CAN Newsletter – June 27, 2018
In This Newsletter:
2018 California Expanded Learning Summit Registration is Now OPEN!
Summit registration is now! Don’t miss out on your opportunity to attend one of the three one day Summits offered by The California Department of Education’s Expanded Learning Division (CDE-EXLD), in partnership with the System of Support for Expanded Learning (SSEL) and the California After School Network (CAN). If you are interested in registering or getting more information about the Summits click here
CDE and CAN Create New Grantee Orientation Videos for Expanded Learning
New Grantee Orientation Videos are now available. These videos cover topics such as Grants 101, The Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California, Continuous Quality Improvement and Federal Program Monitoring.
Policy Committee of Expanded Learning Division Releases Revised Guidance
The Policy Committee of the California Department of Education Expanded Learning Division has released revised guidance on Direct Services and Administrative Costs. This guidance can be found on the CDE’s webpage utilizing the following web link: https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ba/as/admincostguide.asp
If you have any questions, please contact your CDE Program Consultant or call the Expanded Learning Division at 916-319-0923.
National Summer Learning Day! Information and Resources
National Summer Learning Day JULY 12th 2018! Show your support and help National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) by joining in. National Summer Learning Day is focused on keeping kids safe, healthy and learning to be ready to return in the fall for a successful year to come. For more information on Summer Learning Day as well as resources click on the link provided.
#GirlsAre – A National Campaign to Empower Girls!
Join the Alliance for a Healthier Generation in celebrating their #GirlsAre campaign to inspire a new generation of strong, active, and healthy girls. Want to learn more, then click here to join the campaign.
Mindfulness in Your Afterschool Program
The use of mindfulness techniques with young people have been shown to promote social emotional skills (self-awareness, emotional regulation, social awareness, and empathy, etc.). In this blog by Sam Piha from Learning in Afterschool & Summer you get to take a deeper dive into mindfulness.
CYD National Partnership Creates a Creative Youth Development National Blueprint
Creative Youth Development National Partnership has provided a blueprint for how to provide the environment forcreative skill-building, inquiry, and expression with positive youth development principles. With focuses around visibility, impact, funding and field building. To learn more about CYD National Partnership Creative youth Development National Blueprint click here.