Friday, February 1, 2008
Child Trends Issues New Evaluation Resources for Afterschool Providers
Child Trends has issued a series of briefs that provide tools and resources geared specifically about the importance of evaluating afterschool programs. Briefs include information on both outcome and process evaluations as well as the reasons why evaluation can help afterschool programs.
National Afterschool Association Holds 20th Annual Conference
The National Afterschool Association (NAA) holds their 20th annual conference in Fort Lauderdale on March 12-14, 2008. Their program offers a diverse and rich array of workshops and trainings. Register through their website.
Afterschool Alliance Announces Dates for 7th Annual Afterschool Challenge
The Afterschool Alliance has announced dates for its 7th Annual Afterschool Challenge. The Challenge this year will be held in Washington DC on May 13 and May 14. This year they are collaborating with the National League of Cities and their National Summit on Afterschool. The highlighted link provide additional information.
Increases in 21st CCLC Funding
Late last year, the U.S. Congress passed $100M increase for the nation's 21st CCLC grant program. Funding now stands at $1.1 billion dollars. What does this mean for Massachusetts? As all of you know, the state saw a steady decline of funding for its efforts from its all time high of $21M. FY07 funding for Massachusetts 21st CCLC efforts stood at $14,406,511. With the additional proposed funds, the Commonwealth is estimated to receive $17,002,191 - an increase of approximately $2.5M. While this is good news, the state still has $4M less for afterschool programs than it did a few years ago.
More information will be forthcoming about how the Department intends to distribute this new funding. Stay tuned for additional details.
More information will be forthcoming about how the Department intends to distribute this new funding. Stay tuned for additional details.
Afterschool Highlights from Governor's FY09 Budget
Greetings.
Governor Deval Patrick released his budget last week which contained many new proposed initiatives that impact afterschool and out of school time.. While a more detailed analysis needs to occur, here are some highlights that pertain to the afterschool field statewide:
1) DOE's Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (ASOST) Program was level funded at $2M (7061-9611).
2) DOE's Extended Learning Time (ELT) Grant Program was increased by $13M to $26M (7061-9412).
3) DPH's Violence Prevention Grants was increased by nearly $7M to $8,950,000 from $2M (4590-1506). This grant program targets older youth and uses afterschool as a primary strategy to prevent violence.
4) EOPS's Shannon Grant Program (or Gang Prevention Grant Program) was increased by $4M to $15M (8100-0111).
5) The Summer Youth Jobs Program was increased by $2.5M to $9.2M (7002-0012).
Overall, this represents a $26.5M increase in programs that serve children and youth in afterschool and summer programs.
The House and Senate respectively will be working on their budgets for FY09. We'll try and keep folks informed via the blog about budget developments that will be of interest to you in the afterschool field.
Governor Deval Patrick released his budget last week which contained many new proposed initiatives that impact afterschool and out of school time.. While a more detailed analysis needs to occur, here are some highlights that pertain to the afterschool field statewide:
1) DOE's Afterschool and Out-of-School Time (ASOST) Program was level funded at $2M (7061-9611).
2) DOE's Extended Learning Time (ELT) Grant Program was increased by $13M to $26M (7061-9412).
3) DPH's Violence Prevention Grants was increased by nearly $7M to $8,950,000 from $2M (4590-1506). This grant program targets older youth and uses afterschool as a primary strategy to prevent violence.
4) EOPS's Shannon Grant Program (or Gang Prevention Grant Program) was increased by $4M to $15M (8100-0111).
5) The Summer Youth Jobs Program was increased by $2.5M to $9.2M (7002-0012).
Overall, this represents a $26.5M increase in programs that serve children and youth in afterschool and summer programs.
The House and Senate respectively will be working on their budgets for FY09. We'll try and keep folks informed via the blog about budget developments that will be of interest to you in the afterschool field.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
A New Year and New Challenges and Opportunities
Greetings Everyone!
Another year has yet arrived bringing new opportunities and challenges. We hope to once again use this blog as a vehicle to share relevant information that will help you sustain your quality 21st CCLC efforts. This blog will supplement information that you are already receiving from the Department of Education about upcoming trainings and grant opportunities.
In case you missed it, here is some other news of note:
1) The New England states that have 21st CCLC grant funds will be meeting at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, Massachusetts March 25 and 26, 2008. Karyl Resnick, Cathy Del Vento and Debra McLaughlin will be presenting a hands-on workshop about what leaders need to do in order to sustain their 21st CCLC efforts. Stay tuned for more details.
2) The Special Commission on After School and Out of School Time issued their final report in November 2007. The report was released both in Springfield and Boston and capped an eight month process where 10 public hearings and three work groups helped identify the pressing issues and worked to make recommendations in five key areas. The Massachusetts Legislature is currently reviewing the report's recommendations. The Special Commission's website has the Full Report, an Executive Summary and Profiles of Legislative Districts available for review.
3) Governor Deval Patrick released his budget today. Additional information will be shared shortly about how the various afterschool line-items fared in his budget. It now goes to the Massachusetts Legislature for review. The House will be putting out their version of the budget later this spring followed by the Senate with the goal of producing a final budget for FY09 before June 30, 2008. Stay tuned for more details.
Another year has yet arrived bringing new opportunities and challenges. We hope to once again use this blog as a vehicle to share relevant information that will help you sustain your quality 21st CCLC efforts. This blog will supplement information that you are already receiving from the Department of Education about upcoming trainings and grant opportunities.
In case you missed it, here is some other news of note:
1) The New England states that have 21st CCLC grant funds will be meeting at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, Massachusetts March 25 and 26, 2008. Karyl Resnick, Cathy Del Vento and Debra McLaughlin will be presenting a hands-on workshop about what leaders need to do in order to sustain their 21st CCLC efforts. Stay tuned for more details.
2) The Special Commission on After School and Out of School Time issued their final report in November 2007. The report was released both in Springfield and Boston and capped an eight month process where 10 public hearings and three work groups helped identify the pressing issues and worked to make recommendations in five key areas. The Massachusetts Legislature is currently reviewing the report's recommendations. The Special Commission's website has the Full Report, an Executive Summary and Profiles of Legislative Districts available for review.
3) Governor Deval Patrick released his budget today. Additional information will be shared shortly about how the various afterschool line-items fared in his budget. It now goes to the Massachusetts Legislature for review. The House will be putting out their version of the budget later this spring followed by the Senate with the goal of producing a final budget for FY09 before June 30, 2008. Stay tuned for more details.
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Development Workshop
ATTENTION:
ACTIVISTS,
ADMINISTRATORS &
DEVELOPMENT STAFF OF COLOR
Demand for adequate services in our neighborhoods is increasing.
Government funds are being slashed. Competition for funding is fierce.
You & your organization are expected to be there & you want to be there.
What do you do to increase your skills and help your organization survive?
ATTEND THE
INSTITUTE OF NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP’S
FUNDRAISING ACADEMY
When?
Thursday evenings 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
October 25 through November 15, 2007
• Grassroots fundraising introduction: Thursday, Oct. 25
• Make special events profitable: Thursday, Nov. 1
• Grants: Thursday, Nov. 8
• Meet the funders: Thursday, Nov. 15
Where?
Boston English High School
144 McBride Street
Jamaica Plain
2 blocks from the Green St. station on the Orange Line
Free parking lot next to building
How much?
Only a $5.00 donation to pay for materials.
This is a program of the Union of Minority Neighborhoods
FOR REGISTRATION & INFORMATION CONTACT:
UMN
617-541-4111
umnunity@gmail.com
ACTIVISTS,
ADMINISTRATORS &
DEVELOPMENT STAFF OF COLOR
Demand for adequate services in our neighborhoods is increasing.
Government funds are being slashed. Competition for funding is fierce.
You & your organization are expected to be there & you want to be there.
What do you do to increase your skills and help your organization survive?
ATTEND THE
INSTITUTE OF NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP’S
FUNDRAISING ACADEMY
When?
Thursday evenings 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
October 25 through November 15, 2007
• Grassroots fundraising introduction: Thursday, Oct. 25
• Make special events profitable: Thursday, Nov. 1
• Grants: Thursday, Nov. 8
• Meet the funders: Thursday, Nov. 15
Where?
Boston English High School
144 McBride Street
Jamaica Plain
2 blocks from the Green St. station on the Orange Line
Free parking lot next to building
How much?
Only a $5.00 donation to pay for materials.
This is a program of the Union of Minority Neighborhoods
FOR REGISTRATION & INFORMATION CONTACT:
UMN
617-541-4111
umnunity@gmail.com
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