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Event: Meeting
When: Thursday September 21, 2006, 12:30-2:00 pm Where: PCS Center for Student Support Services 1003 K Street, NW Suite 405 DC ParentSmart would like to invite you to join other Parent Involvement Coordinators, Counselors, PTA Presidents and others directly involved with families in Charter schools to discuss strategies for parent involvement, share resources, and provide peer support. During this initial meeting of the school year, we want your input on how this group can be helpful to you in the work that you do. Please join us! DC ParentSmart help parents take advantage of public education options available to their children by providing resources, training, outreach, and individualized assistance to all DC Parents, with special attention to those whose children attend schools designated ?in need of improvement.? To RSVP, please contact: Erica Louison (202) 628-8848 ext. 116 or elouison@csss.org | ||||||
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Event: Disaster Recovery & Information Technology Workshop
When: Friday, October 13, 9am - 2pm Where: The Aspen Institute NPower Greater DC Region has partnered with the Nonprofit Roundtable to present the Disaster Recovery & Information Technology: Proactive Preparedness & Planning for Nonprofits workshop, made possible by a grant from the AT&T Foundation. Is your nonprofit prepared for an emergency or disaster? We count on nonprofits to continue delivering essential community services regardless of any natural disasters, emergencies, or unplanned events. In this interactive workshop, you will learn the process for developing a business continuity and emergency preparedness plan, explore how simple technology tools can play an essential role managing and implementing your plan, and learn about additional resources available to assist you. All workshop attendees will have the opportunity to apply for a FREE disaster recovery follow-up assessment conducted by NPower technology consultants. The workshop and assessments are made possible by the AT&T Foundation. | ||||||
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This research brief presents findings from the Returning Home study in Cleveland, Ohio. The first phase of the Urban Institute's Ohio study analyzed where former Ohio prisoners settle after release and found that many returned to a handful of hard-pressed Cleveland neighborhoods. The second phase focused on prisoners' expectations for life after prison and found that most were confident they would succeed. The third phase--"Cleveland Prisoners' Experiences Returning Home"--followed 424 men who returned to Cleveland in the first three months after their release, examining factors that may help or hinder successful reintegration, including employment, substance use, attitudes and beliefs, health status, criminal histories, and family and community contexts. | ||||||
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Department of Education announces funds to provide fellowships in areas of national need to assist graduate students with excellent academic records who demonstrate financial need and plan to pursue the highest degree available in their courses of study. Eligible applicants include public and state controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The deadline for applications is November 20, 2006. Approximately $9,725,000 is available to fund 45 awards. A match is required. For further information, contact Gary Thomas at (202) 502-7767.
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Project Finder searchable database makes CBR partnerships happen-log on to find the person or organization with the qualities you need for your research project. Community organizations enter their project descriptions, resource base and research needs. Faculty and students researchers enter their interests, expertise and skills. It's fast, easy and free- simply create a profile and password and follow the directions to enter project descriptions. List of available opportunities on the project finder: | ||||||
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Since July 2004, we have been sending out weekly 'Newsbits' featuring upcoming opportunities, events and news for the CoRAL Network community. Newsbits is currently received by over 600 Network affiliates throughout the National Capital Region.
If you would like to share any announcements from your organization or campus with the CoRAL Network community, send a brief blurb to info@coralnetwork.org by close of business each Thursday for inclusion in the following Monday's Newsbits. Please note that submissions MUST be about local events, news, opportunities and activities that are related to community affairs in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Northern Virginia. | ||||||
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