Newsletter 4/28/2022

Written By Erma Cerda

Afterschool Professionals Week, Summer Opportunities, and More!

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DAAconnect News
The DAAconnect team would like to thank all who attended the online and in person trainings for the upgraded DAAconnect system. We hope that you are enjoying the new upgrade and the easier system navigation!

If you haven’t already, please complete this form to provide feedback on trainings. You can find training material in the “Help Center” tab in DAAconnect and additional trainings will be announced in the ‘Notices’ section of the DAAconnect log in screen.

Please contact us if you have any questions or need additional support!
 
Additionally, DAAconnect now has Youth Program Locator bookmarks to distribute to families to help them find youth programming and family resources.  Please reach out to our team at Daaconnect@denvergov.org if you are interested in receiving these bookmarks to distribute to the families you serve.
 
Lastly, please remember to update your summer and fall program schedules in DAAconnect so families can view your upcoming program offerings on the Youth Program Locator!
 
Coming Soon: All Things APA!
This week, April 25th - April 29th, is Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week!

In the spirit of this week, the Denver Afterschool Alliance will honor outstanding OST professionals in four categories at this years Afterschool Professionals Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 28th. This years ceremony will also highlight OST professionals with 10+ years of service. 

Make sure you check out our next newsletter (on May 12th) as we will be turning the spotlight on to all of the 2022 APA Winners!
OCA is Looking for Youth Commissioners!
'ThisIsY' You Should Apply for the Mayor's Youth Commission!
 
The Office of Children's Affairs needs your help recruiting for the Mayor's Youth Commission!

Though the application is open year round, we are looking to interview candidates in May and June for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year! Candidates must apply by May 1, 2022.

Visit https://www.denvergov.org/mayorsyouthcommission to learn more.
 
Summer 2022 Activity Registration Begins on May 3rd 
Summer 2022 activity registration opens on Tuesday, May 3rd at Noon!
Registration is available online or in-person.
 
Click HERE to view the Summer 2022 Activity Guide.
 
Important Notes:
  • Click here to visit the Denver Parks & Recreation Online Service Center
  • Click here to view the Online Registration Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Registration is currently open for Youth Baseball, Youth Softball, and Track and Field
Rose Community Foundation Has an Open Funding Opportunity!

Rose Community Foundation is pleased to announce an open funding opportunity for nonprofit organizations in the Greater Denver region.

This opportunity is intended to help build practices and learning environments that equitably integrate efforts to strengthen social and emotional needs and academic learning for students, with a focus on the teachers and administrators that create and contribute to classroom culture. 

Organizations are invited submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) to determine eligibility and fit for the full application. To be considered for the full application, please submit your LOI through the Foundation's online grants portal by 5 p.m. on May 16.

LOI questions, full funding timeline, eligibility requirements, reporting and grantee expectations, and application criteria can be found in the application overview. 

Total funding available in this opportunity is $1.5 million. We anticipate making between 20-30 grants and anticipate this to be a highly competitive process.
 
April 15 - May 16: Letter of Intent process open. Not all organizations that submit an LOI will be invited to submit a full application.

June 1 - June 28: Application open for invited organizations. Invited organizations will be notified on May 31 and can apply through the Foundation’s online grants portal.

August 26: Grant decisions made. All organizations will be notified of funding decisions.

For questions, please review the Funding Opportunity FAQ or schedule a meeting with Maria Torres (she/her/ella), community impact officer.

For questions about the grants portal or assistance with access, please contact If you have questions about the online grants portal or application, contact Chen-Pin Hu (she/her), grants associate.

To learn more and submit a Letter of Intent, click HERE
 
Upcoming Professional Learning Sessions
Community Opportunities

Do you want to use data to work smarter, not harder?
How can data reveal inequities and help us find stronger solutions?

Learn more during a free, virtual event from Every Hour Counts:  Data Symposium: Putting Data to Work for Young People on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 12-4:30 PM ET.
Join us to strategize how to collect, analyze, and use data to advance racial equity and drive continuous improvement in your community.
 
Job Opportunities
Pop Culture Classroom is now hiring to fill their open Executive Director position! Learn more here
The Office of Children’s Affairs is hiring for a full-time Youth Violence Prevention Coordinator! Learn more here
The Office of Children's Affairs has a new Associate Director of Strategy & Sustainability job opening! Learn more here
Metro State University of Denver is currently seeking a Program Manager in the Center for Urban Education office! Learn more here
Mirror Image Arts has a full-time Program Manager opportunity available! For more information and to learn how to apply take a look at this job posting. 
Emotional Intelligence Corner:
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week!
How will you intentionally celebrate yourself and your staff during afterschool professionals week?

Some ideas include:
  • Handwrite cards to staff
  • Ask youth to make pictures/cards of appreciation for staff
  • Special team building activities
It’s the small things that make us feel appreciated and celebrated…and each and every one of you deserve it!
 
Thank you for all you do to support youth and families in Denver!
--DAA Team


What is Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week?
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week is a time to recognize, appreciate and advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours. The week is marked by celebrations, public relations, and advocacy efforts encouraging appreciation and support for afterschool professionals who make a profound difference in the lives of youth.

Afterschool professionals deserve recognition, appreciation, and support for the work that they do to support kids, families, and communities.

Here are some ideas:
 
  • An estimated 10.2 million young people participate in afterschool programs each year in the U.S.
  • Over 850,000 afterschool professionals--those who work with children and youth during out-of-school time–are part of a highly skilled and valuable profession. However, oftentimes they are not recognized or appreciated for the essential work that they do.
  • Research shows that afterschool professionals are the key to the program quality that mitigates risk factors and positively impacts youth outcomes.
  • Afterschool programs run by skilled professionals result in increased social-emotional skills, school attendance, and academic performance.
  • Let's recognize, appreciate, and advocate for afterschool professionals during Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week and beyond

This information about Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week was found on naaweb.org.

 
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Erma Cerda
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