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Indiana Afterschool Network
Vision: All Indiana children and youth will have access to high quality, affordable afterschool and summer learning programs.
Updates:
- IAN and the Indiana Afterschool Standards Taskforce have completed the development of standards for the state of Indiana. Download Indiana Afterschool Standards.
- IAN has a web-based database and map to identify afterschool program locations and gaps for funders, policy makers, providers, and schools. Families can use the database as a resource too. Click here to post your program's information.
- IAN is presenting at the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns annual conference October 5 to Indiana mayors on the value of afterschool and strategies for cities to expand programs.
- The Indiana Department of Education sent IAN information to all Title 1 and IDEA directors about the role of afterschool in accelerating student achievement. Download flyer.
Afterschool Standards and Curriculum
Indiana Afterschool Standards Download here
Indiana Dept of Education Academic Standards
Afterschool programs can link curriculum to DOE standards: click here
US Dept of Education Curriculum Resources for Afterschool What Works Clearinghouse: click here
Afterschool Funding Opportunities
Federal Stimulus Funds: Next Round for Schools
Webinar by Joanne Weiss, "Race to the Top" director for the U.S. Department of Education will discuss "Stimulus: The Second Wave." Download webinar. click here
Public Housing The federal "Resident Opportunity and Self-Sufficiency Service Coordinators Program" funds supportive services to children and families in public housing. Deadline: September 18, 2009. click here for more info
ED Review Sign up for regular email updates on U.S. Department of Education activities including stimulus funds for Education, Early Learning, Black-White Achievement Gaps, School Health and Safety and Upcoming Events. To subscribe and/or view past issues, visit here.
Indiana Afterschool Network website lists many funding organizations. Go to www.indianaafterschool.org
Indiana Events and Resources
Afterschool Coalition of Indianapolis Meeting
September 8, 2009
10:30-12:00 pm
United Way of Central Indiana, 3901 N Meridian St, Indianapolis
Afterschool and youth program providers meet every other month to collaborate in expanding quality programs for youth, share best practices, and keep each other informed on resources, events, and opportunities. For more info: dzipes@indianaafterschool.org
website: www.afterschoolcoalition.org
Indiana Youth Institute
Webinars, Training, Evaluation, Research, Grant-writing, Statewide Annual Conference http://www.iyi.org
Indiana Dropout Prevention Summit
September 25, 2009
Convener: Indiana Department of Education
Co-hosts: America's Promise & State Farm, among others
Estimated Attendance: 900. Every county in Indiana is invited to send a representative team. Team members include policy makers, businesses, service providers, parents and family, youth, faith communities, juvenile justice, educators, and every corporation superintendent. Make sure that afterschool is represented on your county's team! Teams will hear keynote speakers with an expertise in dropout prevention and attend breakout sessions. Free. click here for info
Lights On Events to Promote Afterschool in Indiana
Join more than 7,500 communities and 1 million Americans to celebrate the 10th Annual Lights On Afterschool, a nationwide rally for afterschool programs organized by the Afterschool Alliance. Indiana programs and communities are invited to host celebrations in their areas.
To sign up, locate an event in your area, or access free event planning tools visit: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa.cfm.
To be listed as a Lights On Afterschool partner, email: mcoichy@afterschoolalliance.org
Summer Advantage USA
Summer Advantage USA provides scientifically-proven learning opportunities for students during summer months. Students make strong academic gains in literacy and math and participate in art, music, drama, robotics, community service projects and field trips. The organization will grow to serve 25,000+ students annually, with the majority of sites eventually operated by franchisees. Franchisees will be selected through a competitive process. For a small fee, franchisees receive access to evidence-based program model, curriculum, training, evaluation and assessment tools, and technical assistance. Summer Advantage is now hiring outreach coordinators short-term (3-4 weeks), part-time (up to 10-15 hrs/wk) to assist in Aug/Sept enrollment efforts in Decatur Township, Lawrence, Indianapolis, Ft Wayne, East Chicago, Elkart, Evansville, Gary and Hammond. Weekly stipend and bonus opportunities. To apply, click here
For more information: http://www.summeradvantage.org/
INDACS FESTIVAL and COMPETITION
WFYI Public Broadcasting, 1630 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Indiana Dramatic Arts and Communications Festival and Competition is an opportunity for children, youth and adults to share their passion for poetry, drama and communication. The Festival features fun activities and food for parents, siblings and friends. Local organizations that support the Arts are invited to share information about poetry, acting and more. Participants can perform in front of Judges and receive supportive written and oral critique. Click here for info. | | |