Just a reminder that BOSTNet and the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley will be sponsoring the Families Matter 2008 Conference next Friday, June 6 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the United Way. This conference will focus on the tools, tips and techniques for afterschool providers who work in the field.
Click here to register.
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Thursday, May 29, 2008
BOSTNet's Inclusion Network
BOSTNet's has developed an important resource for afterschool program providers who work or want to work with children and youth with special needs. The Inclusion and Referral Network provides information in the following areas:
* Arts and Inclusion
* Behavior and Inclusion (coming soon)
* Literacy and Inclusion
* Sports and Inclusion
They have also created an interactive map where you can locate a specific disability resource based on the disability that a child has.
Afterschool providers can also join a group where "members [can] communicate ideas, latest trends, resources or ask questions and create partnerships. You can join this group by clicking this link: http://groups.google.com/group/bostnetinclusion
* Arts and Inclusion
* Behavior and Inclusion (coming soon)
* Literacy and Inclusion
* Sports and Inclusion
They have also created an interactive map where you can locate a specific disability resource based on the disability that a child has.
Afterschool providers can also join a group where "members [can] communicate ideas, latest trends, resources or ask questions and create partnerships. You can join this group by clicking this link: http://groups.google.com/group/bostnetinclusion
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
BOSTNet and United Way Announces Engaging Families Conference
BOSTNet and the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley have announced the upcoming Engaging Families conference that will be held at the United Way offices on June 6, 2008. More information from BOSTNet's website appears below:
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Families Matter!
Creating Opportunities for Family Voice, Empowerment and Leadership
Join BOSTnet and United Way on June 6th for the 2008 Families Matter! Conference to celebrate family involvement throughout the ages and stages of child and youth development. You'll learn how to design responsive programs, enhance parent communications, and improve outcomes for youth of all ages.
Panel Discussion
Hear from empowered parents, leading experts, and staff from out-of-school time programs that support family engagement strategies for young children, middle school students and teens.
Special Bonus Resources for Families: Receive copies of the NEW BOSTnet 2008-2009 Guide to Boston's Before and After School Programs!
Workshop Offerings
Guided working sessions will help you adapt strategies to your own programs. Click here for a description of each workshop.
Topics include:
* Including Family Voice and Leadership in your Programs: Going Beyond Family Night
* Developing a Family Focused Staff
* The Power of the 2 Minute Check-in at Pick-Up Time
* Engaging Families in Programs with Teens
* Accessing Community Cultural Resources
Event date: Friday, June 6, 2008
Time: 8:30 am- 12:30 pm
Location: United Way, 51 Sleeper Street, 1st floor Boston, MA 02210
Cost: This is a free event (breakfast and lunch included)
Questions? Contact Manosi Datta, Program Director, Evaluation and Operations at BOSTnet at 617.720.1290 x 210 or datta@bostnet.org.
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Families Matter!
Creating Opportunities for Family Voice, Empowerment and Leadership
Join BOSTnet and United Way on June 6th for the 2008 Families Matter! Conference to celebrate family involvement throughout the ages and stages of child and youth development. You'll learn how to design responsive programs, enhance parent communications, and improve outcomes for youth of all ages.
Panel Discussion
Hear from empowered parents, leading experts, and staff from out-of-school time programs that support family engagement strategies for young children, middle school students and teens.
Special Bonus Resources for Families: Receive copies of the NEW BOSTnet 2008-2009 Guide to Boston's Before and After School Programs!
Workshop Offerings
Guided working sessions will help you adapt strategies to your own programs. Click here for a description of each workshop.
Topics include:
* Including Family Voice and Leadership in your Programs: Going Beyond Family Night
* Developing a Family Focused Staff
* The Power of the 2 Minute Check-in at Pick-Up Time
* Engaging Families in Programs with Teens
* Accessing Community Cultural Resources
Event date: Friday, June 6, 2008
Time: 8:30 am- 12:30 pm
Location: United Way, 51 Sleeper Street, 1st floor Boston, MA 02210
Cost: This is a free event (breakfast and lunch included)
Questions? Contact Manosi Datta, Program Director, Evaluation and Operations at BOSTnet at 617.720.1290 x 210 or datta@bostnet.org.
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