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Professional Development Opportunities

• Network Meetings - Opportunities for 21st CCLC program coordinators, staff, and other stakeholders to gather and talk informally
• Approved National Trainings - PDE approved national trainings for Pennsylvania 21st CCLC
• Local Professional Development Opportunities
• Online Opportunities - Web-based continuing education opportunities
• Message Board - Conferences and other events will also be posted here

Upcoming National Conferences for Afterschool Programs

The Pennsylvania 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant requires at least two staff members from each program to attend two national after school conferences or trainings during each grant year between July 1 and June 30. These trainings must be sanctioned by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. In an effort to assist you in determining professional development needs for your program the Pennsylvania Department of Education has sanctioned the following events as approved national trainings or conferences.

Please note that complete conference information is not yet available for all of the trainings listed below. As information becomes available, we will updated the 21st Century Statewide Technical Assistance and Training Center’s website, which can be found at http://21stcclc.org, closer to the training date. We hope this will assist you in meeting the training requirements of your Pennsylvania 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant.

Approved National Trainings

Beyond School Hours 10: Celebrating a Decade of Sharing
February 7-10, 2007 Greensboro, North Carolina
http://www.foundationsinc.org

2nd Annual Pennsylvania Summit on Extra Learning Opportunities
Promising Practices-Proven Strategies: Strengthening Youth, Families and Communities through Quality Extended Learning Opportunities
March 7-9, 2007 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
http://21stcclc.org
 
National Afterschool Association Conference
March 21-23, 2007 Phoenix, Arizona
http://www.naaconference.org/

2007 Afterschool for All Challenge
April 23- 24 Washington, D.C.
Hilton Washington Hotel
www.afterschoolalliance.org
 
The Center for Summer Learning’s "Celebrate Summer as a Season for Learning!"
April 19-20, 2007 Atlanta, Georgia
http://www.summerlearning.org

Third Annual Eastern Regional Conference on After-School
May 8-9, 2007 Baltimore, Maryland
http://www.afterschoolinstitute.org/TASI/aboutn/calendar.aspx
 
21st Century Community Learning Centers Summer Institute
July 17-19, 2007 Miami, Florida
http://www.synergyentinc.com/21stcentury/
 
Pennsylvania 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant grantees are also required to attend the annual 21st Century Statewide Coordinators’ Training. This training will be held April 17-18, 2007 in the Harrisburg area. Each Grantee should plan for two staff to attend. Information regarding this training will be available on the Center for Schools and Communities website at http://www.21stcclc

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Local Professional Development Opportunities

May Peer Networking Meeting for Out-of-School Time (OST) Staff

WHO: Philadelphia-area OST staff are invited to enjoy light fare while socializing, collaborating, and problem-solving with professional peers.
WHAT: Panel Discussion: "Making the Most of Homework Time"
Panelists TBA
WHEN: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
WHERE: United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Seven Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
HOW: Contact John Price at johnep@sp2.upenn.edu or 215-898-0793.
Pre-registration preferred; walk-ins welcome as space allows.

(United Way IMPACT Initiative training credit available for Safe & Sound participants at sign-in. PA DPW credit also available.) Sponsored by Philadelphia's After School Youth Development Network

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Online Opportunities for After School Staff

Accredited Professional Development Opportunity to Study Homelessness and High Mobility in Schools
Application Deadline: May 25, 2007 for 2007/2008 School Year
The National Center for School Engagement offers WEB-BASED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (WBPD) for schools and communities facing high rates of mobility and homelessness. WBPD is a great opportunity for those who want to continue their education and take action to address the needs of disadvantaged children, youth and families. Up to 20 teams will be selected to participate in 2007-08. WBPD components includes, national training, online instruction, peer learning, Participatory Action Research, and dissemination of best practices.
For more. info. visit www.schoolengagement.org
WBPD is accredited for six graduate credits (Adams State College) and continuing education units. Each participant who completes the project is eligible to receive up to $1000 stipend

Reengaging Disconnected Youth: Municipal Leadership and Public System Collaboration - Live, online professional development opportunity
see above

Teaching Teachers: Professional Development to Improve Student Achievement.
Good teachers form the foundation of good schools, and improving teachers' skills and knowledge is one of the most important investments of time and money that local, state, and national leaders make in education. Yet with the wide variety of professional development options available, which methods have the most impact on student learning? Read more in the new issue of Research Points, the quarterly research brief on education published by the American Educational Research Association:
http://www.aera.net/uploadedFiles/Journals_and_
Publications/Research_Points/RPSummer05.pdf

Free computer classes for adults
[posted from Community Technology Centers Philadelphia listserv]
The Mayor's commission on Technology is still offering free computer training and certification for any resident of Philadelphia. Classes are available in several sections of the city, and they are offered during the day, in the evening, and on Saturday. If you are interested go to http://www.projecttime-pa.org and register. If you don't have access to the internet call 215-685-0770 to register.

University of Wisconsin River Falls' Online Graduate Certificate in Community Education:
http://www.uwrf.edu/ogs/Community_Ed/welcome.htm
This online program is geared towards individuals who are interested in being involved with school-community partnerships.  The program is comprised of four, three-credit graduate classes and one, three-credit practicum. It is a cooperative effort between the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and the National Community Education Association. All participants pay Wisconsin resident tuition fee.

Concept to Classroom's free online workshops, including after school programming:
http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/index.html
This website offers free, self-paced online workshops on a variety of engaging and relevant educational topics.  Participants may also obtain professional development credit for completing a workshop.  Courses topics include:
• After School Programs—From Vision to Reality
• Assessment, Evaluation, and Curriculum Redesign
• Cooperative and Collaborative Learning
• Making Family and Community Connections