Action for Healthy Kids

Mark Your Calendars! July Phone Symposium Parks and Playgrounds: Latest Trends and Research Thursday, July 24, 2008 3pm ET/2pm CT/1pm MT/12pm registration is required 75-minute session
Join Action for Healthy Kids for a summer-themed discussion on the latest trends and research to attract families to local school and community parks and playgrounds, and to keep them active throughout summer. From fitness zones, nature trails and blacktop games, to overcoming barriers to attending park activities, this session will identify resources to providing opportunities for physical activity.Register for this 75-minute phone symposium by sending an e-mail to StateTeams@ActionForHealthyKids.org by Monday, July 21, 2008.

CINCH analysis

This summer and early fall, CINCH is undergoing an evaluation of its infrastructure and its marketing and development activities. CINCH has contracted with Kay Carey of Horizons Consulting Services to conduct an independent and objective review, working closely with CINCH’s Steering Committee, staff, and key stakeholders. The deliverable of this process will be a formal written document that will outline the information gathered during the evaluation process. Recommendations regarding opportunities for change in organizational structure and accompanying marketing and development strategies will be presented.

The Organizational Analysis will include individual and group Key Informant Interviews from a variety of stakeholders. CINCH and Kay welcome your confidential feedback! Please look for more information coming soon on how you can participate in this important analysis that will assist CINCH in developing an effective, efficient framework for the future.

Job opportunity - Administrative Assistant

Places and Programs for children, Inc. has a job opening for an Administrative Assistant-Training and Development. The Administrative Assistant is responsible for handling telephone calls, as well as general office procedures for the Community Training and Development office, USDA office and VAECE (Virginia Association for Early Childhood Education). The Administrative Assistant reports to the Community Training Director (CTD).

QUALIFICATIONS
Three to five years of experience in an office setting. Background in Early Childhood setting preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office to include Access and Excel.

Interested candidates can apply online at childrensharbor.cc or call Bonita McGinnis for more information.

Pandemic Flu seminars

Before you know it, Flu Season will be back on us and we at the Norfolk Department of Public Health wanted to give you the opportunity to get a head start on preparing your clients/patients/affiliates with important prevention information. We are currently scheduling Pandemic Flu seminars for locations within the City of Norfolk. Typically, a 45-minute presentation, the seminar can be tailored to fit your needs, allowing for an important question and answer segment. It will include the presentation of a compelling and very insightful video (free to the host facility) and the distribution of FREE Pandemic Flu information to each person/family in attendance.
If you would like to schedule a Norfolk Department of Public Health Pandemic Flu presentation, contact Terrance.Aferanderson@vdh.virginia.gov , You may also call me at (757) 683-8836.

Model Programs Guide (MPG)

The MPG is an easy-to-use informational resource tool that offers a database of scientifically proven programs to address a variety of youth problems, including the following: delinquency; violence; youth gang involvement; alcohol, tobacco, and drug use; academic difficulties; family functioning; trauma exposure; sexual activity/exploitation; and mental health issues.
Sponsor Agency: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Online at: http://www.dsgonline.com/mpg2.5/mpg_index.htm

What Works Clearinghouse

The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) collects, screens, and identifies studies of the effectiveness of educational interventions (programs, products, practices, and policies). It provides educators, policymakers, researchers, and the public with a central and trusted source of scientific evidence on what works in education.
Sponsor Agency: U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences
Online at: http://www.whatworks.ed.gov

7 Super things that parents and caregivers can do

Go to the link below to read 7 great tips for early childhood nurturing:
http://www.helpingamericasyouth.gov/exhibithall/Parents%20and%20Caregivers%20Bookmark.pdf