CAN Newsletter – April 25, 2017
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ASES and 21st CCLC 2017 Field and Site Coordinator Surveys Now Open
Inform the Statewide System of Support: complete the Field and Site Coordinator Surveys by June 2, 2017
On behalf of the California’s Department of Education’s Expanded Learning Division (CDE-EXLD), the California AfterSchool Network (CAN) is gathering data to inform a statewide Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process for the System of Support for Expanded Learning (SSEL). Data will be gathered through two unique surveys for After School Education and Safety (ASES) and 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) stakeholders. A Field Survey is intended for all ASES and 21st CCLC expanded learning field practitioners, supporters and administrators, except for Site Coordinators. A Site Coordinator Survey is intended for Site Coordinators of ASES or 21st CCLC, including After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens, or ASSETs programs (a Site Coordinator is someone who oversees a program at one site and is responsible for the supervision of frontline staff). Survey responses will provide data to statewide and regional leaders, and the field at-large to inform efforts to support expanded learning programs. Ten Site Coordinators who complete the Site Coordinator Survey will be selected to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card! Surveys will be open through June 2, 2017. Learn more about and take the Field or Site Coordinator Survey.
CAN releases After School and Summer Learning At-Risk Issue Brief at BOOST Conference
Last week at the BOOST Conference, CAN released After School and Summer Learning at Risk: A State of the State of Expanded Learning in California Issue Brief. This two-page issue brief outlines that California’s Expanded Learning infrastructure, which serves approximately 860,000 of California’s most economically disadvantaged students and English Learners is at risk. Increasing costs in the face of stagnant funding leave After School Education and Safety (ASES) programs in danger of closing, meanwhile federal budget proposals to eliminate the federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program would result in the closure of K-12 after school and summer learning programs. The issue brief provides information on Senate Bill 78 (SB 78, Leyva), which if passed would increase the ASES daily rate by $1.50 (to $9.00 per student per day) through a budget augmentation in 2017-18 with future increases tied to increases in the state minimum wage. Additionally the issue brief describes ways that stakeholders can stay informed, get engaged, and take action. Access the After School and Summer Learning At-Risk issue brief.
SB 78 Passes Senate Education Committee
Long road still ahead for SB 78
Senate Bill 78 (SB 78, Leyva) would increase the ASES daily rate by $1.50 (to $9.00 per student per day) through a budget augmentation in 2017-18
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week April 24-28
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week is April 24-28! The event recognizes the hard work and commitment from afterschool professionals. They daily improve and make an impact in the lives of our youth. The National AfterSchool Association would like to help you be apart of thanking your afterschool professional. Join the effort by making plans to celebrate, post appreciation week on social media and donate your social followers. An estimated 10.2 million children participate in afterschool programs each year. Now more than ever is the time to promote afterschool programs and their devoted staff!
Upcoming Funding Opportunities
CAN maintains a list of funding opportunities with deadlines, and rolling funding opportunities – access the full list of funding opportunities and view some of the most recent additions below.
Do You Have a Job Opening? Seeking a job?
The California AfterSchool Network is now connecting expanding learning programs and job seekers. Job openings can be for any level of an out-of-school time program or organization serving youth. Visit our website to post a current job opportunity or check out our job listings today.