Educators Annual Conference, November 16-18, 2012, in Pacific Grove by the CPRS Educators Section provides the opportunity to critically discuss topics important to our pedagogical objectives, individually and collectively. 2012 theme is “The Teacher-Scholar Model: Student Engagement, Scholarship, Vibrant Learning Opportunities.” What examples of meaningful student engagement activity can you share with the CalSPRE community? Submit by September 21st, 2012.

The California Department of Education, After School Division, is providing a grant orientation webinar entitled “Know Your Grant Requirements!” for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Elementary/ Middle and Junior High Program, the 21st Century High School After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens (ASSETs) Program, and the After School Education and Safety (ASES)Program.

This webinar is intended for new grantees, new after school staff, and others who would like to review grant requirements.

Webinar Date: Thursday, August 23, 2012, 9:30 – 12:00 noon

Pre-Registration is required. You will not be able to register on the day of the webinar. Register now.

View the PowerPoint and questions with answers will be posted at www.afterschoolnetwork.org after the webinar.

By Peter Harnik
City Parks Blog

Creating a health-promoting park system requires greater expertise and resources than any park agency can provide alone. What’s needed are partnerships with other public agencies, as well as with private foundations, corporations, citizens’ groups, and volunteers.

Partnerships can be immensely powerful by leveraging the strengths of one partner with those of another—financial capacity with legal authority, for instance, or communication outreach capability with large numbers of participants. Read more >>

Have you ever wondered what type of park fits you best? The Trust for Public Land has created an online tool that helps you learn about your park
personality. If you take the quiz, share your park personality with us on the Parks Make Life Better!® Facebook page!