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Welcome to the Pre-Collaboration Institute Webinar: What to Expect and How to Get the
Most Out of Your Experience
Check-InUse the chat pod to answer:
One thing I am looking forward to learning more about at the Institute is…..
Agenda
• Introductions & Check-In• Intro to NGCP• Getting to the Institute• Institute Overview• Reimbursement
Procedures• Questions & Wrap Up
NGCP Vision
The National Girls Collaborative Project (NGCP) brings together organizations that
are committed to informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics (STEM).
Access to Shared Resources
Strengthening Capacity
Equity
NGCP Components and ActivitiesVirtually:• Content Rich Project Website• E-Newsletter• Webinars• Program Directory• Social Media
Collaboratives:• Professional Development: Conferences
and Forums• Incentives to Collaborate: Mini-Grants • E-Newsletters, Local Resources, Social Media
Project Impact• 15.4 million visits to the NGCP website • 3,258 programs are listed in the online NGCP Program Directory• 27,579 participants served in 241 mini-grants completing activities• 17,957 practitioners have been served through events and
webinars• 8.2 million girls are served indirectly by NGCP by having their
leaders trained in the philosophy, knowledge, and methods of
NGCP (4.7 million Boys served too!)
1/27/14
Why is Collaboration Important?
High levels of collaboration among educators and programs engaging girls in STEM increases the efficiency and effectiveness and overall capacity of programs and therefore increases opportunities and improves experiences for girls in STEM.
Increased Collaboration Benefits Girl-Serving STEM Programs
Institute Websitehttp://www.ngcproject.org/cinstitute2014
Register by: March 10, 2014
Travel Details
Schedule: Arrive Monday for 2:30 PM start; Depart Thursday after 5:00 PM or Friday if attending MASA
Airfare: Fly into Kansas City International (MCI). If airfare is over $550 contact [email protected] before booking
Ground Transportation: Maximum: $55/each wayhttp://www.flykci.com/Direction/GroundTransportation/Index.htm
AccommodationsSheraton Suites Country Club Plaza
770 W 47th Street; Kansas City, 64112(816) 931-4400
http://www.sheratoncountryclubplaza.com
Hotel Reservations
Book hotel reservations before March 7, 2014.
The NGCP is sharing a room block with the Midwest Afterschool Science Academy
and will be using their reservation website: https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/afterschool
If you prefer to call the hotel to make your reservations remember to reference the
Midwest Afterschool Science Academy in order to receive the group rate.
Training LocationsMonday: Sheraton Suites in the Plaza Ballroom
Tuesday-Friday: Kauffman Foundation Conference Center
Shuttle between Kauffman Foundation and the Hotel will be provided.
Questions?
Institute Agenda
Institute Agenda
Collaborative Support
Collaborative Support
Getting the Most Out of the Institute
• What do you want/expect from the presenters/facilitators to enhance your learning?
• What can you do to enhance your learning at the Institute?
Getting the Most Out of the Institute
• What housekeeping rules do we need to agree upon—punctuality, cell phones, etc.?
• What do you expect from other attendees at the Institute?
Getting the Most Out of the Institute• Bring resources/ information about your
organization to shareDon’t forget to complete Pre-Work• New Collaboratives: 2/24/14 Getting Started with NGCP Required Activities Planning Calendar• Renewing Collaboratives: Collaborative Assessment Tool Commitments Checklist• All: Review Logic Model and Team Discussion
Reimbursement Policy and Process
• Download Reimbursement Form• Original receipts required; No per
diem• Processed in approx. 60 days of
submission and must be submitted by June 2, 2014
• No rental cars or alcoholic beverages• Allowed reimbursable expenses: http://
www.ngcproject.org/reimbursement-1• Contact [email protected] if you
anticipate reimbursement issues prior to purchase
Questions?
Next Online Meetings
ALL Collaboratives: March 4, 2014
11:00 AM-12:30 PM Pacific/ 2:00-3:30 PM Eastern
Building your Collaborative Network & Connecting to NGCP Partner Resources
NEW Collaboratives: February 18, 2014
11:00 AM -12:00 Pm Pacific/2:00-3:00 PM Eastern
Overview of Online Tools: NGCP Website and SharePoint