Summer Conference RFP: Last Chance to Apply!If you haven't proposed a workshop for the APOST Summer Conference, now is the time! The submission deadline is fast approaching so apply today!
APOST is seeking presenters for the Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time, which will be held on Friday, June 14th. The Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time (OST) is a conference that shares best practices in youth development. This year, we are thrilled to have Timothy Jones - Writer, educator, founder of #hiphopEd and Hip-Hop Scholar in Residence at Teachers College, Columbia University, as our Featured Keynote Speaker. Please complete our online RFP if you would like to share your knowledge and best practices with youth practitioners. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 5th.
Click here to learn more and to submit a proposal.
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Get More Math
Get More Math is a comprehensive online tool that increases mastery and retention throughout the year. Get More Math is effective because it provides a cumulative mixed review automatically differentiated for each student. They are offering unlimited use of Get More Math completely free, including training and support, for any new school, from now until then end of the 18/19 school year. Join Erica Martin as she dives in to the program and its many features through a webinar on Wednesday February 27th, 7-8PM.
Click here to learn more and to register.
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APOST Training
Join us at United Way's Pittsburgh Office for this eye-opening and interactive workshop, Fostering Inclusive Spaces for Children of All Abilities, tailored to increase awareness about disabilities, and to share different ways to make your program space more inclusive for children with disabilities. Often, they are excluded when it comes to spaces for learning and play, but this doesn't have to be the case! Michelle Walker, of Lend An Ear Consulting, will be here to help participants navigate this important topic for Out-of-School Time providers. |
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Grants
UL Innovation: grants to education organizations using STEM education to address environmental challenges in their communities. Deadline: March 12th
PA Dept of Health: seeking youth organizations to implement the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program (OBPP) to promote the reduction of bullying among 12-17 year old youth. Deadline: May 1st
Teaching Tolerance: educator grants for projects that create affirming school climates and educate young people how to thrive in a diverse democracy. Deadline: Rolling
Public Welfare Foundation Youth Justice: grants to groups that work to advance youth justice across the country, particularly those fighting the criminalization and incarceration of youth of color. Deadline: Rolling
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Into the Book
Into the Book is a reading comprehension resource for students and teachers that focuses on 8 research-based strategies. Try the online interactive activities, or the engaging 15-minute video programs.
Click here to visit the website.
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APOST Activities
FREE Trainings!
Fostering Inclusive Spaces for Children
of All Abilities
Fri, March 8th
United Way SWPA
Click here to register.
Action Day 2019
Wednesday, March 27th
Harrisburg, PA
Click here to register.
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You Decide
MENTOR just released a new, free resource to support mentors and the youth they work with everywhere to help promote and cultivate healthy expressions of manhood. The guide serves a roadmap for how to unpack toxic masculinity with all young people, but particularly young men of color.
Click here to learn more.
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