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Chief Executive Officer – Indiana Afterschool Network
The Indiana Afterschool Network is currently seeking a chief executive officer to move forward the vision, mission, and goals of the organization, and work with the IAN Board of Directors, staff, and community partners to make Indiana a place where all children and youth have access to quality learning opportunities beyond the school day that prepare them for success in education, careers and life. Resumes are being accepted through June – click here for more info.

Summer Activity Guide
Youth development and summer learning providers across Indiana are preparing for a summer filled with uncertainty and stepping up in innovative ways to support youth, families, and communities. We have heard your concerns about how to maintain engagement throughout an atypical summer, and we understand your anxieties as you navigate these uncharted territories. To support your work, we have been developing a suite of fun and engaging activities and challenges designed specifically to accommodate COVID-19 summer. Click here to learn more.

COVID-19 Resources
Here is a list of vetted resources, published by state and federal agencies, regarding the COVID-19 health crisis.

Quality Tools

Indiana Academy on Out-of-School Learning
Join hundreds of Indiana out-of-school time professionals in the Academy. All courses are aligned with the Indiana Afterschool Standards, CYC credentials, and CCDF requirements.

My Afterschool Locker
IAN’s new go-to place to find resources that strengthen program quality. The one-stop shop supports programs focusing on curriculum, community engagement, workforce connectivity, and team tools – it provides lesson plans, engagement ideas, and connections to Indiana organizations and individuals in the field of afterschool and out-of-school time.

Indiana Quality Program Self-Assessment
Programs seeking to measure and track their progress using the Indiana Afterschool Standards can use the FREE online Indiana Quality Program Self-Assessment (IN-QPSA). Organizations and programs can create reports, compare results over time, and aggregate results from multiple sites. The tool includes downloadable surveys for staff, community partners, families, and youth, with automated reporting to help programs track progress over time.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Learning from the Youth Perspective: Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council (7/16)

July 16, 2020 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EST
The Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council (MYLC), comprised of Indy high school juniors and seniors, advises Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett and city government on issues that impact youth and helps shape strategies to improve their communities. This year’s MYLC focused on the issues of mental health, homelessness, and gun violence. Join us for this virtual event to hear from members of the MYLC about their process for exploring these topics, what they learned, and what recommendations they have for addressing these issues.

Program Highlight

Spotlight Story:Level 10 Martial Arts College Beech Grove, IN

Meet Matthew Tucher, the Head Instructor at Level 10 Martial Arts College.Matthew began his martial arts training at just 13 years old after taking classes in an after school program. “I moved schools a few times in my youth, and that led to being the new kid in class. I wasn’t very social either which made me a prime target for bullies. I never had the courage or confidence to stand up for myself”.

With renewed confidence through training, Matthew earned increasing opportunities for leadership and teaching. He now runs the school with his wife, Ashley Tucher, Program Director, who also trained in the school.

Read more about Matthew’s inspiring journey from student to Head Instructor here: http://bit.ly/2MBzbSp.

To learn more about the benefits of martial arts training and the programming at Level 10 Martial Arts College visit www.level10martialarts.com

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