Join the Institute for Youth Development for an upcoming virtual workshop to support individuals working with youth in the District. Learn practical information that can be implemented in your interactions with youth immediately. The duration of each workshop is approximately one hour and thirty minutes.
Sign up to attend one of these workshops today. Space is limited.
Mayor Bowser and Chief Financial Officer Dewitt extended the tax deadline to July 15, 2020, read more here. As taxes are filed, consider supporting out-of-school-time (OST) programs by making a Contribution to Taxpayer Support for Afterschool Programs for At-Risk Students, under the contributions section on Schedule U, Part II, Line 2 of the 2019 DC Individual Income Tax Form. Contributions will be used by the OST Office to support grants to organizations that provide educational and enrichment opportunities for homeless youth or those residing at public housing communities.
Students, families, and school leaders can stay current with the latest news and information from the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education (DME) here.
The Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) recently released a brief, An Initial Guide to Leveraging the Power of SEL as You Prepare to Reopen and Renew Your School Community. Social and emotional learning (SEL) is critical to re-engaging students, supporting adults, rebuilding relationships, and creating a foundation for academic learning. This brief includes a four-part guide for leaders:
- Take time to build partnerships, deepen understanding, and plan for SEL.
- Design opportunities for adults to connect, heal, and cultivate their own SEL competencies and capacity.
- Create emotionally and physically safe, supportive, and engaging learning environments that promote all students' social and emotional development.
- Use data as an opportunity to deepen relationships and continuously improve support for students, families, and staff.
Learn more ways to leverage the power of SEL in your program, organization, and school by accessing the full brief here.
Weekly newsletter of funding opportunities.
Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) is now accepting applications for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant competition. The total funding available for 21st CCLC awards is $8.55 million. Applications must be submitted by 3 pm on Friday, June 12, 2020 to be eligible for review. The 21st CCLC Request for Applications and application submission guidance are available on OSSE’s webpage.
The Saucony Run For Good Foundation is now accepting applications for grants to help run down the childhood obesity epidemic. Grants of up to $10,000 will be awarded to nonprofit organizations that initiate and support running programs for kids. The Saucony Run For Good Foundation has donated more than $1 million to improving the lives of children by helping to prevent and reduce childhood obesity. Grant applications must be received by July 15, 2020 to be considered. For more information, click here.
The TEGNA Foundation Community Grants offers up to $7,500 in grant assistance to organizations operating in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area. Priority areas for this competition include programs targeting at-risk middle school students, services for veterans and nonprofits, and programs that support the LGBTQ population. Grant applications must be received by August 29, 2020 to be considered. For information on how to apply for the TEGNA Foundation Community Grants, click here.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Grants support programs that work in the following areas: thriving children, working families, and equitable communities. Previous award amounts range from $5,000 to $1,500,000. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, click here for more information.
For resources and additional information on the District of Columbia Government’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit coronavirus.dc.gov.
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