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Contributions Welcome!! by Cindy Heislen	2/5/2010 9:02 AM
Afterschool Reading Tax Refund Program Available New legislation that began January 1, 2009 allows for an individual, couple or corporation to contribute their tax refund, or any amount thereof, to the “Afterschool Retreat Reading and Assessment Grant...

Missouri Afterschool Retreat Reading and Assessment Grants by Anne Reeder	2/1/2010 1:24 PM
The DESE, Community Education Section has awarded 8 Afterschool Retreat Reading and Assesment Grants! For more information about this grant opporunity please visit our afterschool website at www.dese.mo.gov/divcarrered/afterschool

Webinar/Conference Call: MO Afterschool Snack and Supper Program by Anne Reeder	1/29/2010 10:56 AM
The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) offers funding for snacks and supper meals in organized afterschool programs. The program benefits children by providing needed nutrition. Learn more about the afterschool program eligibility requirements. ...

Mid-Year Report for both 21st CCLC and SAC by Anne Reeder	12/9/2009 2:24 PM
The Mid-Year Report is due by January 29, 2010. You must fill this form out for each site and may fax them in. You can find this report under the 'Procedure and Report Forms' tab.

Afterschool Retreat Reading and Assessment Grant Application by Anne Reeder	11/18/2009 3:56 PM
The DESE, Community Education/Afterschol Programs Section has issued the 2009-2010 Missouri Afterschool Retreat Reading and Assessment Grant Application for Public Schools. You may obtain a copy of the application at http://www.dese.mo.gov/divcareered/afterschool_grants.htm. ...

21st CCLC Grant Available by Anne Reeder	11/16/2009 3:05 PM
The DESE, Community Education Section/Afterschool Programs Section has issued the 21st CCLC 2009-2010 IFB (for Private Schools/Organizations) and Application (for Public Schools). You may obtain a copy of the IFB and Application at http://dese.mo.gov/divcareered/afterschool_grants.htm. ...

Beyond School Hours National Conference by Cindy Heislen	11/10/2009 3:26 PM
For those CCLC grantees planning to attend the 2010 Beyond School Hours conference as their national training, please be sure to read the invitation from the US Dept of Ed that is now attached to the Beyond School Hours conference description on...

Lights On Afterschool Day by Cindy Heislen	10/22/2009 9:20 AM
Today is Lights On Afterschool day....be sure to leave your lights on and doors open!!! Also, please mark your calendars now for next year's Lights On Afterschool Day -- October 21, 2010.

21st CCLC Grantees - Required MAP Reporting for 2008-2009 by Cindy Heislen	10/2/2009 12:31 PM
Please note that MAP State Assement data has been made available to schools and such data should be entered into KCC. Additionally, under the APR report forms located here in the Portal you are to complete and submit that MAP-State Assessment form...

Midwest Science Academy by Cindy Heislen	9/18/2009 7:25 AM
If you are interested in attending this training it will be held in Missouri (FYI- CCLC grantees this would fulfill your national training requirement). For more information and registration, please go to the training tab here in the Portal.

Evaluations- CCLC only by Anne Reeder	9/11/2009 3:27 PM
In your original IFB you were awarded competitive points for an evaluation plan and design. An evaluation is due every year on September 1st for the prior school year. (Example: The 2007-2008 evaluation was due September 1, 2008.) ...

DESE Update Presentations by Cindy Heislen	9/11/2009 12:43 PM
For those of you not attending the 2009-2010 directors' meetings this fall, you can find a copy of the DESE PowerPoint presentation here on the Portal under the 'Reference Material' tab.

21st CCLC Grant Renewal Awards - Status by Cindy Heislen	9/2/2009 2:05 PM
DESE received the award notice from the USDOE for the state's 21st CCLC grant funds on July 21. At that time, grantee renewals began the internal routing process at DESE. Since then a new Commissioner has come on board and all awards...

SAC Grant Renewal Awards - Status by Cindy Heislen	9/2/2009 1:51 PM
September 2: DESE is still awaiting a contract from Department of Social Services for the Child Care Development Fund grant that allows us to award the SAC grants to school districts. Upon receipt of the DSS contract, DESE will solidify grant...

New National Training Request Form (FOR CCLC ONLY)!! by Anne Reeder	9/1/2009 9:22 AM
We are implementing a new form title 'National Conference Request'. As a CCLC grantee you are required to attend one national conference during the grant year and get prior approval by your supervisor at DESE. In the past this approval was...

Lights On Afterschool Is Coming – Oct 22, 2009 by Cindy Heislen	8/24/2009 2:10 PM
Please read the message below and BE CERTAIN you mark your calendars and begin planning your event. Missouri has not been very good at registering programs with the Afterschool Alliance in the past - it is not time consuming and is very simple to...

Surveys-Update for 08-09 by Cindy Heislen	6/3/2009 12:01 PM
Please note that there are no parent or administrator surveys due this year (last year was a pilot project). We will be launching this again in the future. If you have already completed and submitted some for this year we welcome them and will use...

APR Reporting Instructions - Due Date July 15 (CCLC Grantees Only) by Cindy Heislen	6/1/2009 2:12 PM
On May 21, 2009 at 1:56 p.m. a second APR email message was sent to all primary contacts for the CCLC grant which included all instructions for proceeding with APR reporting. I will NOT be snail mailing this information, it can be found here in...

SAC & CCLC Renewal Grant Applications Now Available by Cindy Heislen	5/13/2009 12:57 PM
All current grantees who are still eligible for another year of renewal funding in 2009-2010 must complete and submit a renewal application. These renewal applicaitons are now available and can be found under the 'Procedures and Report Forms' tab...

CCLC Grantees: Required APR Reporting Has Now Begun by Cindy Heislen	5/8/2009 3:37 PM
An email message was sent to all primary contact people for cohort 3 and cohort 4 CCLC grantees on Friday, May 8, 2009 at 1:57 p.m. announcing the start of the required federal APR reporting. Details were included in the email with July 15, 2009...

Call for Presentations - 21st CCLC Summer Institute by Cindy Heislen	3/25/2009 10:45 AM
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers 2009 Summer Institute Call for Presentations is now online. Notification has been placed on the Summer Institute website and a notification has been sent out to past presenters. Feel free to forward the...

21st CCLC Summer Institute - Registration Now Open! by Cindy Heislen	3/20/2009 2:59 PM
Grantees: Be sure you have prior approval to attend any National Conference as part of your Missouri 21st CCLC grant requirement. Also, please remember that this conference takes place NEXT school/grant year and you can NOT use any of this year's...

Afterschool Summit Hosted by the Missouri AfterSchool Network (MASN) by Cindy Heislen	1/21/2009 12:00 PM
The attached information pertains to the afterschool Summit hosted by the Missouri Afterschool Network. Please review and pass on the information to whom you feel maybe interested. This is a great opportunity to become more involved with the...

Missing Kids Care Center Data by Cindy Heislen	1/13/2009 10:22 AM
Please inform staff in your program who input data into Kids Care Center that many programs are missing data for Site Outcomes and Resources. Please have them check your program's data and enter this data if it is missing. This is a requirement of Kids...

SAC Grant Readers Needed 08-09 by Cindy Heislen	12/19/2008 10:28 AM
If you are interested in reading SAC grants, please see the attached document for details. We would appreciate any assistance. Thank you.

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Missouri Afterschool Summit!! by Anne Reeder	3/1/2010 8:58 AM
The Missouri AfterSchool Network (MASN) proudly presents the 3rd Annual Missouri Afterschool Summit on March 24, 2010 at the Stoney Creek Inn in Columbia. Matt Freeman from PR Solutions will discussed the proposed Obama Budget for 2011, building...

Afterschool Workforce Brief by Anne Reeder	2/24/2010 3:36 PM
The OPEN Initiative invites you to participate in the development of a Missouri specific Afterschool Workforce Brief! Over the next several months months, OPEN and their partners will be collecting data, hosting workgroups, and preparing to desseminate...

2010 Coming Up Taller Awards Program by Anne Reeder	12/21/2009 1:50 PM
Attached is a letter of invitation, as well as the guidelines for nomination, for the Coming Up Taller Awards, due January 29, 2010. This program provides national recognition (as well as an award of $10,000) for exemplary afterschool or out-of-school...

New Missouri Toll-Free Number for H1N1 Information by Cindy Heislen	10/22/2009 11:58 AM
Missouri residents can call a new toll-free number for information about the H1N1 flu, from symptoms and basic medical advice to the availability of the new H1N1 vaccine. For more information please visit: http://dese.mo.gov/.

New Afterschool Study: America After 3PM by Cindy Heislen	10/20/2009 1:48 PM
Information provided by the Afterschool Alliance. Each afternoon across the U.S., 15 million children--more than a quarter of our children--are alone and unsupervised after school. The parents of 18 million would enroll their children in an afterschool...

Service-Learning Grant Now Available by Cindy Heislen	8/24/2009 2:15 PM
The Community Education Section of DESE has now issued a second opportunity for a Service-Learning grant application. Service-Learning is a wonderful project to incorporate in your Afterschool programs. If you are interested in learning more, please...

Back-to-School Bonanza by Cindy Heislen	8/24/2009 2:13 PM
MOSAC2 is hosting the "Back-to-School Bonanza"! This is an high quality back-to-school training for program directors, site facilitators, experienced staff, and those brand-new to afterschool. You can find more information about...

SEDL Leadership Development Training by Cindy Heislen	8/24/2009 2:12 PM
SEDL and Learning Points Associates are offering a full-year Leadership Development Training. This face-to-face and online workshop is directed at program and site leaders, particularly individuals new to their jobs, or with limited experience as...

Volunteering in America Remains Strong by Anne Reeder	7/29/2009 3:07 PM
The Corporation for National and Community Service released Volunteering in America 2009 this morning. Check out VolunteeringinAmerica.gov for the most comprehensive data on volunteering trends and demographics ever assembled, including profiles...

Professional Development Webinars by Anne Reeder	7/29/2009 6:42 AM
Join MCREL's experts online to learn practical strategies for PEAK afterschool programs. For more information please see the attached flyer.

National Summer Learning Day - July 9 by Cindy Heislen	6/16/2009 2:42 PM
Read more about the July 9 National Summer Learning Day sponsored by the National Center for Summer Learning on the Afterschool Alliance website and resources available at: http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/advocate.cfm?story_id=4001188

Summer Resources from National League of Cities by Cindy Heislen	6/15/2009 9:26 AM
Attached are some great resources provided by the National League of Cities.

MOSAC2 PDI - Seeking Presenters by Cindy Heislen	6/15/2009 8:30 AM
If you are interested in presenting at the 2009 MOSAC2 PDI please see attached request form.

Afterschool Youth Ambassador Nomination for 2009 Summer Institute by Cindy Heislen	6/8/2009 10:20 AM
21st CCLC Grantees: The information below was sent out by the U.S. Department of Education late last week. Please take a minute to read the information below if you are interested in nominating a student for this Afterschool Youth Ambassador...

Featured Grantee Programs for the 2009 21st Century Summer Institute by Cindy Heislen	6/8/2009 10:18 AM
Sent: Thursday, June 04, 2009 5:11 PM Subject: Featured Grantee Programs for the 2009 21st Century Summer Institute “HITTING THE RIGHT NOTE FOR HIGH QUALITY PROGRAM 21ST CCLC 2009 CONFERENCE” Got a successful activity that your students love?...

Practical Parenting Partnerships (PPP) Center by Cindy Heislen	6/18/2009 8:39 AM
Taken from PPP June 2009 Center Update Practical Parenting Partnerships along with more than 35 other programs which comprise the education professional development system for Missouri did not receive funding in the education budget for the coming...

NAA Radio - New Resource for Afterschool Professionals by Cindy Heislen	5/22/2009 9:34 AM
The National AfterSchool Association has a new resource for afterschool professionals- its the NAA Radio. On the radio you can hear discussions with leading experts in the fields of education, child development, play research, and more, and will...

Earthquake Preparation Training-June 19, 2009 by Cindy Heislen	5/22/2009 7:43 AM
Children can play a major role in helping prepare our residents; thus a workshop with curriculum geared for youth is planned to address this need. Read more on the attachment.

Afterschool for All Challenge - April 27-28 by Cindy Heislen	3/27/2009 12:24 PM
Please note the event below does not fulfill a national training requirement for CCLC grantees -- grant funds can not be used to support these causes. From: Afterschool Alliance [mailto:Afterschool_Alliance@mail.vresp.com] Sent: Friday,...

Submit Your Art for the Lights On Afterschool Poster! by Cindy Heislen	3/9/2009 7:39 AM
From: Ursula Helminski [mailto:uhelminski@afterschoolalliance.org] Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 10:49 AM To: statewideafterschoolnetworks Subject: Afterschool Art Needed for Lights On Poster Calling all afterschool artists: the Afterschool Alliance...

Read Across America Day by Cindy Heislen	3/2/2009 11:56 AM
On March 2, the National Education Association is calling for every child to be reading in the company of a caring adult. For more information please visit: http://www.nea.org/readacross/

Creating Civic Leaders by Cindy Heislen	1/16/2009 2:12 PM
Please pass this information on to your teachers. Missouri Service Learning, Missouri School Boards Association and The Missouri Bar are working together to provide an opportunity for students to interact with some of Missouri’s elected and appointed...

Scholarship Opportunity for Youth Development Credential by Cindy Heislen	1/5/2009 11:47 AM
For this scholarship pilot, T.E.A.C.H. MISSOURI is offering youth staff members the opportunity to earn college credit towards a Youth Development Credential (YDC). This is a partnership between T.E.A.C.H. MISOURI, the sponsoring employer and the...

Coming Up Taller Awards 2009 - Afterschool/Out-of-School Time by Cindy Heislen	12/19/2008 2:24 PM
The Coming Up Taller Awards Program Seeks Nominations Dear Colleague: At a previous Coming Up Taller awards ceremony, Mrs. Laura Bush remarked that “the arts and humanities are critical building blocks for a child's development, and they provide...

MAACCE Conference - Request for Presenters by Cindy Heislen	10/31/2008 2:32 PM
From: Tina Liston; Sent: Friday, October 31, 2008 10:42 AM MAACCE/MVAEA 2009 Annual Conference: All Star Students and Educators Whether you are a Rookie or a Seasoned Pro- here is your chance to share your experience and knowledge! Missouri Association...

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Grant Opportunties and Other Funding Related Information

NGA/The Home Depot by Anne Reeder	9/21/2009 1:16 PM
The National Gardening Association and The Home Depot seek applications for the 2010 Youth Garden Grants Program, which provides funding to schools and community organizations with child-centered garden programs. For more information go to www.kidsgardening.com/YGG.asp...

Bowling Foundation by Cindy Heislen	6/10/2008 7:58 AM
The Bowling Foundation, sponsors the Bowler's Ed Youth In-School Bowling Program which promotes lifelong physical activity by providing elementary and middle school teachers with a free bowling cirriculum enhanced with math, spelling, physics and other...

Dollar General Grants by Cindy Heislen	6/10/2008 7:50 AM
Dollar General focuses on youth literacy initiatives in communities where the company does business. Dollar General provides funding for the grant programs listed below. Please visit their website for additional details http://www.dollargeneral.com/Community/Pages/GrantPrograms.aspx ...

National Gardening Association & Home Depot Continue Gardening Program by Cindy Heislen	6/5/2008 12:35 PM
NGA is delighted to announce that The Home Depot has returned as our Youth Garden Grants sponsor for 2009. For more than 25 years, NGA's Youth Garden Grants program has helped more than 1.3 million youngsters reap rewards and vital life lessons from working...

Best Buy - Grants for Recycling Projects by Cindy Heislen	5/30/2008 1:03 PM
Information provided by Afterschool Alliance, Afterschool Advocate, May 30, 2008. Grants for Recycling Projects Best Buy is sponsoring the Best Buy Recycling Grant Program to help increase recycling opportunities for communities across the country....

Mattel Grants by Cindy Heislen	5/30/2008 1:01 PM
Information provided by the Afterschool Alliance, Afterschool Advocate, May 30, 2008. Grants for Learning, Health and Girls' Empowerment Mattel and the Mattel Children's Foundation are sponsoring grants that support projects related to literacy, healthy,...

Character Education Program - New Grant Opportunity from Federal Department of Education by Cindy Heislen	3/5/2008 7:48 AM
The Federal Department of Education has just issued an invitation for applications for the Partnerships in Character Education Program. Partnerships in Character Education is a significant funding opportunity and can be used to enhance your CC! initiative. ...

Sprint Foundation Grant by Cindy Heislen	2/27/2008 9:02 AM
Sprint Foundation announces national Sprint Ahead for Education grant program. Schools can get up to $5,000, and districts up to $25,000, to support character-education activities. Apply by April 15. http://www.sprint.com/citizenship/education/sprintahead/ ...

USDOE Announces Community Schools Funds by Cindy Heislen	2/20/2008 10:57 AM
Our schools may be able to take advantage of a source of newly available Federal funding from the US Department of Education. Please note that this is not money available through Yale 21C but directly from the federal government. All questions should...

Federal Funds to be Available Soon for 21C by Cindy Heislen	2/4/2008 12:52 PM
(Information below was provided by School of the 21st Century on 2-4-08) AWARDS: 8-15 grants, ranging from $75,000 to $500,000 WHEN: RFP will be available shortly, with a 60-day response time ELIGIBILITY: Grants are available to Full-service...

GTECH's Afterschool Advantage by	5/11/2007 1:57 PM
GTECH's After-School Advantage Program provides state-of-the-art computer labs to organizations in innercity communities. GTECH supports after-school programs targeting disadvantaged youth and at-risk children ages 5-15. Eligible applicants...

More Grants by	8/31/2007 10:03 AM
Clark Youth Incentive Program The Victor Clark Youth Incentive Program offers $1,000 grants for nonprofits wishing to create or maintain after-school amateur radio programs for youth and children. Funds can be used for equipment, training materials and...

Engaging Business in Afterschool Programs - Resource by	3/13/2007 9:04 AM
Have you visited the Afterschool Alliance's nationwide 'funding forum' yet? If not, you should. Here is an example of what you can find there to help you with sustainibility. This particular link pertains to an interview regarding engaging...

Champions for Healthy Kids - $10,000 Grants by	3/13/2007 9:00 AM
The General Mills Foundation, in partnership with the American Dietetic Association Foundation and the President's Council on Physical Fitness, developed the Champions for Healthy Kids grant program in 2002. Each year, the General Mills Foundation awards...

New Afterschool Toolkit - Help With Community Investments in Afterschool by	3/13/2007 9:00 AM
This toolkit could be helpful to you as you reach out to your community for support (and funding) of Afterschool Programs. As described below “The toolkit provides after school providers with the facts and figures they need to make the business case for...

Sustaining Your Afterschool Program - Resource by	3/13/2007 8:59 AM
Sustaining 21st Century Community Learning Centers: What Works for Programs and How Policymakers Can Help, by Amanda Szekely and Heather Clapp Padgette What are the keys to sustaining out-of-school time programming after a 21CCLC grant expires? ...

T-Mobile in the Community by	3/13/2007 8:58 AM
See What T-Mobile is doing for Afterschool, visit: http://www.t-mobile.com/Company/Community.aspx?tp=Abt_Tab_CommunitySupport T-mobile USA is committed to giving back in meaningful ways to the communities where we live and work. With thousands...

Need Help With Sustainability? Check Out the New Nationwide "Funding Forum" by	3/13/2007 8:57 AM
Afterschool Alliance Web Feature Answers Programs’ Funding Questions The Afterschool Alliance has a feature on its website aimed at helping afterschool programs identify and tap into all available funding sources. The “Funding Forum” will answer...


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