Oregon has checked the box: Waiver 11
What will this mean for Oregon children/youth,
families and providers?
Click here for more information on Waiver 11 and the potential outcomes for our state.
The Oregon Education Investment Board will hold seven community forums across the state to discuss funding for education and afterschool. Please find you local forum along the right, show up in support of afterschool and make your voice heard!
Inclusion for Frontline Recreation Leaders
and Programming Managers
Friday, January 27, 2012
French Prairie Middle School
1052 North Boones Ferry Rd
Woodburn, OR 97071
Learn effective inclusion tools and methods for working with youth that have special needs, including autism spectrum disorders. Become more familiar with characteristic of certain disabilities. Raise your awareness and comfort level with engaging youth with autism and other special needs, and learn what works and does not work with this population.
Click here to see brochure and for registration information!
Applications are being accepted now for the
National Summer Learning Association's 2012
Excellence in Summer Learning Award!
2011 Excellence in Summer Learning Award applications are available online now, and due Feb. 10, 2012. The benefits for winners include national media exposure as well as a showcase at the National Summer Learning Conference. Read all about the application process at summerlearning.org/excellenceaward.
By applying for the Excellence Award, programs connect themselves to a national movement that is improving the quality of summer learning programs. All programs that apply receive detailed written feedback on their program, highlighting both strengths and opportunities for improvement based on the Association's quality standards. Visit www.summerlearning.org for more information.
Afterschool Resource Library Partnership
Supported by the Institute for Museum and Library Services, the goal of this project is to form strong partnerships with regional libraries throughout Oregon to increase the materials and resources available to afterschool professionals.
Next Training: Salem Public Library, Anderson Room
March 3, 2012 - 10am-3pm
Local libraries in Bend, Springfield, Eugene, Wallowa County, Medford, and Multnomah County received a selection of the top 100 publications for afterschool professionals and hosted resource-packed opportunities to dig in to lesson planning and intentional actvity development.
We were thrilled with the success of this project. Click below to view the 101 Top Resources for Afterschool Professionals.
