Dear KYD Network Cohort & Partners,
One of our goals is to effectively and efficiently communicate information and resources. Feedback on this process is welcomed at any time.
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Social Emotional Learning Affinity Group
Wednesday, March 13th from 10:30am - 12:30pm
Online Via Zoom
REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rceivqD8tGtC2RIaCitWqECNtYoigzKM7
Please join us for this SEL Affinity Group, facilitated by KYD Network. We will focus on integrating SEL in lesson planning, applying the frameworks of Identity, Belonging, and Agency (IBA), and using tools from Hello Insight.
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Summer Learning Affinity Group
Thursday, March 14th from 10am - 11:30am
In-Person Option:
West Main Professional Development Center
1627 W Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Online Option:
Join Here via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84598621410?pwd=RHhkbTRxcmlTN3lFZmFscWl3UGtQQT09
No Registration Required
Join us for our Summer Learning Affinity Group!
This session will focus on the following topics:
Communities of Practice - The what, when, and where of training needs for summer programming staff
Meals - Coordinating Meet Up & Eat Up sites by neighborhood to ensure youth have access to THREE daily meals, no matter where they live
Marketing - Engaging the community in summer learning and promoting the National Day of Summer Learning (NDSL) Celebrations on July 18th (Kalamazoo) and July 26th (Calhoun)
If you need any accommodations to participate, please email [email protected]
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Quality Coaching: Getting to Action
CALHOUN COUNTY
Friday, March 15th from 10:30am - 12pm
First Congregational Church
145 Capital Ave NE, Battle Creek, MI 49017
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/VWzFomQ9DZSyEx7N8
During this session we will continue the learning of the elements of Quality Coaching and using Staff Capacity results.
This is where the rubber hits the road, and change happens.
Wondering who should attend: If you are coaching staff or providing feedback throughout the year then this is for you!
Questions? Contact [email protected].
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Inclusion, Belonging, and Agency for White People Affinity Group
Friday, March 22nd from 10:30am - 12:30pm
Portage Professional Building
4000 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, 49001
Lower Level
No Registration Required
This affinity group will serve as a space for white folks in OST to practice anti-racism-- navigating our racial identities within our organizational roles, holding one another and ourselves accountable, and moving from talk to action in lifting up the needs and voices of our fellow BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) staff and youth. Together, we will make mistakes and process what we need to process so that we are ready to bring our best selves and "do the work" wherever we go.
10:30-11am: Collectively create the agenda (optional, but encouraged)
11am-12:30pm: Group discussion
If you cannot make this time/date, but would like to participate, please reach out to [email protected] with your availability for future scheduling.
If you do not identify as White, please disregard this meeting and stay tuned for other upcoming offerings, including our Black & Brown OST Leaders Affinity Group.
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Black and Brown OST Leaders Affinity Group
Wednesday, April 3rd from 12:00pm -1:30pm
Fire Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative
1249 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
No Registration Required
“Liberated relationships are one of the ways we actually create abundant justice, the understanding that there is enough attention, care, resource, and connection for all of us to access belonging, to be in our dignity, and to be safe in community.” - adrienne maree brown
If you identify as a person of color please join us as we create a space for healing, connection and storytelling at the Black and Brown Affinity group that will be taking place.
This is a space to share ideas and make connections that help us to learn, grow and develop further as leaders of color. We look forward to sharing space!
Questions? Email [email protected] or [email protected]
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Youth Leadership Affinity Group
Monday, March 25th from 10am - 11:30am
Online via Zoom
LINK TO JOIN MEETING: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88975419969?pwd=SmlUTThNMVB2UzBrYzB0dmp5S0lJQT09
This group will be used to support and collaborate with advisors of other YACs to identify what each YAC is working on, what support we may need, and how we can form a collective among the YACs in each community.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
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Inclusion and Equity Affinity Group
Thursday, March 27th from 10:00am - 11:00am
Online via Zoom
REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkf-2spjkuGNEnhvjzCc7h3nuQpuJjf0c2
Please join us as we continue the work towards compensation equity in our OST cohort and community.
We will bring the "messages" compiled from our reflections on the Compensation Equity 2022-2023 data and continue to discuss our outreach and action plan.
If you are a leader in your organization, or have power in advocating to improve systems and policies, then this affinity group is for you!
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STEAM Kits for Cohort Members!
To request a STEAM Kit, schedule a STEAM workshop, or have any questions, contact Daisy Young at
[email protected]
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Black History Workshops for Cohort Members!
Our Family Engagement and Literacy Coach, Ms. Tulani Glenn, is offering free Black History Workshops throughout December 2023-May 2024.
Choose from one of the following topics for a 1-2 hour presentation,
customized to your group's needs.
African Stories and Other Fables - Ms. Tulani will read books while youth listen and learn about African literacy and historical figures.
Kwanzaa -This presentation includes the history and symbols of the cultural holiday. A Kwanzaa display with explanations and special stories to go with the principles of Kwanzaa. Activities can also be provided. (December)
History of Color – Events and important people of color. Stories and books will be read to introduce youth to a world of people they may not have heard about in school.
To schedule a workshop, contact Ms. Tulani at
[email protected] or 269.270.1376
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Didn't Get Your Massage? You Still Can!
After introducing our massage chair fundraiser for Lights On Afterschool, we have decided to keep our doors open to support our goal of creating communities of wellness year-round.
We invite you and your team to treat yourself to a relaxing massage in our office Zero Gravity Full Body Massage Chair located in suite 206 in the Portage Professional Building!
Open M-F 9a-5p.
UPDATE: PLEASE CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT A RESERVATION FORM PRIOR TO YOUR VISIT SO WE CAN ENSURE THE BEST POSSIBLE EXPERIENCE FOR YOU
In exchange for this amazing, free massage, we are asking for donations of any amount to support our work within Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties with over 50 youth programs! Donations can be given in cash, by check or via Venmo.
Questions? Contact [email protected]
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NATIONAL DAY OF SUMMER LEARNING 2024 VENDOR APPLICATION
Kalamazoo Youth Development Network (KYD Network) is hosting our ninth annual Summer Learning Celebration. This celebration and advocacy event highlights the importance of high-quality summer programming as a domino and plank on the bridge to thriving youth. Youth-serving organizations will be attending along with the youth that participate in their summer programs.
Local organizations are encouraged to coordinate games/activities, share resources, and connect with youth & families. KYD Network will provide a table for your display, if needed. We’ll have food, music, and fun!
Cost: $50 (payable to Kalamazoo Youth Development Network).
You may pay with check or via our website at www.kydnet.org/kydnet-donate/
Forms and payments due: July 8th, 2024
Kalamazoo
Thursday, July 18, 2024
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Bronson Park
Calhoun
Friday, July 26, 2024
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Claude Evans Park
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