Learn24 Newsletter

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Direct Youth Service Providers Needed!

The Government of the District of Columbia is committed to supporting District children and youth in preparing for a bright future. In service to that commitment, the District is seeking to build and support strong organizations that can provide children and youth with a high-quality summer camp experience. On December 20, 2017, the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME) in partnership with United Way of the National Capital Area issued a Request for Proposals 2018 Summer Coordinating at DCHA Sites. The Sites are Lincoln Heights and Woodland Terrace.

This Request for Application (RFA) if for the 2018 Summer Coordinating Entity to identify vendors to provide direct service to children and youth. This RFA is directed to local grassroots organizations and entities who will apply to work with the 2018 Summer Coordinating Entity. The RFA encourages entities who provide fun and engaging out-of-school-time programs to children and youth in the District to apply. Click here for more information.

Questions related to the RFA may be sent Debra Eichenbaum, Grants Management Specialist with the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes, at debra.eichenbaum@dc.gov or 202-478-5913.

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Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes Public Meeting

Washington, DC – The Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes will hold the inaugural public meeting on Monday, February 26, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the Old Council Chamber located at One Judiciary Square, 441 4^th Street, First Floor. The OST Commission will discuss the bylaws, nomination of officers, D.C. Policy Center's Needs Assessment and the steps required to create a strategic plan. The needs assessment can be accessed on the D.C. Policy Center’s website and reviewed here.

Individuals and representatives of organizations who wish to comment at a public meeting are asked to notify the OST Office in advance by phone at (202) 481-3932 or by email at learn24@dc.gov. Individuals should furnish their name, address, telephone number, and organizational affiliation, if any, and if available, submit one electronic copy of their testimony by the close of business on Wednesday, February 21 at 5:00 pm. 

Below is the draft agenda for the meeting.

1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
3. Announcement of a Quorum
4. Introduction of Commissioners
5. Approval of the Agenda
6. Comments from the Executive Director, Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes
7. Draft Bylaws
8. Nomination of Officers
9. Annual Schedule
10. D.C. Policy Center Needs Assessment presentation
11. Strategic Plan Process
12. Adjournment

The Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office) and the Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Commission) support the equitable distribution of high-quality, out-of-school-time programs to District of Columbia youth through coordination among government agencies, grant-making, data collection and evaluation, and the provision of technical assistance to service providers. The OST Commission’s purpose is to develop a District-wide strategy for equitable access to out-of-school-time programs and to facilitate inter-agency planning and coordination for out-of-school time programs and funding.

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Community Opportunities 

Martha's Table Call for Applications

Martha’s Table is seeking an organization to offer youth programming at the new headquarters in Hillsdale/Ft. Stanton. The 2018 Summer at The Commons Request for Proposals invites high-performing, youth development organizations serving youth who are 14-15 years old to apply to develop and implement a Summer Youth Employment Program. Click here for more information.

SMASH Contest

All students from kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to participate in the 2018 Sports, Math and Scientific Hypothesis (SMASH) Contest! The SMASH Contest inspires students to make connections between the world of sports and the principles of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics! To enter, draw on an 8½” by 11” sheet of paper a picture showing a connection between the world of sports and the world of math and science. Entries should be postmarked by Monday, March 19, 2018. SMASH Contest Website.

Learn24 Coffee Chat

As a way to continue to engage the network, Learn24 will host monthly Coffee Chats. Coffee Chats are informal monthly opportunities to hear from you. The first Coffee Chat will be on March 8th from 9:30-11:00 am at Art-drenaline Cafe at 1231 Good Hope Road, SE. Plan to purchase beverages and food directly from the Cafe.

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The Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes, located in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education and informed by the Mayor’s Commission on Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes, leads the Learn24 network.

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