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Each day, over 10 million children participate in afterschool programs. Working parents rely on these programs to keep their children learning, growing and safe during the gap hours—after the school day ends, but before parents come home from work. Parents also rely on these afterschool programs to…

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    • May 26, 2015 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 5 EPISODES


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    Evaluation IS a Quality Improvement Process and Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2015 20:33


    All too often, and perhaps especially in the afterschool field, staff see evaluation as a reporting duty they must fulfill rather than a useful tool. “Program quality” and “evaluation” do not have to be seen as two separate strands of work. Christina Russell, of Policy Studies Associates, leads studies focused on expanded learning opportunities and their role in promoting positive social and emotional outcomes for youth in grades K-12.

    What's Going on with Federal Funding for Afterschool?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2015 14:12


    In this Quality Conversation, Jen Rinehart from the Afterschool Alliance shares the latest in afterschool policy and funding news. She gives an update on the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and shares what that means for 21st Century Community Learning Centers across the country. Jen also discusses the implementation of last fall’s reauthorized Child Care and Development Fund. 

    Implementing a Quality Improvement System: Changing Process, Changing Mindset, Changing Outcomes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2015 12:36


    Adopting a continuous program quality improvement model is challenging; change can be uncomfortable, and system implementation can be a long process. Monica Marie Jones believes in the power of afterschool professionals to change a young person’s life by an intentional focus on quality interactions and activities. In this podcast, Monica shares lessons learned through the implementation of the Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA)

    Starting with the End in Mind—Using School and Community Needs Assessments to Design High-Impact Afterschool Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2015 10:56


     In this episode, we talk with Derryck Fletcher of the Y of Central Maryland—the state’s largest provider of youth development programs. During our conversation we discuss the importance of cultivating strong partnerships with schools and families to develop high-quality afterschool programs that meet children where they are. 

    Partnering with Community Colleges to Improve Afterschool Quality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2015 9:39


    This podcast discusses the implications President Obama’s Building American Skills Through Community Colleges proposal has for the afterschool community.  Like the President, we also believe community colleges are a critical resource to ensure America’s economic strength and vitality. These institutions offer Americans a flexible, affordable option to gain new skills, work towards a degree or obtain training relevant to the local labor market. Community colleges may be a key to advancing the professionalism of the afterschool field.

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