News of the novel coronavirus is everywhere — but so is fear and misinformation. Children are particularly susceptible to worrying about the unknown, so how can we ease their burden?

At Foundations, we work with the adults who work with kids — and so we’re here to help you help them through these uncertain times. To this end, we’ve compiled some resources for you to use with the young people in your life.

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Educational Resources about the Coronavirus:

• A comic for kids exploring the new coronavirus
• Instructional materials about viruses, outbreaks, and the new coronavirus
• NY Times: teaching, learning, and thinking critically about the novel coronavirus
• PBS News Hour: Coronavirus resources for grades 6-12
• Brain POP on the new coronavirus
• Using the coronavirus as a teachable moment for Social-Emotional Learning

Talking to Kids about the Coronavirus:

• PBS Kids guide for talking to younger kids about the coronavirus
• PBS Kids guide for talking to younger kids about tragic or scary events in the news
• National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) guide for talking to kids about COVID-19
• NPR guide for talking to kids about scary events in the news
• Morningside Center guide for talking to students about the coronavirus
• Morningside Center guide for addressing bias and bullying in response to the novel coronavirus

Safety Guidelines and Resources:

• Six steps for K-12 leaders to respond to the coronavirus
• Map of school closings related to the coronavirus
• Guide for schools responding to the coronavirus
• Preparing for school closures due to COVID-19 from American Federation of Teachers (AFT)
• COVID-19 information and resources for schools and school personnel from US Department of Education

Resources for Home Learning:

• PBS News Hour: Resources and lesson plans for grades 6-12
• Brain POP offers free, unlimited use during school closures for COVID-19
• Two high school librarians offer ideas and resources for virtual learning
• 20 learning activities for kids stuck at home
• The Learning Network by the NY Times
• Lesson plans from The Learning Network

Join us for an important and informed discussion about current issues and challenges facing youth programs (and how OST leaders can address them).

Featured Panelists:

• Sean Chambers, Adjunct Professor, West Chester University
• Michiko Hunt, Assistant Director, University Community Collaborative
• Representative of PA Department of Education (tentative), TBA

Date/Time: Thu, January 12th, 2017; 9:30-11:30AM This meeting has been canceled.

Register HERE
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Jan12PNM

Location: School District of Philadelphia
440 North Broad Street, Room 1075; Philadelphia PA 19130

Note: Advance registration is required to attend! Walk-ins may be turned away at security desk.

This holiday season we are bringing back a unique opportunity for you to connect with the college access and OST communities.

Join the Out-of-School Time Resource Center (OSTRC) and the Philadelphia College Prep Roundtable (PCPR) in collaboration with the School District of Philadelphia’s Office of Strategic Partnerships (OSP) as we discuss, support, and promote “college access and success” through cross-sector collaboration. This will be an exciting and enriching two-day professional event series for stakeholders who are committed to helping young people succeed!

Details and free registration as follows (note that registration for each event has a separate link):

Day One
Wed, December 14, 2016, 9:30am-11:30am
OSTRC Peer Networking Meeting, “College and Postsecondary Readiness”
School District of Philadelphia Headquarters, Room 1080, 440 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia PA, 19130
CLICK HERE for Day ONE details and registration
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Dec14PNM
Day Two
Thurs, December 15, 2016, 9:00am-11:00am
PCPR December Network Meeting, “Topic TBD”
La Salle University, 1900 West Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141
CLICK HERE for Day TWO details and registration
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pcprostrc-joint-meeting-tickets-29784838253

For additional questions, contact: John Price III, jp3@foundationsinc.org, 856-533-2711. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for four incredible days of learning, empowerment and inspiration.

Premier Gathering of Education Practitioners and Thought Leaders

Our conference provides vital professional development opportunities for educators and leaders working with students of all ages, across the learning day, all across America.

While at BSH, our attendees discover what’s new in funding and programming strategies, and they attend workshops and site visits to explore best practices and cutting-edge issues. They get the latest tools and insights for improving education for young people – while they refresh, renew, and have fun connecting with peers and experts.

Get big ideas for immediate results. Take home skills, tools and a renewed passion for improving learning outcomes for young people across the entire day, through:

• Hands-on workshops and pre-conferences led by national experts
• Motivating keynote presentations and panel discussions
• Powerful networking opportunities and celebrations
• Fascinating educational excursions
• Premium exhibits unveiling the latest products and solutions

Keynote Speaker

Wes Moore
New York Times Best-Selling Author & Youth Advocate

http://www.foundationsinc.org/beyond-school-hours-xx

Join the Center for Afterschool and Expanded Learning at Foundations, Inc. for our next free webinar on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 1:00pm-1:45pm. Gain a greater understanding of the global learning approach and how it develops students’ 21st century skills. This session is open for the first 100 attendees. Register early to reserve your spot.

http://www.foundationsinc.org/expanded-learning/collab-sessions

http://www.ostrc.org/pn/index.html

2016-17 PEER NETWORKING MEETING SCHEDULE
Mark your calendars for the following dates!

Helping Our Youth Process Real World Concerns
Wednesday, September 21, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Engaging Families, Schools, and Community Partners
Wednesday, October 19, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Classroom and Behavior Management
Wednesday, November 16, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

College and Postsecondary Readiness
Wednesday, December 14, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Hot Topics for OST Directors and Administrators
Thursday, January 12, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Making Sense of Data
Thursday, February 9, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Staff: Obtaining, Training, Retaining, and Motivating
Thursday, March 16, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Challenged Youth: Risks, Traumas, and Special Needs
Thursday, April 13, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Fundraising and Finances
Tuesday, May 16, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

OST Career Ladders and Professional Development
Thursday, June 8, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Location: School District of Philadelphia (SDP) Headquarters, 440 N. Broad Street; Philadelphia PA 19130

Note: Participants may receive PA Keys credit for the event(s) listed above.

For other details or information, contact John Price III at jp3@foundationsinc.org or 856.533.2711.

Premier Gathering of Education Practitioners and Thought Leaders

Our conference provides vital professional development opportunities for educators and leaders working with students of all ages, across the learning day, all across America.

While at BSH, our attendees discover what’s new in funding and programming strategies, and they attend workshops and site visits to explore best practices and cutting-edge issues. They get the latest tools and insights for improving education for young people – while they refresh, renew, and have fun connecting with peers and experts.

It’s our 20th Anniversary and you’re invited to celebrate with us in Atlanta, GA! Come learn, network, share and celebrate in our 20-year legacy of professional development for educators working with students across the learning day. Register by September 30, 2016 and save $30. Learn more and sign up today at http://www.BeyondSchoolHours.org.

Foundations, Inc. is currently seeking Pennsylvania-certified tutors to provide homebound, one-on-one tutoring services to students in Philadelphia on a part-time basis. Pennsylvania Special Education, Reading Specialist, and/or Speech & Language Impaired certification is required. Candidates with a specialty in working with students with dyslexia, those who are Wilson certified, and those with experience working with transition programs for high and low incident students, are highly preferred.

Interested candidates can learn more HERE.

http://foundationsinc.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2eja1pyba2g

Interested candidates can learn more HERE.

http://foundationsinc.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2eja1pyba2g

CLICK HERE for detailed job description and details.

http://files.ctctcdn.com/e7aa398b001/85d34b7d-88d2-427c-b0e0-64f5a883167a.pdf

BSH is coming to the city built on BIG ideas! Join your national OST colleagues in Dallas, Texas for professional development, networking, inspiration and celebration. Use discount code OSTRC16 to receive $50 off your full conference registration. Register today at http://www.BeyondSchoolHours.org.

Premier Gathering of Education Practitioners and Thought Leaders

Our conference provides vital professional development opportunities for educators and leaders working with students of all ages, across the learning day, all across America.

While at BSH, our attendees discover what’s new in funding and programming strategies, and they attend workshops and site visits to explore best practices and cutting-edge issues. They get the latest tools and insights for improving education for young people – while they refresh, renew, and have fun connecting with peers and experts.

Join us for a great conversation about ways to attract and involve key community stakeholders in support of your OST programs and the youth that they serve.

Featured Panelists:

• Marina Fradera, Program Manager EWS, Philadelphia Education Fund
• Rob Kutzik, Executive Director, The College Settlement of Philadelphia
• Panelist 3, TBA

Date/Time: Wed, October 21st, 9:30-11:30AM

Register HERE: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Oct21PNM

Location: School District of Philadelphia
440 North Broad Street, Room 1075; Philadelphia PA 19130

Note: Advance registration is required to attend! Walk-ins may be turned away at security desk.

http://www.ostrc.org/pn/index.html

To help us maintain high-quality discussion, please look through the schedule and contact us to suggest potential panelists for any or all topics. (Feel free to recommend yourself or a colleague.)

Thanks!

At Your Service,

-OSTRC Team

PS: Registration for these free monthly events is open on a meeting-to-meeting basis. For now, mark your calendars!

2015-16 PEER NETWORKING MEETING SCHEDULE
Mark your calendars for the following dates!

Best Practices for Effective OST Programming
Thursday, September 17, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Engaging Families, Schools, and Community Partners
Wednesday, October 21, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Classroom and Behavior Management (Grades K-5)
Tuesday, November 17, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

College and Postsecondary Readiness
Wednesday, December 16, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Hot Topics for OST Directors and Administrators
Wednesday, January 13, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Classroom and Behavior Management (Grades 6-12)
Thursday, February 18, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Staff: Obtaining, Training, Retaining, and Motivating
Wednesday, March 23, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Challenged Youth: Risks, Traumas, and Special Needs
Wednesday, April 13, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Fundraising and Finances
Wednesday, May 11, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

OST Career Ladders and Professional Development
Wednesday, June 8, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

**NEW Location: School District of Philadelphia (SDP) Headquarters, 440 N. Broad Street; Philadelphia PA 19130

For questions or additional information, visit www.ostrc.org or contact John Price III at jp3@foundationsinc.org or 856.533.2711.

Organization

Foundations is a non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of educational opportunities within schools, after school, with families, and in communities. Through its national Center for Afterschool and Expanded Learning and its school-based and community initiatives, Foundations provides capacity-building professional development, technical assistance, tools, and services that promote and support children’s learning and healthy development nationwide. The organization remains grounded in practice by operating programs locally. Learn more at http://www.foundationsinc.org.

Position

• Foundations is seeking a talented and creative Senior Director of Business Development and Education Services to join our management team. This position will lead business development and strategic planning for the education services department to achieve financial sustainability and to extend its work at a national level.
• The successful candidate must be entrepreneurial, a self-starter, an original and innovative thinker, goal-oriented, skilled at project design and execution, and a team player with a passion for people and the transformative power of education and opportunity.
• This position requires a strong leader with excellent communication and management skills, solid fund development networks, and knowledge of contemporary issues in education, including urban education, charter schools, afterschool or non-formal education, youth development, adult education, and associated fields. This position oversees a team of approximately 8 full and part-time staff who design and deliver technical assistance and professional development to our clients.

Responsibilities

Partnership and Business Development

• Generate new revenue to grow the organization by working closely with the CEO and Communications Department to identify, pursue, develop, and optimize our strategic partnerships and client base, including those with foundations and funders, charter schools, school districts, government entities, colleges and universities, afterschool programs and networks, and community organizations
• Manage and cultivate existing relationships with funders to secure and expand recurring revenue streams and design and execute partnership-building events to showcase our services and programs
• Generate at least $250,000 in revenues in year one and design a plan to substantially grow this revenue stream over the next 3-5 years
• Lead grant funding research and writing efforts for the education services department
• Publicly represent Foundations with the media and external constituency groups including community, governmental, and private organizations and build excitement for Foundations’ mission

Education Services Team Leadership

• Oversee and support team members in securing new service contracts, maintaining existing partnerships, and ensuring contract requirements are met at the highest level of quality
• Plan and oversee implementation of annual department work-plan and deliverables
• Plan and organize staff responsibilities for department sustainability and maximum personal and organizational growth
• Oversee budget development and financial management for the education services department
• Oversee direct program operations and evaluation; set and track program goals in collaboration with program managers

Organization Collaboration

• Consistently and regularly collaborate with all members of the management team to evolve the organization and grow our impact
• Bring a high-energy, positive, results-oriented, can-do attitude to the team
• Contribute to the effective execution of all programmatic, fundraising, and organizational initiatives

Qualifications
• Master’s degree, MBA, MPA or related advanced degree preferred
• At least 10 years of overall professional experience, preferably in a non-profit setting
• Demonstrated ability in grant writing, fund development, and business development
• Willingness to solicit and secure partnerships worth $25,000+; ability to cultivate and steward relationships and to position the organization as a strategic investment for funders
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills and the proven ability to be an outgoing spokesperson, relationship builder, and fundraiser
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent public speaking skills
• Ability to accomplish complex goals and objectives requiring leadership, communication, vision, and management
• Unwavering commitment to high-quality programs, outstanding customer service, and data-driven evaluation methods of both programs and services
• Strong work ethic coupled with excellent leadership, organizational planning, flexibility, supervisory, and problem-solving skills
• Independent, results-oriented, highly organized self-starter
• Cultural sensitivity – ability to work effectively with a diverse staff, clients, and community partners
• Reflective, thoughtful team player who is willing to give and to receive candid feedback
• Comfort with working in a fast-paced, highly flexible environment
• Strong commitment to the professional development of staff; successful track record of recruiting and retaining a diverse team
• Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, flexible, and innovative
• Available to travel, both locally and nationally (approximately 50%)

Compensation and Benefits:
• Salary – Commensurate with experience
• Health Benefits – Full health benefits provided for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Retirement Benefits – Foundations offers a 403b plan to all eligible employees
• Paid Time Off – 20 days of paid time off plus 12-13 paid holidays per year (the office is closed from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day)

Application Process

Apply online at: http://foundationsinc.applicantstack.com/x/apply/a2eja1pqnvno

Before starting the application process, please have the following documents available in PDF or Word format for upload:

1. A letter of interest that includes details on why you are interested in this position and the extent to which you meet the above criteria
2. Resume

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Applicants will only be contacted in the event that we wish to schedule an interview.

Foundations, Inc. is an AA/EOE committed to the development of an inclusive, multicultural community. We are located in Mount Laurel, NJ, just outside of Philadelphia, PA.

February 18-21, 2015; Orlanda, Fla.

Deadline: June 30, 2014

Foundations is searching for exceptional presenters to explore best practices and cutting-edge issues that influence the healthy academic, social, and emotional development of children and youth. Proposals for the Beyond School Hours conference should address school day, before- and afterschool, extended-day, community-based, and summer opportunities, as well as workforce development, higher education, and field-building research. As a presenter you will reach a national audience of practitioners, supervisors, directors and policy makers who are committed to helping young people flourish across the learning day.

Apply: http://www.foundationsinc.org/beyond-school-hours-xviii/call-for-presenters-application-2015