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2013 Summer Programs and Camps

shelley — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:14:17 +0000

PYD’s mapping team has updated our list of summer programs for 2013 on nolayouthmap.org. Please visit the website and click on the Summer Programs tab to search for programs. If you run a program or camp be sure your program is listed by typing your program into the search box. If your program needs to be updated or added to nolayouthmap.org please email Eric Jensen at ejensen@nolayouth.org.

All Our Best to Askala Harris!

shelley — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:55:34 +0000

Askala Harris, our Development Manager, is moving on from PYD this month. She is moving to New York City to work with Laureus, a foundation that aims to help young people overcome the limitations imposed by challenging social issues by supporting a worldwide program of sports-related community projects. We are heartbroken to lose Askala, but we could not be more proud of her accomplishments in New Orleans, and we could not be more excited about this next step for her.

NBA Super Star Chris Paul Host CP3 Afterschool Zone Students at Hornets v. Clippers Game

shelley — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:07:13 +0000

NEW ORLEANS, LA (March 26 2013) – NBA star point guard and 2013 All-Star Game MVP Chris Paul returns to the New Orleans Arena today for a special evening as the Clippers arrive in town to play the Hornets. The game will be packed with special guests from Central City’s CP3 Afterschool Zone as Paul treats over 150 grade-school students and guests to a must-watch game in New Orleans Arena.

Paul will host 115 kindergarten through fourth-graders and 45 KIPP Board members and staffers to enjoy a fun-filled evening of basketball in his former arena. Paul is excited to see “his” kids from the CP3 Afterschool Zone program. Launched in 2010 by Partnership for Youth Development, the Afterschool Zone is a tailored multi-year program for K-4^th grade students from the KIPP Central City Primary School, providing personalized afterschool experiences from sports and cooking to language lessons, homework help and more.

Based on his personal childhood experiences enjoying basketball and a variety of afterschool activities, Paul knows that pairing education with quality afterschool offerings will be highly impactful on children’s early development. Developing the program with KIPP Central City Primary and Partnership for Youth Development, Paul wanted the youngsters in Central City to experience those same opportunities that made an impact on who he is today. Since launching the CP3 Afterschool Zone, seeing “his” kids’ ongoing progress and development continues to be one of his biggest thrills.

Says Paul, “I’m looking forward to being back in New Orleans, checking on the students and staff to see how things are progressing. I’m proud of the Afterschool Zone program and want to congratulate the staff on their continued support.”

“Partnership for Youth Development and KIPP Central City have such deep gratitude for Chris’ ongoing support of this program. It is so wonderful for our KIPPsters to maintain this meaningful connection,” stated PYD Executive Director, Dr. Lauren Bierbaum.

A three-time recipient of the NBA Community Assist Award for his charitable efforts, the Clippers point guard remains dedicated to scholarship, health and social initiatives with the CP3 Foundation across the country. His community service and support includes The Nathaniel Jones Scholarship Fund in Winston-Salem, in honor of his late grandfather; and organizations including The Boys & Girls Club, Feed the Children, Special Olympics, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and LA’s Best. These initiatives all benefit from the CP3 Foundation’s passion for service and giving.

About Chris Paul & the CP3 Foundation

Chris Paul, point guard for the Los Angeles Clippers, has proven himself time and again both on and off the court. An All-American at Wake Forest University, he was selected fourth overall in the 2005 NBA Draft by the New Orleans Hornets and earned Rookie of the Year honors, receiving 124 of the 125 first place votes. Paul earned a Bronze medal at the 2006 World Championships in Japan and Gold medals at the 2008 and 2012 Olympics as part of Team USA, and has been recognized by People Magazine in their “50 Most Beautiful” issue in 2006 and by GQ with “Men of the Year” honors in 2008. In 2010, Paul was appointed as a member of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, which encourages all Americans to adopt a healthy lifestyle. In 2005, Chris Paul established the CP3 Foundation, in partnership with the Winston-Salem Foundation in honor of his late grandfather, Nathaniel Jones, and the Winston-Salem community, both of whom nurtured him and helped him to become the man that he is today. Enriching local communities, programs include the Nathaniel Jones Scholarship Fund, donating food and other needs to underserved communities, refurbishment of basketball courts, and more. In October 2010, the CP3 Foundation and Chase Bank created The CP3 Afterschool Zone presented by Chase to benefit the children of New Orleans. Paul’s emphasis on community involvement has made him a three-time recipient of the NBA’s Community Assist Award.

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PYD Offering CPR Training

shelley — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 22:59:28 +0000

PYD is excited to announce the addition of Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED to its training options. Kathleen Whalen is now a certified trainer through the National Safety Council and we are able to offer the 8 hour training to your staff for $50 per person.

Each participant will receive all training materials and a DVD for easy reference in addition to a card and certificate indicating they have successfully completed the course. This course meets the requirements of the State of Louisiana for Childcare Workers and has the additional benefit of being taught by someone with extensive knowledge of children and programs serving children. If your organization is interested in finding out more or scheduling the training for your staff, please contact Kathleen at kwhalen@nolayouth.org.

Expanded Learning Time Resources

shelley — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:34:31 +0000

As you know, expanded learning time (ELT) is picking up momentum across the country as a school reform strategy. From President Obama to countless mayors and superintendents, more policymakers and educators are considering ways to lengthen the school day than ever before. Here in Louisiana, this year’s 21st Century Community Learning Center Request for Proposals allows applicants to offer before- and after-school programming or expanded learning time.

Partnership for Youth Development (PYD) supports a national, multi-year expanded learning time effort called ExpandED Schools. ExpandED Schools bring together schools and community-based organizations to create a longer learning day with more opportunities for students. These schools offer both increased time for academics and the best of after-school programming, including enrichment, social supports, physical activity, and healthy snacks. There are three ExpandED Schools in Louisiana supported by PYD and our national partner, TASC.

If you are interested in learning more about ExpandED Schools and other ELT models, through community partnerships, the following resources may be of interest to you.

Expanding the Learning Day Through Partnerships: Three Schedules: This brief outlines how three school/community partnerships across the country structure a longer day that includes more opportunities for enrichment, physical activity, the arts, and more.

School Faculty Reinvented: This video shows how one school works with their community partner to co-teach social studies through the arts in an expanded day.

ELT Readiness Tool: This planning tool can support school/community organization teams to identify strengths and areas in need of attention in planning an expanded learning day together.

Should you wish to learn more about this model, please contact Bob Payne at bpayne@nolayouth.org.

PYD Joins CBASS

shelley — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 17:17:51 +0000

PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT JOINS NATIONAL COALITION OF LEADING AFTERSCHOOL INTERMEDIARY ORGANIZATIONS

NEW ORLEANS, LA – The Collaborative for Building After-School Systems (CBASS), the country’s premier affinity organization for intermediary agencies, recently announced the addition of Partnership for Youth Development to its national coalition. PYD began working with CBASS shortly after the storms and levee breaks of 2005 by organizing and hosting a local conference of national afterschool and summer learning experts dedicated to supporting the rebuilding of New Orleans children and youth serving community.

Having been the beneficiary of CBASS’s unique expertise during such a critical time of growth and decision-making in the New Orleans community, PYD is gratified to have progressed to the point of joining the CBASS partners as a peer organization and looks forward to providing New Orleans voice to this important national discussion.

“PYD’s inclusion in CBASS represents a proud moment for our organization and a strong recognition of how innovative the New Orleans community has become in the ways we address the needs of our city’s young people. PYD’s invitation to join CBASS provides one more example that our work in New Orleans will reverberate on a national stage,” said Dr. Lauren Bierbaum, PYD’s Executive Director.

PYD and the three other new CBASS members (Hartford (CT) Partnership for Student Success; Youthprise (Twin Cities, MN), and Nashville (TN) After Zone Alliance) will help CBASS expand its national reach and expertise. CBASS members will next convene in Washington DC for a series of visits to federal elected officials, in support of sustaining education and out-of-school time policies.

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March 7, 2013

CONTACT:
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Thanks to Sarah Carr!

shelley — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:25:59 +0000

February 28th, Sarah Carr launched her book tour for Hope Against Hope: Three Schools, One City and the Struggle to Educate America’s Children at Garden District Books and PYD was deeply honored to help her celebrate the occasion and are grateful for her generous donation of 10% of her books sales that night to PYD! In this powerful narrative non-fiction debut, the lives of a student, a new teacher, and a principal in New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina provide readers with a vivid and sobering portrait of education in 21st-century America. The book has been receiving wonderful notices including nationally in USA Today and locally in Gambit Weekly.

21CCLC RFP

shelley — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:20:53 +0000

Louisiana Department of Education has release the 21st Century Community Learning Center RFP for July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2016. The complete RFP and instructions are available here. Completed applications are DUE March 25th by 2pm CST. Pre-proposal webinars are available but must be registered for no later than March 5th, webinar registration details included in the RFP. Written inquiries must be received by Thursday, March 14, 2013 at 2pm CST. Official responses to all questions submitted by potential proposers will be posted by Thursday, March 21, 2013. Inquiries must be received by e-mail: Toni Gordon, Procurement Director of Purchasing and Contracts at Toni.Gordon@la.gov or Kartina Roberts, Section Administrator for Afterschool Programs at Kartina.Roberts@la.gov.

Richard Murphy

shelley — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 08:09:18 +0000

We at PYD were heartbroken to learn of the recent death of Richard Murphy. Richard was a leader, a role model, a mentor, and a friend to all of us working in youth development. One of the original designers of the Harlem Children’s Zone, Richard worked in both the public and private sectors in New York City. In New York, Richard created perhaps the most robust model for public-private partnership in the youth-serving sector ever seen in the U.S. A tireless innovator, Richard also founded iMap America, the program that helped us at PYD develop our NOLA Youth Map. Richard’s work had national reach, as those of us who had the honor of working with him have carried what he taught us to Louisiana, to Wisconsin, to California, to Minnesota, and beyond. Richard’s generosity, expertise, and incredible passion for social justice were inimitable. He is, and will continue to be, deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, Richard requested that those wishing to honor his memory do so by making a donation to Mind Builders Creative Arts Centers.

Parade Event

shelley — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:58:22 +0000

PHOTO CREDIT: Chris Granger / The Times-Picayune

Please plan to join us for Babylon, Muses, and Chaos as they parade by our offices on St. Charles Avenue! We are opening our offices for a “friend-raiser” on February 7th for the Uptown parades and would love to share the fun with you and yours!
Thursday, 2/7/2013
5:30 pm – 10pm
Suggested donation – $20 per person
PYD, 1618 St. Charles Avenue, NOLA

The night, one of the most exciting of the carnival season, will offer a great time for friends and supporters to hang out with each other and spend time with our staff. We will have a limited open bar, but folks are encouraged to bring whatever food or drink you like to enjoy the festivities (coolers welcome). You will have access to our front yard, porch, back patio, and restroom. Doors open at 5:30pm and we will lock up shortly after the final float rolls by the office.

You can donate online by visiting our DONATE NOW page, just designate your gift as “parade”. If you prefer to donate on the night of the parades, please RSVP to Megan at mmclain@nolayouth.org or call 504.304.9591, ext. 233.

CYPB: Website Launch

shelley — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:40:45 +0000

The Children and Youth Planning Board (CYPB) recently launched www.nolacypb.org! The new website provides the public access to the work and opportunities available through the Board. The mission of the CYPB is to effectively assess and coordinate services and programs that address the needs of the children and youth of New Orleans. Some of the features include: Letter of Support requests, community events, resources, and Board information.

Sandy Support

shelley — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:39:32 +0000

On January 25, 2013, PYD’s Kathleen Whalen will facilitate a Care for the Caretaker Journey of Hope for the New Jersey School-Aged Care Coalition. This workshop will be an opportunity for child care providers to learn ways to manage their stress as they begin a new year post-Hurricane Sandy.

Thank You!

shelley — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:11:33 +0000

Thanks to amazing supporters like you, 2012 has been another groundbreaking year for Partnership for Youth Development as we work to maximize learning opportunities and educational experiences for New Orleans youth both in and beyond school. Thank you for your continued support and generosity to Partnership for Youth Development and please consider donating here on our website, nolayouth.org/get-involved/donate/.

While the New Orleans educational community has made many strides, educational equity and opportunity will be the driving force behind reducing future crime rates, enhancing economic development, and preparing our youth to compete in a 21st century global workforce. New Orleans youth are the future of this community and, with your help, will continue to receive the educational and supportive services they require to develop into future leaders.

As we near the holidays and a time of reflection, I ask you to take a moment to consider how enriching educational experiences from your own childhood shaped who you are today. What mentors inspired you to set and reach your goals? What favorite activities did you participate in after school and during summer that opened your eyes to new interests? What moments during your youth inspired you to overcome any obstacle in your path?

I hope that you will play an active role in sustaining the work of Partnership for Youth Development in 2013. Your donation, no matter the size, makes a significant difference and will help our overarching mission to create opportunities for high quality learning opportunities for New Orleans students.

Warm regards and happy holidays,
Lauren J. Bierbaum

After Tragedy

shelley — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:55:42 +0000

In the aftermath of tragedy finding ways to support, help, and counsel children becomes even more vitally important. Save the Children and The After-School Corporation have put together strong resources to assist families, teachers, and other care givers of children. Please click on Read More to access these resources:

Talking to Children About Tragedy by Lucy Friedman, TASC President

Save the Children, 10 tips to Help All Children Cope

Happy Holidays!

shelley — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:36:20 +0000

2012 brought us change, growth, and adventure. We said farewell to fearless leaders moving on to next steps, and welcomed new partners joining us in the work of creating equity for the children of Louisiana. We celebrated the positive changes we’ve seen in the landscape and redoubled our efforts to ensure that those positive changes sustain. Through it all, our commitment to our communities, our city, and our state never wavers, because our work isn’t just about supporting our communities. It’s also about how our communities support us. We work for strong communities, strong programs, and strong schools not only because our children deserve the very best, but also because every single one of us – our entire community – benefits when our children have greater opportunities to achieve their dreams. As 2012 comes to a close, I thank you all for your dedication. I have only one wish for 2013: that in the coming year, we stand as strong in our diversity and as committed to social justice as we did in 2012. Happy holidays to you all! – Lauren

Research of Note

shelley — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:29:08 +0000

While we know that regular attendance is critical for student’s educational success, attendance is often a challenge for both schools and out-of-school time programs. The recent article, Building a Culture of Attendance: Schools and Afterschool Programs Together Can and Should Make a Difference! from the Compendium on Expanded Learning, shows the difference strong afterschool programs can make to improve student attendance. The article highlights several strategies and partnerships between afterschool programs, schools and school districts that have been shown to improve student attendance

Support for Sandy

shelley — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:27:15 +0000

In November students at the ExpandED Schools and CP3Afterschool Zone students wrote letters, took pictures, and recorded videos sending love to students in New York and New Jersey impacted by Sandy. These New Orleans students–all of whose educations were impacted by the flood following Hurricane Katrina–expressed their sympathy, empathy, and love for their new friends in the Northeast. For a blog post with more info about the letters, click here.

Gift Card Drive

shelley — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 22:23:32 +0000

NAA is extending their gift card drive until December 21st to support afterschool programs impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Gift cards can be purchased in any amount and for any store or online retailer. Keep in mind those purchases that rebuilding programs might need – books, sports equipment, and other basic supplies – when making your store selection. All cards will be collected by NAA and distributed to programs through state affiliate leaders in the impacted areas. Gift Cards should be sent to: National Afterschool Association
c/o: Jonathan Clay, 8400 Westpark Drive, 2nd Floor, McLean, VA 22102.

Transforming Together: Community Teachers, Community Schools in New Orleans?

shelley — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 22:21:00 +0000

Can New Orleans bring communities and schools together to develop healthy children, families and neighborhoods?

PYD was proud to host, Concordia, Orleans Public Education Network (OPEN), Neighborhood Partnership Network (NPN), New Orleans Kids Partnership, Stand for Children, and Teach for America Greater New Orleans a community symposium discussing:

How community partners and schools share responsibility for children’s success;
How community schools can connect diverse initiatives: “whole system for the whole child”, “aligned systems”, “pipelines for services”;
How parents and teachers become co-educators;
How genuine community connection helps teachers to improve their practice.

The symposium was coordinated by Alliance for Community Teachers and Schools (ACTS). ACTS builds collaboration among stakeholders that envision the successful development of children, families, schools, and communities. In this conversation, we will explore bold responses, practices and policies that ground learning in the context of community.

Brooklyn Castle

shelley — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 21:37:09 +0000

We had a great time hosting a viewing of Brooklyn Castle at Cafe Istanbul in the New Orleans Healing Center October 22nd. Brooklyn Castle is a documentary about I.S. 318 – an inner-city school where more than 65 percent of students are from homes with incomes below the federal poverty level – that also happens to have the best, most successful junior high school chess team in the country. (If Albert Einstein, who was rated 1800, were to join the team, he’d only rank fifth best). Chess has transformed the school from one cited in 2003 as a “school in need of improvement” to one of New York City’s best. But a series of recession-driven public school budget cuts now threaten to undermine those hard-won accomplishments. (watch trailer here)

With education at the forefront of so many local conversations in New Orleans it is important for us to focus on the integral role afterschool programs play in the lives of our young people. This film illuminates the power of such programs and the impact they can have on the lives of young people.