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- OST After ESSER Webinar
- New RPSA Blog
- Summer Opportunities for Youth!
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Check out ACT Now's Instagram!
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Follow us on Instagram at @ACTNowIL to stay updated on ACT Now events, policy updates, and more!
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Join our final session in the OST After ESSER series, Strategic Planning, on May 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.! This comprehensive webinar on strategic planning will help attendees gain a deeper understanding of the strategic planning process and learn how to formulate and implement effective strategies within their organizations. This session will cover environmental analyses, goal setting, identifying organizational strengths, and analyzing external opportunities! This webinar is designed to equip you with the tools and insights necessary for successful strategic planning—don't miss out!
Please reach out to Nikki Gillani (gillanin@actnowillinois.org) with any questions.
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Check out the May RPSA Blog!
As we approach the end of fiscal year 2024, this month’s RPSA blog aims to provide insights into eCornerstone, the future of RPSA funding, and additional funding resources available for potential grantees. Click here to read the blog!
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State Updates
Support 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)
ACT Now and other advocates will be in Springfield today, May 7th, conducting a press conference to highlight the need for $50 million for community learning centers and afterschool! State Senator Ram Villivalam proposed SB2943 in January 2024. This legislation calls for $50 million in annual funds to ensure that programs that are losing their funding can apply for a new grant and help stabilize the afterschool field. You can help advocate for 21st CCLC programs by taking the following actions!
- Send our action alert!
- Contact your state legislator and ask them to support SB2943! We developed a template with sample language that can be found here! To find out who represents you, click here!
For more information and advocacy items, visit the 'Take Action and Support 21st CCLC' page on our website!
For questions or concerns please reach out to Susan Stanton at StantonS@actnowillinois.org.
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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
May 7, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
TOMORROW: FY24 Teen REACH Quarterly Meeting #4: Downstate
May 8, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Funding for Full-Service Community Schools: Info Webinars for Interested School Districts
FY24 Teen REACH Quarterly Meeting #4: Central Illinois
May 15, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
FY24 Teen REACH Quarterly Meeting #4: Chicagoland and Suburbs
May 22, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
21st CCLC TA: Administrative Lunch & Learn
May 23, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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External Events
TODAY: TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE: Your Questions Answered
May 7, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.
Working w/ LGBTQIA+ Youth
May 9, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
A Focus on Finance for Engaging Elementary-Aged Girls
May 16, 2024, at 1:30 p.m.
Child Nutrition Programs Final Rule: Updates to the CACFP & SFSP Meal Patterns
May 16, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.
Promoting Lifelong Benefits for Youth Through Out-of-School Time
May 29, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Scaling STEM Equitably: Practitioner-Driven Reflections and Emerging Guidelines
June 4, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.
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Administration
Resource Library for 21st CCLC Providers!
This webpage from the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) National Technical Assistance Center (NTAC) has free resources from government agencies, nongovernmental organizations, and others in the field, curated with 21st CCLC professionals in mind.
Youth Development
Supporting the Emotional Needs of Students
This article from Edutopia shares ways to offer emotional support to students and bolster their mental health.
New Group Targets AI Skills in Education!
A new commission comprising policymakers, education leaders, business leaders, and education stakeholders from 16 states is tackling AI’s role in education from kindergarten through postsecondary programs. Read this article from eSchool News to learn more!
Moving Beyond Transparency to Accessibility and Awareness
This article from eSchool News discusses strategies to incorporate useful and effective transparency. The article emphasizes the need for a shift from simply providing information to actively ensuring its comprehension and usability, to ensure stakeholders impacted by updated policy feel fully informed!
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Application: Supporting Children with Special Needs
A new workgroup aimed at enhancing support for children with special needs in Illinois is accepting applications for members! Educators working with young children with disabilities are invited to contribute to the creation of recommendations for the Illinois Department of Early Childhood. Applications are due tomorrow, May 7, 2024.
My CHI. My Future. Citywide Meeting May
The May 2024 My CHI. My Future. partner meeting will take place on May 13, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Preston Bradley Hall in the Chicago Cultural Center. Participants will engage in networking, hear key updates, and have a chance to connect on safety planning and connection for youth this summer.
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Open to Chicagoland public high school students entering 10th to 12th grades, this Code Your Dreams program blends design thinking, analytical problem-solving, and Python programming—all without any prior experience required! Applications are due by May 21, 2024!
Middle School Coding Program in Chicago
Applications are open for the Code Your Dreams middle school summer program called The Future Leaders Program. This program combines research, design thinking, prototyping, app development, and cybersecurity. This is a great chance for middle school students to learn, grow, and explore! Students must be entering the 7th or 8th grade to apply.
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For archived funding opportunities, click here.
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