NYS TARC Newsletter—October 2022
Updated: Oct 11, 2022
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Fall 2022 Conference Schedule
All sessions are mandatory for all subgrantees. Sessions are held virtually via Zoom from 10:00-11:30am.
October 12th: NYS Network for Youth Success Quality Self-Assessment (QSA) Tool
October 19th: Fall Kick-Off Conference
Zoom links will be available immediately after registering, and will be sent to you via email the day before and morning of the event. If you do not receive the Zoom link, please contact your Resource Center.
*Check out the August 31 session on 'The Evaluability Checklist and Advisory Boards' recording + slides.
*Check out the September 21 session on 'The Site Monitoring Visit Tool' recording, slides, Q&A , + Site Monitoring Visit Tracking Template.
October 20, 2022 — Lights On Afterschool
Programs are strongly encouraged to participate.
Lights On Afterschool celebration is only a few weeks away! On October 20, join the Network and the Afterschool Alliance for Lights On Afterschool, the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families, and communities.
Lights On draws attention to the many ways afterschool programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things and discover new skills. Lights On highlights the importance of afterschool and the need for quality afterschool programs for all youth.
Visit the Afterschool Alliance's Lights On Afterschool Planning Kit to learn how you can participate. Register your Lights On event here.
Important Reminders from the 21st CCLC Timeline:
Convene 2nd Advisory Board Meeting, October-December. Include all stakeholders. Topics might include review of initial program implementation efforts, enrollment/participation, family engagement plans/activities, staff development plans, internal improvement cycle/QSA process.
Participate in the 1st Evaluator’s Site Visit, conducted by the Local Program Evaluator. This is an opportunity to open the program to the observation of the partnering evaluator, collaborate to track progress indicators, and to receive valuable, actionable feedback about program implementation. Summary findings from this visit can be used to inform the continuous improvement cycle and communicate progress updates to staff and stakeholders.
PD/Events
Required: Fall '22 Conference
All sessions are Mandatory for all subgrantees. Sessions are held virtually via Zoom from 10:00-11:30am.
Oct 12: NYS Network for Youth Success Quality Self-Assessment (QSA) Tool
Oct 19: Fall Kick-Off Conference
Check out the August 31 session on 'The Evaluability Checklist and Advisory Boards' recording + slides.
Other (non-required) events that may interest you:
Ongoing: Self-Paced Professional Development
As a 21st CCLC subgrantee, you have access to free professional development through Change Up Learning, an online training platform for youth development programs. Relevant topics include Restorative Practice, Equity and Inclusion, Positive Behavior Management, and more! Users can explore content, gain resources, and receive a certificate with SACC credits upon the completion of each course. Gain access to a growing library of courses by creating an account using the custom links below:
If you’re based in NYC, activate your account here.
If you’re based in the rest of NY state, activate your account here.
On-Demand Recordings: Cultivating Equity in Community Schools Using the NYS Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework: A Four Part Regional Conference Series
Through Dec '22: Network for Youth Success Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Training Series
On-Demand Recordings: Cultivating Equity in Community Schools Using the NYS Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education Framework: A Four Part Regional Conference Series
Through Dec '22: Network for Youth Success Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Training Series
Oct 4: National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement (NAFSCE) Win-Win Family Engagement: Setting School Staff and Families Up for Successful Partnerships
Oct 4, Oct 18, & Nov 8: ETAC Creating a Culture of Care Series
Oct 6, Nov 3, Dec 8, Jan 12, & Feb 2:
ETAC Mental Health and Well-Being with Communication Pathologist and expert Dr. Caroline Leaf
Oct 11-15: National Family Engagement Summit
Oct 12: C/WTAC Cultivating Authentic Relationships: Family Engagement
Oct 13: ETAC The Role of Fathers in Schools: Developing a Fatherhood Initiative
Oct 25: NYS School Environmental Health Conference
Oct 28: Techbridge Girls: TinkerLabs Application Due
Nov 15: STEAM Event: Paper Circuitry: Easy Light-Up and Motorized Projects Kids Can Make with Everyday Stuff
Nov 15, Dec 13, Mar 7, & May 3: C/WTAC CS/MTSS Community of Practice with Ali Hearn, LCSW: Holding It All, Together
Resources
Updated New York State Department of Health and the New York State Education Department 2022-2023 Frequently Asked Questions related to COVID-19
On September 8, 2022, the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Education Department updated two questions on the 2022-2023 Frequently Asked Questions related to COVID-19. The updates are:
Question 3 clarifies isolation requirements for students and staff who test positive for COVID-19.
Question 19 was added since COVID-19 is a reportable disease that schools must report to their local department of health.
For questions, please contact SchoolQuestionsCOVID@health.ny.gov.
Child and Adult Care Food Program's new increased reimbursement rates and #CACFPweekNY is 10/3-10/9!
Eligible afterschool programs can receive reimbursement for serving healthy suppers and snacks through the Child and Adult Care Food Program. The reimbursement rates have increased substantially for this year! Learn more and share: AfterschoolMealsNY.org.
10/3 - 10/9 is New York CACFP Week! Join us in sharing resources and promoting CACFP on social media using #CACFPweekNY.
Power of Us Workforce Survey
The Power of Us Workforce Survey, administered by the American Institute for Research, is open until the end of the year. This national survey is meant to inform policy, practice, and further research to better support the youth-serving professionals and volunteers workforce. Please share widely with your networks! We need at least 525 responses in New York in order to get state data.
The Office of Student Support Services released their Welcome Back to School Newsletter
The Office of Student Support Services (SSS) welcomes all students, faculty, and staff to the 2022-2023 SY.
Students must meet the immunization requirements for school enrollment. Students who need to be vaccinated may contact their county health department.
Accessing crisis mental health support is now easier by dialing 988!
Districts and schools are reminded of Commissioner's Regulation §100.2(y)(3) pertaining to timely student enrollment. Additional resources are provided for schools and school districts to promote positive school attendance.
21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) welcome all round 8 subgrantees! 21st CCLC provides high-quality academic, enrichment, and youth development programming to students and families throughout New York State during out-of-school time.
SSS recognizes awareness activities including:
Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th - October 15th)
Domestic Violence Awareness Month (October)
Bullying Prevention Month (October)
International Day of the Girl Child (October 11th)
If you have any questions, please contact SSS at StudentSupportServices@nysed.gov.
Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Training
The New York State Network for Youth Success is pleased to offer a FREE training series on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) for afterschool and youth professionals.
We encourage every youth professional to participate. The lens of your own experience is just one perspective, but with JEDI training you will be able to see the entire landscape.
Recruit New Staff for Free - post Your Jobs on the NEW Afterschool Pathfinder!
Need support finding staff? The New York State Network for Youth Success recently launched the redeveloped AfterschoolPathfinder.org, the premiere career site for afterschool and youth work. This FREE resource maintains a comprehensive list of jobs available to the dedicated people who work in afterschool, expanded learning, and other youth programs in New York State. The website provides a platform to advertise positions for potential staff and access to browse eligible candidates to work for your organization.
Mental Health Resources for Black Girls and Youth of Color
Report: Youth-Led Policy Report Promotes Solutions to Improve Mental Health for Black Girls & Youth of Color
The Children’s Partnership (TCP) and the National Black Women’s Justice Institute (NBWJI) released the report, Youth-Centered Strategies for Hope, Healing and Health, from