and summer programs as a tool to support youth. In this webinar, schools and community partners will learn about the funding opportunities for afterschool that exist in the American Rescue Plan, the benefits of afterschool for youth, the components of a high-quality program, and how to start building a program in your own community.
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Running A Program During COVID-19 |
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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion |
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Resilient Educator has compiled a toolkit for approaching diversity, equity, and inclusion in education spaces. These resources include an evaluation of teaching styles, diversity activities, how to practice inclusive teaching, creating an equitable learning environment and opportunities for professional development. This webpage is a must-have bookmark for all individuals working with youth.
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Professional Development Opportunities |
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2021 National Family Engagement Summit
The 2021 National Family Engagement Summit will occur October 13th-15th in Norfolk and will be hosted by Successful Innovations, Inc. in partnership with the National Association for Family, School and Community Engagement. There are options to attend in-personally or virtually. You can read more about this summit and register to attend here.
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Out of School Time Professional Development Center
The Out of School Time Professional Development Center provides Out of School Time training to OST professionals. The classes provide in-depth curriculum and certificates. If you or your staff are interested in signing up for courses visit the Out-of-School Time website. Check out the entire course catalog here.
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Great Content on Y4Y!
You 4 Youth is a free online professional development site that is designed to support 21CCLC program staff, but is a valuable tool for any afterschool professional looking to build their skills! Recently, Y4Y has rolled out a whole module on literacy. Click here to register.
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Afterschool Alliance Webinars
The Afterschool Alliance offers webinars on a wide range of topics, from policy and the new Every Student Succeeds Act, to STEM and Social-Emotional Learning. Find out more on their webinars website.
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Iowa Child Care Training Registry
Find professional development for school-age programming on the State of Iowa Child Care Training Registry on topics ranging from health and safety to developmentally appropriate programming. Find out more online.
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National AfterSchool Association PD Resources
NAA provides afterschool professionals with resources to stay up-to-date on the latest topics in afterschool and summer learning.
Find out more on their website here.
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Resources for STEM Programming
The Center for the Advancement of Informal Science Education (CAISE) provides background information that is useful for the development of STEM programming. Find out more on their website.
The Afterschool Tech Toolkit aims to empower afterschool professionals and educators with strategies and training so they can provide students with access to technology outside of classroom hours. It includes training modules on getting started, training staff, accessing technology and devices, and more. Take a look at the toolkit here.
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