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Sign Up for FREE Professional Learning Opportunities!
In case you haven't heard: the DAA Collective’s 2022 fall slate of free professional learning opportunities is now available!
The fall workshops align with the values of the Denver Afterschool Alliance and are designed to equip afterschool professionals with the foundational social, emotional and academic knowledge and skills needed to build and maintain positive relationships and create inclusive learning environments where all youth, and the adults working with them, thrive.
View the fall professional learning session calendar and register to attendHERE
Get On The Youth Program Locator!!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be seen by thousands of Denver families! The DAA is preparing to launch a huge English and Spanish marketing campaign to promote the Youth Program Locator on bus shelters, streaming radio, social media, digital ads, and more! Please check your listing on the Youth Program Locator to be sure all of your program information is correct and visit DAAconnect to update your profile. Please contact the DAAconnect Team if you need assistance: DAAconnect@denvergov.org. We are always happy to help answer any questions!
Gallaway Consulting Group, with support from the Tony Grampsas Youth Services (TGYS) program, is offering ten, free storytelling sessions/workshops to support TGYS grantees and partners across the state whose work aligns with TGYS prevention areas (Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention; Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Prevention; Student Dropout Prevention; and Youth Crime and Violence Prevention) who wish to include a storytelling narrative (written, audio, or video formats) in their TGYS SFY 24-26 Request for Application (RFA) or other grant applications that incorporate these narratives in their applications. Gallaway Consulting Group will be hosting several 90 minute virtual storytelling workshops over the next three months on the following dates and times:
Pleaseclick hereto access the registration form. All sessions will provide the same content, so please register for only one session, as each will be capped at 30 participants. *Please note that no specific TGYS SFY 24-26 RFA topics will be discussed in this workshop, as it is specifically designed to support any available grant that incorporates a written, audio, or video narrative.
From September 10th - September 25th, Roshni, Step Into the Light presents The New American Arts Festival! The New American Arts Festival is a 2-week event that promotes Diversity and Inclusivity in the Performing Arts. This year's theme is "InterCulturalism" and will highlight historically under-represented cultural groups. The festival is FREE and open to the public!
To check out the festival schedule and register to attend performances, click HERE.
Job Opportunities
The Sims-Fayola Foundation is looking for a Sims-Fayola Empowerment Zone Coordinator. For more information about this position, check out the posting HERE. If you are interested in applying for this role, please email Sims-Fayola Foundation HR at joy@sffoundation.org.
Emotional Intelligence Corner Building Community: Essential for Fostering Inclusivity and Belonging
Building community and creating a climate and culture where all adults and young people thrive is crucial. Intentionally incorporating activities for young people to get to know each other and hold space for conversation and fun is key. Think about a time you felt like you belonged in a space…what did that feel like? Implementing teambuilding activities is one strategy to foster community and build relationships. Build your bank of activities to implement and to share with your team!Here is a list of a few favorites that have been collected over the years. Try one of these or one of your own today!
