A Progress Report to the Community
PSAYDN recently published A Progress Report to the Community which highlights the work that PSAYDN and its partners have done in the past 3 years to build strong state leadership and a policy agenda to increase the awareness, sustainability and quality of afterschool programs in Pennsylvania. The report contains information about the power of afterschool programs and how PSAYDN connects people, creates opportunities and changes lives. To read click here.
Advocacy Now: Tools and Resources on How to be a Voice for Children and Youth Series
Strategic Communications: Working With the Media to Make Your Case
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (EST)
This session will provide participants with information on how to use the media to build a network of support. Participants will receive basic information and tips on how to best communicate with the media and how to plan a media campaign.
This session will be facilitated by Kisha Bird, Project Director for the PA Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network and presented by Gretchen Wright, Vice President of PR Solutions and Jen Rinehart, Vice President of Policy and Research for the Afterschool Alliance.
This session is for individuals and organizations interested in advocating for afterschool and youth development on behalf of Pennsylvania's children, youth and families.
About the Advocacy Now Series
The Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network (PSAYDN), in partnership with the Afterschool Alliance and the Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children are pleased to offer Advocacy Now: Tools and Resources on How to be a Voice for Children and Youth. This series of one-hour, online organizational development sessions are intended to help participants by providing tools, resources, and tips on public engagement and using communications to assemble support for afterschool programs.
Archived Sessions
The following are recorded sessions from this series.
Building Effective Legislative Relationships: Tools and Actions to Undertake Now
On Tuesday, April 15, 2008, PSAYDN offered the second session in the Advocacy Now Series. This session provide participants with easy “how to” steps to engaging policymakers to support afterschool and youth development programs. Participants received sample planning documents, heard success stories and most importantly, learned why they need to continue to highlight their program successes. The presenter was Janelle Cousino, Vice President, FowlerHoffman, LLC.
Click here to listen to the recording of the session.
Please Note: In order to view these recorded presentations, you must have the Elluminate Live! Java application downloaded to your personal computer. There is no cost to download the software. To configure your computer visit the Elluminate support page at: www.elluminate.com/support/
Understanding State and Federal Budgets
On Thursday, February 28, PSAYDN held the first session of the Advocacy Now Series. “Understanding State and Federal Budgets” included an overview of FY 2008 – 2009 budget proposals from President Bush and Governor Rendell relevant to the field of afterschool and youth development, as well as information on federal and state budget development.
Click here to listen to the recording of the session.
Please Note: In order to view these recorded presentations, you must have the Elluminate Live! Java application downloaded to your personal computer. There is no cost to download the software. To configure your computer visit the Elluminate support page at: www.elluminate.com/support/
PSAYDN's Quarterly Meeting
On Thursday, January 24, the PA Statewide Afterschool/Youth Development Network (PSAYDN) held its first online quarterly meeting. The session included an abbreviated meeting to update members on the progress collectively made since the fall. The remainder of the session was dedicated to a public policy update on important issues impacting children and youth, progress reports from committee members, updates on what’s going on with some of our key partners including the 21st CCLC Advisory Board and the South Central Workforce Invest Board – Council for the Workforce of Tomorrow. Click here to listen to the recording of the online meeting.
NOTE: In order to view these recorded presentations, you must have the Elluminate Live! Java application downloaded to your personal computer. There is no cost to download the software. To configure your computer, visit the Elluminate support page at: www.elluminate.com/support/
Sounding a Voice for Pennsylvania Afterschool and Youth Development Programs: Tools and Resources to Continue Your Advocacy Efforts
- Three fact sheets focused on Pennsylvania advocacy information, Pennsylvania after 3 PM and afterschool/youth development strategies
- Federal and state advocacy budget timelines
- Media outreach and tips to help effectively advocate for your program
Download your copy of the afterschool toolkit now.
The Power of Afterschool Programs:
Why every child in Pennsylvania should have access to an affordable, high-quality afterschool program
This paper highlights the importance of afterschool and youth development programs, summarizes the state of afterschool in Pennsylvania, and recommends general policy strategies to further improve afterschool in the Commonwealth. To view or download a copy of this report, click here.
Mott Releases, A New Day for Learning, a Report of the Time, Learning, and Afterschool Task Force.
The report is intended as the first step towards catalyzing conversations and initiating the development of actions among key decision makers across the country. On January 17 in Washington, DC, the Task Force will discuss what it takes to implement a new day that maximizes children's learning opportunities.
A New Day for Learning, a report from the Time, Learning, and Afterschool Task Force was funded by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. Task Force members include researchers, foundation leaders, afterschool experts, education leaders, municipal officials, business, and school reform experts. To view a copy of this report, please click here. For additional content, including a cover story from Edutopia Magazine and documentary film segments on afterschool programs, please visit www.edutopia.org.
Know Your Rights: A Manual for Public School Students in Pennsylvania
The American Civil Liberty Union (ACLU) of Pennsylvania have updated a valuable resource called Know Your Rights: A Manual for Public School Students in Pennsylvania. The new manual is available free to individuals, schools, and organizations across the state.
Know Your Rights: A Manual for Public School Students in Pennsylvania will enable people to better understand and protect the rights of students in our public schools. As PA residents educate themselves and each other about student rights and responsibilities, we can expect stronger schools and more civic-minded young people.
The student rights manual text is on the ACLU website or as a pdf. Schools and organizations may also order up to 50 hard copies of the manual by completing this order form. Order forms may be faxed to: 215.592.1343. To learn more about ACLU of PA, please visit: www.aclu.org.
Evidence-Based After-School Programs Create Real Benefits for Youth
New York, New York, January 8, 2007—In a new report from the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL), researchers Joseph Durlak of the University of Chicago and Roger Weissberg of the University of Illinois, Chicago, show that youth who participate in after-school programs that use evidence-based approaches to enhance personal and social skills show significant improvement when compared to their peers. Read more...
View complete Executive Summary of this report.
A Summary of Pennsylvania Data from the Uncertain Times: Funding Insecurity Puts Afterschool Programs at Risk Web-based Survey
Today a minority of Pennsylvania students benefit from afterschool programs while many youth in the state are unable to enroll because space is limited and funding is not keeping pace with demand. Afterschool programs provide a critical support that helps children do better in school and reassures parents that their children are safe and well cared for after the school day ends. Read more...
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Follow the links for past PSAYDN News:
Archived Online Presentations...
Congress passes the Tom Osborne Federal Youth Coordination Act, October 17, 2006
Lights on Afterschool! October 12, 2006
PSAYDN Newsletter Debut, May, 30, 2006
Afterschool-for-All Challenge, May 24, 2006
The Governor's Summit, March 1, 2006
Extra Learning Opportunities in Pennsylvania, March 1-2, 2006
Spring 2005 Summit in Philadelphia, May 19, 2005
Fall 2005 Summit in State College, November 15, 2005
Take Ten!
April Edition
A monthly bulletin designed to keep you informed. We invite you to take 10 minutes a month to update yourself with what’s going on in the network and the afterschool/youth development field.
Advocacy Highlight
Join the Pennsylvania School Funding Campaign Today!
Fourth Eastern Regional Conference on After-School: Quality Programming for Older (Middle and High School) Youth will be held on May 8th and 9th at the Sheraton Baltimore City Center m Hotel in Baltimore, MD. Conference registration is OPEN. For details, including the registration form, please click here.
Past Online Presentations: