Resources
Trainings & Events
What Makes You So Special?…Developing the Case for Support
Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST
What is the Case for Support and why is it important? What are the basics of writing a Case Statement, who is involved, and what is the Return on Investment? Write it now and make it count! Learn why a case for support is important to your organization, understand the primary components of a case for support, and learn how to write a case for support.
M&Ms of School Age Behavior
Thursday, May 17, 2012, 6:30pm-8:30pm
@ Young Minds Preschool, 1881 S. 4th Ave., Suite A, Yuma, AZ
School Age staff need to have the ability to foster cooperation and provide guidance. They also must teach effective conflict resolution strategies. It is important to utilize positive guidance techniques to help children to follow the rules and limits necessary for their own and the group’s safety and well-being. Register for free by calling 866.987.2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com
Beyond the Bake Sale: Special Event Planning
May 18, 2012 @ Pima County Public Library
Special Events can be a fun way for your group to raise funds for your project, but they can also be incredibly time-consuming, labor-intensive and expensive. Learn how to identify a good fundraising event for your organization (or make an existing event better), incorporate your mission into the event, secure sponsorship and how to plan for success.
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APEX Great Seminars
Rio Salado College, in collaboration with KAET/ASSET (Arizona State University), is initiating a coaching model for early childhood professional development. These seminars will take place once a month and are being offered as professional development opportunities for early care and education professionals. Each Seminar has been designed to provide participants with information, knowledge and skills that will enhance their practice in the field of early care and education.Participants will receive a Continued Education Certificate (CEU) for attending each seminar. The CEU certificate can be used to meet ADHS, DES and CDA National Credentialing training requirements.
Understanding Collaboration
May 22, 2012 @ Pima County Public Library
Keams Tucson
Strategic collaborations, joint programming, and mergers are becoming more and more important to the nonprofit sector every day and understanding your options for working collaboratively to achieve mission-critical impact is a must for today's nonprofit leaders. Including an introduction to the Nonprofit Collaboration Database, this presentation of Understanding Collaboration will feature tools that can put your organization on the path to successful collaborative partnerships.
CPR & First Aid Class
Tuesday, May 22, 2012, 8:00am-2:00pm
@ Child & Family Resources, Inc. 201 S. 3rd Ave., Yuma, AZ
You will learn the basics and fundamentals of CPR & First Aid for children and infants. This class is offered free for new D.E.S providers. This class is offered to the public for a fee of $40. Space is limited. Register: Call 928.783.4003
Addressing Cyberbullying from All Sides WEBINAR
Host: Common Sense Media
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 2:00PM-3:00PM PST
As kids and schools become more digitally connected, bullying is manifesting itself in ways beyond the playground. Increasingly, state laws are being passed and schools are incorporating cyberbullying into their policies. Schools are looking for effective resources that will help you guide youth to make good decisions and empower them to be safe and responsible digital citizens. Join Common Sense Media for an overview of cyberbullying and guidance for prevention and response. Participants will be introduced to Common Sense’s free Cyberbullying Toolkit, which offers key lesson plans, engaging videos, a parent outreach kit, and resource links for administrators and kids. You'll leave with ideas and tools you can implement immediately in your school community.
Splish, Splash- We’re having a Blast
Saturday, June 16, 2012, 8:00am-10:00am
@ ChildTime, 7090 N. Thornydale Rd., Tucson, AZ
Ever wonder what to do with those older children all day? Come find out how much fun school age programs can be. You will learn new activities, themes, and games for outdoor play. Come and have fun as we explore fun activities to do with school-agers! Register for free by calling 866.987.2469 or email projectmetoo@blake.easterseals.com
Advanced Youth Nonviolence Institute
July 9-13, 2012, 9:30-4:30 PM
This Training of Trainers (TOT) is intended to prepare and certify students as Youth Nonviolence Trainers. NVLP is accepting nominations of 5-7 students each from middle schools, high schools and youth-serving organizations in Tucson and Pima County to participate in this five-day TOT.
Contact Ann Yellott, NVLP Coordinator, to discuss sending a delegation of youth to this Advanced Youth Nonviolence institute (520-991-6781; azyellott@aol.com). Cost: $20 per student (scholarships available)
2012 National Conference for Principals and Child Care Directors: What Really Works? Impact and Innovation for Young Learners.
July 15-18, 2012, Baltimore, Maryland
Whether you are a veteran or novice, this conference will inspire and support you. Participants in previous conferences report that the conference helped them to meet the following objectives: Bolster their leadership skills, strengthen their capacity to implement school improvement, sharpen their classroom observation skills through school site visits, learn about tools that help them to assess and better meet the needs of children, collaborate more effectively with community-based organizations and families, use their program’s diversity as strength, and have and use a specific plan for their own program in the coming year.
NIOST Summer Seminars 2012
Summer Changes Everything™ National Conference
Oct. 22-24, 2012, Pittsburgh, Pa
Register by Thursday, May 31 to take advantage of early bird rates!
Join the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) for its 2012 Summer Changes Everything™ national conference. You’ll attend sessions designed to inform on a variety of current topics, from program planning to health and nutrition to STEM (Science, Technology, Mathematics, and Engineering) to policy trends. Summer Changes Everything™ is an excellent opportunity for summer learning practitioners and stakeholders across the country to take advantage of meaningful professional development, resources and networking opportunities to further enhance program quality and expand opportunities for the youth they serve.