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Out-of-School Time (OST) Call To Action for Denver Voters!
Denver is in the midst of a busy election season - do you know how the candidates view OST? Denver organizations and voters are encouraged to learn about the candidates, ask what candidates will do to support youth participating in OST programs and urge leaders to allocate funding so that more of Denver's youth have access to high quality OST programs which supports children, working families, schools and community.
Here are some links where you can find useful information regarding the candidates for City Council and Mayor:
National History Day in Colorado (NHDC) is in Need of Denver Metro Area Regional and State Judges!
National History Day in Colorado is a pre-collegiate social studies and literacy program. Elementary, Middle and High School students participate in a project-based learning curriculum that emphasizes critical reading and thinking, research, analysis, and the drawing of meaningful conclusions. Students are able to enter into the competition aspect of History Day by registering to compete in regional contests, which may eventually lead to state and national level contest participation.
The Regional contests in the Denver area will take place on the following dates: Denver/Aurora--March 18
Greater Denver Metro--April 1 Register to Judge for Regional Contests (and see ALL Regional Contest dates in Colorado), HERE.
It's also never too early to register to judge the State Contest!
It takes over 200 judges and volunteers to keep the day running smoothly, and to make the event a positive experience for students! Judges will be trained, and professional development hours are available for educators. When: April 29, 2023 Where: University of Colorado Denver on the Auraria Campus Register to judge the State Contest, HERE.
DAAconnect Updates
Youth Program Locator and Partner Directory Updates: The Partner Directory is now available on the homepage of the Youth Program Locator! We have listened to your feedback and have made the Partner Directory easier to access and you will no longer need to log in to DAAconnect to access this useful tool. If you haven’t visited the Partner Directory lately, be sure to check it out! The Partner Directory is intended for professionals in the youth-serving field to connect with one another and explore ways to work together to expand programs and services.
The Youth Program Locator now extends outside of youth programs and includes additional services that support the whole family. If your organization provides support services or offers resources for families, such as mental health services, rental assistance, clothing, etc. you can now include that information in your DAAconnect profile, so that it appears on the Youth Program Locator. In DAAconnect, visit the Organization Profile tab, add or select an existing Focus Area and view the additional sub-service categories under the Health, Wellness & Family Supports ServiceCategory. Please contact us if you need assistance or have questions: daaconnect@denvergov.org
Denver Public Schools is looking for community partners!
Community partners can work with DPS students and schools and access student outcome data through DAAconnect. Please contact Cynthia Willer at cynthia_willer@dpsk12.org, or sign up for an onboarding session here to learn about what it takes to become a District partner.
Funding Opportunities
Tony Grampas Youth Services (TGYS) is excited to announce a new funding opportunity, the Youth and Community Partnership (YCP) Grant. The YCP grant is a one-year funding opportunity to support youth and community-led initiatives within communities. A youth and community led initiative is one that involves the youth and community voice at each of the following stages: planning; implementation; budget; and evaluation.
Please see the grant flyerfor more information and the full grant information page on theTGYS website
The Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization is inviting the community to attend their upcoming "Get Your Health Right Healing Circles" as part of their Value of Lifecampaign. The healing circles are youth-led and offered both virtually and in-person!
For more information about in-person healing circles (including dates), view the event flyer HERE.
For more information about the virtual healing circles (including the Zoom link), view the virtual event flyer HERE.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is creating messaging for their Forward Together marketing campaign that aims to reach young people and parents/caregivers across Colorado to encourage strong, meaningful connections, and raise awareness of why these connections are important. If you are interested and willing to share your personal story, please send an email to: mikhail@se2changeforgood.com *Please include the following when you email: your full name, your town/city, phone number, and email address.
Ready, STEM, Go!: Inspirations & Resources for Out-of-School Time (OST) March 14 & 15, 2023
Colorado Afterschool Partnership (CAP) is joining 6 other state afterschool networks to host Ready, STEM, Go!, a two-day virtual conference. This multi-state partnership will deliver resources from across the country into the hands of youth educators interested in elevating STEM in their afterschool and summer programming. The event is FREE to attend!
For more information and to register to attend, visit the conference website HERE.
Upcoming Professional Learning Sessions
We are so excited to see all of you at the upcoming professional learning sessions this spring!
Space may be limited to some of the sessions. If you are unable to attend after having signed up, please cancel your registration in Eventbrite or email Erma Cerda so that we can open seats up to other interested parties!
Emotional Intelligence Corner: #SELday: Join the Movement!
SEL Day is March 10th! The theme this year is Uplifting Hearts, Connecting Minds. Join millions of people from across the world and take the time to highlight and elevate the SEL skills and tools they use to build relationships and support their communities on this special day. Check out this extensive toolkit for resources on how you can showcase, promote, advocate, and support SEL on March 10th and beyond!
