Data: Gathering and Using Data for Needs Assessment and Segmentation Analysis

Overview

A webinar series hosted by Promise Neighborhoods Institute at PolicyLink, you'll learn howNavigate collecting data for the Promise Neighborhoods indicators Better understand needs assessment and segmentation analysis

Host:

  • Frank Farrow, The Center for the Study of Social Policy

Guests:

  • Jennifer Comey, Urban Institute
  • Steve Spiker, Urban Strategies Council

Data: Designing a Longitudinal Data System

Overview

A webinar series hosted by Promise Neighborhoods Institute at PolicyLink, you'll learn about a model to developing a platform for community data sharing and use Strategies for Addressing FERPA and HIPAA when designing a longitudinal data system

Host:

  • Victor Rubin, PolicyLink

Guests:

  • Vanessa Bekkouche-Samuelson, Information Coordinator, The Providence Plan
  • Steve Winnick, Attorney, Education Counsel 

  • Jon Neiditz, Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough

Data: Using Data for Planning, Implementation, and Community Accountability

Overview

A webinar series hosted by Promise Neighborhoods Institute at PolicyLink, you'll learn about using data for program improvement, building capacity to increase accountability in a diverse community collaborative and results-based accountability that helps leaders and organizations plan; choose realistic, goals; implement effective strategies; and identify clear benchmarks by which to measure success.

Host:

  • Betina Jean-Louis, Director, Evaluation, Harlem Children's Zone

Guests:

  • Shana Brodnax, Senior Manager, Early Childhood Programs, Harlem Children's Zone
  • Sebastian Schreiner, Former Data and Evaluation Coordinator, Making Connections San Antonio

Data: Results-Driven Partnerships with Traditional Public Schools

Overview

A webinar series hosted by Promise Neighborhoods Institute at PolicyLink, you'll learn about how schools, school districts and partners.

Host:

  • Cheryl Rogers, Consultant

Guests:

  • Bill Shepardson, Center for the Study of Social Policy
  • Jazmine Lewis, Program Director, The Harlem Children’s Zone

Active Transportation and Equity: Key Challenges and Opportunities from the Field

Overview

As the United States is wrestling with race and class in many arenas, these issues have come to the forefront in the world of walking, bicycling, and Safe Routes to School. Straight talk on equity is welcome when it comes to active transportation, health and safety -- but what does equity and active transportation mean in practice at the local and regional level? Join the National Partnership's webinar to hear why equity is crucial in the world of active transportation, how equity is being prioritized in the field, and learn about best practices in bridging the gap between community need and active transportation's benefits.
 
Speakers:
Sara Zimmerman, Technical Assistance Director, Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Pedro Arista, Program Manager, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
Tamika Butler, Executive Director, Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
Alyia Smith-Parker, Senior Associate, Institute for Youth, Education, and Families, National League of Cities
This webinar is part of a regular series of free webinars brought to you by the Safe Routes to School National Partnership on topics related to Safe Routes to School and other policy and program initiatives that can increase walking and bicycling to school and in daily life.
 

Promise Neighborhoods Federal Policy Webinar

Overview

This presentation provides an update on Promise Neighborhoods appropriations and legislation, reviews the In-District Meeting Guide, and makes suggestions for advocacy. There is no webinar recording available, so please contact us for more information.

April 2011

Let's Move And Convergence Web Learning Session

Overview

Let's Move! is a comprehensive initiative launched by First Lady Michelle Obama, dedicated to solving the problem of obesity within a generation by creating a healthy start for children; empowering parents and caregivers; providing healthy food in schools; improving access to healthy, affordable foods; and increasing physical activity. This webinar is an opportunity to learn about the Let’s Move initiative from the Executive Director of the national Let’s Move! initiative, Robin Schepper and about local efforts of LiveWell Colorado, a regional convergence partner, from its vice president Lisa Walvoord. It gave participants the opportunity to share their efforts in advancing place-based, multi-field, equity-focused policy and environmental change across the country; discussed how these efforts can be better connected; and where potential opportunities to work together at local, regional, and national levels.

Featured Speakers:

  • Robin Schepper, Executive Director, Let’s Move Initiative (powerpoint)
  • Lisa Walvoord, Vice President, Live Well Colorado (powerpoint)

June 2012

Innovation Fund Information Webinar - June

Overview

This informational webinar will provide details about the Innovation Fund application process. The Convergence Partnership invites local and regional philanthropic institutions to submit proposals that will support the launch of new grant making initiatives designed to enhance the built environment and/or expand healthy food access in low-income communities and communities of color in order to improve health and promote equity. The Innovation Fund provides 50 percent matching dollars, up to $200,000 total, for a three-year period. The goal is to engage philanthropic institutions in creating robust and sustainable support for multi-field, policy and environmental change efforts emphasizing equity and community partnership.

Featured Speakers:

  • Shireen Malekafzali, Associate Director, PolicyLink (powerpoint)
  • Catherine Collen, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, The Tides Foundation (powerpoint)
  • Curt McPhail, Program Officer, Mary Black Foundation (powerpoint)

 

Click here for answers to questions that webinar participants submitted via the chat function and that we were unable to answer during the live session.

July 2012

Innovation Fund Information Webinar - July

Overview

This informational webinar will provide details about the Innovation Fund application process. The Convergence Partnership invites local and regional philanthropic institutions to submit proposals that will support the launch of new grant making initiatives designed to enhance the built environment and/or expand healthy food access in low-income communities and communities of color in order to improve health and promote equity. The Innovation Fund provides 50 percent matching dollars, up to $200,000 total, for a three-year period. The goal is to engage philanthropic institutions in creating robust and sustainable support for multi-field, policy and environmental change efforts emphasizing equity and community partnership.

Featured Speakers:

  • Shireen Malekafzali, Associate Director, PolicyLink
  • Catherine Collen, Senior Philanthropic Advisor, The Tides Foundation
  • Justine Choy, Director of Grantmaking

 

View the entire powerpoint presentation here.

The Health Trust Click here for answers to questions that webinar participants submitted via the chat function and that we were unable to answer during the live session.

Convergence Partnership Theory of Change Webinar

Overview

The Convergence Partnership catalyzes investments and action with a high aim—to create transformational change to achieve its vision of Healthy People, Healthy Places.

A theory of change describes the process of the transformation. This webinar will provide an overview of the Partnership’s theory of change and illustrate the destinations of progress and the route to travel on the way to actualizing its vision.

Pages