Afterschool PartnershipLegislative Updates « Afterschool Partnership http://gnoafterschool.org Initiating Success for New Orleans Afterschool Thu, 20 May 2010 19:16:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Proactive Advocacy Toolkit http://gnoafterschool.org/proactive-advocacy-toolkit/ http://gnoafterschool.org/proactive-advocacy-toolkit/#comments Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:21:56 +0000 shelley http://gnoafterschool.org/?p=322 We are excited to launch Afterschool Partnership’s Proactive Advocacy Toolkit:

  • What is Proactive Advocacy? A Manual describing Five Proactive Advocacy Strategies that are cost-effective and with a little preparation, can easily be incorporated into your organization’s strategic plan.
  • The Five Strategies include:
    • Promote Your Afterschool Program;
    • Collaborations with Partners,
    • Creating Partnerships with Schools, and
    • Engaging in Legislative Issues.

The toolkit is available at the link above and in our Resources, Funding & Advocacy section.

]]> We are excited to launch Afterschool Partnership’s Proactive Advocacy Toolkit:

  • What is Proactive Advocacy? A Manual describing Five Proactive Advocacy Strategies that are cost-effective and with a little preparation, can easily be incorporated into your organization’s strategic plan.
  • The Five Strategies include:
    • Promote Your Afterschool Program;
    • Collaborations with Partners,
    • Creating Partnerships with Schools, and
    • Engaging in Legislative Issues.

The toolkit is available at the link above and in our Resources, Funding & Advocacy section.

]]> http://gnoafterschool.org/proactive-advocacy-toolkit/feed/ 0 Education Reform and Expanded Learning Opportunities http://gnoafterschool.org/education-reform-and-expanded-learning-opportunities/ http://gnoafterschool.org/education-reform-and-expanded-learning-opportunities/#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:10:04 +0000 admin http://gnoafterschool.org/newsite/education-reform-and-expanded-learning-opportunities/ The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law on February 17, 2009 and provides Louisiana with a unique opportunity to improve how we educate and care for our children and youth. The Afterschool Partnership is currently tracking ARRA and the Federal FY2010 Budget, including new legislation and funding regulations related to time and expanded learning opportunities, education reform, child care, summer learning and the critical role of community partners in eliminating the achievement gap. We will…

]]> The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 was signed into law on February 17, 2009 and provides Louisiana with a unique opportunity to improve how we educate and care for our children and youth. The Afterschool Partnership is currently tracking ARRA and the Federal FY2010 Budget, including new legislation and funding regulations related to time and expanded learning opportunities, education reform, child care, summer learning and the critical role of community partners in eliminating the achievement gap. We will continue to update you on state and local innovations in education, child care, and workforce development, as well as opportunities to become further involved in education reform efforts.

The Louisiana Department of Education recently released an addendum to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Request for Proposals for programs operating from January 2010 through December 2012. The revised RFP supports the Department’s dedication to expanding quality afterschool programs throughout the state. More information about the revisions can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/np52oc

]]> http://gnoafterschool.org/education-reform-and-expanded-learning-opportunities/feed/ 0 Congratulations to Dara Lum http://gnoafterschool.org/congratulations-to-dara-lum/ http://gnoafterschool.org/congratulations-to-dara-lum/#comments Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:09:17 +0000 admin http://gnoafterschool.org/newsite/congratulations-to-dara-lum/ Dara has been selected to the inaugural class of the Innovation in Louisiana Government Fellowship (ILGF). The Fellowship will drive a culture of leadership and innovation in social service delivery, to better serve our most vulnerable children and families. As a candidate, Dara will work on a project to design creative and cost-effective strategies to improve quality and access of child care for school-age children and youth. ILGF is sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Social Services in conjunction with…

]]> Dara has been selected to the inaugural class of the Innovation in Louisiana Government Fellowship (ILGF). The Fellowship will drive a culture of leadership and innovation in social service delivery, to better serve our most vulnerable children and families. As a candidate, Dara will work on a project to design creative and cost-effective strategies to improve quality and access of child care for school-age children and youth. ILGF is sponsored by the Louisiana Department of Social Services in conjunction with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

We are very proud of Dara and excited about the ways her involvement will support the New Orleans community.

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