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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hello! We still have about 10 seats open for the
<i>in-person </i>training of <a href="https://bit.ly/LeapMi22">Leap into Science</a> on September 25th. Please see all the requirements below and the link to register by this Friday, 9/9.<br>
Thanks,</span><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5"><o:p></o:p></span></b></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>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Library of Michigan<br>
702 W. Kalamazoo St.<br>
Lansing, MI 48915</span><br>
<i><span style="color:black;background:white">My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See </span>
</i><a href="http://www.mypronouns.org/"><i><span style="color:blue;background:white">www.mypronouns.org</span></i></a><i><span style="color:black;background:white"> to learn more<b>.</b></span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov">LancasterC5@michigan.gov</a><span style="color:#1F497D">
</span><b><span style="color:black">|</span></b><span style="color:black"> 517-335-8129
<b>|</b> </span><a href="http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan"><span style="color:blue">www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan</span></a><span style="color:#1F497D">
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Join the <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmail2.mcls.org%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fmiyouth&data=02%7C01%7CNorrisS2%40michigan.gov%7Caf51448f1e92415533aa08d6f4b53328%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636965456410852648&sdata=nModcBWFyzGoDGK%2FtwsSeAXV%2F85AQKEtzzQQj%2FV%2B5fM%3D&reserved=0">
<b><span style="color:#006EB6;background:white;text-decoration:none">MiYouth</span></b></a>
<span style="color:black;background:white">Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 10, 2022 2:07 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> miyouth@mcls.org; michlib-l@mail.mcls.org<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Kate Porter <kate.porter@uwmich.org>; Zahraa Aljebori <zaljebori@dzs.org><br>
<b>Subject:</b> Leap into Science training workshop - space is very limited<o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Hello!</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="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"><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://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"><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 the return of
<b>Leap into Science training </b>for public libraries and afterschool program 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 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 <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">
complete this </span></span><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><a href="https://bit.ly/LeapMi22"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1155CC">interest form</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">
by <b>Thursday, August 25th</b>, for a chance to be selected to attend an in-person training</span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> 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 <i>not</i> selected for this round of training, we will move you to the top of the list for the next! </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="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"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Leap
into Science</span></a><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> is a nationwide program developed by</span><a href="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"><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. Attending this training would
make 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>
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<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 2023.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Posting each of your organization’s workshops to
<a href="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">
<span style="color:#1155CC">The Connectory</span></a>, a searchable directory for STEM programs across the country.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Leading Leap into Science activities during
<i>National Leap into Science Week</i> (Date to be determined in February 2023)<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;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 class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3;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>
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<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>
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<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 class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;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 class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;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 class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;vertical-align:baseline">
<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A curriculum toolkit.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;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 be announced by August 26<sup>th</sup></span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">. A registration information will be sent to organizations
that have completed the </span><a href="https://bit.ly/LeapMi22"><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>
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<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Partner organizations will need to attend a training in-person at the Detroit Zoo on
<b>Wednesday, September 21<sup>st</sup>, 9:30-Noon</b>, plus encouraged to attend the
<b>quarterly cohort virtual check-in calls, </b>which dates have yet to be determined.
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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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://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"><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="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"><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>
<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 interest form:
<a href="https://bit.ly/LeapMi22">https://bit.ly/LeapMi22</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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