APOST Summer Conference RFP
Share your expertise with Pittsburgh's youth workers! Submit a proposal to present at APOST's Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time on Friday, June 19, 2020.
Our bi-annual professional development conference offers youth practitioners connections, strategies, and learning opportunities needed to provide quality out-of-school time experiences and strengthen youth/adult relationships.
The 2020 conference will kickoff with a networking breakfast at 8AM and a keynote at 8:30AM. This year, we're looking for workshops on Social Emotional Learning, Community Trauma/Trauma Informed Care, Panel Discussion on Important Topics in OST, Health and Wellness, Creating Inclusive Spaces, and Innovative Practices for Youth Workers. Deadline for submissions is Friday, April 10th.
Click here to submit your proposal.
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Coronavirus Preparedness
The Allegheny County Department of Health (ACDH) has released important information on COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). Residents of Allegheny County need to be prepared for potential community spread of COVID-19. Although COVID-19 is a different virus than influenza, similar prevention strategies can be effective. Individuals should continue to help stop the spread of viruses, like the flu, by washing hands. We have published the information briefing in it's entirety on the APOST Blog, and encourage all providers to share this important information widely with families and staff. You can keep up with the latest updates in the list of additional resources on this special blog post.
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Compassion
Fatigue Survey
PhD student and OST practitioner Debralyn Woodberry-Shaw of ELIE Circle, is conducting a research study exploring compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue in the community education field. Complete a survey on compassion satisfaction and compassion fatigue. Four names will be chosen at random to each receive $50. Eligible participants include all full-time staff, part-time staff, interns, and volunteers in youth serving organizations and schools in Allegheny County. Please see this flyer for more information, distribute to your networks, and contact diw28@pitt.edu with any questions or concerns.
Click here to take the survey.
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Grants
RML Ignite Grants: 5K for network members as they imagine something new, build on their strengths, or re-energize their existing learning innovations. Deadline: March 13th
Teacher as Researcher Grant: up to 5K teachers who conduct research inquiries in their classrooms. Deadline: March 15th
Expanding Disability Inclusion and Access: funding for organizations to become more fully inclusive of individuals with disabilities. Deadline: April 1st
PA Food Recovery: Grants up to 200K for shelters, food banks, nonprofit food management. Deadline: April 24th.
Staunton Farm Foundation: capacity building grants and support for 1 year. Deadline: March 31st
Governor's STEM: $500 grants to students grades 9-12 competing in STEM. Deadline: May 7-8, 202
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Kapwing
Kapwing provides a multi-tool solution for teachers and students to create everything from video montages and memes, to stop action videos and sound effects. Its simple yet robust platform makes it useful for students of all ages. Teachers can use the various tools to engage students in any subject, and students will use these same tools to showcase learning and improve presentations. Grades 4 and up.
Click here to visit the website.
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You Decide
Looking for a new and unique enrichment program? Good News Club is a character development program that is one hour of high energy songs, games, and Bible stories, sponsored by CEF. The children learn character, respect, and moral values. CEF Good News Club is a perfect elective or curriculum add-on to any children’s program. We offer our Good News Club program to any program that would like to host one free of charge. Request a Good News Club at your program today by emailing pittsburghcef@gmail.com or calling 717-816-0074.
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