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BOOST Cafe Newsletter | May 2020
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Dear BOOSTers,
We hope you and your families are doing well. With distance learning in place in many school districts nationwide, it is important to have access to as many resources as possible. BOOST Cafe is always committed to curating and sharing the top free resources, curriculum, funding opportunities, career listings, and more.
It is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this time of isolation due to COVID-19 can be difficult for many people. We thought it would be helpful to highlight resources to encourage a healthy mental state for all. Visit BOOST Cafe today, create a profile, and connect with the in and out-of-school time community.
Best,
TEAMBOOST
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Funding Opportunities
BOOST Cafe Funding Opportunities include Grants, Scholarships, Awards, and Contests sorted by category, amount, and grade level. Each opportunity includes the deadline to apply.
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Youth Literacy Grants
Schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations that help students that are below grade level or having trouble reading are eligible to apply. Grant funding is provided to assist in the following areas: (1) Implementing new or expanding existing literacy programs (2) Purchasing new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives (3) Purchasing books, materials or software
for literacy programs.
Deadline to Apply: May 21st
Power of Children Awards
The 16th Annual Power of Children Awards will recognize 6 extraordinary young change agents from around the country who are making significant contributions to their communities and the world through projects they created. If you know a young person in grades 6-11 who meets the participation rules, please nominate them to be considered for this national award from The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. The online application period is Feb. 12–May 31, 2020!
Deadline to Apply: May 31st
Peace First COVID-19 Rapid Response Grants
Peace First is launching a rapid response grant process to help young people around the world lead projects that address community impacts of COVID-19, from providing meals to elderly neighbors to launching digital mental health campaigns to support youth feeling isolated. Rapid response grants are open to young people between the ages of 13-25, anywhere in the world, starting today.
Deadline to Apply: Ongoing
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Visit our Funding Page to see a full list of upcoming
grants, awards, scholarships, and contests.
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BOOST Breakfast Club Blog
The BOOST Breakfast Club Blog is a collective space where global leaders write about a variety of topics relevant to the in and out-of-school time field.... and what they had for breakfast! Visit the blog on Tuesdays & Thursdays to read new posts with your morning cup of coffee (or tea).
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Check-in with the Breakfast Club every
Tuesday & Thursday for new blog content.
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Resource Center
The BOOST Cafe Resource Center is a collection of free resources, curated by BOOST and sorted by grade level and category. The Resource Center is always available to you as a BOOST Cafe user, and our team has been actively adding new resources to help you adjust to teaching and learning during COVID-19.
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We have highlighted resources below that can be used in and out of the classroom to highlight Mental Health Awareness month.
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Widespread stress and anxiety regarding COVID-19, compounded by the economic distress due to lost wages, employment, and financial assets; mass school closures; and necessary physical distancing measures can result in an increase of stress-related health conditions. The California Surgeon General has a simple guide with things you can do every day at home to help support your mental and physical health, utilizing six key strategies.
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Teen Mental Health is an organization that hopes to utilize the latest scientific evidence to create training programs, publications, and resources to improve understanding of adolescent mental health and mental disorders. Dr. Stan Kutcher and his team collaborate with health care providers, policymakers, schools, the business community, and the general public to deliver internationally recognized research on the mental health of youth.
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National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization that advocates for access to services, treatment, and research for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. NAMI not only works with those directly affected by mental illness, but also assists families and loved ones by providing free education, programs, and support groups.
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Career Corner
The BOOST Cafe Career Corner is an online job board for opportunities in the in and out-of-school time field. This resource is free of charge and offers an easy platform to submit unlimited postings.
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TEAMBOOST updates the Career Corner weekly, check back often for new opportunities!
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Online Trainings & More on BOOST Cafe
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We are working to get all of our staff trainings live online and we can’t wait to learn with you! Visit the BOOST Cafe Online Learning page for a skeleton schedule of what we have planned for you and your team.
https://boostcafe.org/online-learning/
Every Monday- BOOST Live Virtual Learning Community
Every Tuesday- BOOST Nation: Town Hall Meetings
Wednesday-Friday- BOOST Boot Camp Series & Certificate Program
Dates & Registration links will be coming soon! Click here for more information and download our flyer.
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Are you ever in a meeting and someone is using an acronym that you are not aware of? Or do you have youth in your life who are using slang words that make you feel like you have been living under a rock? Look no further! BOOSTOPEDIA is here so that you never have those feelings again! This month, we are featuring the Counseling/Social Work section. Here are some terms that you may be unfamiliar with:
ACS | Approved Clinical Supervisor
AKOM | All Kinds of Minds
LOC | Level of Care
Is there a term or acronym that you would like to see in the BOOSTOPEDIA? Send it our way! |
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This month, we are featuring a baby BOOSTer! She is wearing our popular white BOOSTer onesie. Thanks for the photo, Nathan!
Keep your eyes peeled for our #PlanetBOOST contest next year, where (1) lucky BOOSTer will be chosen to win FREE 2021 BOOST Conference registration in celebration Lights On Afterschool in October.
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Need More Inspiration? BOOST is on Pinterest!
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TEAMBOOST has thousands of Pins to support your professional development, program and lesson planning, and BOOST experience. Visit our Pinterest today for resources around Mental Health. |
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Upcoming Events & Announcements
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2020 BOOST Conference
October 26 - 29, 2020
Join thousands of educators in sunny Palm Springs for three days of learning, networking, and inspiration. Learn more!
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2021 BOOST Conference - Save the Date!
April 27 - 30, 2021
Save the date for the 2021 BOOST Conference. More information coming soon.
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Student Quote of the Month
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"I want to go far in life and get an education."
Christopher, 11, Whittier School District, Whittier, CA
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Do you enjoy reading student quotes like this one? Submit quotes from your students and they could be featured in the next BOOST Cafe newsletter.
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