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New Hands On Minds On! Training Opportunities

Click on the image to download a flier of the training with for details or click here to learn more.

 

Classroom Management
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Project-Based Learning
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Great Resource

Tiger Woods Foundation Program: Start Something

Start Something is a free curriculum offered by the Tiger Woods foundation. It is for kids between age 8 to 18 and gives them tools to lead, inspire, and succeed.

We highly recommend that you download a curriculum or order one. Start Something focuses on character education, volunteer service, and career exploration. Click here to learn more.

Useful Publications

Afterschool in Rural Areas

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Making the Case: A Fact Sheet on Children and Youth In Out-of-School Time
(NIOST 2007 Fact Sheet)

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Improving Afterschool Program Quality

 

Have you registered yet?

Hands On Minds On Conference 2007

When?: July 30 - August 1, 2007

Where?: Downtown Hilton Hotel - Austin, TX

For Who?: 21st CCLC program staff and leadership

Why?: For networking opportunities, activity ideas, sustainability strategies to strenghten your afterschool program.

How can I learn more? Click here for more specific information and conference details.

Important Dates:

June 30 21st CCLC Report due for spring term
July 17-19 National 21st CCLC Conference – Miami
July 30-Aug. 1 Hands On Minds On! Conference – Austin
September 10 Last date to begin 21st CCLC activities for fall term
September 30 21st CCLC Report due for summer term
February 14-17, 2008 Foundations Conference – Jacksonville, FL
March 12-15, 2008 National Afterschool Conference – Ft. Lauderdale

Share Your Program Stories!

Everyday 21st CCLC programs have enriching and exciting activities taking place all over the state of Texas. We know your program has a great story to share, so please share it with us to be featured in a future issue of A-School Times! Sharing your story is great exposure for your program and allows other dedicated afterschool professionals in the state to learn from your innovative ideas. We would love to hear from you. Please send us an email to: newsletter@texas21afterschool.org today!

Also in this issue:
In the Spotlight
Afterschool Showcase
Grant and Funding Opportunities
News You Can Use
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