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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Hello!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<a href="https://detroitzoo.org/about/your-detroit-zoo/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">The Detroit Zoological Society</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">, the
</span><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Library of Michigan</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">, and the
</span><a href="https://www.miafterschool.org/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">Michigan Afterschool Partnership
</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">are excited to announce
<b>Leap into Science </b>training opportunities for public libraries and afterschool partners. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Participating public libraries and afterschool program partners will receive support to purchase materials you need to run a “Light & Shadow” based STEM program. Registration will be limited, so be sure
to complete this </span><a href="https://forms.gle/zaRoh8AJmQSaYut68"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">interest form</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> by end of day,
<b>Friday, August 13th</b>, for a chance to be selected. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in">
<a href="http://leap.fi.edu/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">Leap into Science</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> is a nationwide program developed by</span><a href="http://www.fi.edu/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">The Franklin Institute Science Museum</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> 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. Registering for and attending
this training makes you a Partner Organization in our Michigan Cohort.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">As a Leap into Science partner organization, you are committing to</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in;padding-inline-start:48px" type="disc">
<li style="color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Scheduling and leading at least three (3) Leap into Science virtual or in-person workshops for children and families by end of May 2022.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Posting each of your organization’s workshops to
<a href="https://theconnectory.org/"><span style="color:#1155CC">The Connectory</span></a>, a searchable directory for STEM programs across the country.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Leading Leap into Science activities during
<i>National Leap into Science Week</i> (February 21-26, 2022)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Completing a workshop report following each workshop your organization hosts. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Participating in quarterly virtual check-in calls with other trained educators in your state. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Each organization who participates in Leap into Science will receive</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in;padding-inline-start:48px" type="disc">
<li style="color:black;margin-top:12.0pt;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A virtual training on high-quality science and literacy curriculum and facilitation strategies for 1-2 educators from your organization.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ongoing support during program implementation as part of a Leap into Science National Network.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Access to the national Leap into Science leadership team and online resources.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A curriculum toolkit and funding for materials. <o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Opportunity to network and collaborate with out-of-school-time organizations in your region.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Registration for accepted organizations will open by August 23rd</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">
<b>and run through September 10th</b>. A registration link will be sent to organizations that have completed the
</span><a href="https://forms.gle/zaRoh8AJmQSaYut68"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">interest form
</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">and are selected for the training.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:12.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:12.0pt;margin-left:0in">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Partner organizations will need to
<b>attend one (1) of the following two-hour virtual trainings LIVE</b>, preferably for the designated region in which they work (or closest to their region); plus the
<b>three (3) cohort virtual check-in calls</b> listed:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wednesday, October 6, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Northern MI/U.P.)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday, October 12, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM (Southwest & Mid MI)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wednesday, October 20, 1:00 PM-3:00 PM (Southeast MI)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MI Cohort Virtual Check-in Calls:<o:p></o:p></span></li><ul style="margin-top:0in;padding-inline-start:48px" type="circle">
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday, December 6th, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday, February 7th, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM<o:p></o:p></span></li><li style="color:black;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in;mso-list:l3 level2 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday, May 2nd, 10:00 AM-11:00 AM<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Leap into Science is funded by the National Science Foundation, and led by
</span></i><a href="https://www.fi.edu/"><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">The Franklin Institute</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">. Visit the Leap into Science website,
</span></i><a href="http://leap.fi.edu/"><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">http://leap.fi.edu/</span></i></a><i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">, for more information about this program.</span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Frequently Ask Questions:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Do I really need 2 people from my organization to participate?</span></i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><br>
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<i>Answer</i>: Ideally, yes. Please try to find someone who can attend with you; this could be someone else in your library system, Friends of the Library, or a community partner from a daycare, afterschool location, or local museum. The goal is to have more
than one person at your library/in your community who is familiar with the program. You will receive funds for materials; if you leave your organization, we want someone else at your organization who will still utilize the materials. HOWEVER, we realize
that some communities are so small that it's just not realistic. If that's the case, you can attend alone and we will work to pair you with someone in your region!<br>
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<i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">I'd like to sign up more than 2 people in my organization. May I?</span></i><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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<i>Answer</i>: If this is something your organization would like to do, please Contact me at
<a href="mailto:LancasterC5@Michigan.gov">LancasterC5@Michigan.gov</a> I will assess whether there is enough space in the training.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Please let me know if you have any further questions. Meanwhile, please complete the
<a href="https://forms.gle/zaRoh8AJmQSaYut68">interest form</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Thank you,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5">Cathy Lancaster</span></b><span style="color:#2E74B5"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Youth Services Coordinator</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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