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In This Issue
  • ACT Now 21st CCLC Townhall
  • LGBTQ+ Resources!
  • Summer Learning Toolkit!

ACT Now STEM Clubs!
We are seeking sites to participate in STEM Clubs for the 2023-24 school year. The curriculum is tailored to middle grades. Applications are due July 12, 2023.  Apply here!
 

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ACT Now 21st CCLC Town Hall
 
 Unfortunately, ACT Now has been informed by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) that the $9.1 million line item in the FY24 budget was not appropriated to cover the 21st CCLC's FY 19 cohort. At this point, it seems there was no state funding appropriated to fill the hole in 21st CCLC funding. ACT Now is hosting a 21st CCLC Town Hall on June 22, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. During this Townhall, ACT Now will provide further context about what happened during the budgeting process, our next steps, and resources for programs as they navigate this situation. 
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ACT Now's Grant Writing!
 
ACT Now's Grant Writing professional development series is now available to access on ANCAL! The Grant Writing Series is offered as an asynchronous, "go at your own pace" course for beginner grant writers to build their skills in various aspects of the grant writing process. Topics within the series include: Unpacking a NOFO and Needs Assessments; Program Model and Design; Goals & Objectives and Evaluation; and Budget. Please note that in order to receive certification of completion, all modules must be completed. 

Please ensure you have registered for an ACT Now Center for Afterschool Learning (ANCAL) account. 
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Policy Updates
State Updates
Education Bills Passed by Lawmakers

This article from Chalkbeat discusses education bills that were passed in this legislative session by the Illinois General Assembly. 
Events
ACT Now Events

The 3Rs of Staffing Session #1: Reset
June 21, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

June Membership Exchange
RESCHEDULED DATE FORTHCOMING
 
External Events
 
Resources for Providers

Administrators


Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth

This resource from Advocates for Youth features resources, fact sheets, and pamphlets for educators looking to support LGBTQ+ youth. 

National Summer Learning Association Toolkit

The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) has gathered these resources to assist programs in developing and strengthening their summer programs. The resources include webinars, tip sheets, and toolkits.
 

Youth Development


Room to Read STEM Powered Careers Collection

Room to Read’s STEM-Powered Careers collection presents 10 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) themed books to inspire first through third graders about the wide variety of groundbreaking and exciting STEAM careers.

Celebrate the Summer Solstice! 

Summer begins with the solstice on June 21, 2023. Celebrate the longest day of the year with a printable puzzle from NASA and resources that explain the summer solstice.
 

Creating a Makerspace 

This resource from You for Youth has resources to help guide you as you plan your makerspace! A makerspace is a spot where students can create, problem-solve, and develop skills!
Opportunities for Providers
Administrators

STEM Engagement Director Job Opportunity

Hyde Park Labs is hiring for a STEM Engagement Director! The STEM Engagement Director will partner with local schools and non-profits for STEM activities, create programming around science innovation, and collaborate with the University of Chicago. This role will be open until the role is filled.
Youth Opportunities
Free Books for Kids 5 and Under!

Governor JB Pritzker recently announced a $1.6 million deal between Illinois and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The program will mail free books to Illinois children up to five years old regardless of household income. Imagination Library has already partnered with a few community partners around the state, but the new deal will take the program state-wide. The statewide program is still being rolled out, but some communities are already eligible for the program. To check current eligibility, click here.
Funding Opportunities
STEM Scholarship for Black Women

BestColleges will be giving away five $6,000 scholarships to Black women who are currently pursuing careers in STEM. To enter students must write an original essay with a maximum of 500 words on why they are pursuing a STEM degree, or how they will impact the world through their STEM career. All entries must be submitted by September 30, 2023.
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