The week of
January 10, 2011
PHENND Events/Activities
Psychology 101: Decision Making In the Context of Poverty
Psychology 101: Decision Making In the Context of Poverty Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 2:00 PM Location:PNC Bank, 1600 Market Street, Center Hall Have you heard the term “behavioral economics” or...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Technology in Out-of-School Time
Out-of-School Time Peer Networking Meeting,Thursday January 20, 9:30-11:30 Technology in Out-of-School Time Location: United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania, 1709 Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia....
City Year Greater Philadelphia Open House
Every 26 seconds a student drops out of school. Young people of color are most affected – nearly half of all African-Americans will not graduate with their class; less than six in 10 Hispanic...
Supervisory Management: The Creative Art of Empowering and Motivating People
Nonprofit Management Seminar Supervisory Management: The Creative Art of Empowering and Motivating People Presented by: Sister Nancy DeCesare, IHM, LCSW, ACSW, BCD, PhD Details When: Friday, January...
City of Philadelphia 2011 Volunteer Impact Challenge
On January 22, 2011 Mayor Nutter will host a day of service to kick-off his 2011 Volunteer Impact Challenge. The Challenge is designed to tap into the time, talent and generous volunteer spirit of...
DelCo Annual Tax Season Kick-Off & EITC Awareness Day
Delaware County Asset Development Group invites you to our Annual Tax Season Kick-Off & EITC Awareness Day! When: Friday, January 28, 2011 at 1:30pm Where: Chester Housing Authority Booker T....
Linking Youth Sports to Academic Achievement
Youth Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition Networking Seminar: “Linking Youth Sports to Academic Achievement” February 1, 2011 9:30-11:30 AM Sponsored by the Philadelphia Youth Sports...
MLK Family Chess Day
After School Activities Partnerships will hold its annual MLK Family Chess Day at the African American Museum, on Sat., January 15 from 2pm to 4:30pm. Open to the public. Chess lessons available that...
GIS Essentials™ Workshop
GIS Essentials™ Workshop – Live One Day Class Philadelphia: Feb 4th – Pittsburgh: Feb 11th – This basic one-day workshop is designed to teach essential GIS (Geographic...
Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network Annual Conference
The Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network’s Annual Conference 2011 Registration is open! Let’s Keep Moving Toward Better Nutrition, will be held on April 26-27, 2011 at the Sheraton...
Teach & Reach Your True Self
Do you want to make meaningful change in the new year in your classroom and in your community? THEN TAKE A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Theatre of the Oppressed workshop with us! Great for: Educators ·...
5th annual Legs Against Arms 5K run and poster contest
Philadelphia Physicians for Social Responsibility is holding their 5th annual Legs Against Arms 5K run this April 10th to raise funds and awareness about gun violence in Philadelphia. Connected to...
Moving Beyond the Barriers
Please note that each session of the Moving Beyond the Barriers workshop series has been rescheduled from its original time of 9:30am-12:30pm, and been rescheduled to run 1 hour longer so that all...
Place Matters: Higher Education and Community Development
SAVE THE DATE PACC’s Spring Conference Place Matters: Higher Education and Community Development March 31 – April 1, 2011 Hotel Carlisle Carlisle, PA SAVE the DATE for Pennsylvania Campus...
From Dream to Sacrifice toward a More Perfect Union
THE CONVERSATION OF KINGS: FROM DREAM TO SACRIFICE TOWARD A MORE PERFECT UNION BE PART OF A CONVERSATION THAT HELPS TO HEAL OUR COMMUNITY MONDAY, JANUARY 17, 2011 THE NATIONAL DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING...
Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference
Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference This conference “is the leading forum for sharing ideas and strategies for building a green economy that creates good jobs, reduces global warming and...
Mentoring Foundations 101: Introduction to Mentoring
Sat. January 29. Mentoring Foundations 101: Introduction to Mentoring. 10 The Center for Youth Development and the Philadelphia Out-of-School Time Professional Development Project presents this...
Media in the Classroom: Exploring Non-Fiction in Secondary Education
Sat. January 22. Media in the Classroom-Exploring Non-Fiction in Secondary Education. 10 Scribe Video Center, 4212 Chestnut St. 3rd floor. In this lively hands-on workshop you will learn the latest...
Expectant Moms (and Dads) Bootcamp
Sat. January 22. Expectant Moms (and Dads) Bootcamp. 10 Please Touch Museum, Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park, 4231 Avenue of the Republic. The museum is partnering with Save-A-Tot and Family Wellness...
Success by 6 Professional Development
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Success by 6® program, in partnership with the Institute for Family Professionals, is pleased to announce the following free professional development...
New Resources
The Road to Neighborhood Stabilization
The Road to Neighborhood Stabilization Next Steps for NSP and HAMP The Latest from Shelterforce The journal of affordable housing and community building Will policy help or hinder the path to...
Standing on Shaky Ground: Americans’ Experiences with Economic Insecurity
Economic insecurity affects most Americans, report finds For most Americans, economic insecurity seems to be the rule rather than the exception, a report from the Rockefeller Foundation has found....
Building Systems to Improve After-School
In context High-quality out-of-school-time (OST) programs positively affect youth development, but many cities find it hard to expand and improve programs offered to underserved and high-need...
Hear Us Out: Students Talk About Going to College
A rocky path In the spring of 2010, a group of 12 high school students in Hamilton County, Tenn., and another 13 high school students in Seattle asked their peers questions as part of a What Kids Can...
Winter 2011 Edition of Community Works Journal
The Winter 2011 Edition of Community Works Journal is now available on line, available to educators at no cost. As always you will find a wealth of ideas, information, and resources through the...
New report: Boosting Public Health Insurance Enrollment
Study evaluates value of health fairs in boosting insurance A new report from The Colorado Trust entitled The Effectiveness of Boosting Public Health Insurance Enrollment Through Community Events...
Culturally Responsive Instruction: Foundational Principles and Best Practices
Social equity is the oft-neglected “third E” of sustainability, trailing after the environment and the economy. Yet education for sustainability requires pedagogy that reaches all learners in...
States’ Progress and Challenges in Implementing Common Core State Standards
States’ Progress and Challenges in Implementing Common Core State Standards The Center on Education Policy (CEP) invites you to download its new report on states’ progress and plans for...
Recruiting and Retaining Older African-American and Hispanic Boys in Afterschool Programs
Recruiting and Retaining Older African-American and Hispanic Boys in Afterschool Programs: What We Know and What We Still Need to Learn. While there is evidence to indicate participation in...
Beyond Random Acts: Family, School, and Community Engagement as an Integral Part of Education Reform
Beyond Random Acts: Family, School, and Community Engagement as an Integral Part of Education Reform. Beyond Random Acts provides a research-based framing of family engagement; examines the policy...
Partnerships Classifieds
Donate your computer
Digital project seeks computer donations for community training The Urban Affairs Coalition and the City of Philadelphia are offering a unique opportunity for companies and individuals to donate used...
Judges needed for Science Fair
[posted 1/3/11] Judges for Science Fair The Carver Science Fair continually seeks to expand its pool of eligible and available judges. A science fair judge need not be employed in a science or...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Call for Proposals: National Community Tax Coalition
The National Community Tax Coalition is holding our 8th national conference, Mapping the Future: A roadmap to helping families achieve economic success, in Chicago, Illinois on June 6-9, 2011. This...
Beyond School Hours XIV
Beyond School Hours XIV This year, more than 1,500 professionals from across the teaching and learning spectrum will meet in Atlanta for Beyond School Hours XIV (BSH)—the nation’s most popular...
Grant Opportunities
Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grants
The long-awaited Request for Proposals for the “FY 2011 Environmental Workforce Development and Job Training Grants,” formerly referred to as the “Brownfields Job Training...
Delaware Fund for Women
Delaware Fund for Women invites applications The Fund For Women at the Delaware Community Foundation is accepting applications for its 2011 grants program from nonprofit organizations working to...
Innovative Reading Grant
AASL: Innovative Reading Grant The American Association of School Librarians Innovative Reading Grant supports the planning and implementation of programs for children that motivate and encourage...
Collaborative School Library Award
AASL: Collaborative School Library Award The American Association of School Librarians Collaborative School Library Award recognizes and encourages collaboration and partnerships between school...
Get Into It Grants
Special Olympics/YSA: Get Into It Grants Special Olympics is partnering with Youth Service America to offer Get Into It grants, which bring together students of all abilities to fight childhood...
Sustainable Communities Research Grant Program
HUD Notice of Public Information Grants Now Available HUD is soliciting applications for two of three Notice of Public Information (NOPI) grants — created to enhance HUD demonstration programs....
Finish Line Youth Foundation
Finish Line Youth Foundation. Grants support organizations that provide opportunities for youth participation in youth athletic programs addressing active lifestyle and team building skills,...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Part-Time Administrative Assistant, Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus
Part-Time Administrative Assistant, Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus Posted on: December 23, 2010 The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus, the premier LGBT arts organization in the Delaware Valley,...
Human Resources Manager, Back On My Feet
Human Resources Manager, Back On My Feet Posted on: December 23, 2010 Based at headquarters in Philadelphia, PA, The Human Resources Manager will report to the Chief Operating Officer, Kim Sauer. The...
Operations Associate, Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children
Operations Associate, Delaware Valley Association for the Education of Young Children Posted on: December 23, 2010 Title: Operations Associate Department: Operations Reports to: Associate Executive...
Teacher, Norris Square Civic Association
Teacher, Norris Square Civic Association Posted on: December 28, 2010 Brief Description: The general duties are to assist in the implementation of developmentally appropriate practices for all...
Intensive Prevention Services Youth Mentor, Norris Square Civic Association
Intensive Prevention Services Youth Mentor, Norris Square Civic Association Posted on: December 28, 2010 General Description: Youth Mentors will have close relationship with youth/families. Youth...
Program Director, Sheila Dennis House
Program Director – Sheila Dennis House • Provides day-to-day administration and service supervision of all program activities and staff assigned to the program. • Complies and...
youth workers, Documentary History Project for Youth
Scribe seeks student workers for youth documentary project The Documentary History Project for Youth is a paid after-school, weekend and summertime production workshop for middle and high school...
Executive Director, Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
[emailed 1/4/11] Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education Executive Director Philadelphia, PA The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education (SCEE) seeks nominations and applications for the...
Development Associate, ACHIEVEability
[emailed 1/4/11] Development Associate at ACHIEVEability: Help Raise Funds & Friends to Make a Difference Work with a dynamic team to help raise money and friends for an award‐winning nonprofit...
Director of Development, ACHIEVEability
[emailed 1/4/11] Director of Development at ACHIEVEability: Change Lives with the Power of Your Passion and Fundraising Talent As we at ACHIEVEability get set to celebrate our 30th anniversary, we...
researchers, Research for Action
[posted 1/3/11] Research for Action. Seeking senior and junior-level researchers with particular expertise in quantitative research methods. Researchers at RFA lead and contribute to policy and...
Executive Director, Cadence Cycling Foundation
[posted 1/3/11] Executive Director. Cadence Cycling Foundation in Philadelphia, helping kids create opportunities through cycling. The Cadence Cycling Foundation was formed to engage youth (ages...
Data Analyst, Philadelphia Department of Public Health
Data Analyst. As part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Communities Putting Prevention to Work program, the Data Analyst of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s...
Miscellaneous
Excellence In Financial Literacy Education (“EIFLE”)™ Award
Honor Excellence. Inspire Achievement. * Do you 2011 EIFLE Awards know of an educator who goes above & beyond to help students understand and practice sound money management concepts? * Is there...
Service-Learning Evaluation: An Overview
Learn and Serve America, the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse, and the International Association for Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement are pleased to announce the upcoming...
Excellence in Summer Learning Award
National Summer Learning Association: Excellence in Summer Learning Award The Excellence in Summer Learning Award recognizes an outstanding summer program that demonstrates excellence in accelerating...
School Advisory Councils forming in Philadelphia
School Advisory Councils being formed at district schools The School District of Philadelphia is establishing School Advisory Councils for every school in the district, and is seeking nominations for...
Youth Development workshops and classes
EASTERN UNIVERSITY HAS OPENINGS FOR THE FOLLOWING CLASSES SOME SCHOLARSHIP MONIES MAY BE AVAILABLE – Urban Youth Culture: January 19th-May 2nd, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30AM –...
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