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 |  OAKLAND CHARTERS TOGETHER March Newsletter Inside the OCT Newsletter you will find partnership and funding opportunities, updates on legislative and District activities, web and curricular resources, as well as a wealth of other useful information. Please respond with other areas of concern or interest that you would like to see OCT address or any other questions or comments. WHAT'S INSIDESports4kids Partnership Opportunity- Architectural services Real Estate Consultant/Broker Community Exposition/Service Days funding Title I MOUs California Charter Schools Conference 3/14-3/16 Job Fair Special Education Working Group Recent Actions-Charter approvals and upcoming hearings Charter Schools Week Oakland Charters Together Citywide Open House 5/1 Day at The A's 4/28 Federal facilities money Web Resources Upcoming Events Grants and Funding Opportunities for Students Development Opportunities Resources for Schools Sports4kids Partnership Opportunity OCT is inking a partnership with Sports4kids, a dynamic nonprofit specializing in assisting schools with their Phys. Ed./group activity programs through both staffing and training. They would provide a staff member to be shared amongst four or five schools as well as to coordinate a league in the afternoon. Cost for league participation is estimated at around $600/school and cost for regular phys ed. programming approx. $2,500 for years worth of programming. Costs contingent upon participation and some unsecured fundraising assumptions. Sports4kids is also offering a number of summer workshops open to charter teachers, see the "Development Opportunities" section. Props to Jill Vialet of North Oakland (NOCCS) for really making this happen. Community Exposition/Service Days funding Oct is offering seed money to existing charter schools that want to do community outreach through organized activities around community building and/or community service. Some examples of projects include neighborhood/school cleanup days, a Spring festival inviting community and neighborhood businesses, community outreach and open houses etc. To participate call OCT and submit a budget for approval and receipts $4-600.00 per school available. Title I Schools that have received a title I allocation from the prior year (AIPCS, DHLA, EC Reems, OCA, WOCS, and Aspire) you need only submit an invoice for the "Total Allocation" to the District attn. Wilhemena Sims. MOUs Many of us were dismayed at the delays in getting finalized MOUs last year and resultant delays in getting funds released. This year we need to begin now to work on the MOU language and provisions, especially around special education. The Oakland Charter School Consortium has identified a number of issues that the District needs to address including a timeline on MOUs and requirements, Prop 39 implementation (which should provide facility help starting fall 2003), a clarified charter approval and renewal process, and issues of access to the District's public information office and student database. Other suggestions are welcome. California Charter Schools Conference Will be held March 14-16 at the SF Airport Marriot, everyone is encouraged to attend. Walk up registration is still possible, everything you ever wanted to know about charters and more. Job fair Prior to the conference there will be a job fair. OCT has reserved a table and will be soliciting on behalf of schools. If you would like us to represent you or if you would like to join us at our table please call 834-9455 xt 210 and make arrangements to meet or to deliver relevant job descriptions. Special Education Working Group Reps from a number of charter schools have expressed interest in working with the district to create acceptable MOU language as well as understandings about implementation plans to provide better special education services to the charter schools. Recent Board Actions and upcoming hearing dates American Indian Public Charter School received unanimous approval for the amendment of its charter to add a ninth grade next year. Lotus A and T final full Board hearing 3/13 recommendation of approval with some conditions, East Oakland Leadership Academy C & T public hearing 3/19, full Board hearing 4/2 proposed, Aspire High School petition dates unknown. Charter Schools Week 4/28-5/4 National Charter Schools week is 4/28-5/4 schools should consider ways to demonstrate some of the positive things that we are doing. OCT can assist in such efforts and we will provide some ideas as the date grows closer. All Oakland Charter School Open House and Expo During Charter School Week, tentatively Wednesday 5/1, OCT will hold an open house for existing and developing charter schools. Schools can outreach to parents and community. Parents, potential staff members, and supporters can meet school representatives. Schools interested in participating should reply with a note indicating interest. Charter Schools Week Day at The A's 4/28 The California Network of Educational Charters (CANEC) will be holding a day at the A's to kick off charter schools week. Ticket reservation forms and prices will be available soon. Watch the CANEC region 4 (Bay Area) newsletter for more information. It will be forwarded through this list. Federal facilities money Existing schools should be invited to participate in the District's application for federal facilities funding. We should get reimbursed at a rate of around $20/ADA. Watch for notification not a whole lot of money but little red tape, we just need to sign a certification we are using it for lease costs. Web Resources Upcoming Events Grants and Funding Opportunities for Students Resources for Schools Much of the following information is gleaned from the following websites most of whom have free e-newsletters. Please take a moment to review these useful and free resources ranging from grants to technology to facilities. http://www.schoolgrants.org grants http://www.eschoolnews.org/publications/esn/ http://www.eschoolnews.org/resources/funding/grants http://www.PublicEducation.org/news/signup.htm grants http://www.ncsc.info/newsletter http://www.techsoup.org/btc.cfm?file=subpage technology supports http://www.designshare.com facilities http://www.edfacilities.org facilities http://www.middleweb.com middle school best practices http://fdncenter.org/funders/ grants GRANT AND FUNDING INFORMATION "Best Buy Children's Foundation" Best Buy Children's Foundation's mission is to enhance the quality of life of school-age children in communities where they maintain a presence (39 states). The Foundation invests in organizations and programs committed to making a difference in the lives of children with an emphasis on innovative programs that promote personal achievement, mentor relationships and life skills, and accentuate learning opportunities for school-age children. http://www.bestbuy.com/About/CommunityRelations/ChildrensFoundation.asp?m=435&cat=439&scat=463 CDE Funding Opportunity A new or updated funding opportunity is available for viewing at http://www.cde.ca.gov/funding/profile.asp?id=195 Funding Name: High-Tech High School Funding Description: AB 620, Wayne, establishes the High-Tech High Schools Grant to provide grants to eligible school districts or charter schools for the purpose of establishing new high-tech high schools that will be operational no later than Sept. 30, 2002. Up to five grants of $1.2 million will be awarded. A local match equal to the grant award is required. IBM Corporation and International Foundation International Business Machines (IBM) provides 75% of its grants to educational issues. Through its Reinventing Education and other programs, IBM promotes fundamental school restructuring and broad-based systemic change to improve student performance in grades K-12. IBM's broad range of interests in education includes enabling districts to use technology to teach, adult education, job training, literacy, and helping disadvantaged youth acquire education and skill with technology. Grants range from $5,000 to $5,000,000 and IBM awarded more than $125 million in 2000. Types of grants awarded include capital, matching, general support, project, and research. Grants are principally made near operating locations in 43 states and to national organizations. Go to (www.ibm.com/ibm/ibmgives/grant/) to download the application guidelines. "Handspring Foundation" The Handspring Foundation focuses on supporting non-profit organizations or international equivalents that help at-risk children and youth. The Foundation makes cash grants from $1,000 to $25,000 for projects that focus on preK-12 education or other issues directly related to at-risk children and youth. Applications accepted May 1, August 1, and November 1, 2002. http://www.handspring.com/company/foundation/about.jhtml Funding for Arts Education Programs Oakland Fund for the Arts, a local nonprofit organization, makes grants of up to $5,000 for arts education programs in the Oakland Public Schools. Oakland Fund for the Arts is currently funding five programs in Oakland Public Schools for $3000 - $5000. Funding may be available for innovative new and existing programs that incorporate the arts into the classroom. Priority will be given to proposals that address under-served students in elementary schools. For more information, visit the web site www.oaklandfundforthearts.org or send an email to info@oaklandfundfortheart.org * 3Com URBAN CHALLENGE * Does your school have the technology it needs to cross the Digital Divide? Win one of several $100,000 grants through the 3Com Urban Challenge program. Visit: http://lists.eschoolnews.com/cgi-bin/nph-t.pl?U=14&M=727599&MS=100601 Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning Grants Program In honor of Cesar Chavez Day, the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation has worked with the Governor's Office on Service and Volunteerism (GO SERV) to establish a service learning grants program. The Foundation's vision for the program is to celebrate Cesar's living legacy by making the holiday a "day on" instead of a "day off." As a result, on Monday, April 1, Californians from across the state, in both rural and urban areas will implement programs to improve their communities and the lives of others. Activities will promote non-violence, justice, equality, tolerance, environmental stewardship and respect for humanity. For more information about the Cesar Chavez Day of Service and Learning Grants Program, please visit www.chavezday.ca.gov. From public education newsletter "NEA Foundation Innovation Grants" The NEA Foundation will award up to 200 grants of $2,000 each for unique and creative ideas that improve student achievement. Applications are invited from teams of two or more public school teachers, education support professionals, or public higher education faculty and staff. Preference is given to NEA members who serve economically disadvantaged and/or underserved students. Application deadline: March 15, 2002 http://www.nfie.org/programs/innovation.htm "Youth Service Action Fund" The Youth Service Action Fund (YSAF) is a grant program that helps underwrite youth service projects for National Youth Service Day 2002 on April 26-28th, 2002, and beyond. The grant program encourages young people to become involved in their communities through active service, recruit more young volunteers, and promote the value of youth service to the American public. Twenty-five $500 grants will be issued over the next two months to both individuals and organizations for projects to take place on National Youth Service Day. Application deadline: March 15, 2002. http://www.ysa.org/nysd/index.html "Department of Education Forecast of Funding" This document lists virtually all programs and competitions under which the Department of Education has invited or expects to invite applications for new awards for FY 2002 and provides actual or estimated deadline dates for the transmittal of applications under these programs. The lists are in the form of charts--organized according to the Department's principal program offices--and include programs and competitions the Department has previously announced, as well as those it plans to announce at a later date. Note: This document is advisory only and is not an official application notice of the Department of Education. http://www.ed.gov/offices/OCFO/grants/forecast.html "eSchool News School Funding Center" Information on up-to-the-minute grant programs, funding sources, and technology funding. http://www.eschoolnews.com/resources/funding/ "Philanthropy News Digest-K-12 Funding Opportunities" K-12 Funding opportunities with links to grantseeking for teachers, learning technology, and more. http://fdncenter.org/funders/ "School Grants" A collection of resources and tips to help K-12 educators apply for and obtain special grants for a variety of projects. http://www.schoolgrants.org "Oracle Help Us Help Foundation" The Oracle Help Us Help Foundation is a non-profit organization that assists K-12 public schools and youth organizations in economically challenged communities through grants of computer equipment and software. The foundation's goal is to ensure that all children have access to Internet technology and learning opportunities that will enable them to succeed in the 21st century. Grant packages of 50, 30, or 15 computers and related equipment such as printers and software are available. Application deadlines: February 28, 2002 and May 31, 2002. http://www.helpushelp.org/ National Geographic Society Education Foundation Teacher Grants http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/teacher_community/get_grant. html Teacher grants are given directly to educators to facilitate their work in the classroom, school, district, and community. Up to $5,000 will be awarded to at least 20 teachers or group of teachers who propose innovative geography education projects. The two Foundation priorities are: Promoting Geographic Knowledge through Education and Promoting Stewardship of Natural and Cultural Resources. Teacher Grant applications are accepted in the spring from any current teacher or administrator in an accredited school. Applications will be available at the end of February. Deadlines for the 2002 competition will be announced at that time. Be sure you read the "Tips for Applying" (http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education/teacher_community/tips.html ) prior to preparing your proposal. Braitmayer Foundation http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org The Braitmayer Foundation supports organizations and programs from across the U.S. that enhance the education of K-12 children. The Foundation is particularly interested in curricular and school reform initiatives, professional development opportunities for teachers, and local community efforts that increase educational opportunities for students. This Foundation prefers to award seed grants, challenge grants, or to match other grants. Grant requests of up to $10,000 should be submitted by June 30 or November 15. Proposals for up to $35,000 must be submitted by June 30. Youth in Action Award http://www.youthlink.org/us/awards.php Youth in Action recognizes the contributions young people make in their communities and to our country. If your project is youth-initiated, is ongoing or recently completed, has produced measurable results, and is not more than two years old, you are eligible to apply for recognition and an award of $1,000. Applications are submitted online and are due by March 31, 2002. Annenberg Foundation http://www.whannenberg.org/applying.htm The Annenberg Foundation provides support for program development and some pilot projects. The Foundation's focus is public K-12 education and they do not consider proposals from parochial, independent, or individual charter schools. The Annenberg Foundation rarely considers proposals for awards extending over more than one year. New requests from previously funded organizations will normally be entertained only after the expiration of the grant period for any existing award from the Foundation. Before applying, be sure to review the sample grants of past projects: http://www.whannenberg.org/samples.htm. The Annenberg Foundation accepts and responds to written inquiries throughout the year. Initial letters of inquiry should be no more than 1-2 pages in length. AOL Time Warner Foundation http://aoltimewarnerfoundation.org/grants/grants.html The AOL Foundation funds projects in the following areas: Equipping Kids for the 21st Century; Extending Internet Benefits to All; Engaging Communities in the Arts; and Empowering Citizens and Civic Participation. The Foundation prefers to enter into sustainable strategic partnerships and therefore many unsolicited proposals go unfunded. If you have a program you'd like for AOL Time Warner Foundation to consider, be sure you answer all of the questions on the Web site and that your project falls squarely within one of the four priority areas listed above. The online application can be completed at any time and applicants generally receive a response within 8-12 weeks. Coca-Cola Foundation http://www2.coca-cola.com/citizenship/foundation_guidelines.html The Coca-Cola Foundation supports quality education and encourages new solutions to the problems that impede educational systems today. It also supports programs that have been proven to work. The Foundation supports public and private colleges and universities, elementary and secondary schools, teacher training programs, educational programs for minority students, and global educational programs. Proposals are reviewed quarterly and must be received by March 1, June 1, September 1, or December 1. Cingular Wireless http://www.cingular.com/about/community_involvement Cingular Wireless makes charitable contributions to community-based programs and organizations that address educational, cultural, and social issues that affect the quality of life in the communities where they do business. Cingular Wireless funds projects that address self-expression through human needs, arts, or education and those that stimulate partnerships among various organizations to work cooperatively and collaboratively for lasting solutions. Funding decisions are made quarterly. Sports Authority http://www.thesportsauthority.com/corp/index.jsp?page=donations This isn't a grant, but your local Sports Authority store may sponsor your youth sports team. If you represent a Youth league, you should contact your local The Sports Authority store and speak to the store manager about possible partnership opportunities. Arthur Vining Davis Foundations http://www.jvm.com/davis/PROGRAMS.HTM#secondary The majority of grants for secondary education (grades 9-12) made by the AVD Foundations will be made for innovative professional development programs that strengthen teachers and their teaching. Proposals that have the potential for wide application or replication will receive special consideration. Sustained partnerships between colleges/universities and high schools are encouraged. Institutions eligible for funding in this program area include, but are not limited to, public as well as private universities and colleges, graduate schools of education and free-standing educational research institutes. Only in exceptional cases will proposals be accepted directly from individual private or public schools or school districts. Grants will range from $75,000 to $150,000. Note that elaborate initial project presentations are unnecessary and a simple letter of introduction describing the project is preferred. There are no deadlines for proposal submission. "We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." Albert Einstein "Moss Foundation" The P. Buckley Moss Foundation for Children's Education recognizes outstanding teachers who use the arts as a cornerstone for their innovative and effective approaches to teaching students with identified perceptual, cognitive, and sensory disabilities. A "Grand Award" of $2,000 with a matching amount to the school or program is awarded to the teacher who best evidences integration of the arts into educational programming for children with learning disabilities and other special needs. Two Prize Awards of $1,000 with matching amounts to the programs will be awarded. Grants of up to $1,000 may be granted to teachers who wish to enhance new, established, or evolving programs to integrate the arts. Deadline for applications is May 15, 2002. http://www.mossfoundation.org/id.cfm?ID=4 "Allstate Foundation" Allstate Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations, including public K-12 schools, for projects that are related to automobile and highway safety, homes and neighborhoods, and personal safety and security. http://www.allstate.com/foundation/ STATE GRANTS With March and April Deadlines www.cde.ca.gov [Please note: Our state opportunities listings are not comprehensive. You can help make this section more beneficial by letting me know of URLs or pertinent information related to grants in your state.] California: Technology Staff Development Program for Grades 4-8, March 1 Arts Work: Visual & Performing Arts Education Grant Program, March 1 Family Empowerment Centers on Disability Grants, March 11 Technology Literacy Challenge Grant, Part B, April 15 English Language Acquisition Program, April 30 SCHOOL RESOURCES USING TITLE I TO SUPPORT OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME & COMMUNITY SCHOOL INITIATIVES Title I, the largest single federal investment in education, now provides $10.3 billion annually (an increase of $1.6 billion over last year's appropriation) to school systems across the country. This brief presents an overview of the program, including recent legislative changes, and highlights three strategies that community leaders, program developers and school officials can employ to access these funds to support out-of-school time and community school initiatives. http://www.financeproject.org/newproducts.htm GRANT-WRITING TIPS The following 10 grant writing tips, with illustrations, are available on the SchoolGrants Web site at http://www.schoolgrants.org/grant_tips3.htm. Each is important in a successful grant writing campaign! NEVER WRITE A GRANT PROPOSAL SOLELY FOR FUNDING PURPOSES. You should always seek grant opportunities that match your program's goals and objectives rather than the other way around. If you change your program based on a funder's giving guidelines, you will soon end up with a project that is a mere shell of the original plan. The goal of grant writing is not more money for your agency; the goal is to fund programs that will meet the needs of your constituency. KNOW YOUR PROSPECTIVE GRANTOR! RESEARCH, RESEARCH, AND RESEARCH SOME MORE! Obtain as much information as possible about a prospective grantor! Understand its mission, look at past-funded programs, and determine the range of grant awards typically given by the agency. Be sure you make a note of any geographical preferences and/or limitations. Save yourself some time and look at "funding exclusions" first - make sure your institution and/or project fits within the guidelines of the funding agency. READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FUNDER GUIDELINES AND REQUIREMENTS. Most funding agencies publish grant guidelines or requirements. Be certain you understand them and follow them to the letter. Note the deadline and whether the proposal must be received or postmarked by the deadline. Don't have your proposal thrown away because you didn't follow the guidelines to the letter. Exceptions are rarely made; regardless of the circumstances. Some funders have special requirements; follow them! A WELL-DOCUMENTED NEEDS STATEMENT IS CRITICAL TO YOUR PROPOSAL. Your "needs statement" drives your entire grant proposal. The proposed program should revolve around the problems faced by your clients. The purpose of the grant is to meet the specific needs you have identified. If you have not adequately described the reason you need the program, including the use of statistics and other research data when possible, the funder will see no reason to invest in your project. MOST PROPOSALS REQUIRE A SHORT PROJECT ABSTRACT. Most proposals, particularly foundation and corporation proposals, should include a short project abstract. The abstract defines your entire project - needs, goals, objectives, and budget - within a paragraph or, at most, one page. As always, follow the guidelines of the grantor with regard to the program summary requirements. Remember that it is this summary that is usually read first. If you haven't adequately described your project, it may be the only part of the entire proposal that ever gets read. Hint: prepare the abstract last! USE THE PROJECT NARRATIVE TO DESCRIBE YOUR PROGRAM: GOALS, OBJECTIVES, ACTIVITIES, BUDGET AND EVALUATION STRATEGIES. Every proposal will require a section(s) that describe the broad goals and measurable objectives of your project. You should describe the activities that will be implemented to accomplish your goals and objectives. Your budget and budget narrative must closely match the described activities. Your evaluation should carefully measure whether the project objectives are being met on a timely basis. Foundation and corporate funders generally expect this section to be no longer than five to ten pages. Federal grants may allow up to 50 pages for a thorough discussion of your project. Again, follow the guidelines of the prospective funder. TOP OFF YOUR PROPOSAL WITH A CONCISE COVER LETTER. Include a one-page cover letter if not specifically prohibited by the funding agency. The cover letter should briefly introduce your organization and describe your project, including the funding request. The cover letter should be signed by your school's or district's executive officer and should be written on school/district letterhead. THE APPEARANCE OF YOUR PROPOSAL MATTERS! Use a reasonable font type and size (no smaller than 10- point; preferably 12-point). Leave plenty of white space - use margins of at least 1"; double-space if space limitations allow it. If possible, include graphs, photographs, or sidebars occasionally. Bold headings and sub-headings help break up the proposal and also make it easy for the reviewer to find sections within your proposal. Grammar and spelling errors show a lack of concern on the part of the applicant. Do not submit a proposal if you are not proud of its appearance. ALWAYS THANK THE FUNDER FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO APPLY. Even if your proposal is not funded, always send a thank you note to the grantor for the opportunity to submit your proposal. Ask if it is possible to receive reviewer comments so that you can see why your proposal was not funded. Use the reviewer comments to improve upon your proposal-writing techniques. And remember, even the best-written proposals are not always funded. Do not get discouraged because your proposal was not selected for funding by that particular agency. TURN YOUR INVESTORS INTO PARTNERS BY KEEPING THEM INFORMED OF YOUR PROGRESS. If you are fortunate enough to have your proposal funded, send a thank you note for the grant. Next, keep the funding agency informed about your activities and progress. Invite them to come see your program in operation. Send photographs of the program in action. Send quarterly or semi-annual reports that tell how you've used the funds. In short, make the grantor your partner. GRANT-WRITING RESOURCES Polaris Grants - Grant Glossary Terms http://www.polarisgrants.org/glossary.htm Polaris does a great job of identifying and defining hundreds of terms you may run across while seeking grants. Check it out! Bruce Brodsky's Grants and Grantwriting Links http://www.ucp-utica.org/uwlinks/grants.html Described as a "hobby gone wild," Bruce has collected a wealth of links to free grants-related information. There are no advertisements or commercial connections connected to the site - just hundreds of annotated links to free information grant writers will find useful. The Grants and Grantwriting links are a part of the larger Internet Resources for Nonprofits, http://www.ucp-utica.org/uwlinks/directory.html, that features over 700 annotated resource links useful to nonprofit agencies, volunteers, and community leaders. Plan to stay awhile when you visit this site! Fundraising software. Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could run an application on your computer, and it would magically raise money for your organization? Well, to my knowledge, that application has yet to be developed. However, there are a dizzying number of software programs out there that can help you manage your fundraising efforts. The challenge is deciding which program, if any, is right for your nonprofit. This week on TechSoup, we are happy to feature an updated version of one of our most popular articles, "Evaluating & Selecting Fundraising Software," written by Duff Batchelder of Management Solutions for Nonprofit Organizations. This comprehensive article attempts to answers every possible question you could ask about selecting fundraising software. You can find it right here: http://www.techsoup.org/btc.cfm?file=articlepage.cfm&ArticleId=359&topicid=10 WHO DO YOU NEED: VOLUNTEER, CONSULTANT OR STAFF? Volunteers are great for assisting with your organization's tech needs, but long-term projects need the attention of a paid staff member or consultant. Figure out who you need: http://www.techsoup.org/btc.cfm?file=articlepage.cfm&ArticleId=55&topicid=7 DESIGN SHARE EDUCATIONAL PLANNING NEWS Design Share is an online library and journal of facility planning. http://www.designshare.com | info@designshare.com STRUCTURING A SUCCESSFUL VOLUNTEER PROJECT Before taking on a technology volunteer there are some very important things to consider. What kind of commitment do you need? How will the volunteer's work be sustained once they move on? Have you written out a work plan? Learn the ins and outs of structuring a successful volunteer project: http://www.techsoup.org/btc.cfm?file=articlepage.cfm&articleid=357&topicid=7 2 NONPROFITS DISCOVER DISCOUNTECH DiscounTech has been buzzing with activity! The team has been filling orders, responding to your questions, and listening to your helpful feedback. If you haven't stopped by yet, why not visit today? Browse the catalog for software and more, all at prices nonprofits can afford. Just go to: http://www.techsoup.org/discountech_btc.cfm?btcfile=dt020702 FEATURED PRODUCT Windows XP Professional: $55 (82% savings) This is Microsoft's newest operating system software for PCs without Windows or for PCs with Windows 95 or earlier versions. The handling fee is $55, which includes UPS ground shipping. (This product has a $299 retail value.) Also available are additional 1-user licenses for Windows XP Professional for $25 each. To order, go to: http://www.techsoup.org/discountech_btc.cfm?btcfile=dt020702 Subject: Cesar Chavez Curriculum Adopted by Cal State Board of Ed Family and friends: Good news! Great ideas for use in our classrooms and beyond. The California State Board of Ed has adopted curriculum based on the work of Cesar Chavez. This is available at the state Department of Education's Web site: www.cde.ca.gov/cesarchavez
6. Running a Great After School Program Setting up and managing an after school program that is great for most of the children most of the time is a challenge. Integrating an academic support component, a healthy snack and sports and recreation activities successfully requires tremendous planning and skill. This one day workshop will offer a template for an after school program for grades Kindergarten through Fifth that is both fun and structured. The emphasis is on community building. The workshop will offer a program for how to set up an effective homework center, how to use snack as a tool for teaching social skills and how to build community through games. Issues such as dealing with language differences, how to use incentives successfully and how to get the whole family involved will be addressed. This one day workshop is useful for anyone planning to lead after school programs in any setting. Dress comfortably and be prepared to play! Running a Great After-School Program, July 19, 9-5pm, $85 I'm Emily Juan the volunteer coordinator for KTEH. I got your e-mail address from your website. Can you post the following volunteer opportunity in your office? KTEH is looking for volunteers to help during the KTEH pledge drive, February 23- March 17. Volunteers are needed to help viewers sign up for KTEH membership in support of public television. If you are interested, please reply to Emily Juan as listed on this email. KTEH is Silicon Valley's public television station, Channel 54 and Channel 10 on cable systems, serving 14 California counties. KTEH broadcasts PBS programs such as Sesame Street, Masterpiece Theatre, and Nova and local productions such as Net Cafe, Computer Chronicles, and video i. Available shifts: Tuesday, February 26 7:15 pm - 11:00 pm 20 volunteers needed "Live the Life You Love" Wednesday, February 27 6:00 pm - 11:30 pm 15 volunteers needed "Visions of Italy, Simon and Garfunkel" Monday, March 4 6:15 pm - 11:30 pm 20 volunteers needed "Tribute to Victor Borge, All Star Bluegrass Celebration" Tuesday, March 5 6:15 pm - 11:00 pm 20 volunteers needed "Simple Steps to An Exceptional Life, R&B 40" Tuesday, March 12 7:15 pm - 11:15 pm 20 volunteers needed "Joseph Campbell's Sacrifice and Bliss" Food is provided. Individuals and groups are welcome. Minimum age: high school sophomore Location: KTEH1585 Schallenberger Road, San Jose, CA 95131 If you can help, please contact Emily Juan at (408) 795-5445 or volunteer@kteh.org Thank you. Emily Juan Volunteer Coordinator |
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