SIGN UP NOW FOR SUMMER AND FALL HANDS ON MIND ON! TRAINING
It’s time to get on the training calendar!
Hands On Minds On! Training and Professional Development continues to be offered for FREE to all 21st CCLC programs that request it. August and September are always busy training months, so we recommend that you GET ON THE CALENDAR NOW. Training is also offered throughout the summer months.
Take advantage of this great staff development opportunity!
CLICK HERE to download the full menu of training, or visit the 21st CCLC Web site HERE to learn more.
To schedule training in your area, call 512-750-8735 or email trainer@sumaorchard.com.
HANDS ON MINDS ON! CONFERENCE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 Keynote Speaker Announced - STEVEN AMICK
We are proud to announce Steven Amick as the keynote speaker for the 2008 Hands On Mind On! Conference in Austin, Texas.
Steven's high energy and enthusiasm for afterschool programs inspire individuals all over the country! He is the Executive Director of the League of California Afterschool Providers, a member of the National AfterSchool Association's Board of Directors, and an Ambassador Emeritus of the Afterschool Alliance. He also serves as the Co-Chair of the California Afterschool Network Executive Committee.
 Pre-Conference Announced - "HEY TEACHER, WALK A MILE WITH MY FAMILY!" - A POVERTY SIMULATION
Bring new understanding to your program by experiencing the day-to-day realities faced by low-income families. In this highly interactive 2½-hour simulation, you will experience four 15-minute “weeks” as a member of a family that must make ends meet while paying for groceries, rent, child care, and education. How does a family stay together and safe under extreme financial, social, and legal pressures? Take part in this eye-opening experience and see for yourself why we need afterschool programs in low-income neighborhoods, and why your students need you!
Workshop attendance is limited to 100 participants. To secure your spot, please fill out THIS FORM. Use "RSVP" as the Subject and select "Poverty Simulation" under Category.
 WHAT RESEARCH IS SAYING ABOUT AFTERSCHOOL…
“Focus on academic achievement is producing heated debates among after-school practitioners, policymakers, and researchers. Should after-school programs be required to have a positive impact on academic outcomes? Will such an expectation crowd out other important goals and turn after-school programs into an unappealing version of the school day?”
— After-School Programs and Academics: Implications for Policy, Practice, and Research, ABSTRACT
The Society for Research in Child Development recently published the report After-School Programs and Academics: Implications for Policy, Practice, and Research. This highly recommended report focuses on those key questions, which are of concern to all afterschool practitioners.
Excerpts from the brief of the report include:
… the best after-school programs actively involve young people and feature project-based activities that can last many weeks, are not limited in ways that constrain school-day class schedules, and use the community as a resource and site for activities. (p. 2)
… good programs are driven largely by students, focus on improving interactions between young people and staff, include on-site and continuous staff development, and have explicit goals. (p. 2)
To view the Social Policy Report Brief on After-School Programs and Academics, CLICK HERE.
For the full report, CLICK HERE.
USEFUL RESOURCES FROM THE AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE:
WORKING WITH THE MEDIA
Engaging the news media is extremely important for afterschool advocates. CLICK HERE to view effective resources and tips for learning how to contact the media and communicate your afterschool stories to the public.
SEARCH FOR LOCAL MEDIA - Check out the Local Media Search Guide: http://capwiz.com/afterschool/home/ to find media contacts in your area.
FREE AFTERSCHOOL HEALTH CURRICULUM (Elementary)
 Road of Life has recently published an After School Curriculum - After School Program Version 1.0, which consists of 27 expert-reviewed lesson plans designed for the afterschool environment. This program also focuses on general health, nutrition, physical health, and tobacco use prevention along with learning about self esteem, time management, and personal hygiene making health education easy to incorporate into after school settings. The After School Program Version 1.0 integrates the core academic subject areas of math, English language arts, science, and social studies. Download it now!
Road of Life is a 501 (c) 3 for-impact organization with a mission to eradicate preventable cancers and diseases of excess by educating children on the fitness, nutrition, and tobacco use decisions they can make to lead healthier lives. They provide programs FREE for download at www.roadoflife.org.
IMPORTANT DATES:
| May 31, 2008 |
Amendment Deadline for Cycle 3 |
| July 10, 2008 |
Spring Tracking Report Due |
| July 15 - 17, 2008 |
21st CCLC Summer Institute (National Conference) – Dallas, TX |
| August 4 - 5 , 2008 |
Hands On Minds On! Texas 21st CCLC Conference |
For a full calendar with important 21st CCLC dates, click here. |
