Out-of-school time

Out-of-school time http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/category/service-activities/out-school-time The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en Beyond School Hours XII National Conference http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/node/19668 <p>Foundations’ trademark Beyond School Hours conferences bring afterschool educators together to share ideas about quality programming for children and youth. This year’s conference attendees will:</p> <p> * Discover the latest professional development, funding, and programming strategies<br /> * Get inspired by dynamic workshops and institutes, presented by experts in the field<br /> * Discuss research, curriculum, evaluation, and program improvement<br /> * Visit model afterschool program sites in the San Francisco area to see best practices in action</p> <p><a href="http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/node/19668">read more</a></p> Out-of-school time Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:36:23 -0600 ericam 19668 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org Preventing youth from becoming victims of cyberbullying http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/node/19460 <p>As more and more students spend more time on the Internet, not only in pursuit of academic activities, but as a way to socialize, there are dangers that tutors, mentors, and parents should be aware of. This effective practice, excerpted from materials written by Vanessa Van Petten, examines the issue of cyberbullying and is from the America Learns Network of tutoring and mentoring strategies.</p> http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/node/19460#comments Out-of-school time Crime prevention Public safety Tutoring Conflict resolution Training Technology Senior Corps AmeriCorps Learn and Serve America Community-Based Organizations Nonprofit Organizations Youth Program management LEARNS Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:04:39 -0500 magdalenam 19460 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org Monthly Feature July 2006: Celebrate Knowledge During Summer Learning Day on July 13 http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/feature-jul2006-summer-learning-day <p><a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.summerlearning.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=203&Itemid=656">Summer Learning Day</a> is a time for communities to witness the importance of high-quality summer learning opportunities in the lives of young people and their families.</p> <p>Host an event in your community that highlights your program and raises awareness about summer programs that: </p> <p><a href="http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/feature-jul2006-summer-learning-day">read more</a></p> Out-of-school time summer learning Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:57:15 -0500 corik 19417 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org Monthly Feature August 2006: Shared Features Of High-Performing After-School Programs http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/feature-aug2006-after-school <p>Organizations seeking to build or improve after-school and out-of-school time programs can benefit from reviewing research-validated best practices that promote effective program management and academic support.</p> <p><a href="http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/feature-aug2006-after-school">read more</a></p> Out-of-school time after-school Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:55:47 -0500 corik 19416 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org Afterschool Style in Practice: 25 Skill-Building Meetings for Staff http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/library/items/C3637 <p>Offers 25 ready-to-use trainings designed specifically for the time-pressed, resource-strapped world of afterschool programs. Use the meetings singly, repeat them as new staff come on board, or create a yearlong program of staff development. Contains meeting plans, handouts, and activities that provide training in core concepts and techniques. Includes a template to help plan and conduct sessions that meet individual needs and put best practices into action. </p> Out-of-school time Training Staff Youth Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:19 -0500 pingv 17061 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org Links to Learning: A Curriculum Guide for After-School Programs http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/library/items/C2879 <p>Helps out-of-school-time providers understand and use the connection their programs offer between children, school, home, peers, and community. Addresses learning and child development as it relates to out-of-school programs; offers tips and tools for selecting, planning, developing, and evaluating after-school activities; links activities to sample learning and quality standards; focuses on seven key learning areas central to high-quality programs. </p> Out-of-school time Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500 pingv 16616 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org Half a Childhood: Quality Programs for Out-of-School Hours (Third Edition) http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/library/items/C2878 <p>Offers best practices for out-of-school programs caring for children ages five to fourteen. Chapter topics include childcare as a family resource, children's developmental stages, and the childcare environment including staff, physical settings, equipment, and program structure. Contains a list of 1,000 activities, program checklist, and suggested resources. </p> Out-of-school time Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500 pingv 16615 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org A Good Time: After-School Programs to Reduce Teen Pregnancy http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/library/items/R3083 <p>Provides detailed descriptions and evaluations of after-school programs that have been shown through research to have a positive impact on adolescent sexual behavior. Contains practical information on the costs and availability of program curriculum, and lengthy descriptions of what is covered in each curriculum. Joins the expanding base of program evaluation literature from which communities can draw in making their decisions about what programs they might consider using.</p> At-risk youth Out-of-school time Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500 pingv 16727 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org After School Programs: Setting the Stage for School-Age Care http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/library/items/V3107 <p>The first video in a four-part series that explores how different programs meet the diverse needs of families and out-of-school time children within the context of their community. Gives an in-depth view of the evolution of school-age programs during the twentieth century and the advantages of different kinds of after-school settings. 28:30 minutes.</p> Out-of-school time Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500 pingv 16743 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org After School Programs: Program Planning - Finding the Balance http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/library/items/V3108 <p>The second video in a four-part series that explores how different programs meet the diverse needs of families and out-of-school time children within the context of their community. Intended for program staff, this video highlights important issues like finding the balance between time for academic support and time for activities that foster social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. 28 minutes. </p> Out-of-school time Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500 pingv 16744 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org After School Programs: Human Relationships - The Key to Social and Emotional Development http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/library/items/V3109 <p>The third video in a four-part series that explores how different programs meet the diverse needs of families and out-of-school time children within the context of their community. Focuses on an important standard of program quality - human relationships - and looks at the child's self image and emerging identity in the context of society and relationships with others. Stresses the important role of staff in nurturing appropriate guidance for school-age children, particularly with older, pre-adolescent children. 28 minutes.</p> Out-of-school time Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500 pingv 16745 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org After School Programs: Program Activities - Fostering the Development of the School Age Child http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/library/items/V3110 <p>The fourth video in a four-part series that explores how different programs meet the diverse needs of families and out-of-school time children within the context of their community. Presents examples of the variety of activities that out-of-school-time programs can provide to nurture the whole child and support children's "multiple intelligences." 28 minutes.</p> Out-of-school time Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500 pingv 16746 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org Launching Literacy in After-School Programs: Early Lessons from the CORAL Initiative http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/library/items/M3150 <p>Gives the preliminary results from a study done to determine if adding a balanced literacy approach to already strong enrichment programs would increase the chances for educational gains. The intention was to refine the CORAL (Communitites Organizing Resources to Advance Learning) initiative further by introducing a balanced literacy curriculum to the after-school programs. Displays the clear correlation between certain program practices and literacy gains. Useful to those that are considering how to best deepen the impact of their after-school programming.</p> Out-of-school time Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500 pingv 16775 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org Using NCLB Funds to Support Extended Learning Time: Opportunities for Afterschool Programs http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/library/items/M3224 <p>Discusses the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) in order to help afterschool program leaders understand the context and tenets of the law and its funding streams. Describes each funding stream and how each could be used to support extended learning in afterschool programs. Includes considerations and examples to help program leaders interested in pursuing education dollars to support extended learning programs.</p> Out-of-school time Fundraising Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500 pingv 16836 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org Beyond Safe Havens: A Synthesis of 20 Years of Research on the Boys & Girls Clubs http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/library/items/R3236 <p>Multiyear study to understand the role that Boys & Girls Clubs play in the lives of early adolescents. Identifies the potential benefits of the various programs provided by Clubs and discusses three additional studies that examined the broader club experience. Outlines the strategies that seem to have contributed to the Clubs' successes, as well as challenges that may have impeded more positive results.</p> Out-of-school time Youth service Public Private Ventures Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500 pingv 16843 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org Getting It Right: Strategies for After-School Success http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/library/items/M3309 <p>Contains the synthesized findings from 10 years of research on select after-school programs. Focuses on how to effectively run programs that are funded to produce specific policy-relevant outcomes. Gives recommendations for programs that intend to produce measurable benefits in young people who are at risk.</p> At-risk youth Out-of-school time Youth Public Private Ventures Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500 pingv 16896 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org Beyond the Right Answer: Effective Homework Help http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/library/items/V3356 <p>Designed to help train national service members and community volunteers working with children as homework coaches. Provides best practices for program design and implementation by examining an AmeriCorps after-school program in New York City. Viewers gain insight into ways to train and support adults working with children, how to establish programmatic structure and routines, and useful strategies for helping children become independent and organized in completing their homework. DVD format. 32 minutes.</p> Out-of-school time Tutoring AmeriCorps Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500 pingv 16924 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org More Than Just a Place to Go: How Developmental Assets Can Strengthen Your Youth Program http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/library/items/V3467 <p>Highlights specific asset-building programs, practices, and strategies to help motivate and strengthen out-of-school programs. Offers inspirational and informative firsthand accounts from program administrators, staff, volunteers, parents, community leaders, and youth participants. Can be used for in-service and new staff training. Includes video discussion guide. 29 minutes.</p> Out-of-school time Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500 pingv 16997 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org Impact of After-School Programs That Promote Personal and Social Skills http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/library/items/M3420 <p>Gives the results of a study done by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL). Concludes that after-school programs employing evidence-based approaches are consistently successful in producing multiple benefits for youth. Covers approaches that improve self-esteem as well as personal, social, and academic skills.</p> Out-of-school time Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500 pingv 16959 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org Beyond the Bell: A Toolkit for Creating Effective Afterschool Programs (Third Edition) http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/library/items/W3302 <p>Up-to-date information on program delivery and design for afterschool program staff. Contains topics and tools pertaining to management, communication, evaluation, linkages with the traditional school day, collaboration and community building, and parent and family involvement. Includes a CD-ROM and five staff workbooks.</p> Out-of-school time Staff Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500 pingv 16892 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org Making an Impact on Out-of-School Time http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/learns/ost-impact <p><strong>A Guide for Corporation for National and Community Service Programs Engaged in After-School, Summer, and Weekend Activities for Young People</strong></p> <p>The purpose of this manual is to help Corporation programs become more effectively involved in enhancing the quality of out-of-school time programs for young people ages five to fourteen. It offeres ideas and suggestions, resource lists, tip sheets, and examples of successful programs. Many of the materials in this manual are designed to be easily used to conduct training for members and volunteers.</p> <p><a href="http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/learns/ost-impact">read more</a></p> Out-of-school time Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:58:51 -0500 adamf 6176 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org Service as a Strategy in Out-of-School Time http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/learns/service-ost <p><strong>A How-to Manual</strong></p> <p>This manual discusses quality Out-of-School-Time (OST) programs, highlights effective practices, discusses service and service-learning activities for children and youth in OST, and lists resources and contacts. The purpose of the manual is to help individuals and organizations effectively integrate service in the development and implementation of OST programs.</p> <p><a href="http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/learns/service-ost">read more</a></p> Out-of-school time Service-learning Youth service Service-learning K-12 Students Youth LEARNS Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:47:41 -0500 adamf 6165 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org LEARNS: Out-of-School Time Resources http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/learns/ost <div align="left"><img width="124" height="80" title="" alt="Photo of smiling kids" src="/images/learns/ost.jpg" /></div> <p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="ost-programming" title="">Programming Tools</a></strong> <ul> <li><a href="ost-programming#general" title="">General Program Resources</a></li> <li><a href="ost-programming#academic" title="">Academics</a></li> <li><a href="ost-programming#enrich" title="">Enrichment</a></li> <li><a href="ost-programming#summer" title="">Summer Programming</a></li> </ul> </li> <p><a href="http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/learns/ost">read more</a></p> Out-of-school time Youth LEARNS Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:44:06 -0500 adamf 6162 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org Out-of-School Time: Performance Measurement Tools http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/learns/ost-performance <p></p> <p><a href="http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/learns/ost-performance">read more</a></p> Out-of-school time Performance measurement LEARNS Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:10:20 -0500 adamf 6138 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org Out-of-School Time: FAQ http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/learns/ost-faq <p></p> <p><em>Content coming soon!</em></p> Out-of-school time LEARNS Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:08:55 -0500 adamf 6137 at http://www.nationalserviceresources.org