Navy CYP Professional Update

1. CYP Update
21 May 2012
Policy and process news from CNIC for CYP
Professionals
NAYS Excellence in Youth Sports Awards - The National Alliance for Youth Sports
(NAYS) is now accepting preliminary applications for the 2012 Excellence in Youth Sports Award. Applications
are due 29 June 2012. Also being accepted are applications for Parent of the Year and Coach of the Year
Awards. Each year, NAYS and Athletic Business magazine select five youth sports programs that are doing
superior jobs of conducting diverse activities with a focus on providing safe and positive experiences for all
participants. The Coach of the Year and Parent of the Year awards honor volunteers that go beyond their duties
to provide a fun learning environment for the children in their youth sports programs. CNIC highly encourages
every CYP to submit these applications to NAYS by their respective deadlines. The Excellence in Youth Sports
Award can be used as a great self-evaluation tool for program advancement.
For more information visit www.nays.org/Excellence_Awards or email excellenceaward@nays.org.
2012 4-H National Youth Science Day - The 2012 National Science Experiment for 4-H
National Youth Science Day is 4-H Eco-Bot Challenge which will introduce youth to engineering concepts as
they program a self-directed robot to clean up a simulated environmental spill. This unique experiment will
engage young people in finding a solution to an environmental challenge, using engineering design skills. The
experiment will test youth's ability to: build an autonomous robot using household materials, design and
construct a programmed environment for a working robot, develop a hypothesis and carry out a test, collaborate
and offer modifications to produce an optimized solution, and generate links among engineering, technology,
science, math and society.
The experiment will test youth’s ability to:
Build an autonomous robot using household materials
Design and construct a programmed environment for a working robot
Develop a hypothesis and carry out a test
Collaborate and offer modifications to produce an optimized solution
Generate links among engineering, technology, science, math and society
This annual youth science event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, and will bring 4-H'ers together from
all around the nation to complete this single, innovative experiment. Participation in 4-H National Youth Science
Day is meant to help spark an early passion for science, engineering and math (STEM) and to encourage young
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2. people to consider these paths of study and future careers. Visit the new 4-H NYSD website and download the
2012 Youth and Facilitator Guides as well as other key resources, visit www.4-H.org/NYSD. Contact your local
4-H agent to identify if your local 4-H program will be participating in the experiment during National 4-H
Week. Carol Fink, 4-H Navy Youth Development Specialist, cfink@ksu.edu
DoDEA NEWS – Non-DODDS School Program (NDSP): For School Liaison
Officers who work regularly with military families enrolled in the NDSP, there are training opportunities
available. Contact Maggie Howland at (571) 372-1897 DSN: 312-372-1897 or e-mail. Read more in the NDSP
Worldwide Newsletter. Margaret.howland@hq.dodea.edu. Upcoming training dates are:
• 12 June 2012 – 1900 – 2000 EST
• 17 July 2012 – 0800 – 0900 EST
• 14 Aug 2012 – 0800 – 0900 EST
• 16 Sept 2012 – 1900—2000 EST
• 16 Oct 2012 – 0800 – 0900 EST
NDSP NEWSLETTER http://www.slideshare.net/chuckbev2000/2012-05-21-cyp-update-input-ndsp-worldwide-
newsletter-spring-2012
Sittercity for Navy Families: The Department of Defense funds Sittercity memberships for
Navy families, including active duty, Reserve and Guard. Sittercity, America's leading website for connecting
families with high-quality babysitters and nannies. This program has already helped more than 60,000 military
families find the caregivers they need to meet their needs. Families have access to more than 2 million in-home
caregivers across the nation including babysitters, senior caregivers, pet sitters, housekeepers and tutors. In
some instances, these caregivers are other military spouses who are available to help their fellow servicemen and
women. The top 3 times a military family uses Sittercity is while living off installation or in a remote location,
after a recent PCS, and while a spouse is deployed.
Navy families can activate their DoD paid membership at: www.sittercity.com/dod
<https://www.sittercity.com/register_corp_1.html?corp=dod&client=67&utm_source=Navy&utm_medium=pdf
&utm_campaign=dod>
Once you are registered, you can post a job, search for caregivers in your area, and begin connecting with
caregivers that meet your needs. Stay Connected with Sittercity Military Program and hear what other military
families are talking about: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sittercity.DoD
LINK TO FLYER: http://www.slideshare.net/chuckbev2000/2012-05-21-sittercity-do-dflyernavy2
EFMP Liaison Community Practices Event: On 17 May 2012, our stakeholder
partners from Fleet and Family Support, the EFMP Liaisons hosted a Community Practices event with Navy
School Liaison Officers (SLO). This was a Webinar-based event and offered great opportunities for professional
sharing. The below link takes you to the notes taken during the event.
LINK: http://www.slideshare.net/chuckbev2000/2012-05-21-efmp-community-of-practice-notes-051712
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3. Webinar Opportunity:
It’s Epidemic: Prescription Drug Abuse and How to Prevent It
Date: May 23, 2012, 3:30-4:30 pm EST/2:30-3:30 CST/1:30-2:30 MST/12:30-1:30 PST
Cost is free, but registration is required.
To register, go to: http://cyfernet.ces.ncsu.edu/mn/training/user.php?r=136
There's a reason that prescription drugs are intended to be taken under the direction of a doctor: if used
improperly they can be dangerous. Too many teens just don't realize this. They think because they are
prescribed, they are safer than street drugs. Not true.
What are they finding? Opioids (such as the pain relievers OxyContin and Vicodin), central nervous system
depressants (e.g., Xanax, Valium), and stimulants (e.g., Concerta, Adderall) are the most commonly abused
prescription drugs. What are they doing with these powerful drugs? They are taking them, not for the reason
they were prescribed but to get high, and often at doses above the prescribed levels. They may crush the drug,
releasing its effects in a rush instead of over time.
National experts will talk about the latest trends and issues, and discuss approaches that allow you to understand
and implement evidence-based approaches to promote positive youth development and effectively address this
epidemic in your community.
To register for this webinar, go to: http://cyfernet.ces.ncsu.edu/mn/training/user.php?r=136
CNIC CYP Team Points of Contact
CDC = Nichelle Murphy Nichelle.murphy@navy.mil
SAC/YOUTH/TEEN/YOUTH SPORTS = Brent Edwards brent.a.edwards@navy.mil
CDH = Deborah Enright Deborah.enright@navy.mil
OUTEACH/EFMP/NACCRRA = Terri Dietrich terri.dietrich@navy.mil
INSPECTIONS = Janie Heisner janie.heisner@navy.mil
TRAINING = Maryann Coutino Maryann.coutino@navy.mil
CHILD & YOUTH EDUCATION SERVICES = Chuck Clymer chuck.clymer@navy.mil
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4. AROUND THE WORLD IN CYP
NDW CYP Conference: The 6th Annual Naval District Washington (NDW) Child and Youth
Programs Conference was held on 14 April, 2012 at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Rivers Edge Conference
and Catering Center, from 0800-1830. The theme of the conference was, “Fostering Connections and Empathy”. The
Conference featured guest speakers, Mary Shea, Co-Founder of Kids Included Together (KIT), Marie Masterson, co-
author of 101 Principles for Positive Guidance with Young Children, Nichelle Murphy, CNIC Child Development
Center Program Manger, Brent Edwards, CNIC School Age Child and Youth Programs Manager, and Colleen
Lagesse, Zero to Three Program Specialist.
Over 185 CYP professionals, from installations throughout the region were in attendance.
Agenda topics included presentations from Mary Shea regarding Leadership and Communication. She also lead
sessions encouraging empathy in inclusive classrooms. Marie Masterson’s sessions for all attendees centered on the
101 Principles of Positive Guidance and also presented a session for preschool teachers on Fostering Empathy and
Connections in the classroom. Nichele Murphy was very much welcomed for her sessions focusing on Linking
Assessments, Planning and Observations, NAEYC Accreditation, and a special group session for Trainers and
Directors for Navigating Gold. Brent Edwards made his first visit to NDW and lead energetic sessions which were
overwhelmingly well received by SAC staff on Programming and Environments-Thinking Outside of the Box, and
How to Use Social Media in CYP. Last but not least our partner Colleen Lagesse, Zero to Three lead a group session
for our Infant and Toddler teachers called The Happy Toddler.
The event culminated with an awards dinner ceremony where teacher/provider of the year awards were presented to
one CDC teacher, one CDH provider and one SAC/Youth staff per installation were presented with plaques for their
dedication and efforts throughout the year.
NRSW Academic Anchor: Follow the below link to May/June 2012 Navy Region Southwest
Academic Anchor. In this edition you will find useful tips and tools on making a smooth transition with your
school-aged child, preparing for college, ways to participate in our Partnerships in Education program, and much
more. Additionally, we bid a fond farewell to our Naval Base San Diego SLO, Lora Willett, who will be moving
with her family at the end of May. Lora has been an incredible addition to the NRSW SLO team and will be
sorely missed!
Please share this information with anyone you feel might benefit. For additional questions or further
information, please don't hesitate to contact Shannon Milder at 619-532-4251.
LINK: http://www.slideshare.net/chuckbev2000/2012-05-21-a-anchor-may-june-sm-2012
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