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- Culturally Responsive Family Engagement PD!
- Youth Afterschool Ambassadors Application!
- Nomination for Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders!
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ACT Now Resource Highlight!
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ACT Now wrote the SEL Guidebook to help providers learn more about SEL and to assist in the planning and implementation of SEL in afterschool.
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Building Bridges with Families: Culturally Responsive Family Engagement
Join us on November 16th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom for session #2 of ACT Now’s Cultural Responsiveness Series to discuss the barriers to family engagement and learn essential strategies to build authentic relationships with families from diverse backgrounds. Discover how to effectively communicate, collaborate, and support families in a way that respects and values their unique cultural perspectives.
Engagement level: High
Audience: afterschool professionals or educators
For questions, please reach out to Tyrone Taliaferro at taliaferrot@actnowillinois.org.
*To register for all upcoming ACT Now trainings and events please sign up for ACT Now Center for Afterschool Learning (ANCAL).
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State Updates
Illinois General Assembly's Last Week of Veto Session
The Illinois General Assembly will meet in Springfield from November 7th to November 9th for the second week of veto session. Veto session is a time for lawmakers to consider vetoes, continue work on existing legislation, or introduce something new. Lawmakers have 15 calendar days to either override the veto or accept the governor’s changes. This week is the last opportunity for lawmakers to take action on the 21st CCLC funding issue before January. Please contact your elected officials and urge them to take action. ACT Now has developed a 21st CCLC one-pager for advocates to send to their elected officials.
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To register for all upcoming ACT Now trainings and events please sign up for ACT Now Center for Afterschool Learning (ANCAL). ANCAL (hosted through Collabornation) is an online learning and training platform that is FREE for all Illinois afterschool and OST professionals.
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ACT Now Events
ACT Now Peace Circle Training
November 9, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Increasing Student Engagement in STEM
November 14, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Building Bridges with Families: Culturally Responsive Family Engagement
November 16, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
21st CCLC Townhall
November 16, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Positive Connections, Empowered Youth
November 28, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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External Events
Multiply Your Impact with Effective Mental Wellness Support
November 14, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Illinois After School Network: Health and Safety: Celebration Crazies!!!
November 16, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Making Learning Recovery Work
November 16, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Funding Out-of-School Time Programs - Now and in the Future
November 17, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
Sustainable Approaches to Funding Out-of-School Time Programs
November 17, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
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Administration
Afterschool Meals: A Snapshot of Participation
This report from the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) measures the reach of the Afterschool Nutrition Programs, which include the Afterschool Supper Program and the Afterschool Snack Program. This report examines trends and the impacts of policies on participation in the programs.
Youth Development
Supporting Youth Impacted by the Conflict in Israel and Gaza
This article from the Afterschool Alliance features resources to help program providers ensure that discussions about the Israel-Hamas war are age-appropriate and approached in a thoughtful way.
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Administration
Afterschool Alliance Program Provider Survey!
The Afterschool Alliance is conducting a survey to understand the support afterschool and summer learning programs are currently providing, the challenges they face, and what their needs are to better help the children and families they serve. Your answers will provide valuable information to share with funders, policymakers, education leaders, and the public. Everyone who completes the full survey will be entered into a drawing where 50 respondents will receive a $100 gift card.
Register for CLX November Meetup
Participants of the Chicago Learning Exchange (CLX) November Meetup will explore resources and strategies around the recruitment of young people and the adults who mentor them. This meet-up will take place at the All-Star Project site (542 S. Dearborn) on November 16, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Nominations open for NAA’s Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders!
The National Afterschool Association's Next Generation of Afterschool Leaders identifies young leaders and recognizes the talent of afterschool champions who have the potential to influence the field of afterschool for years to come. Join NAA in recognizing individuals, age 30 or under who are vested in advocacy, professional development, creative program design, the power of youth voice, data and evaluation, and social justice. The nomination period ends December 6, 2023.
My CHI. My Future. Citywide Meeting
The next My CHI. My Future. Citywide meeting will take place on November 16, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Preston Bradley Hall at the Chicago Cultural Center (78 E Washington)! Participants will have the opportunity for networking and collaboration opportunities.
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Apply to Be an Afterschool Youth Ambassador!
Calling all youth! ACT Now is launching our first-ever Youth Afterschool Ambassadors program! Afterschool Youth Ambassadors will learn how to effectively communicate about their afterschool experiences with elected officials and how to use their afterschool stories to advocate for change. Youth participating in the council will receive a stipend of $500 for their time. Participants must be a high school student in a 21st Century Community Learning Center (21st CCLC) program. Selected youth council members will participate virtually for an hour and a half at four meetings as well as attend ACT Now’s in-person Advocacy Day in April. Any youth that is interested must apply by December 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. CST.
If you are a program provider, please share this flyer with the youth in your organization!
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For archived funding opportunities, click here.
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