The week of
February 8, 2016
PHENND Events/Activities
K-16 Partnerships Winter newsletter
PHENND
Please enjoy the K-16 Partnerships Winter Newsletter! If you are new to the PHENND K-16 Network and are interested in being involved please submit the following form: K-16 Partnerships Network Sign...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Video-Story Telling
La Salle University
Social media is changing the way nonprofit organizations interact with all their audiences and stake-holders. But social media is not an end in itself, but rather a potentially huge tool that can...
Eats and Beats 2016, Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative
University of Pennsylvania
Eats and Beats 2016 April 9th, 5:30-8:30 PM High School of the Future 4021 Parkside Avenue The Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative is excited to announce our 8th annual community meal and fundraiser,...
Evening of Art and Networking
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians presents an evening of art, culture and networking featuring African multimedia artist, Kayode Malomo When: Thursday, February 25th from 5:00 to 9:00...
Discover Your Future – A STEM Event for girls
American Association of University Women
Discover Your Future – A STEM Event! Date: Saturday, April 9, 2016 Time: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM Location: Montgomery County Community College, Science Center, Blue Bell, PA Girls learn about women...
Screening & Panel: The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution
WHYY
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution Thursday, February 11, 2106 WHYY 150 N. 6th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 6:30 Reception Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served 7:15...
Exchange PHL Breakfast Series: Every Student Succeeds Act
Exchange PHL
The Exchange PHL Breakfast Series: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Wednesday, February 24, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM (EST) Philadelphia, PA The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) was signed by...
Transforming Race Relations in the U.S.
Real Talk
Transforming Race Relations in the : Building Trust, Forming Relationships and Solving Problems through Transformational Social Therapy Interactive Lecture: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 6PM to 7:30PM...
Getting the Word Out: Helping Scientists Engage with the Public
University of Pennsylvania
Register: Getting the Word Out: Helping Scientists Engage with the Public Join Maiken Scott, reporter from WHYY and Don Sapatkin, reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer as they discuss how researchers...
Shaping Urban Health & Environmental Landscape Symposium
University of Pennsylvania
Shaping Urban Health & Environmental Landscape Symposium Charles Branas, PhD, Professor of Epidemiology, University of Pennsylvania Sara Heller, PhD, Associate Professor of Criminology,...
Community-Based Learning Course Development and Faculty Workshop
Drexel University
Drexel University’s Community-Based Learning Course Development and Faculty Workshop, May 31 – June 2, 2016 Drexel University’s Lindy Center for Civic Engagement and College of Arts and...
North Philly Arts Teacher’s Association
North Philly Arts Teacher's Association
You are cordially invited to first meeting of the North Philly Arts Teacher’s Association, a new professional network of Art, Drama, Music, Creative Writing, Dance, and Technology teachers in...
Empathy: A Powerful Antidote to Exclusion, Intolerance, and Bullying
National Liberty Museum
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS The region’s leading resource for character education and values-driven learning, approved by the Pennsylvania and New Jersey Departments of Education Our 2016...
Tobacco-Free Campus Summit
City of Philadelphia
Are you interested in learning more about how to make your college/university campus smoke-free or tobacco-free? Then this event is for you! What: Tobacco-Free Campus Summit Where: 801 Market Street,...
Exit Strategy Performance and Panel Discussion
Teacher Action Group
When: Tuesday, Feb. 9th, 6:30-8:30pm Where: 480 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA Call 215-985-0420. “Exit Strategy” dramatizes the issue of school closings; Join us in panel addressing...
4th Annual Youth Non-Profit Symposium
Office of Councilman David O
Join us for an informative discussion on funding for non-profits that serve the youth in Philadelphia! The Office of Councilman David Oh will host the 4th Annual Youth Non-Profit Symposium at Peirce...
African American Knowledge Competition 2016
Institute for the Development of African-American Youth (IDAAY)
You’re Invited to IDAAY’S Annual African American Knowledge Competition 2016! Thursday, February 25, 2016, 5:00-7:00pm Temple University Main Campus in Walk Auditorium (corners of 13th St. and...
Youth Mental Health First Aid
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
The Delaware County Intermediate Unit will sponsor a Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings from 8 to 5:00 on February 12. Target Audience: School and/or agency teams which may include: educators,...
Classroom and Behavior Management (Grades 6-8)
Out-of-School Time Resource Center
February Peer Networking Meeting (PNM): Register Today Thursday, February 18th, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Topic: Classroom and Behavior Management (Grades 6-8) Register: NEW Location: School District...
PhilaSoup Winter Soup Fundraiser for teachers
PhilaSoup
PhilaSoup Winter Soup – February 21 Join education non-profit organization, PhilaSoup, on Sunday, Feb. 21 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 at the Slought gallery, located at 4017 Walnut Street, for a soup...
Discussion: American Governor: Chris Christie’s Bridge to Redemption
Rutgers University
Join the Rutgers-Camden Leadership Institute for a lunchtime discussion with author Matt Katz, as he discusses his new book, American Governor: Chris Christie’s Bridge to Redemption. The...
Educating the Heart: Creating Mindful Communities Conference
Montgomery Early Learning Centers
Educating the Heart: Creating Mindful Communities Conference Our theme this year is Creating Mindful Communities! In an effort to meet the social and emotional needs of the whole child, our...
New Resources
Webinar: Release of the 2016 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard
CFED
Webinar: Release of the 2016 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard | January 25 The Assets & Opportunity Scorecard is a tool that helps paint a full picture of household financial insecurity in the...
In School Presentations re: recylcing and composting
Keep Philadelphia Beautiful
Book an In School Presentation! Keep Philadelphia Beautiful believes that education is one of the most effective ways to discourage littering and encourage recycling and waste reduction. We are...
Policy Brief on Community Schools
Research for Action
Community schools are receiving increased attention in Pennsylvania and across the country as policymakers and practitioners strive to address the effects of poverty on academic performance, and...
From Diplomas to Degrees: Examining the Path to and Through College
Philadelphia Youth Network
From Diplomas to Degrees: Examining the Path to and Through College. (2015) Based on Philadelphia Youth Network’s Project U-Turn (PUT), the report examines the next step after a young person...
How a Before-School Physical Activity Program Improves Executive Functions
Afterschool Matters
Before the School Bell Rings How a Before-School Physical Activity Program Improves Executive Functions Across the country, school administrators and educators struggle to find time for children to...
Partnerships Classifieds
After School Tutoring Volunteers Needed, People’s Emergency Center
People’s Emergency Center
After School Tutoring Volunteers Needed: People’s Emergency Center (PEC) PEC is seeking volunteer after school tutors. Assist PEC children with their homework, reading skills and teambuilding...
Partner to increase SNAP enrollment
Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger
Partner with Us There are still tens of thousands of people in our region who qualify for SNAP but don’t participate in the program. Let’s bridge the gap together. Our outreach team: -Tables at...
Event and Hospitality Volunteers Needed
Philadelphia 2016 Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention
Philadelphia will host the next Democratic National Convention, July 25-28, 2016. The Host Committee for the Democratic National Convention will need thousands of volunteers to showcase the best of...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Gulf South Summit on Service-Learning
Gulf-South Summit
Join us for a beautiful Savannah-style Gulf South Summit! April 13 – 15, 2016 Registration NOW Open! Keynotes and breakout sessions will focus on inclusion and the critical need for diverse voices...
Beyond the Campus Sustainability Conference
American Association for Sustainability in Higher Education
We have officially launched the AASHE 2016 Conference & Expo Call for Proposals! We invite you to submit and share your knowledge, achievements and ideas on advancing sustainability in higher...
Ready by 21 National Meeting
Forum for Youth Investment
Ready by 21 National Meeting March 29-31, 2016 Baltimore, MD OVERVIEW Every year, the Ready by 21 National Meeting brings together hundreds of leaders from around the country who are working to get...
Collaborating to Build a Diverse STEM-literate Society
International Technology and Engineering Educators Association
The annual ITEEA conference provides an unparalleled opportunity for technology and engineering educators to gain comprehensive professional development and networking experiences. Strand 1:...
2016 National Mentoring Summit
National Mentoring Partnership
National Mentoring Summit Register for the 2016 National Mentoring Summit January 27-29, 2016 The sixth annual National Mentoring Summit will take place at the Renaissance Washington, and will...
Grant Opportunities
Leadership-Building Projects in the United States
Hadassah Foundation
Hadassah Foundation Invites Applications for Leadership-Building Projects in the United States The Hadassah Foundation invests in social change for girls and women by supporting projects in the...
National Creative Placemaking Fund
ArtPlace America
Artplace America Seeks Applications for Placemaking Projects Artplace America has announced that it is accepting applications for its National Creative Placemaking Fund. Grants of up to $500,000 will...
Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey and the Women’s Leadership Initiative Committee is excited to announce the Request for Proposals for the Girls Today, Leaders Tomorrow...
Talent Search
U.S. Department of Education
The Talent Search program identifies and assists individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds who have the potential to succeed in higher education. The program provides academic, career, and financial...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Museum and School Educator, Penn Museum
University of Pennsylvania
Unpacking the Past Museum and School Educator Unpacking the Past (UTP) is a FREE program that connects middle school classrooms in Philadelphia public and Title I charter schools with the...
Pt-Time afterschool positions, William Bailey Revitalization and Education Community Center
William Bailey Revitalization and Education Community Center
We have 3 immediate positions and ask that you please share this with your networks. We are looking to hire for part-time positions for an after school program. The minimum requirements are:...
various positions, Philadelphia Community Corps
Philadelphia Community Corps
Multiple Internship Positions Available with the Philadelphia Community Corps: Are you interested in being a part of a dynamic, rapidly developing nonprofit organization? We are currently seeking...
various summer positions, Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
Summer Instructional Coach, Dean of Faculty, and Dean of Students Breakthrough Philadelphia is looking for outstanding teachers to serve as an Instructional Coach for our award-winning nine-week...
Alumni Engagement Coordinator
Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
Alumni Engagement Coordinator Reporting to the Development Director and working closely with Breakthrough program staff, the Alumni Engagement Coordinator is a new position that will lead efforts to...
Development Director, Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia
Reporting to and in partnership with the Executive Director (ED), the Development Director (Director) will spearhead development efforts as Breakthrough continues to grow. This includes grant...
Educational Specialist, Sunrise of Philadelphia
Sunrise of Philadelphia
Sunrise’s mission is to aid children, youth and families in becoming responsible, participating citizens and leaders. Our approach unites schools, families, and communities to support young...
Site Director, Sunrise of Philadelphia
Sunrise of Philadelphia
Sunrise’s mission is to aid children, youth and families in becoming responsible, participating citizens and leaders. Our approach unites schools, families, and communities to support young...
Volunteer Coordinator, Petey Greene Program
Petey Greene Program
Organization The Petey Greene Program supplements educational programming in correctional institutions by providing individualized tutoring to incarcerated people. We work to promote academic...
Dream Directors, Future Project
Future Project
We at The Future Project are currently searching the city for the best social entrepreneurs, transformational leaders, educators, and community organizers out there to serve as a Dream Director for...
Miscellaneous
Online Course: Essentials of Service-Learning
National Youth Leadership Council
Ready to give up on those New Year’s Resolutions? We know how it is. The first two weeks of January can feel like an eternity. You’re sore from exercising in over-packed gyms....
Network Commons Community Close-Ups
Build Healthy Places Network
Webinar | Network Commons Community Close-Ups | January 28 Network Commons is the Build Healthy Places Network’s live online discussion series. January’s session will include interactive...
Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams
Lemelson-MIT
Lemelson-MIT InvenTeams™ are comprised of high school students, educators, and mentors that receive up to $10,000 each to invent technological solutions to real-world problems of their own...
Partner Census for School District of Philadelphia Partners
2015-16 Partner Census for School District of Philadelphia Partners “At the local school level, we mapped existing District-community partnerships alongside local school needs in order to better...
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