Newsletter 6/23/2022

Spring 2022 Reports Due TODAY, National Summer Learning Week, Juneteenth and More

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View this email in your browser The DAA Collective newsletter keeps Denver's afterschool community connected to resources,  professional learning and networking opportunities. Learn more about us. 2022 National Summer Learning Week! The article referenced in CAP’s latest newsletter highlights the importance of summer programming beyond a remedial education strategy; they provide the space for students to connect with their passions, develop new skills, and build stronger relationships with members of their community. We are excited to celebrate National Summer Learning Week July 11th-15th by spotlighting summer programs across Denver that are providing those spaces for young people!   Look for special edition newsletters every day of the week of July 11th where we will showcase programs that align with The National Summer Learning Association (NLSA) themes of: Fostering Friendships; Love of Literacy & Learning; Wonders of Wellness; Summer Skill-Building; and Amazing Arts. We will also spotlight these programs and more on our social media platforms, so follow us today @DAACollective!   Stay tuned for the ways you can share all the amazing work you are doing with youth this summer! DAAconnect Reminders and Updates Important Reminder for OCA award recipients: Reports for Spring 2022 are due TODAY June 23rd and must be completed in DAAconnect!  Instructions for uploading attendance and completing the grant report can be found in the Help Center tab on DAAconnect. If you need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us at daaconnect@denvergov.org. Are your programs listed on the Youth Program Locator? Families are looking for programs, so please check to be sure your organization is listed. If not, please update your programs for summer and the next school year: log in to DAAconnect and update your Program Schedule.    Help us help you! We would love your feedback about DAAconnect so we can continue to provide a quality management information system. Click HERE to complete our quick 3- question survey ! As always, our team is happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Please email us at daaconnect@denvergov.org. Upcoming Opportunities for Educators! Educator Appreciation Night on Thursday, June 30th Enjoy TWO (2) FREE drinks upon entry Network with educators from across Colorado Participate in pop culture trivia and receive prize giveaways throughout the night Play oversized yard games (Giant Corn Hole, Giant Jenga, etc.) Enjoy special presentations and surprises For more information and to RSVP, click HERE   Educator's Day at FAN EXPO Denver 2022 on Friday, July 1st Educators can enjoy a FREE day to explore the best of pop culture at FAN EXPO Denver and participate in professional development and educational programs to enhance student learning through gaming, comics, movies, and other pop culture. To sign up to attend, click HERE Funding Opportunities  The Denver Foundation has some exciting new funding opportunities available!  For a list, click HERE. Before you apply for funding: Learn about our new online grant application portal, TDF Grant Manager. Create an account on TDF Grant Manager. Review the guidelines for the funding opportunity you are interested in. Questions? Contact grants@denverfoundation.org or call 303.300.1790 and ask to speak to a member of the Impact Group about grant applications. The 2022-2023 Applications for DPS ESSER Funding for Comprehensive Partners* are due by August 1st! Funds must go towards programs that serve DPS youth ECE-12 and be centered in addressing recovery from the impacts of Covid-19 in School Year 22-23. These funds will likely be limited to $75,000 per organization, and programs must be centered in social-emotional learning supports, wrap-around supports, community building and/or whole child supports to qualify.  More funding may be available depending upon the number of comprehensive partner applicants. Partner organizations must ensure any funds awarded do not supplant existing funding sources.  This funding is to be applied to the school year only, and there may be an opportunity to reapply for 2023-2024. To apply click HERE! *Comprehensive partners are defined as providing programming 5-days-per-week, in DPS buildings and/or serving DPS kids. Community Opportunities ROSHNI, in collaboration with The Vintage Theater, presents   Aly & The Genie   A family-oriented play that re-tells a magical story with a multi-ethnic cast and the message that we all have the power to summon our very own genie. There are 15 shows playing between July 1st-17th, so purchase your tickets HERE today! The National Summer Learning Association has teamed up with partners at InPlay, IHeartRadio, and Clear Channel Outdoor to create and promote DiscoverSummer.org, an online tool to help families find summer resources and programs for children. The site lists nearly 30,000 programs across all 50 U.S. states!  Job Opportunities   Colorado Youth For a Change has an open Reengagement Specialist position!   For more information, see the job posting HERE. The Gold Crown Foundation is hiring for a College and Career Readiness Coordinator! Check out the job description HERE Emotional Intelligence Corner: Let's Continue to Celebrate Juneteenth! This past weekend we celebrated Juneteenth. HERE is a link to various activities and videos that you can share with the young people in your programs…the “official” day may have passed, but the learning continues! DAA team members, Zainab Dafalla and Erma Cerda (pictured above), hit the pavement at the Juneteenth Music Festival (alongside friends with Tasty Food Denver) to be in community with and distribute resources to Denver families on Saturday. We want to see how you all celebrated! Share your activities, pictures, etc. with us on Instagram or Facebook by using the hashtag #daacollective or tagging us @daacollective. The DAA Collective: info@daalearn.org Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.