[Michlib-l] Leap into Science training workshop - space is very limited

Tue Sep 6 12:04:34 EDT 2022

Hello! We still have about 10 seats open for the in-person training of Leap into Science<https://bit.ly/LeapMi22> on September 25th. Please see all the requirements below and the link to register by this Friday, 9/9.
Thanks,
Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
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From: Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)
Sent: Wednesday, August 10, 2022 2:07 PM
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Cc: Kate Porter <kate.porter at uwmich.org>; Zahraa Aljebori <zaljebori at dzs.org>
Subject: Leap into Science training workshop - space is very limited

Hello!

The Detroit Zoological Society<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdetroitzoo.org%2Fabout%2Fyour-detroit-zoo%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cc2b8339ce30d46700b5e08d9453a93e5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637616941699156460%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=YSZqQv3hcErlHMbtj1UcThhqwyRhorBhyiWLQ814FfE%3D&reserved=0>, the Library of Michigan<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/>, and the Michigan Afterschool Partnership <https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.miafterschool.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cc2b8339ce30d46700b5e08d9453a93e5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637616941699166411%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=XlqDZw415y7VywmaRwsb3GK%2FJDS47ha4QOQO0YL%2BACQ%3D&reserved=0> are excited to announce the return of Leap into Science training for public libraries and afterschool program partners.

Participating public libraries and afterschool program partners will receive information and training on what you need to run the Leap "Light & Shadow," "Wind," and "Balance" based STEM programs. Registration will be limited, so be sure to complete this interest form<https://bit.ly/LeapMi22> by Thursday, August 25th, for a chance to be selected to attend an in-person training at the Detroit Zoo, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from 9:30am-Noon (so pencil that date in for now). Space is very limited so if your organization is not selected for this round of training, we will move you to the top of the list for the next!

Leap into Science<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fleap.fi.edu%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cc2b8339ce30d46700b5e08d9453a93e5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637616941699176368%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=nkcCKt3xW0frn%2FL60Xyx38jm85V2jYt9vZSYOrM36PI%3D&reserved=0> is a nationwide program developed by The Franklin Institute Science Museum<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fi.edu%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cc2b8339ce30d46700b5e08d9453a93e5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637616941699186321%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=wRS5Ed54aENqplW0elzjifBv5SGRz3pdoyuMqhVOUMg%3D&reserved=0> that integrates open-ended science activities with children's books, designed for children ages 3-10 and their families. The program empowers educators to offer workshops in community settings like libraries, museums, and out-of-school time programs to engage underserved audiences in accessible and familiar settings.  Attending this training would make you a Partner Organization in our Michigan Cohort.

As a Leap into Science partner organization, you are committing to:

  *   Scheduling and leading at least three (3) Leap into Science virtual or in-person workshops for children and families by end of 2023.
  *   Posting each of your organization's workshops to The Connectory<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftheconnectory.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cc2b8339ce30d46700b5e08d9453a93e5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637616941699186321%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=RoubMdZ%2BThxKXFGrAMhHurbbqHwyxVaKOPs%2FnpSlQA4%3D&reserved=0>, a searchable directory for STEM programs across the country.
  *   Leading Leap into Science activities during National Leap into Science Week (Date to be determined in February 2023)
  *   Completing a workshop report following each workshop your organization hosts.
  *   Participating in quarterly virtual check-in calls with other trained educators in your state.

Each organization who participates in Leap into Science will receive:

  *   A virtual training on high-quality science and literacy curriculum and facilitation strategies for 1-2 educators from your organization.
  *   Ongoing support during program implementation as part of a Leap into Science National Network.
  *   Access to the national Leap into Science leadership team and online resources.
  *   A curriculum toolkit.
  *   Opportunity to network and collaborate with out-of-school-time organizations in your region.

Registration for accepted organizations will be announced by August 26th. A registration information will be sent to organizations that have completed the interest form <https://bit.ly/LeapMi22> and are selected for the training.

Partner organizations will need to attend a training in-person at the Detroit Zoo on Wednesday, September 21st, 9:30-Noon, plus encouraged to attend the quarterly cohort virtual check-in calls, which dates have yet to be determined.

Leap into Science is funded by the National Science Foundation, and led by The Franklin Institute<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fi.edu%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cc2b8339ce30d46700b5e08d9453a93e5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637616941699196284%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=%2FUmy6QC%2Fhu%2B5fcpoIF9VWkfpRVDvT%2BIvVTI6gUGsRT4%3D&reserved=0>.  Visit the Leap into Science website, http://leap.fi.edu/<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fleap.fi.edu%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7Cc2b8339ce30d46700b5e08d9453a93e5%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637616941699206239%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=rfXC7DhKtiEG%2F0ULn5Hqay64XHYJDO6IDbgrqPVg3BU%3D&reserved=0>, for more information about this program.

Please let me know if you have any further questions. Meanwhile, please complete the interest form: https://bit.ly/LeapMi22.

Thank you,
Cathy Lancaster
Youth Services Coordinator
Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915
My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more.
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