Advisory Boards
On July 26, 2005, Dr. Cynthia Belliveau, Pennsylvania Service-Learning Alliance, Dr. Cynthia Belliveau, Pennsylvania Service-Learning Alliance, led through a series of experiences which gave comprehensive list of candidates for an 'ideal board.’ Specific emphasis will be placed on how to effectively involve young people and parents with the 21st CCLC board. To view this presentation, click here.
Behavior and Classroom Management
On July 6, 2005, Margit Meyer, Pennsylvania Service Learning Alliance, identified and discussed the objectives of classroom and behavior management. Effective classroom and behavior management is critical to a program’s success. To view this presentation, click here.
Designing your 21st CCLC Website
On June 8, 2005, Jon Zemanek, Pennsylvania Service-Learning Alliance, focused on how to develop content, effectively communicate with your audience,interactive web tools,basic site and web hosting for a 21st CCLC website.To view this presentation, click here.
Grant writing Basics
May 17, 2005, Jeff Singleton, PSLA Peer Consultant, presented a manageable and enjoyable way to make grant writing easy for busy afterschool staff. Learn how to strengthen the evaluation section as well as create a handy file system for gradually and painlessly gathering ideas and data for preparation of a proposal. To view this presentation, click here.
Revisiting the APR
Carol McElvain and Lisa Knight, Learning Point Associates, offered a training in May 3 and 5, 2006 for Cohort i and ii on how to use the Profile and Performance Information Collection System (PPICS), the web-based data collection system provided by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn how to enter your Grantee Profile and Annual Performance Report data, keep your Grantee Profile up to date, and use the Report function to monitor and provide information about your grant. To view these presentations follow these links:
Character Education
On April 5, 2005, Dr. Cynthia Belliveau,Pennsylvania Service-Learning Alliance, focused on how 21st CCLC can build character and promote positive behaviors of students. An emphasis on how students can develop classroom Codes of Ethics that will provide helpful guidelines for student behavior and allow for self monitoring of behavior by students.
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Family Involvement
On March 30, 2005, Quibila Divine, Pennsylvania Department of Education, discussed how to engage families, schools and community agencies. Research also highlighted that that children whose families are involved do better academically, have lower truancy rates, enroll in secondary education, have an increase test scores and graduate more than those children whose families are not involved. To view presentation, click here.
Building a Community Garden/Preparing Healthy Snacks
On March 15, 2005, Jade Walker and Nick Cooney, Urban Nutrition Initiative, discussed how to build a garden at an afterschool site or within the community and how to eat healthy (respectively). To view this presentation, click here.
Out-of-School Time Resource Center (OSTRC)
On March 3, 2005, Nancy Peter, Director of the Out-of-School Time Resource Center (OSTRC) at the University of Pennsylvania discussed the current activities and resources made available through the center. The OSTRC aims to promote out-of-school time student achievement through improved access to staff resources and effective professional development. This presentation will review what resources are available through the OSTRC, how to find resources on the center’s website (www.ssw.upenn.edu/ostrc/) and will discuss the current research study being conducted by the OSTRC. To view this presentation, click here.
Preparing Your Students for the PSSA
On March 1, 2005, Margit Myers, Pennsylvania Service-Learning Alliance facilitated the workshop while Dr. Stephen Jones, Author of Seven Secrets of How to Study shared some insights on effective study skills while talking about his book “Seven Secrets on How to Study." To view this presentation, click here.
Developing Partnerships between Universities and 21CCLC Programs
On January 11, 2005,Hillary Aisenstein, Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND) discussed the possibility of partnering with colleges and universities in your area to improve and expand service delivery as part of your 21st Century Community Learning Center. This presentation will review existing models of higher ed/21CCLC collaboration, discuss the benefits and challenges of such a partnership, and provide helpful tips on how to start a relationship with a higher education. To view this presentation, click here.
Integrating Technology into Afterschool Programming
On December 7, 2004, Jon Zemanek, Pennsylvania Service-Learning Alliance, coordinator of PSLA's Digital Divide Initiative, led a conference call describing some of the exciting technology programs staff and students have been using. The Digital Miracles Program was one of the highlights in this presentation. This program is a innovative curriculum for middle school students in which they learn to take apart and rebuild a computer, install their own software and engage in a service project related to the skills they are learning. To view this presentation, click here.
Service-Learning and 21st Century Community Learning Centers
On November 16, 2004, Sarah John, Pennsylvania Service-Learning Alliance, led participants in a workshop on Service-Learning. Service-learning is a wonderful way for after-school programs to use service-learning across all academic disciplines as well as how to design and implement service-learning projects while giving students a voice throughout the process. To view this presentation, click here.
Community Partnerships - Building Collaborations
Successful 21 Century Community Learning Centers need to have strong partnerships with community organizations. Developing these mutually beneficial partnerships with community organizations can be a challenge. This presentation will help you in building these collaboration by offering some tips. To view this presentation, click here.
The powerpoint presentations were developed to be used in conjunction with conference calls. Participants are also encouraged to share the powerpoint with additional 21CCLC staff. If you would like more information about these conference calls/presentations, please contact the 21st CCLC Statewide Technical Assistance and Training Center.