The week of
April 25, 2016
PHENND Events/Activities
Presentations from 2016 PHENND Conference
PHENND
A limited number of presentations from the 2016 PHENND Conference “Green Schools, Green Communities, Greens Campuses” are now available on the PHENND website. Go to the Conferences &...
Other Local Events and Workshops
Discussion: The Limitations of Teaching ‘Grit’ in the Classroom
Sandbox Collective
Join us in May as we discuss this article from the Atlantic and discuss “The Limitations of Teaching ‘Grit’ in the Classroom.” Whether or not you are in a traditional classroom, this...
Transformational Intergroup Dialogue Train-the-Trainer
Blue Door Group
You’re invited to Transformational Intergroup Dialogue Train-the-Trainer Program Monday, June 6, Tuesday, June 7, and Wednesday, June 8, 2016 This is an interactive training designed to help...
Free ESL, Civics, and GED classes
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians FREE classes CIVICS English as a Second Language (ESL) Learn more about the while improving your English GED Open to American-Born and Immigrant Students...
Community Schools Brown Bags with MOE
City of Philadelphia
UPCOMING COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MEETINGS Representatives from the Mayor’s Office of Education have been invited to participate in Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 30th, 10:00am – 1:00pm at the...
Reentry Conference: Reconcile, Recover and Restore
Eastern University
RECONCILE, RECOVER, AND RESTORE JUNE 19 – 26, 2016 Location: 2010 Tasker Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 Monday-Friday: starts 6:30pm; Saturday: 8:30am – 3pm Sponsored by: TASKER STREET...
Financing College for Foster Youth
University of Pennsylvania
Financing College for Foster Youth: Preparation, Engagement, and Retention Strategies University of Pennsylvania Law School Levy Conference Center 3501 Sansom Street, Philadelphia June 2, 2016 8:30...
Call for Proposals: National Sex Ed Conference
Center for Sex Education
National Sex Ed Conference December 7-10, 2016 Atlantic City, NJ The National Sex Ed Conference is hosted by The Center for Sex Education. This is the largest conference in the United States designed...
muraLAB: Transformazium in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mural Arts Program
muraLAB: Transformazium in Philadelphia Monday, May 9th, 2016 | 6:00pm-8:00pm Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch Street Join artists Leslie Stem, Dana Bishop-Root, and Ruthie Stringer to discuss...
Film & discussion: Education INC
Drexel University
Public school in America are under attack. Reformers seek to turn our public education system over to private investors. Communities are catching on and fighting back. Education INC tells the story...
STEM Workshop on biomechanics
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy
Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Kleckner Scientist in Residence 2016 Dr. Tonia Hsieh Teacher Workshop Tuesday, May 10 4:15 – 5:15 pm RSVP to Scott Stein: sstein@ “Leaping lizards, crawling...
2016 Public Citizen for Children and Youth Celebration
Public Citizens for Children and Youth
Celebration of the 2016 Public Citizen for Children and Youth On Tuesday, May 10, 2016, William George, President and CEO of Health Partners Plans, will be honored by Public Citizens for Children and...
Fundraising and Finances for out of school programs
Out-of-School Time Resource Center
Next OSTRC Peer Networking Meeting: Register today! Fundraising and Finances Wednesday, May 11, 2016, 9:30 – 11:30 AM Location: School District of Philadelphia, 440 N. Broad Street, Room 1075;...
PhilaSoup Spring Soup for teachers and schools
PhilaSoup
PhilaSoup Spring Soup May 15 Join education non-profit organization, PhilaSoup, on Sunday, May 15 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Philadelphia Immigrant Innovation Hub in Mt. Airy, for a soup and...
Crowdfunding
Vision Driven Consulting
Vision Driven Artists Series: Crowdfunding The Rotunda & Vision Driven Consulting are bringing resources and capacity-building workshops to self-producing artists/musicians and event curators in...
Effective Meeting Facilitation
Vision Driven Consulting
Vision Driven Service Series: For Americorps & Year of Service Members Our May workshop topic is Effective Meeting Facilitation. We will re-define the modern meeting and practice dealing with...
Free Immigration Legal Clinic
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
The next Welcoming Center Free Legal Clinic will take place on Tuesday May 10, 2016 from 3:00PM to 5:30PM at 1617 John F. Kennedy Blvd, Suite 555, Philadelphia. Other clinics are scheduled to take...
Changing the Rules: NEUARTS Photograph
University of the Arts
Join us for the opening of the photography exhibit for NEUARTS, Neighborhood Engagement at the University of the Arts. Changing the Rules NEUARTS Photographs by Lindsay Sparagana Thursday May 5, 3-5...
New Resources
Stronger Nation 2016: Postsecondary Attainment
Lumina Foundation
New Report Shows National Postsecondary Attainment Rate Rises to More Than 45 Percent First-time data on certificates add to understanding of attainment; Urgent action needed to increase...
Associate Degree Graduates Report
Gallup
As college costs have climbed in the last decade, associate degrees have become increasingly popular for many students because they can complete these degrees in less time and at a lower cost....
Partnerships Classifieds
Summer Interns, Philadelphia Community Corps
Philadelphia Community Corps
Philadelphia Community Corps seeking summer interns! Interested in being a part of a dynamic, rapidly developing nonprofit organization? We are currently seeking motivated, versatile interns to join...
Tablers needed for Special Needs Expo
Philadelphia Home and School Council
1st Annual Special Needs Expo Presented By Philadelphia Home and School Council Saturday, May 7th, 2016 10 am – 12:00 pm Set up time is 9am-10am Breakdown time is 12pm-1pm Girard College Founders...
National Conferences & Calls for Proposal
Boosting Success for 21st Century Learners
Mid-Atlantic Equity Consortium
Boosting Success for 21st Century Learners May 3, 2016 Lithicum Heights, MD Approaching our 25th year, MAEC’s Annual Conference draws on national and local experts to provide educators,...
Mastering the College Admission Process
National Association for College Admissions Counseling
Critical Components: Mastering the College Admission Process May 23 – 26, 2016 Pittsburgh, PA Audience: Secondary school counselors, independent educational consultants, community based...
Education Data Summit
Maryland State Department of Education
Join REL Mid-Atlantic and the Maryland State Department of Education for the 2016 MSDE Data Summit in Ellicott City, MD, from June 16-17, 2016. This two-day event connects educators from across the...
Call for Workshops: Charting the Future of Metropolitan Universities
Coalition for Urban and Metropolitan Universities
This October, hundreds of attendees from diverse backgrounds will gather in Washington, DC, for the 2016 CUMU Conference: Charting the Future of Metropolitan Universities. The conference committee...
Grant Opportunities
Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge
Aetna Foundation
Aetna Foundation Announces Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge The Aetna Foundation, in partnership with the American Public Health Association, the National Association of Counties, and CEOs...
Dental Lifeline Network Grant
Dental Trade Alliance Foundation
DTA Foundation Invites Applications for Dental Lifeline Network Grant The Dental Trade Alliance Foundation has awarded more than $ million in grant funding to more than sixty innovative projects...
Wildlife Refuge Friends RFP
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
NFWF Issues Wildlife Refuge Friends RFP The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, with additional corporate sponsorship from Enbridge, has issued a Request for Proposals for projects that assist...
2016 Creative Leadership Grants
National Association of Elementary School Principals
Crayola Invites Proposals from Elementary Schools for 2016 Creative Leadership Grants Crayola, in collaboration with the National Association of Elementary School Principals, is accepting...
Baseball Tomorrow Fund
Major League Baseball
Baseball Tomorrow Fund Invites Applications From Youth Baseball, Softball Programs The Baseball Tomorrow Fund is a joint initiative of Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players...
Support Independent Documentary Films
International Documentary Association
IDA Seeks Applications to Support Independent Documentary Films The International Documentary Association is accepting applications for the creation of original, independent documentary films that...
School Fresh Produce Program
Chef Ann Foundation
Chef Ann Foundation Accepting Applications for School Fresh Produce Program The Chef Ann Foundation provides tools that help schools serve children healthy and delicious scratch-cooked meals made...
Keep Philadelphia Beautiful Innovation & Impact Microgrant
Keep Philadelphia Beautiful
Keep Philadelphia Beautiful Innovation & Impact Microgrant Keep Philadelphia Beautiful, Philadelphia’s affiliate for Keep America Beautiful, is pleased to offer this microgrant opportunity...
Kids Helping Schools
Kids Helping Schools
Kids Helping Schools (“KHS”) is a youth-led, grassroots-funded organization created by Kate Aschkenasy with the primary goal of providing resources and necessary supplies to local area schools in...
Job Opportunities/AmeriCorps Opportunities
Pt-time Recruitment Specialist, Philadelphia Futures
Philadelphia Futures
PHILADELPHIA FUTURES PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM Recruitment Specialist Position Philadelphia Futures provides low-income, first-generation-to-college students with the tools, resources and opportunities...
Pt-time Admissions Prep Specialist, Philadelphia Futures
Philadelphia Futures
Philadelphia Futures Part-Time Position: Admissions Prep Specialist About Philadelphia Futures: Philadelphia Futures provides low-income, first-generation-to-college students with the tools,...
Work Readiness Instructor/Consignment Store Operator, ResCare
ResCare Workforce Services
ResCare Title: Work Readiness Instructor/Consignment Store Operator – RWS Job Category: Direct Care/Operations Line of Business: Workforce Services About ResCare Join us in transforming...
Part-Time Summer Camp Literacy Coach, Read by 4th
Free Library of Philadelphia
2016 Summer Camp Literacy Coach, Part-Time Position Overview Read by 4th is a citywide effort of over 80 organizations, managed and convened by the Free Library of Philadelphia, to increase the...
Program Empowerment Director VISTA, DREAM Program
DREAM Program Philadelphia
Program Empowerment Director AmeriCorps VISTA – Philadelphia Office The Dream Program, Inc. () ● Location: Philadelphia, PA ● Type: Full Time VISTA term (1 year, with opportunity to reapply for...
Development Assistant VISTA, DREAM Program
DREAM Program Philadelphia
Development Assistant VISTA – Philadelphia Office The DREAM Program, Inc. () • Location: Philadelphia, PA • Hours: 40+ hours, occasional evenings and weekends • Start Date: July 17th, 2016...
VISTA positions at PA colleges & universities
Pennsylvania Campus Compact
In conjunction with the PA State Office of the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), Pennsylvania Campus Compact (PACC) is pleased to announce the following 2016-2017 PACC*VISTA...
Science Scope and Sequence/Curriculum Consultant, Drexel University
Drexel University
Science Scope and Sequence/Curriculum Consultant (9-12) Department: School of Education, Drexel University Reports To: Jointly to Deputy Chief, Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment...
Grad Student Internship, Hope Partnership School
Hope Partnership for Education
Paid Internship for Education Graduate Student Interested in Adult Education/Adult Literacy The Hope Partnership School Fall Term 2016 Hope Partnership’s Adult Education Program uses a...
Employee Relations Director, Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc., a dynamic nonprofit, is currently seeking a full-time Employee Relations Director within the agency’s Administrative division. The Employee Relations...
Data and Evaluation Specialist, Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos
Congreso de Latinos Unidos, Inc., a dynamic nonprofit, is currently seeking a full-time Data and Evaluation Specialist (DES) within the agency’s Administrative division. The DES will contribute...
Miscellaneous
College Composition and Communication Advancement of Knowledge Award
Conference on College Composition and Communication
Conference on College Composition and Communication Seeks Nominations for Advancement of Knowledge Award The Conference on College Composition and Communication supports and promotes the teaching and...
2016 Educator Effectiveness Series
Mid-Atlantic Regional Education Laboratory
2016 Educator Effectiveness Series Connect, Engage, and Learn Multiple studies have shown that educator effectiveness is an influential predictor of student achievement. Through expert presenters and...
Higher Education Civic Engagement Awards
Washington Center
The Washington Center invites nominations for its 2016 Higher Education Civic Engagement Award. The award recognizes institutions that are achieving breadth and depth of civic engagement through...
Citizenship classes for green card holders
Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians
The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians is offering free or reduced cost classes to help current Green Card holders prepare for Citizenship. Please pass this information on to your participants...
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