SD 21CCLC
Winter 2020 - December
UPDATES FROM SD DOE
GY2022 - Notice of Intent to Apply
Now is the time for schools and other organizations interested in 21st Century Community Learning Centers, or 21CCLC, grants to submit a Notice of Intent to Apply. The grants must specifically support programs offered outside of regular school hours.
Applicants must first submit a Notice of Intent to Apply to the South Dakota Department of Education by Jan. 15, 2021. The notice and guidelines for filling out the application are now available and can be found at https://doe.sd.gov/21CCLC/.
Virtual Visits & Upcoming Monitoring
Thank you all for spending time with us the past few weeks on our virtual site visits. We thought they were most valuable and it was wonderful to hear from each of you. We encourage you to continue to set goals to be able to grow and collaborate with other programs to build a strong 21CCLC programs!
We will be reaching out to schedule virtual monitoring visits after the first of the year.
21CCLC Waiver & Carryover Amendments
**REMINDER** Check the Grants Management System (GMS) for a balance as carryovers was added at the beginning of the the month.
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Cultural Awareness Project at Discovery Program
The Rapid City 21st Century Discovery After-school programs are partnering with Kellsie Judge, the RCAS Family and Community Engagement Coordinator and Jessie Rencountre, a Rapid City elementary school counselor and author of award winning children’s book “Pet’a Shows Misun the Light” to bring cultural awareness and cultural discussions into the programs. Judge, along with Desi Keller, Discovery Program Manager and site coordinators have created a mission and plan with Jessie Rencountre to provide one of her books to each student in the four programs and to then do a live book talk via Facebook Live or Zoom; books will be handed out to students and site coordinators and their teams will conduct mini lessons with the students around cultural awareness. Then, in January, the live book talk will take place with students and families. Jessie won the 2017 Great Plains Emerging Tribal Writer’s Award and has another book coming out soon! Both of her books discuss the importance of utilizing unique talents and embracing where you come from.
Understanding Diversity at General Beadle and Belle Fourche Progams
Community Garden Project at General Beadle
Discovery Programs learn about South Dakota plants while painting an Alley
The four Rapid City 21st Century Discovery Programs (Horace Mann, General Beadle, Discover the Valley, and Knollwood) partnered with Rapid City Artist Hope Christofferson to 1) learn about different plants throughout South Dakota and how they can be utilized for healing, and 2) paint a mural in Art Alley to depict some of the flowers and herbs. Hope worked with a group of students to teach them about the plants and then met on a Saturday and Sunday to paint the mural. Hope will be providing additional lessons throughout the fall with the programs.
Mural Painting for Riders on the Storm
IDEAS AND RESOURCES
Zoom-Away Camp with Dakota Players
EiE with Marie Steckelberg
If you have not already booked your site’s experience in STEM adventures through EiE, please contact Dr. Steckelberg at marie@steckelbergconsulting.com or 605-660-2369.
Y4Y -- You for Youth
Have you joined Y4Y? Join today to have notifications sent to you about new learning opportunities and to receive the monthly newsletter. If you have already joined take time check out the "Learn" section for ideas and programming.
The Y4Y Mission:
To build a community of caring and competent professionals who nurture, motivate, and engage children and youth in 21st CCLC programs.
Statewide Family Engagement Center
The Statewide Family Engagement Center and SD Parent Connection have partnered to create one-hour trainings to help parents and families understand school-related topics. Each training has accompanying resources.
- January 5 - Understanding Social-Emotional Learning of Young Children
- January 12 - Understanding Red Flags for Concerns for Your Child
- January 19 - Supporting Social-Emotional Development at Home
- January 26 - Using Children's Stories to Teach Social Skills
Stay informed on all learning opportunities at
sdsfec.org/learning
NASA EXPRESS Newsletter Sign-up
Are you looking for the latest NASA resources for educators, students and families? Keep up with the latest NASA STEM happenings by subscribing to the NASA EXPRESS newsletter.
Each weekly email features at-home activities to inspire learning and exploration. Find crafting ideas, science experiments with household items and videos to watch as a family. Updates on workshops, internships, contests and student challenges are also included.
https://www.nasa.gov/stem/express
For Free Books For Read Across America Day
Deadline For Free Books For Read Across America Day is February 10th, 2021.
Resources are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Any questions about this offer need to be directed to the contacts below.
LEF
1311 West Chester Pike
West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: 610-719-6448
Web site: https://www.lefbooks.org
E-mail: info@lefbooks.org
BE IN THE KNOW
Connections Beyond SD DOE
SoDakSACA - The mission of the SoDakSACA is to promote quality Out-of-School Time programs for children and youth through professional development and public advocacy.
SD Afterschool Network - The mission of the South Dakota Afterschool Network is to support and sustain quality afterschool, out of school time (OST) and youth development programs to serve the needs of South Dakota’s youth.
https://sdafterschoolnetwork.org/
Foundations Beyond School Hours Virtual Conference -
National Education Conference Virtual Programming for K-12 Educators, Youth Development, Afterschool and Summer Programs. February 17-19, 2021
https://beyondschoolhours.org/
BOOST Conference -
Join the largest, most recognized and comprehensive global convening for after school, expanded learning, and in and out-of-school time professionals. Set in a retreat-like atmosphere, this annual, extraordinary event will rejuvenate your passion, boost your direction for quality programming and provide tools and resources that will inspire you to create change. April 27 - 30, 2021
SD DOE Listservs
Here are the links to subscribe to the listserv(s) of your choice:
- DOE Social Studies: https://www.k12.sd.us/MailingList/DOESocialStudies
- DOE Science: https://www.k12.sd.us/MailingList/DOEScience
- DOE Math: https://www.k12.sd.us/MailingList/DOEMath
- DOE Language Arts: https://www.k12.sd.us/MailingList/DOELanguageArts
Do you have new staff or has your email changed?
SD DOE Contacts
Alan Haarstad, 21CCLC Grant Coordinator
605-773-5238
Jane Cronin, 21CCLC Grant Coordinator
605-773-4693
Mark Gageby, Grants Management
605-773-3727
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Send it to us in an email.
Website: https://doe.sd.gov/21CCLC/
Location: 800 Governors Drive, Pierre, SD, USA