The After School Experience (TASE)
Nov 27-29, 2007
Westchester Marriott
Tarrytown, NY
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May 27-29, 2008
The Desmond Hotel
Albany, NY
Who Should Attend:
~21st CCLC Coordinators ~ Extended School Day/School Violence Prevention Coordinators ~ Advantage-Funded Coordinators ~ Out-of-School Time Coordinators ~ Politicians ~ School Principals ~ Community-Based Organization Directors ~ Youth ~ Superintendents ~ Program Evaluators ~ Those interested in the after school movement
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Annual Performance Report (APR)
** Reminder **
APR Due by September 14
For APR Assistance Contact:
Student Support Services:
Betsy Morcom-Kenney, Eastern
Susan Kessler, Long Island
Jane Ogilvie, West
Tammy Rhein, Hudson Valley
Joan Vitkus, Mid-West
NY 21st CCLC Statewide Technical Center
Lorraine Lopez
(845)255-8989
Learning Point
Technical Assistance
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Recent presentation
By Gary Ciurczak & Company, Inc.
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The Center for After-School Excellence is a new non-profit initiative seeking to ensure that kids in after-school programs are served by the best trained, best equipped staff possible. Launched in 2006 by The After-School Corporation (TASC), the Center's mission is to improve the quality of after-school programs in New York City and beyond by building a system of professional development supported by ongoing research and policy analysis. They are partnering with the City University of New York and other institutions of higher education to develop and sponsor credit-bearing courses, certificates, and degree programs for all levels of after-school staff.
mlevine@afterschoolexcellence.org |
Join us in welcoming GRASA as the regional network affiliate of NYSAN serving Monroe County as its primary area. GRASA will also be looking at ways to share information and address other needs in the surrounding counties of Ontario, Orleans, Livingston, Wayne and Genesee. Caroline Merenda of the Rochester Area Community Foundation who serves as the coordinator for GRASA, will be the primary contact with NYSAN.
For further information, contact Suzanne Goldstein, Director, NYSAN.
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Message from Our Director
Greetings Colleagues:
The summer season is almost over as we quickly usher in the fall. From a professional perspective, one of the highlights of the summer included attending the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) 2007 Summer Institute in Miami, Florida. The three-day event brought together a diverse group of leaders from the fields of education, community development, government, philanthropy, youth development and others on the local, state, and national levels who are progressively involved in the afterschool movement.
An estimated 73 New Yorkers registered for the event. Those who attended garnered information from over 80 informative workshops and general sessions. Participants were formally introduced to the new 21st CCLC Group Leader with the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE), Sylvia Lyles, who without a doubt will forge ahead with great vision, commitment, tenacity and passion. The capsheaf for me was a plenary session keynote by Bonnie Reiss, the William S. White Award recipient.
The New York 21st CCLC Statewide Technical Assistance Center hosted an informal debrief conference call on August 14, 2007 to discuss how we could take the information obtained from the Summer Institute and use it in our work in New York. Peter Eldridge, Senior Program Officer at the USDOE, also participated on the call and the feedback was great. Mr. Eldridge was very open and receptive to comments and recommendations for next year's Institute. Though a location has not been secured, we can rest assured that it will be an event not to be missed.
As I sign off, the following is a thought I have been basking in and would like to share with you as we forge ahead in this afterschool movement.... "Persistence means conviction, enthusiasm, perseverance, and courage in the face of obstructions. Above all, it means never stopping, never giving up, and never giving in!" Enjoy the rest of your summer.
Shalom,
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Resources
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USA.gov - Back to School - Links providing resources for students, parents, and educators in preparation for returning to school in the fall.
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Youth Risk Taking Behavior: The Role of Schools - Can schools really help reduce  youth risk-taking behavior? Teen pregnancy, substance abuse, dating violence, drunk driving are a few of the risky behaviors we associate with youth. These are also topics that are frequently discussed with students in schools. As a society, we have come to assume that young people will learn about the negative effects of these phenomena in the classroom, and as a result will ultimately avoid engaging in "risky behaviors." But both empirical and anecdotal evidence clearly show otherwise.
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¡Colorín Colorado! - English Language Learners (ELLs) are the fastest-growing population in U.S. public schools and many educators are in need of some extra research-based information, best practices, tips, and resources. ¡Colorín Colorado! is a free web-based service that provides information, activities and advice for educators and Spanish-speaking families of English Language Learners (ELLs).
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Core Principles for Engaging Young People in Community Change - Engaging young people as partners in community change is a compelling idea, but translating that idea into effective practice requires focused attention to a of range issues. The principles described in this paper emerged from the commingling of research and practice that occurred when the Forum for Youth Investment merged with Community IMPACT! USA. They are important but simple principles for putting the idea of youth engagement into practice. They can be implemented in a wide range of organizations, including schools, youth organizations or community centers that want to strengthen their commitment to youth leadership, or community-change focused organizations or coalitions that want to strengthen their commitment to youth involvement.
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February 27-29, 2008 will mark the kickoff of a unique and exciting opportunity for individuals interested in putting Positive Youth Development concepts to work at the state level through interdisciplinary collaborations. Learn More
- Talking About Youth Transitions - What's the best way to reach policymakers,
 parents, law enforcement and others with a message about what young people need to transition to adulthood? The Youth Transition Funders Group and Fenton Communications have created a toolkit to help advocates develop strong core messages.
- Beyond the Bell®- Third Edition features a toolkit, CD-ROM, and staff workbook. Highly practical and easy-to-use, managers and site coordinators can plan and implement before-school, summer, and extended-day programs and activities.
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Funding Opportunities
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Education Week - See the grants section for regular updates on grants available for educators, administrators, policymakers, and researchers. Deadline: Varies
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YouthPower Grants - Grants and awards support and motivate youth, teachers, service-learning coordinators, and youth-serving organizations to plan and implement projects for National Youth Service Day and on-going service throughout the year. Deadline: Varies
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The Finance Project introduces a new series of audio conferences for program leaders, intermediaries, policymakers and funders to share their valuable ideas and experiences on financing and sustaining youth initiatives. The dates and topics are listed below. Please SAVE THE DATE and plan to join The Finance Project for these important information sharing sessions. Register early as slots fill up fast. A recording and transcription of the calls become available on The Finance Project's website shortly after the call.
September 2007 - Creating Dedicated Local and State Revenue Sources for Youth Programs
November 2007 - Community Fundraising for Expanded and Sustaining Youth Programs
This resource is designed to help you learn about exciting programs, practices, and initiatives across the country that aim to improve the futures of children, families and communities. This catalog will help you learn what is happening elsewhere and develop innovative ideas for implementing, financing, and sustaining effective programs.
This easy-to-search online collection includes 1048 promising practices profiled by The Finance Project in their main areas of work:
· Children & Family Services
· Children & Youth At Risk · Economic Success for Families and Communities
· Education Reform
· Financing Strategies
· Sustainability Strategies
· Service Delivery and Management Strategies |
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Mark Your Calendar
8th National Conference on Preventing Crime: Helping Build Safer Communities -October 3-5 - The conference will feature three keynote addresses and more than 65 training
sessions in the topical areas of crime prevention for businesses, partnering with government and law enforcement, promoting crime prevention and personal safety basics, protecting children and youth, leadership in crime prevention and emerging crime trends.
The Association of New York State Youth Bureaus (ANYSYB) - October 17-19 The 37th  Annual Conference of the Association of New York State Youth Bureaus will take place at the Brooklyn Marriott in Brooklyn, New York. ANYSYB is especially thrilled to hold this year's Conference in New York City to coincide with the 60th Anniversary of New York City's Youth Bureau, the Department of Youth and Community Development.
Afterschool for All by 2010 - Lights on Afterschool - October 18 - Celebrated nationwide to call attention to the importance of afterschool programs for America's children, families and communities. Visit the Afterschool Alliance website for an Event Planning Kit.
Healthy Communities . Healthy Youth Conference - November 8-10  - Designed for people who work with or care about youth, this one-of-a-kind conference brings together people from different community sectors nationally and internationally who share a common goal: to work together to promote positive youth development through asset building. During the conference, participants will learn with and from each other, make connections that will prove beneficial in their work and lives, and renew their commitment to asset building through hard work and fun!
The After School Experience (TASE) -November 27-29 - Get Ready, Get Ready, Get Ready...
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