Activities & Resources

The Decade of Difference is involved in numerous programs, activities and resources throughout Humboldt County. Browse through the list below, or use the dropdowns to narrow down the list to any combination of districts, age groups and impact areas.

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Any Arcata Elementary Big Lagoon Blue Lake Cuddeback Union Cutten Eureka City Schools Ferndale Unified Fieldbrook Elementary Fortuna Elementary Fortuna Union High Freshwater Garfield Hydesville Jacoby Creek Klamath-Trinity Kneeland Loleta Maple Creek Mattole McKinleyville Union Northern Humboldt Union HS Pacific Union Peninsula Union Rio Dell Scotia Union South Bay Union Southern Humboldt Unified Trinidad Alder Grove Charter Arcata Christian School Fuente Nueva Redwood Prep Charter

Age Group/Demographic:

Any 0-5 Grades K-2 Grades 3-5 Junior High High School College-Aged Parents Educators Community Members

Impact Area:

Any Early Success Financial Literacy, Savings & Planning Youth Entrepreneurship, Creativity & Innovation Career & College Planning Parent & Community Engagement Professional Development & Teacher Training

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Baby's First Year Calendar
Contact: Judi Andersen | 707-445-7006

The "Baby's First Year" Activity Calendar was developed as a resource for parents, to provide information regarding year one expected developmental milestones and includes interactive activities promoting cognitive and communicative development.
Ages 0-1

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Cash For College Workshops
Contact: Decade of Difference | 707-445-7020 An interactive hands-on event held at our comprehensive high schools designed to provide parents and students the support needed to successfully apply for financial aid by completing the FASFA or Dream Act applications.
Grade 12 students and parents

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College & Career Planning
Contact: Decade of Difference | 707-445-7020 What will you do after high school? Is there a college or career training path for you? Do you need help figuring out how to pay for the education or training you will need? The information and resources offered by Go! Beyond High School can help answer some of these questions.

Go! Beyond High School is a program coordinated by the Decade of Difference, and funded by a grant from College Access Foundation of California. Our focus is to provide current financial aid information, made available to all high school students, parents and high school support staff, emphasizing the importance of the financial aid application process and related deadlines.
Grades 9-12

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Community Giving Opportunities
Contact: Heidi Moore | 707-441-4502

Opportunity for organizations, businesses, and institutions to provide financial support, staff time, and/or other resources that promote the services and activities of the Decade of Difference.
All businesses, organizations & institutions

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Community Outreach & Volunteerism
Contact: Heidi Moore | 707-441-4502

Educating our community about the Decade of Difference Initiative and the ways in which they can engage and get involved. Opportunities exist to support programs, activities, services that connect to an individual's specific interest, time availability and level of expertise.
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Computer Refurbishing Project

Working with community volunteers, this project refurbishes donated computers and provides them to needy students and families. The program also provides computers to parents participating in the Parent Partners in Education Program to help them become more engaged in supporting their children's educational success.
Based on eligibility and need

Coregrowth.org
Contact: Cindi Kaup | 707-441-3912

CoreGrowth.org is a website dedicated to the development of children ages 0-8. It is designed to be a resource for both parents/caregivers as well as early educators.
Ages 0-8

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FAFSA and the FAFSA Completion Project
Contact: Decade of Difference | 707-445-7020 The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is your gateway to financial aid and opens the door for you to receive grants, loans, work study and certain college, university and career technical program scholarships. In addition, many states and colleges use your FAFSA information to determine your eligibility for state and school aid, and some private financial aid providers may use your FAFSA information to determine whether you qualify for their aid.
Graduating Seniors & College

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Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Contact: Judi Andersen | 707-445-7006

Produced in partnership with the Local Child Care Planning Council, this guide for parents of children entering Kindergarten offers information to prepare for this milestone transition. The guide and a "Countdown to Kindergarten" summer activities calendar is available online in both English and Spanish.
Parents of incoming kindergartners

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Humboldt College/Career Expo
Contact: Cindy Porter | 707-441-3973

An evening designed to provide high school students and their families with information about college and career opportunities. College representatives from across California and the nation provide school specific information. Additionally, break-out sessions are held regarding NCAA eligibility, CSU and UC Admissions, the California Community College System, and financial aid.
All welcome

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Kuder Navigator
Contact: Susi Huschle | 707-601-4307

A web-based college and career exploration tool that navigates students through a process of assessing their post-secondary interest, and guides them to develop a plan that supports their goals. The tool includes resume builders, college search, interest assessments, access to peer reviewed portals, and an on-line portfolio.
Grades 7-12

Parent Partners in Education
Contact: Agustín Amaro | 707-502-4343

In partnership with the CSU Chancellors Office, this parent education program offers classes designed to increase parent engagement and promote a college-going culture for all families, with special efforts to reach those parents who may not have had the opportunity to attend college themselves. The curriculum includes understanding of educational systems, ways to support student success, and advocacy and leadership skills.
Families with children Pre K-12

School-Ready Child Growth Chart
Contact: Judi Andersen | 707-445-7006

These charts provide parents with a fun way to measure a child's height while learning about important developmental milestones.
Ages 0-5

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