Afterschool Network Newsletters
Budget Conference Committee proposes placing Proposition 49 back on the ballot
On August 4, 2010, the Budget Conference Committee voted 9-0 to support a stand-alone budget trailer bill that would place an initiative on the ballot to eliminate the Proposition 49 (ASES) funding guarantee. Such an initiative would result in the Legislature determining the annual level of ASES funding through the annual budget process. In order to reach the voters, the budget trailer bill must first be passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor. In 2008, the Governor vetoed a similar bill. The Legislature is expected to vote on this budget trailer bill as early as this week.
Find out how to contact your state legislators
Find more detailed information regarding this budget trailer bill
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New members of the Network Team
- New Leadership Team Members
- Welcome our new Network Program Coordinator
- Use the QSA Tool for beginning of the year planning
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Upcoming Network Events
- English Learners Afterschool Summit
- Register for Step Up High School Summit
- Rural Afterschool Summit
- Amp-Up Middle School Afterschool Conference
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New Network Publications
- Campaign for Quality
- The Credit Recovery
- High School After School Program Start-Up
- Developing Youth-Led Activities
- A Road Map to the California After School Landscape
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Join the Free Out-of-School Time Policy Update Call
- Free June 30th California Out-of-School Time Policy Update
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California Budget
- The Budget Conference Committee considers placing Proposition 49 back on the ballot
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After School Policy Resource and information page
- Visit the Network Policy Page
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Federal Budget
- President's Proposed Blueprint for ESEA Reauthorization and Proposed 2011 Budget would reduce federal after school funding
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CA Legislation impacting after school
- AB 1025 (Conway) requires non-school employees to get activity supervisor clearance / AB 346 would delay this process for 1 year
- AB 2178 (Torlakson) would authorize data sharing between districts and ASES providers
- AB 1876 (Torlakson) would allow ASES programs to provide weekend activities
- SB 798 (DeSaulnier) would allocate 15% of future increases to 21st CCLC funding to summer programs
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Network News
- Join the Upcoming Older Youth Site Coordinator Telephone Workshops
- Utilize the California After School Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool for End of the Year Reflection, and Program Improvement Planning
- Step Up High School Summit: Keynote Speaker and Preliminary Workshops Posted
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Youth Award Opportunities
- Everyday Young Hero Award
- President's Volunteer Service Award
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After School State and Federal Funding Update
- After School Education and Safety (ASES) Program
- President's Proposed Blueprint for ESEA Reauthorization and Proposed 2011 Budget Would Reduce Federal After School Funding
- California’s Race to the Top Phase II Application
- Investing in Innovation (i3) Recovery Act Funding
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Resources to help your work
- Quality After School Partnerships Guidebook
- California Career Resource Network Resources
- Kids Cook Farm Fresh Food Activity Guide
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Grants and Funding Opportunities
- My Idea Grant Program Funds Youth to Address the Dropout Crisis
- Learn and Service America Youth Engagement Zone Grants
- Promise Neighborhoods
- 2010-2011 ASES Universal Funding
- Best Buy @15 Community Grants Program
- Support for Healthy Lifestyle Programs Targeting Youth
- Ronald McDonald House Funding for Improving Youth Health
- Healthy Sprouts Awards
- Computers for Learning Program
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Upcoming Conferences Training and Events
- Free Webinar: Help your Kids Power Up with Physical Activity and Healthy Eating!
- National Summer Learning Day is June 21
- 21st Century Community Learning Centers Summer Institute
- After the Bell Rings: Innovative Strategies for Including All Children in Out-of-School Time Programs
- CalSAC Spotlight on Afterschool Conference
- Summer Changes Everything Conference
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In this issue:
- Upcoming and Archived Free Telephone Workshops
- Do you have some burning questions about doing high school after school?
- Listen to a recorded workshop on career and technical education resources
- New Network Publication
- 21st CCLC High School ASSETs Program Start-Up
- A Road Map to the California After School Landscape
- Strengthening California's Rural After School Programs: A Summary of Recommendations and Implications of the California Rural After School Summit
- California Programa Para Después De La Escuela Instrumento De Autoevaluación De Calidac
2010-2011 ASES Universal Funding Results
After School Education and Safety (ASES) Universal Funding Results for fiscal year 2010-2011 were posted on Friday, April 30, 2010. To access the posted results, click here. The ASES program operates on a continuous filing basis. The ASES program operates on a continuous filing basis. Applicants that did not receive funding are placed in a continuous filing process and will be considered for future funding based on ranking of applicants' Free and Reduced Meal Program (FRPM) as listed in DataQuest. New applications are still being accepted until June 30, 2010 for the next ranking that will occur in July 2010.
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Network News
- Register for the Step Up High School Summit
- Join Upcoming Site Coordinator Telephone Workshops
- Access Free Recorded Virtual Workshops From Your Computer
- Come Visit the Network at the BOOST Conference
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Funding Opportunities
- CA Dept of Education Funding: CalServe Initiative Regional Service-Learning Network
- Habitat for Humanity State Farm Service-Learning Partnership Grants
- The American Honda Foundation Grants for Youth Science Education.
- Sara Lee Foundation Grants for Nutrition, Access to Healthy Food, and Physical Activity
- School Improvement Grants
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California After School Champion Receives National Honors
- Carla Sanger, President and CEO of LA’S BEST Receives National Honors
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Resources to Help Your Work
- Let’s Move Campaign Resources
- Growing Healthy Habits
- Beyond Expectations Video
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California After School Policy Update
- AB 1876 Would Allow ASES Programs to provide weekend activities
- AB 2705 would require daily moderate to vigorous physical activity in ASES Programs
- AB 1831 Would Require ASES Programs with 25% or more English learners (ELs) enrolled to create a plan to support EL Students
- AB 1025 requires non-school employees to get activity supervisor clearance certificate
- AB 434 Would allow programs to budget Site Directors as direct service employees.
- SB 798 Would allocate 15% of future increases to 21st CCLC funding to summer programs
- AB 2178 Would authorize data sharing between districts and ASES providers
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Events, Training, and Professional Development Opportunities
- Free Online Trainings from CASRC and CHKRC
- CalSAC's 6th Annual CA Afterschool Challenge
- Tools of the Trade: Complimentary 4-H Training for Frontline Staff
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Leadership Opportunities
- Apply for the CASRC Materials Review Board
- Submit an RFP to Present at the Region V Conference
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Network News
- Attend a Reception Celebrating the Launch of the Network English Learner Committee
- Upcoming Free Middle and High School Telephone Workshops
- Register for the Step Up High School Summit
- Utilize and Add Your Program to the Middle / High School Directories
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Funding Opportunities
- Funding Name: After School Education and Safety Universal
- Access Multiple Funding Opportunities and Resources
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After School Policy
- The California Afterschool Network Policy Page
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Trainings and Events
- Webinar on Creating & Improving Youth Sports Programs
- California Youth & Families at Risk Conference
- CalSAC's 6th Annual CA Afterschool Challenge
- Game Plan for Girls’ Sports: Igniting a Practice of ChangeFREE Injury and Safety Trainings from CASRC
- Tools of the Trade: Complimentary 4-H Training for Frontline StaffSTEMware Institute
- Region 2 After School Conference: Let’s Kick it Up!
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Resources to help your work
- Changing Lives, Saving Lives
- Free 4-H Science Engineering and Technology (SET) Curriculum Resources
- National Science Foundation and NASCAR Science of Speed Video Resources
- Resource Guide for After School Programs Serving Pre-Teens
- How to create a Professional Learning Community
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After School Research
- The 2010 California Report Card: Setting the Agenda for Children
- California Leads the Nation in After-School Investment
- Summer Programs for Youth: Opportunities, Challenges and Innovations
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A Message from our friends at ASAP Connect
- ASAPconnect is now on Facebook!
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Network News
California Afterschool Network Funding Update
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- Network News
- Attend a Reception Celebrating the Launch of the Network
English Learner Committee
- Attend the Step Up High School Summit
- Free Telephone Workshops for High School and Middle School
Site Coordinators
- Resources and Upcoming Training
- Webinar - How to Provide Free Summer Meals to Kids in California
- Upcoming Webinars - Effective EL Trainings, Strategies, and Activities
- After School Sports Quality Self Assessment Tool Available /
Upcoming Webinars
Education News: Common Core Standards Available for Comment - The Council of Chief State Officers Seeks Your Input
A National initiative has been underway to create Common Core State Standards for K-12 education. More information is available in the news release below. Following is a message from Elizabeth Partoyan from the Council of Chief State School Officers to after school practioners:
"Given your expertise in the kinds of learning and skills that children and youth best develop in the out-of-school-time hours, we ask that you lend your critical eye toward how successfully these standards fully define the knowledge and skills students should develop within their K-12 education careers—in the broadest sense. Please take time to review the draft standards documents and submit your comments by April 2 at www.corestandards.org."
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Network News
- Apply to Join the California Afterschool Network Leadership Team
- Step Up High School Summit 2010
- Free Telephone Workshops for High School and Middle School Site Coordinators
- Reinventing Apprenticeship as a Developmental Support to Adolescence
- Learn About the Network SRI Science in Afterschool Partnership
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Funding Opportunities and Awards
- Win Support for Music Programs Through Video-Based Battle of the Bands
- Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge
- EcoStar Grants
- Support for School and Before/After School Running Programs
- Lawrence Foundation Grants
- JP Morgan Chase Education and Arts Grants
- Sony Corporation Grants
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Upcoming Meetings
- State Legislative Task Force on Summer and Intersession Enrichment Will Convene on March 11th in Sacramento
- Upcoming California After School Advisory Committee Meeting
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Resources to Support your Work
- The After School Inclusion Project
- California After School Program Quality Self-Assessment Tool
- California Department of Education Frequently Asked Questions
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California After School Legislation
- Audio Available from After School Policy Update
- AB 1831 Would Reserve 24% of ASES Funds for Programs Supporting English Learners
- AB 2705 Would Mandate Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity in ASES Programs
- AB 1876 Would Allow ASES Programs to Utilize Volunteers for Non-Supervisorial Duties
- AB 2178 Would Authorize Data Sharing Between Districts and ASES providers
- SB 898 Would Establish a Minimum Grant for Small/Rural ASES Programs
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Training and Professional Development
- Webinar on Reducing Behavior Problems in Elementary School
- The 2010 Sacramento CalSAC Chapter Mini Conference: Getting It Done In After School
- Symposium on Supporting Children with Disabilities
- The 21st Annual National Service-Learning Conference
- Best of Out-Of-School Time (BOOST) Conference
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After School Inclusion Success Story
- Successful Inclusion Strategies Used at Blue Lake After School Program!
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Professional Growth Opportunities
- Workshop Presentation Opportunity
- CalSAC is seeking a part-time Policy/Advocacy Event Coordinator
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Network News
- Network Rural Summit a Rousing Success!
- Step Up High School Summit 2010
- Nutrition and Physical Activity Committee Posts Child Nutrition
Reauthorization Information
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Training and Professional Development Opportunities
- Free Fresh Fruits and Vegetable Training
- USDA Summer Food Service Program Webinars
- Complimentary Playground Safety Workshop
- The Coalition for Community Schools 2010 National Forum
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After School Policy
- After School Advisory Committee Meeting
- Network Policy Committee Telephone Policy Information Session
- Ashburn Introduces SB 898 at California Afterschool Network Rural After School Summit
- President's Proposed Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Would Reduce 21st CCLC
- Federal Senate Bill Proposes to Enhance After School in Rural Areas
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Resources to support your work
- Making Physical Accommodations for Youth with Special Needs
- Roads to Success Career and College Curriculum for Grades 7 - 12 Available
Free Online
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Funding Opportunities
- Get Ur Good On Grants for Young Volunteers
- Women Helping Others (WHO) Foundation Education and Literacy Grants
- Finish Line Youth Foundation Grant
- Nature Hills Nursery Green America Awards
- National Endowment for the Arts Grants
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Members of the State Legislature Seek Your Input for Potential After School Policy
Members of the State Legislature would like your input to help inform and shape potential policy regarding the sharing of student data between school districts and after school program providers. Legislators seek to understand how data is currently shared? Why data is or is not shared? And how after school programs could incorporate data from school districts into their programs?
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