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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Our Program Finder is LIVE!
Have you gotten a chance to check out our new program finder? Our Summer Program Finder is now live! Feel free to share as we emerge, engage, and enjoy this summer! #EmergeEngageEnjoy
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Need Summer Graphics?
Need flyers or reference points for summer distribution? KYD Network has your back! Access our summer graphics here and don't forget to use our summer theme and hashtag! #EmergeEngageEnjoy
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Inclusion and Equity
Join us as we continue with peer sharing information around how the OST is implementing our three goals: Wage equity, disaggregating data, BIPOC policies and practices. Click the link to register.
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Critical Youth Development Affinity Group
Join us at West Main Professor Development Center May 6, for our 1st Critical Youth Development Affinity Group Meeting where we will continue to build out the “blue section” of the framework to be able to implement in 2022-23. Lunch will be provided.
If you would like to join us and cannot present in person please feel free to join us via Zoom using the link below.
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Final Summer Planning, Action Friday
Join KYD Network on May 13 at 10 AM, in person or virtually as we celebrate our End of Year Action Friday! We will have breakfast, games and prizes for those in attendance. Sign-up today!
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Community Fundraiser
Join us in our community fundraiser at Blaze Pizza on West Main on May 13 from 4:00 to 9:00. Please use the code: 1033A. It is valid for pickup, carryout, and curbside & delivery. Spread the word!
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National Day of Summer Learning Celebration
The Kalamazoo Youth Development Network (KYD Network) is hosting the seventh annual National Day of Summer Learning Celebration, July 14, from 11:00 to 3:00, at Bronson Park. The event is open to everyone and local organizations are encouraged to use this opportunity to engage with youth and parents. Youth-serving organizations will be attending along with the youth that participate in their summer programs. Organizations will be at the park to coordinate games for youth. KYD Network will provide a table for your display, if needed. We’ll have food, music, and fun!
Looking to sign-up to be a vendor click here to sign-up!
Looking to be involved or present at the event click here to sign-up!
Want to be a sponsor click here to sign-up!
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Battle Creek National Day of Summer Learning Celebration
The Kalamazoo Youth Development Network (KYD Network) is hosting the 1st annual National Day of Summer Learning Celebration, July 15, from 12:00 to 4:00, at Leila Arboretum. The event is open to everyone and local organizations are encouraged to use this opportunity to engage with youth and parents. Youth-serving organizations will be attending along with the youth that participates in their summer programs. Organizations will be at the park to coordinate games for youth. KYD Network will provide a table for your display, if needed. We’ll have food, music, and fun!
Looking to sign-up to be a vendor click here to sign-up!
Looking to be involved or present at the event click here to sign-up!
Want to be a sponsor click here to sign-up!
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Youth Leadership Affinity Group
WE ARE BACK! After a fun, meaningful and powerful youth leadership retreat, we are convening our youth leadership affinity group meetings. At the retreat, youth from around the county came together to create an action plan around the four priority issues:
(1) Mental health
(2) In-School & Community Violence
(3) Transportation
(4) Policing
They took the time to dive deeper and say what does it look like when these issues are addressed? What are our measures of success? Who needs to be in these spaces when we have conversations around these issues?
JOIN US MAY 16, 6-7:30p via zoom as we focus on the action plans around mental health and in-school & community violence!
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Save the Dates:
Summer Kick-Off
Location: Sherman Lake
Date: June 4
Time: 9:00 - 4:00
Summer Professional Development
Date: June 6 - 9
Time: TBD
National Day of Summer Learning
Location: Bronson Park
Date: July 14
Time: 11:00 - 3:00
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2021-22 Annual Surveys
Please continue to collect feedback from youth (Grade 3 and up), parents/caregivers/guardians, and staff (volunteers, YDAs, supervisors/coordinators, program directors, and ED).
Participating cohort members will receive their own results and an overall network level report will be presented at the State of the OST Sector Action Friday meeting in December 2022.
Here is the link to the surveys. If you need paper copies please contact your OST Coach. We expect to conclude the surveys on May 31, 2022.
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KYD Network Training/Resources/Announcements |
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Do you know a program or staff member that embraces youth development work, is a standout advocate in the out-of-school time sector, or has made an impact in your life? |
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Community/National Training/Resources/Announcements |
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Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) Summer Literacy Collaboration Options
Are you looking for some additional OST options for the summer? Would youth in your program like a challenge or perhaps some more creativity to their summer reading routine? Kalamazoo Public Library (KPL) Summer Literacy Collaboration has some great options for you! Click the form here to see options for the summer and sign up for one of KPLs Summer literacy programs. After signing up you will be contacted by KPL staff to get you started on your summer journey.
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Prevention Works
Prevention Works is hiring for a health educator position for a program called Prime for Life. Prime for Life is a program geared towards individuals who are actively using substances, were active users, or have an active user in their life. The program's goal is to shift attitudes, beliefs, and help participants understand how to make healthier choices.
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KRESA job posting
Are you interested in a career change? KRESA is now hiring for an Instructional Coach! Check out www.kresa.com/jobs for more information about this great opportunity!
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Every Hour Counts: Data Symposium: Putting Data to Work for Young People on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 12-4:30 PM ET.
Do you want to use data to work smarter, not harder? How can data reveal inequities and help us find stronger solutions? Learn more during a free, virtual event from Every Hour Counts: Data Symposium: Putting Data to Work for Young People on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 12-4:30 PM ET. Join us to strategize how to collect, analyze, and use data to advance racial equity and drive continuous improvement in your community.
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Connect with your KYD Network coach on how we can best support you and continue to share resources with evelyn@kydnet.org to be shared here.
Best,
KYD Network
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