19/29/09: Updates
"As we foster innovation in where our children are learning, let's also foster innovation in when our children are learning. That's why I'm calling for us not only to expand effective after-school programs, but to rethink the school day to incorporate more time -- whether during the summer or through expanded-day programs for children who need it. President Barack Obama (Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on March 10, 2009)
Upcoming State Events
(1) Conference Call-Safety Oct 5
(2) Grantee Applicant Workshop: Oct 9, Randolph, Vermont
(3) Conference Call-Coffee Shop: Oct 14
(4) Grantee Applicant Workshop: Oct 16, Stowe, Vermont
(5) Lights On! October 22
(6) Vermont Afterschool Conference: Oct 23, Burlington, Vermont
(7) Filemaker Pro Training Nov 6
Brochure Posting: When you post your brochure for each site please put "Brochure2009sitename" as the downloadable file so it can be found easily. Each site needs to have a fall 2009 brochure on the wiki.
Flu Basics: Go to this page: H1n1
Child Care Reimbursement Rate Increase: The Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules (LCAR) will meet in early October to give final approval to changing the fee scale from the 2000 Federal Poverty Level to 2009
We are assuming that change will be approved, so are now fully engaged in planning for implementation, effective January 3, 2010.- Commissioner Steve Dale, DCF
Lights on! Type "framework" in the search box to the right to help craft your message about why afterschool works. There are five arguments backed by research: Safety, Health, Economic, Social, and School
21C Grant Competition
A copy of a letter being sent out perspective grantees with applicant training locations is at competition letter signed by the Commissioner of Education.
Copies of three reports posted on website below: (Learning Gains, 10 elements report, APR State Report)-9/25/07
Applicant trainings are scheduled for October 9th and 16th, 2009. Letters of Intent are due November 20th, 2009. Applications are due February 12th, 2010.
http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_federal/21st_CCLC.html
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