ACNJ Presents: Understanding and Applying for Child Care Stabilization Grants – Advocates for Children of New Jersey Center-Based and Family Child Care Providers (School-Age Applicants too!) Are you planning on applying for a child care stabilization grant? Get technical assistance to better understand the grant and how to apply. Sign up for one of two…
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Calling all afterschool artists! Design the Lights On poster and win $500! By SHAUN GRAY Posted: Mar 01, 2022 The Lights On Afterschool poster contest is officially open, and this year we’re changing our theme to reflect how youth see themselves and their futures because of their afterschool program! We’ve been through a lot over the past few years.…
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SEL Competencies and Practical Applications for Youth and Adults CASEL, The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning defines Social Emotional Learning (SEL) “as the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and…
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CMSCE Spring Maker Series: April-May Cost: $95/workshops for 4 hrs. sessions (10:00 am – 2:00 pm) or $49/workshop for 2 hr sessions (offered virtually) To Register: https://cmsce.rutgers.edu/workshops April 5th Makerspace & STEM Safety (grades K-12) (10am -2 pm) Student safety is a primary concern for teachers as schools race to incorporate more hands-on projects across the…
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Grant Opportunity for Camper Scholarships – apply by Wed Mar 23 UltraCamp Foundation (UCF) is providing grant opportunities to help camps subsidize the cost of camper tuition for summer 2022 by funding camper scholarships for children ages 7-18 who otherwise may not be able to attend camp. To be eligible for a UCF grant, your…
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Ready to get started in Mizzen by Mott? Mizzen by Mott empowers educators to design and deliver engaging afterschool programs that spark joy, curiosity, and a love of learning for all children and youth. Mizzen’s services and solutions are free and easily accessible to the afterschool field through support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Engage and…
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Spring into Healthy Afterschool: Energizers, Snacks & Family Fun This interactive workshop will feature simple activities to support children’s physical and social-emotional health. Attendees will learn (and practice) energizers to encourage physical activity and mindfulness. The session will include an inexpensive snack demo, and we’ll share free resources and strategies to engage the whole family…
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Understanding and Applying for Child Care Stabilization Grants – Advocates for Children of New Jersey Center-Based and Family Child Care Providers (School-Age Applicants too!) Are you planning on applying for a child care stabilization grant? Get technical assistance to better understand the grant and how to apply. Sign up for one of two webinars: TUESDAY,…
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EPA Grants: Lead in Drinking Water in Child Care Facilities and Schools – apply by Tue Apr 19 Written by Dani Birzer WASHINGTON — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $20 million in available grant funding to assist communities and schools with removing sources of lead in drinking water. This grant funding, and additional funding…
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Help them Grow or Watch them Go: Strategies for Supporting Staff Wellness – Join us Thu Mar 17 Research on successful out-of-school time programming identifies that positive impacts for youth and families are directly related to highly skilled and trained, youth serving professionals. In this moment, it is urgent for programs and the field to…
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