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| Wednesday, July 01, 2009 |
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Program Quality Assessment: School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale (SACERS) (10:00 am)
In this workshop, participants will learn how to evaluate the quality of their OOS program using the SACERS, a comprehensive rating scale that targets six (6) areas of OOS programs: Space & Furnishings; Health & Safety; Activities; Interactions; Program Structure; and Staff Development. Participants will learn how to identify areas that need improvement as well as how to recognize program strengths.
All Trust-funded OOS agencies are required to evaluate their programs using this research-based rating scale. Additional trainings by Project RISE are being developed to target specific areas of the SACERS. Location:
Nova Southeastern University—North Miami Beach Campus
Main Building—Room 210AB
1750 NE 167th Street
North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Audience: Program directors; Direct-care staff; Teachers
Presenter: Jean Thaw, PhD
Cost: This workshop is free and open to OOS providers funded by The Children’s Trust.
Url: http://www.nova.edu/projectrise/calendar.htm
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Walk Safe Research Grant Presentation (2:30 pm)
Where:The Children's Trust, 3150 SW 3rd Ave (Coral Way), Miami, FL 33129 (Map Link)When: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 ext 292 Description:Walk Safe is a school-based pedestrian injury prevention program. The purpose is to reduce pediatric pedestrian injury and fatality by providing Walk Safe, an elementary school-based evaluated pedestrian injury prevention program. This is a multi-agency program with the primary focus being safety education provided in the classroom, engineering modifications around the elementary schools, and enforcement. In addition to the teacher training, support of teacher implementation of training in the classroom, and safety surveys to identify engineering modifications and traffic law enforcement interventions needed, the project conducted research and ongoing data collection regarding pediatric pedestrian injuries. The 1st year of this research grant funded by The Trust included a training component implemented in 32 elementary schools in District 1, and during Year 2 the training and expanded observational research was implemented in 16 elementary schools in Little Havana and Overtown.
Contact Info : Muriel Jeanty
Email : muriel@thechildrenstrust.org
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| Tuesday, July 07, 2009 |
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Effective Teamwork (11:00 am)
Where:The Children's Trust, 3150 SW 3rd Ave (Coral Way), Miami, FL 33129 (Map Link)When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Trainer: Tisa McGhee, Ph.D., Sr. Professional Development and Organizational Development Manager Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 Description:Join us for this two-hour session where will review the fundamental elements of effective team building.
This interactive session will review the following concepts:
Your personal commitment
Resolving Conflicts
Team mission
Team contract
Identify team member characteristics
Define your customer
Team respect, interdependency and reciprocity
Status: NOT REGISTERED Spaces Left: 25
Contact Info : Emilio de la Cruz
Email : emilio@thechildrenstrust.org
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| Wednesday, July 08, 2009 |
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Sustainability 102 (11:00 am)
Where:The Children's Trust, 3150 SW 3rd Ave (Coral Way), Miami, FL 33129 (Map Link)When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Trainer: Tisa McGhee, Ph.D., Sr. Professional Development and Organizational Development Manager Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 Description:This two-hour session will provide participants with opportunity to review their draft and completed plans with additional technical assistance for thoroughness and action steps to a final plan. This is a reviewing/working session.
Effective planning for sustainability involves building an ongoing planning and program operations structure to help ensure that program leaders have the resources they will need to operate successfully over time. This workshop aims to assist participants in reviewing and editing their completed sustainability plans.
Come prepared to edit and receive feedback about the viability of your plan.
Status: NOT REGISTERED Spaces Left: 29
Contact Info : Emilio de la Cruz
Email : emilio@thechildrenstrust.org
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| Friday, July 10, 2009 |
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New Out-of-School Provider Contract Training (10:30 am)
Where:The Ansin Building, 3250 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33129, Ryder Room (Map Link)When: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 Description:This training is designed for agencies who have recently been awarded first-time funding for After-School or Summer Camp service by The Children's Trust.
The training will orient new providers with the contract negotiation and contract development processes. Trainers will provide an overview of the contracting process, contract requirements, and contract forms. Status: NOT REGISTERED Spaces Left: 33
Contact Info : Emilio de la Cruz
Email : emilio@thechildrenstrust.org
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| Saturday, July 11, 2009 |
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1st Annual Fast Track To Fostering Event (10:30 am)
Center for Family & Child Enrichment, Inc. would like to invite you to their: 1st Annual Fast Track to Fostering Event Offering for our Prospective Foster Families - Accelerated Classes
- On –Site Orientation
- Expedited Licensure of your home
Please bring with you the follwing documents: - Driver’s License
- Social Security Card
- income verification (pay stubs)
Prizes and gift cards will be given!
Contact Info : To RSVP please call: (305) 624-7450 x:179 Portia Keith or x: 180 Jessica Diaz. Make your reservations by July 9, 2009.
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| Monday, July 13, 2009 |
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One-Minute Oral Reading Fluency Tool (10:00 am)
Where: The Children's Trust, 3150 SW 3rd Ave (Coral Way), Miami, FL 33129 (Map Link)When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Trainer: Project RISE Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 Description:Almost all OOS programs require some level of academic activity that includes reading. This workshop will train you on how to use the One-Minute Oral Reading Fluency Measure. This measure can be used with all age groups, cultures, and ability levels. Children's Trust-funded programs use the One-Minute Oral Reading Fluency Measure so participation in this workshop is strongly encouraged.
To register, send an email to
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. Please provide the name and date of the training you would like to register for, along with your name, agency, site, phone number, and email address. To simplify this process, you may copy and paste the information below into the body of your email: Training Name: Training Date: Name: Agency: Site: Phone: Email: Status: NOT REGISTERED Spaces Left: 18
Contact Info : Emilio de la Cruz
Email : emilio@thechildrenstrust.org
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| Tuesday, July 14, 2009 |
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Data Management 101 - CANCELED (11:00 am)
Where:South Dade Regional Library, 10750 SW 211 St., Miami, FL 33189 (Map Link)When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Trainer: Marden F. Munoz Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 Description:This training will help attendees learn how to collect and manage their data for both participant files and assessments.
Topics covered include:
• Ethics and Confidentiality
• File Storage and Retention Requirements
• Reducing Missing Data/Collecting More Complete Data
Contact Info : Emilio de la Cruz
Email : emilio@thechildrenstrust.org
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Creating Small Business & Non-Profit Budget Projections (7:30 pm)
RSVP for FREE Workshop with Two 2-Hr. Hands-On Classes for Entrepreneurs Starting a Small Business or Improving Their Ability to Forecast Income, Costs, and Breakeven Points.
Concept development, take-away spreadsheet to develop your BIZ budget, & lastly, budget review.
Brief Introduction: Pat O’Reilly has a 20+-year history of helping with non-profit or for-profit small business start-ups for social entrepreneurs, minorities, and people with disabilities with entrepreneurial aspirations. Her 2-class budget projection workshop will help you prepare for business success — accurate budget projections are the backbone for successful business planning and
directly impact your ability to qualify for funding. If you cannot create a successful financial picture of your future business, you may be doomed to failure. So come, learn, and walk away with a clearer understanding of how to create a successful financial plan, as well as developing/improving your 12-month, 1st year projected budget on an Excel spreadsheet to attach to your business plan.
REQUIRED RSVP TO
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(305) 438-1407 Ex 215
Where: 3000 Biscayne Blvd., Ste. 215, Miami / FREE PARKING
Contact Info : (305) 438-1407 Ex 215
Email : cornell@partnersforselfemployment.com
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| Wednesday, July 15, 2009 |
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Program Quality Assessment: School-Age Care Environment Rating Scale (SACERS) (10:00 am)
In this workshop, participants will learn how to evaluate the quality of their OOS program using the SACERS, a comprehensive rating scale that targets six (6) areas of OOS programs: Space & Furnishings; Health & Safety; Activities; Interactions; Program Structure; and Staff Development. Participants will learn how to identify areas that need improvement as well as how to recognize program strengths.
All Trust-funded OOS agencies are required to evaluate their programs using this research-based rating scale. Additional trainings by Project RISE are being developed to target specific areas of the SACERS. Date: Wednesday, 7/15/09
Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location:
Nova Southeastern University—Kendall Campus
Room 121
8585 SW 124th Avenue
Kendall, FL 33183
NSU-Kendall Campus: 954-262-3402
Audience: Program directors; Direct-care staff; Teachers
Presenter: Jean Thaw, PhD
Cost: This workshop is free and open to OOS providers funded by The Children’s Trust.
Url: http://www.nova.edu/projectrise/calendar.htm
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OOS Quarterly Provider Meeting (10:30 am)
Where:The Ansin Building, 3250 SW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33129, Ryder Room (Map Link)When: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM Trainer: Out of School Team Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 Description:To provide updates for Out-of-School (OOS) providers regarding upcoming deadlines and opportunities,
contract negotiations, management, reporting topics, program performance and quality improvement topics, health and wellness matters, and training opportunities.
Status: NOT REGISTERED Spaces Left: 59
Contact Info : Emilio de la Cruz
Email : emilio@thechildrenstrust.org
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| Thursday, July 16, 2009 |
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Grants-to-Go Inc. Free Training Workshop (11:30 am)
PARTNERS FOR SELF EMPLOYMENT INC PRESENTS A FREE TRAINING WORKSHOP BY GRANTS-TO-GO INC Money for your for-profit, non-profit & faith based initiatives Betzaida Ferrer President of Grants To Go Inc will present a Free 2 Hour seminar on grants to prepare & write for you’re for- profit or non-profit agency. Fees & schedules for appointments will be provided on site. 3000 BISCAYNE BLVD STE 215A MIAMI FL 33137 IF YOU ARE A FOR PROFIT OR NON PROFIT BUSINESS, YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS SEMINAR PLEASE RSVP
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Email : CORNELL@PARTNERSFORSELFEMPLOYMENT.COM
Url: http://www.partnersforselfemployment.com
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| Friday, July 17, 2009 |
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Intervention: How To Improve Oral Reading Fluency (2:00 pm)
In this workshop, providers will learn how to use ORF data to not only determine children’s current reading levels and identify those reading below their grade level, but also to select the appropriate teaching strategies to improve overall reading fluency. By using research-supported teaching strategies, oral reading fluency can actually be improved, often with a positive impact on future gains in academic achievement. This workshop is the first step to incorporating a systematic approach to improving reading in OOS programs. Location:
Nova Southeastern University—North Miami Beach Campus
Education Building – Room 303
1750 NE 167th Street
North Miami Beach, FL 33162 Audience: Direct-care staff; Teachers; Program directors, if interested
Presenter: Samira Kaskel, SSP
Cost: This workshop is free and open to OOS providers funded by The Children’s Trust.
Url: http://www.nova.edu/projectrise/calendar.htm
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| Monday, July 20, 2009 |
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Surviving The Absent Father (7:00 pm)
Organization Name: The Independent Parent Council Guy Wheeler facilitates the last in a series of workshops for the Independent Parent Council. This workshop confronts how a father's emotional detachment or physical absence during a child's rearing process can arrest the emotional development of a child, and later may propel them into at-risk behavior. Holy Faith Missionary Baptist Church
17001 NW 20th ave Miami Gardens, FL
Email : mjohnson@cawomen.org
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| Tuesday, July 21, 2009 |
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Organizational Quality Improvement For Non-Profits (11:00 am)
Where:United Way Center for Excellence, 3250 SW 3rd Ave (Coral Way), Miami, FL 33129 (Map Link)When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Trainer: Tisa McGhee, Ph.D., Sr. Professional Development and Organizational Development Manager Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 Description:Your organization's workforce and key processes accomplish the work of the organization that yields your overall performance results. The purpose of this workshop is to review the concepts of quality improvement processes as it relates to the results that your organization wants to achieve.
Objectives:
- Key elements of performance improvement
- How to create performance excellence
- Measurement, Analysis and Knowledge Management
Status: NOT REGISTERED Spaces Left: 30
Contact Info : Emilio de la Cruz
Email : emilio@thechildrenstrust.org
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| Wednesday, July 22, 2009 |
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Fitness Outcome: PACER (a.k.a. The “Beep” Test) (2:00 pm)
In this active workshop, participants will learn how to administer and score the Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run (PACER), also known as the “Beep” test. This modified shuttle run is a valid measure of endurance and overall fitness and is being adopted as the fitness outcome for The Children’s Trust. A select group of Trust-funded agencies are required to administer this fun, research-based assessment during the ’08-’09 school year, but all can attend . Participants will also receive the materials needed to administer the PACER at no cost from Project RISE.
Remember to wear sneakers! Date: Wednesday, 7/22/09
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location:
Nova Southeastern University - Kendall Campus
Room 425
8585 SW 124th Avenue
Kendall, FL 33183
Audience: Program directors; Direct-care staff; Teachers
Presenter: Jean Thaw, PhD
Cost: This workshop is free and open to OOS providers funded by The Children’s Trust.
Contact Info : NSU-Kendall Campus: 954-262-3402
Url: http://www.nova.edu/projectrise/calendar.htm
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| Thursday, July 23, 2009 |
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Strategic Planning Training (11:00 am)
Where:The Children's Trust, 3150 SW 3rd Ave (Coral Way), Miami, FL 33129 (Map Link)When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Trainer: Emilio de la Cruz, Professional and Organizational Development Specislist Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 Description:Acquire a deeper understanding of strategy concepts and learn to develop a strategic plan
that creates alignment with organizational priorities and cultivates influence with senior leadership.
You'll learn to:
1. Describe strategy and how it differs from operational effectiveness.
2. Describe key components of a communication/training function strategy
3. Apply strategy concepts to formulate an initial strategic plan. Status: NOT REGISTERED Spaces Left: 28
Contact Info : Emilio de la Cruz
Email : emilio@thechildrensturst.org
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| Saturday, July 25, 2009 |
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Back To School Fair (11:00 am)
Outreach to the community with school supplies and health aides, etc. 1855 N.W. 119th Street
Contact Info : Arlene Grace, (305)336-9761
Email : agrace519@yahoo.com
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| Tuesday, July 28, 2009 |
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Open House (2:00 pm)
Where:The Children's Trust, 3150 SW 3rd Ave (Coral Way), Miami, FL 33129 (Map Link)When: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Trainer: Tisa McGhee, Ph.D., Sr. Professional Development and Organizational Development Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 Description:Expand your network. Develop new opportunities for collaboration.
Meet new friends who are supported by The Children's Trust. Don't miss this high-octane afternoon gathering to share your successes and challenges, and to develop new solutions to benefit your community. Snacks provided! Status: NOT REGISTERED Spaces Left: 28
Contact Info : Emilio de la Cruz
Email : emilio@thechildrenstrust.org
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Pachanga! (7:00 pm)
Pachanga! sponsored by the Parents Speak Up National Campaign In this community event parents are empowered to talk to their children about sex and the value of waiting through motivational speaking and interactive activities. Parents who attend this evening event will have the chance to make their teens aware of the expectations and values their parents have for them. Furthermore, this is a great opportunity for parents to verbalize, in a positive, friendly, and educational setting, their love, appreciation, and affection for their children. After the 50 minute program, Pachanga! participants enjoy a dinner that ends with a raffle of gifts for the entire family. Music is played during the dinner at the Pachanga!. Expected attendance for this event is 100 parents and their preteens and teens. Participants of the community events take home the Committed Parent packet, which includes the PSUNC collateral materials, a reference to www.4parents.gov, and are invited to attend a local Parents Speak Up workshop. Abstinence Between Strong Teens (ABST) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization firmly committed to serving the Hispanic community in Miami, FL by offering educational services that foster healthy lifestyles for adolescents and parents. These include abstinence education, character development, and parenting skills. ABST is the Lead Agency of the local Hispanic Parents Speak Up Coalition (HPSUC) a component of the Parents Speak Up National Campaign (PSUNC), which is a nationwide public education campaign funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The HPSUC supports the goals and objectives of the campaign by raising awareness and support for the campaign in the Hispanic Community. The Boys & Girls Club of Miami-Dade County
2805 SW 32nd Ave Miami, FL 33233
Email : saguirre@abstinc.com
Url: http://www.4parents.gov
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| Wednesday, July 29, 2009 |
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National Health Care Reform And Its Potential Impacts In Florida (9:30 am)
If you have any questions about the forum, contact Joel Miller (
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) at the National Coalition on Health Care. We hope to see you on July 29. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Download Agenda The Coalition extends its appreciation to the W.K. Kellogg Foundation for its financial support of this forum.
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| Thursday, July 30, 2009 |
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KidStats And Maps Board Training (12:00 - noon)
Where:The Children's Trust, 3150 SW 3rd Ave (Coral Way), Miami, FL 33129 (Map Link)When: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Trainer: Darrin Buffkin, Community Indicators & GIS Analyst Contact Phone: 305-571-5700 ext 292 Description:This session will give you an in-depth look at The Children's Trust data analysis and mapping website, KidStats and Maps. KidStats and Maps makes data accessible in one convenient location by providing responsive, high quality community maps, charts and profiles of child well-being conditions at the ZIP Code level with comparisons within and outside of Miami-Dade County. The session will provide practical, hands-on comprehensive instruction and training that participants can apply immediately and will include a demonstration of the community asset mapping tool recent enhancement to the site.
Note: Class is limited to 12 persons.
Please visit: maps.thechildrenstrust.orgAssociated Files1: KidStats_Maps_Training_062609.ppt
Contact Info : Muriel Jeanty
Email : muriel@thechildrenstrust.org
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| Friday, July 31, 2009 |
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Back To School Bash (10:00 am)
Back to school readiness workshops, activities and fun filled day. Pentecostal Church of Miami, Inc.
79-81 NW 54th Street
Miami, FL 33127
Email : rdavilma@mdc.edu
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ARTOLOGY Camp Youth Performance "Into The Wilderness" (8:00 pm)
"Into the Wilderness" is a performance told through dance, drama, and drumming by students in ARTOLOGY Performing Arts Camp. Coral Park Baptist Church
11295 SW 186th St.
Miami, FL 33157
Contact Info : Rachel Dyke, 305-267-3557
Email : rachel@fcfcfl.org
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Parents Night Out (8:00 pm)
Organization Name: The Ultimate Academy of Martial Arts Friday night so parents can enjoy a night out and children can have fun in a safe environment! Movie, pizza, beverages, popcorn. The Ultimate Academy of Martial Arts
12299 SW 112ST
Miami, Fl 33186
(Next to Super Wheels)
Contact Info : Sonya Arias, 305-271-2698
Email : ultimateacademyofmartialarts@gmail.com
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