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Proposed rulemaking for the Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office) has been posted in the District of Columbia Register and is accepting public comments. The proposal includes information for all nonprofits and distinguishes the various requirements for competitive and non-competitive grants. Comments should be sent to Debra Eichenbaum (debra.eichenbaum@dc.gov), Grants Management Specialist no later October 5, 2020. Access the register here.
The OST Office is currently accepting applications for a Supervisory Grants Management Specialist. Applications must be received by Monday, September 14, 2020 to be considered. For more information or to apply, please click here. Three additional positions (2 Grants Management Specialists and 1 Data Analyst) will be posted in the coming weeks.
Participate in one of the upcoming workshops hosted by The Institute. These interactive workshops are foundational for any individual working with youth. Attendees will learn various concepts that promote a positive environment for youth.
Register now! Space is limited.
The Learn24 event calendar provides a wide range of professional development opportunities that can improve skills and/or generate new skills for youth development professionals. Learn ways to enrich your virtual workplace and enhance your afterschool and summer programs here.
 In the first newsletter of each month, The Institute for Youth Development will highlight a specific indicator from the Weikart Center's Youth Program Quality Assessment (PQA) on promising practices in the field.
“All behavior is a form of communication” - Crisis Prevention Institute
Participants hear this quote during the Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training which often sparks lots of discussions, venting sessions, reflections, and sometimes confusion. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention is an evidence-based training curriculum developed by the Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI). The intervention defines the development of a crisis into four distinct behavior levels and provides four distinct responses for each behavior level, called an integrated experience.
The four behavior levels are:
- Anxiety
- Defensive
- Risk Behavior
- Tension Reduction
According to the CPI model, there is an appropriate response associated with each behavior level and the training model provides in-depth scenarios that allows participants to put the appropriate responses into practice. This model is a great tool for adults to use for de-escalating behaviors in the classroom and program spaces.
Verbal intervention skills can help adults respond in the safest most effective ways, when de-escalating behaviors are present, and can be essential to avoid physical confrontations. Although adults cannot control someone else’s behavior or response, we can control our own behavior. Here are a few tips that have proven to be effective in reducing anxiety and defensiveness during a crisis situation:
- Remain calm
- Use common language
- Remove the audience
- Maintain positive body language
- Use active listening skills
- Restate what the person is saying
- Set limits
For more strategies and tips on Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, register for the free workshop on September 16, 2020 here.
PBS, Khan Academy and Learning Heroes will conduct a virtual town hall will provide expert advice and practical tips in English and Spanish on how to keep children motivated, emotionally strong, and on track academically. This virtual town hall will answer parents' questions, offer guidance, and provide practical tips. Register for the town hall here.
The 500 Virtual Mentor Challenge is an initiative of Maryland MENTOR to respond to the exacerbated need for additional social, emotional and academic supports for young people as they navigate already fragile networks of support amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. The Maryland MENTOR Network is seeking 500 new adult mentors across the Washington DC area. For more information on how to participate, please contact, Sadiq Ali.
Weekly newsletter of funding opportunities.
Roth Cheese is committed to the development and empowerment of leaders, and helping them inspire others in their communities. Roth Cheese created The Goddess Project to provide funding for not-for-profit projects that benefit the community. Grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded to chosen recipients. The The deadline to apply is September 30, 2020. For more information, please click here.
The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation is accepting grant applications from nonprofit organizations that work to improve the lives of DC-area residents, with a particular emphasis on vulnerable and underserved individuals. Applications must be received by November 2, 2020. View information regarding the application process, funding restrictions, previous grant recipients, and more, here.
The Cornelia T. Bailey Foundation is currently accepting applications for its Philanthropic Arts ("P/Arts") Program. The "P/Arts" Program will award a total of $2 million dollars to organizations that use art and art education to create a more immersive and engaging atmosphere for learners. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to local non-profit, tax-exempt public charities, accredited schools, universities, government agencies, or public agencies. Grant applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of November 15, 2020. For more information, please click here.
The Walmart Foundation Local Community Grant Program will award grants of up to $5,000 to support nonprofit organizations that focus on addressing the unique needs of their communities. Applications must be received by December 31, 2020. Apply here.
 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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