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January 31, 2012 deadline
March 10, 2012
The 4C Spring Conference will be held on at First Christian Church in Newburgh, IN. The keynote presentation will be Story Play presented by Mary Jo Huff!
You are invited to submit a presentation proposal for one of the many workshops at the conference. If you are interested, please click on the link below to fill out the proposal. Proposals must be submitted by1/31/2012.
Link to proposal: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/4cspring12
Contact me with any questions or for more information.
Heather Spencer, Education Director, Child Care Resource and Referral, 812-423-4008 or 866-200-5909, 812-423-3399 fax, www.child-care.org
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January 30-31, 2012
Institute for Strategic Funding Development
Two - Day Strategic Grant Development Workshop (Sponsored by ISFD)
To be held at: Indiana State University. Terre Haute, Indiana
8:30 AM-5:00 PM
The strategic grant writing development workshop is designed to teach the basics of grant writing for industry professionals. It provides a comprehensive overview of effective grant development techniques, including: finding best fit funding sources, creating innovative programs, and planning for funding sustainability.
Attendees of the Strategic Grant Writing Development will learn the following:
Strategic Grant Research - Through interactive exercises, discussions, applicable research assignments and individual consultations, you will learn how to strategically identify appropriate funding agencies. This course will expose you to database applications, online research tools, as well as traditional publications that contain information about multiple grant opportunities.
Strategic Program Planning - Planning a winning proposal requires developing ideas that are clear, significant and compelling. Your ideas must not only meet the criteria of a grant maker, but they must also demonstrate your in-depth knowledge about a grant maker. Effectively strategizing your proposal idea is what this workshop will emphasize.
Strategic Proposal Writing - Preparing a successful written proposal requires an organized, systematic approach to effectively convey your story. It demands disciplined strategies to align your content to what a grant maker is looking for. This workshop provides a step-by-step writing process to deal with any and all application requirements.
Strategic Proposal Submittal Process - Tip and strategies to ensure that you follow the proper protocol and best practices on grant proposal submittals. Learn the best tips and tricks to increase your chances of getting your grant successfully approved
Tuition for our Two-day grant writing workshop is $498 per person, with a $25 off discount for early sign-ups (10 business days or more before the workshop). Each participant will receive the following:
* ISFD Certificate of Completion accredited by CFRE with 15 Continuation Education Units (CEU) or 15 Contact Hours
* Strategic Grant Writing Development Proposal Workbook and Bonus Materials, Fundraising & Research CD
* On-Going Consulting Services with ISFD Instructors & Staff
Registration:
1) Online http://www.isfdsonline.com/
2) Phone - Call us at (877) 414-8991. An ISFD consultant will assist you with your registration and answer any questions.
3) Email - Send an email to info@isfdonline.com with your basic contact information and a seat will be reserved.
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February 2, 23
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Program - Webinars
Schools and youth-serving organizations are eligible to participate in a program that provides food to low-income children and youth during the summer. A free USDA Webinar can help you learn more about the program. The schedule includes (all times Eastern):
Thursday, February 2, 2012 (11a – 12p)
Thursday, February 23, 2012 (3p – 4p)
Webinars are recorded and archived for later viewing online, where you also can learn more about the
Summer Food Program.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Vanderburgh County College Success Coalition
Southern Indiana Career and Technical Center, 1901 Lynch Road, Evansville, IN 47711
9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
College Readiness Training for PK-12 Counselors, Educators and Youth Workers
Whether your program's primary mission is college readiness or you just want to learn more, Vanderburgh County College Success Coalition has all the advice and tips you need to help students of all ages plan, pay and prepare for college. Join us and learn how to help prepare your students for college success in four workshops: parent engagement, college visits, financial aid and program curriculum.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dave Murray, President, National Center for College Costs
FREE registration which includes coffee, lunch and takeaway materials
Register at www.IndianaAfterschool.org.
Deadline to register is February 1, 2012.
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February 10, 2012
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
QPR Gatekeeper Instructor Certification Course
Deaconess Hospital, Johnson Hall, Evansville, Indiana
QPR is an evidence based suicide prevention program. In as little as one-hour individuals can learn to recognize the warning signs of suicide and how to apply three simple steps that may save a life. Presented by a certified instructor, each QPR training includes information on:
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The problem of suicide nationally and in Indiana
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Common myths and facts associated with suicide
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Warning signs of suicide
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Tips for asking the suicide question
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Methods for persuading suicidal individuals to get help
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Ways of referring at risk people to local resources
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Time for Questions and Answers
Each attendee will receive a QPR booklet and card with information on suicide prevention, as well as resource information for treatment providers and support groups within their community
Cost: $495.00—includes all training materials. QPR booklets will be provided to all trainers.
Please request training application from: Janie Chappell, janie.chappell@deaconess.com
812.471.4521 or 800.947.6789
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February 18, 2012
Children’s Literature Workshops for Early Childhood Educators
The Learning Curve, The Indianapolis Public Library, Central Library, 40 E St. Clair Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
10:00 am-12:00 noon
Who should attend:
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Degree seekers
• Child Care Providers
• Pre-service Teachers
• Anyone Interested in Learning More About Children’s Literature
Workshops are FREE
Each workshop will be led by an experienced juvenile librarian and will include the following:
• Tour of the dynamic 18,000 square foot Learning Curve, winner of the Library of the Future Award.
• Learn how to identify high quality books and select materials that are developmentally appropriate for each age group. Receive an introduction to the most recent and best books for young children that can be used in any childcare or preschool setting.
• Experience Digital Littles, a hands-on technology storytime activity for preschool children. Discover ways that you can implement technology into your classroom.
• Explore the vast collection of materials available for any theme, topic, or skill you might want to include in your curriculum, all with the guidance of an experienced professional.
Do you have a group or class you would like to register for the workshop? Call 275-4096 to schedule a special group workshop. This workshop is made possible by the Indianapolis Public Library’s Ready to Read Initiative through gifts to the Indianapolis Public Library Foundation.
How To Register: Call Abby at 317-275-4096 Space is limited
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March 9, 2012
Living In the New Normal: Helping Children Thrive In Good and Challenging Times Practicum
Presented by The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)™, a nonprofit organization addressing the educational needs of children in military families. This training is designed for Family Readiness Group leaders, first responders and other concerned adults to gain strategies and practical applications to increase resilience in military-connected children.
The LINN Practicum has the following outcomes:
1. To acquire a basic knowledge of the elements of resilience and its application to military-connected children.
2. To identify and apply resilience-building skills to prepare children for good and challenging times.
3. To identify tools and resources to foster resilience in children.
Registration and Breakfast: 8:00 am -8:30 am
Institute Training: 8:30 am -4:00 pm
JW Marriott , 10 S West Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
95% attendance is required to receive institute credit and course materials
No cost to participants. Funded by OSD/DA
For more information about LINN-P or this training, please contact Amanda Hulsey at 254-953-1923 or Amanda.Hulsey@militarychild.org. Please visit www.MilitaryChild.org, click the Upcoming Trainings tab to register.
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March 10, 2012
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Child and Youth Care Certification Board (CYCCB) exam
Ivy Tech Community College, 50 West Fall Creek Parkway North Drive, Indianapolis in Room T229 in the Technology Center.
the first step in achieving CYC-P professional certification, will be proctored by Pam Clark at Ivy Tech Community College, 50 West Fall Creek Parkway North Drive, Indianapolis in Room T229 in the Technology Center (see link below to a map of the Ivy Tech campus).
The national awards professional certification (CYC-P) to individuals that demonstrate advanced education, training, and skills in the field of child and youth work. Certification is a means for practitioners and child-serving organizations to demonstrate their commitment to professional and high standards of practice.
The cost for taking the exam is $75 and is to be paid by check at the testing site prior to testing (this fee will be increasing to $135). Checks should be made payable to “CYCCB”.
If you are a seasoned child and youth work practitioner, please consider obtaining professional level certification that demonstrates to others your education and your years of experience and professional development in our profession.
For more information or if you have questions about CYC-P testing, you may wish to visit the CYCCB website or contact Pam Clark pamelaaclark@comcast.net or (812) 371-7455.
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March 10, 2012
The 4C Spring Conference
First Christian Church in Newburgh, IN.
The keynote presentation will be Story Play presented by Mary Jo Huff!
Contact me with any questions or for more information.
Heather Spencer, Education Director, Child Care Resource and Referral, 812-423-4008 or 866-200-5909
812-423-3399 fax, www.child-care.org
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March 12-13, 2012
Indiana Summit on Out-of-School Learning
JW Marriott, Downtown Indianapolis
The Indiana Department of Education and the Indiana Afterschool Network invite you to join us for this exciting, annual two-day conference designed specifically for Indiana's afterschool and summer program providers.
http://www.indianaafterschool.org/Summit.shtml
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April 12 & 13, 2012
8:30 – 4:00
Mental Health First Aid Training
Deaconess Hospital Main Campus, Health Science Building, Johnson Hall, Evansville, Indiana
The Mental Health First Aid program is an interactive session which runs 12 hours over 2 days. Mental Health First Aid certification must be renewed every three years, and introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact and overviews common treatments. Specifically, participants learn:
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The potential risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental health problems, including: depression, anxiety/trauma, psychosis and psychotic disorders, eating disorders, substance use disorders, and self-injury
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An understanding of the prevalence of various mental health disorders in the U.S. and the need for reduced stigma in our communities
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A 5-step action plan encompassing the skills, resources and knowledge to assess the situation, to select and implement appropriate interventions, and to help the individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional care
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The appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help resources available to help someone with a mental health problem.
Trainers: Janie Chappell and Kent Leslie, Certified Mental Health First Aid trainers
Cost: There is no cost for this 2-day training. The cost of lunch and materials is covered by the community benefit efforts of Deaconess Cross Pointe and the Deaconess Health System.
Contact Janie Chappell at 800-947-6789 or 812-471-4521 to register or for additional information. Or you may contact her at janie.chappell@deaconess.com
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Multiple Event Listings
Brooke's Place for Grieving Young People "My Grief is in Bursts!" Understanding & Supporting Grieving Children & Adolescents
2012 Workshop Dates: Friday March 2nd, Friday May 18th, Friday September 21st & Friday November 9th
(ALL: 8:30am - 3:30pm) CEU's available
Keystone Office Centre 8365 Keystone Crossing Ste 2C Indianapolis, IN 46240
The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University's Fund Raising School presents its Course Schedule. Offerings include Fundraising for Small Nonprofits, Principles & Techniques of Fundraising, Planned Giving, Preparing Successful Grant Proposals, and more!
Henry B Freeman, H. Freeman Associates, LLC
Free, monthly webinars- To facilitate discussion, each video is presented as a "10-Minute Seminar" and includes a 1-Page Discussion Guide in pdf format. Each seminar is designed for use at a development committee meeting; to facilitate discussion at a board retreat; or as an educational tool for fundraising staff and volunteers.
To see the first 10-Minute Seminar and download the 1-Page Discussion Guide, click here: www.hfreemanassociates.com/free-videos Sign up for the remaining seminars in the series is easy at this same website page.
Visit the Indiana Nonprofit Resource Web site for a calendar of workshops. Look under "Programs" for a searchable version of the calendar by month or region, or for additions in-between newsletters.
Indiana YouthPRO
Free Webinar series on the Indiana Afterschool Standards and the Five Core Competencies.
IUPUI Nonprofit Solutions Center Events
Ivy Tech - Series on Nonprofit Management
Central Indiana
Titles: Starting a Nonprofit, Planning and Implementing a Successful Gifts Campaign, Introduction to the Art of Grant Writing, Power of Partnerships
Learn more >>>>>
McCoy (Marion County Commission on Youth)
Learning Network: New Director Training
1/20/12, 9am-4pm
United Way Building, Room RCI (3901 N. Meridian St.)
A special eight-hour course for seasonal or new camp staff to develop the skills needed to be effective leaders of camp programs, which is facilitated by American Camp Association.
Stewards of Children
2/11/12, 9:30 am - noon
Overcoming Church (2203 N. Columbia Ave., Indianapolis)
Stewards of Children is a revolutionary evidence-based sexual abuse prevention training that educates adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse, and motivates them to courageous action.
Provider Council
2/22/12, 8:15-10:30 am
United Way Building, Lilly Room (3901 N. Meridian St. Indianapolis)
Topic: Library Resources Provider Council is an interactive networking activity encouraging everyone to share best practices, new ideas and needs for your organizations and/or programs. Meetings also feature guest presenters who share details about their specific programs and services. You will also have an opportunity to make announcements about your organizations or programs so feel free to bring handouts. Register by emailing training@Mccoyouth.org
Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (Indiana)
Event Calendar
Peace Learning Center
Tuesdays at PLC: Mini professional development sessions
Cultivating Healthy Organizational Practices
United Way of Central Indiana - Nonprofit Training Center
Current class schedule
Most classes meet at:
United Way of Central Indiana
3901 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Map this location
317.923.1466
IYI's Professional Development Grants cover conference registration fees, trainings, or workshops.
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