10/19/09: Updated
Current Wiki Discussion-Fee structures and the recession: In more than one conversation last week, it appears that there is a theme that when charges go over $3 for programming in a day in higher poverty areas, attendance of the most needy kids can or is declining, sometimes at alarming rates. It is crucial to remember that by accepting 21C dollars, "we will not turn away anyone for lack of money." Is the $3 amount a cut point that many needy families cannot afford? In two cases, going to $5 had a seriously negative impact. In the conference call this topic came up again. NEW: Another hypothesis put forward based on data in Cal. North is that it is not the $5 people who are being cut out, but it is the $1 people who are most vunerable in this recession. Another question that came up is how successful is it to charge a kind of general entrance fee versus a fee for service model of payment? Feel free to comment in the box below.
Vermont Center for AfterSchool Excellence Update: Read the VCAE Announcement Letter which gives an overview of the new center lead by Holly Morehouse.
Upcoming State Events
(1) Conference call- Middle School Programming TBA
(2) Grantee Applicant Workshops: Oct 16, Stowe, VT
(3) Lights On! Oct 22
(4) Vermont Afterschool Conference: Oct 23, Burlington, VT
(5) Filemaker Pro Training Nov 6, Montpelier, VT
Registration for Filemaker Pro Training.doc
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.
New Directors: Welcome Nicole Miller in Orleans Southwest replacing Jim Carrien. Welcome Brian O' Grady replacing Lynn Feal Staub for Wings.
A New Directors folder has been added with important nuts and bolts resources specific to folks who are starting out.
Grant Competition
Go to: http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/pgm_federal/21st_CCLC.html to find
Letters of Intent are due November 20th, 2009. Applications are due February 12th, 2010.
Other Info and News
From Lindsay Simpson, Physical Education Coordinator at VTDOE
Come and explore the compelling neuroscience of movement on learning
and sample practical ways to bring effective, well timed movement opportunities to your school or classroom on Nov 6th.
More Info click on Brain-Body Training
From the Vermont Campaign to End Childhood Hunger and VTDOE Child Nutrition Office
Simplified CACFP Application Available Soon! Taking examples from other states, the Campaign worked with the Child Nutrition Division at the Vermont Department of Education to shorten the lengthy application for the Child and Adult Care Food Program, which had long been cited by providers as a barrier to participation. The simplified application, shortened from 45 to 9 pages, will help increase CACFP participation, allow providers to enroll faster, begin receiving reimbursements sooner, and bring money into the state that would otherwise be forfeited. It is currently being formatted at the Vermont Department of Education and will go out to interested providers this month!
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. Meeting invitation at AHS meeting invite
Download the New 21C Safety Guidelines in the Safety and Health folder.
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