August 2012 Archives

A youth program funder posed this question: Should Minnesota funders require accreditation of out-of-school programs to ensure implementation of high quality learning opportunities? While accreditation systems to endorse after-school programs exist at the state and national levels, there is no widespread consensus for support in Minnesota.

To explore the implications of youth program accreditation, Greater Twin Cities United Way, the Minnesota Department of Education, and the Extension Center for Youth Development sponsored three invitational forums with a cross-section of field leaders that resulted in an issue brief on the topic. Read more of the latest Youth Development Insight blog post.

The Howland Endowment is designed to attract state and national practitioners, researchers and policy experts to further youth leadership development and advance critical issues by focusing on a single topic over an extended period of time. The forthcoming three-year cycle focuses on Youth Program Quality Improvement. It includes efforts to study the impact young people have on program improvement in key leadership roles as quality assessors, implementers, activators, coaches, and evaluators as well as how adults can effectively support and work with youth as a force in program quality improvement. The first symposium of this series will be on October 29 with Kim Sabo Flores as the guest speaker. Stay tuned for more information.

Quality Matters Online
24-hr web access for 90 days
Cost: $25

YPQA for the External Assessor: Reliability training
Sept. 13 & 14, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Neighborhood House, 179 Robie Street E., St. Paul
Cost: $350

Program Assessment 101-Using the YPQA
Oct. 2 & 3, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Neighborhood House, 179 Robie Street E., St. Paul
Cost: $100

Dilemmas in Youth Work Online
24-hr web access from Oct. 8 - Nov. 7
Cost: $100

Youth Engagement Matters
Oct. 10, 17 & 24, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
UROC, 2001 Plymouth Ave. N., Minneapolis
Cost: $100

Leadership Matters Online
24-hr web access from Oct. 30 - Nov. 15
Cost: $100

Getting on Board with Community Schools: A Minnesota conversation

When: Wed., Aug. 15, 2012 9:30 a.m. -3 p.m.
Where: Brooklyn Center Community Schools, 6500 Humboldt Ave. N., Brooklyn Center
What: A presentation and dialogue with Marty Blank, National Director of the Coalition for Community Schools. Topic discussions will serve as a springboard for developing a statewide community schools network, which will provide resources and technical assistance for those interested in implementing this model. The benefits of this model are vast and have proven to help in eliminating barriers that our students, families, and community face.

Suggested attendees: School superintendents, principals, teachersm school board members, local and state policy makers, community-based youth, family, and neighborhood organizations, philanthropic leaders, parent/family leadership, and early childhood organizations.

Register here

Contact for more information: Patrice Howard, Brooklyn Center Community Schools
phoward@brookcntr.k12.mn.us

Follow this link for more information about Community Schools http://www.communityschools.org

Teaching the Art of Training

The Center for Inclusive Child Care is sponsoring train the trainer courses Teaching the Art of Training: Delivery Module 1 and Design Module 2 this fall. These two courses are approved by the Minnesota Center for Professional Development for the adult learning/teaching hours needed for trainer approval of 6 training hours each. You can sign up for one or both of the courses depending on your needs or availability. You do not have to take the courses sequentially.

Module 1: Teaching the Art of Training (Delivery) will be presented on Saturday, Oct. 27 and Module 2: Teaching the Art of Training (Design) will be presented on Saturday, Dec. 7. Each course will be from 9 am to 3:30 p.m. with a lunch break from Noon to 12:30 p.m. (lunch is on your own). The location is: Richfield Church of Christ, 7314 Humboldt Ave. S., Richfield, MN 55423.

The cost is $75 per course payable to Concordia University, Center for Inclusive Child Care.

Your instructor is an approved trainer for the curriculum and this Train the Trainer course. You will receive a certificate of completion once the course is finished.

If you have any questions or need a registration form, please contact:

Cindy Croft
Director, Center For Inclusive Child Care
croft@csp.edu
651-603-6265
www.inclusivechildcare.org

COMMUNITY LIAISON - Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting Program (TAPP)

Act as a liaison between the TAPP Program, schools, community groups, and clinics to establish positive contacts/relationships in early identification of pregnant and parenting teenagers.

August 20, 2012 through June 30, 2013 or 43 weeks; with the possibility of contract renewal

Please send resumes, cover letters and any questions to:
Laura Knutson, District TAPPP Coordinator
3017 East 31st Street, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Office: 612.668.4757 Fax: 612.668.4756
Laura.knutson@mpls.k12.mn.us

Temporary child care staff for St. Paul Public Schools

Hourly pay Rate: $11.50/hour
Hours available: 4 hours maximum per class (various classes available)
Hours worked: 5 - 9 p.m.
Possible days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (TBD)
Position: Temporary Childcare staff (Children's Learning Academy)
Duration: Present - June 15, 2013

Interested? Attend the MANDATORY Children's Learning Academy Training on Mon. Aug.13th or Monday, Aug. 27th from 5 - 9 p.m. (must attend one session!)

360 Colborne St. (Room A / B)
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Bring documentation for hiring paperwork(MN DL/ID, Social Security, Birth Cert.) or passport.

To register for the training or to find out more information contact Colleen Mackey. colleen.mackey@spps.org or 651-767-3424