Resources for afterschool and out-of-school time professionals and programs

Topics of Interest

Basic information, ideas, and resource links for more than 25 categories.

Shortcuts to topics related to
Development & Behavior | Management & Strategy | Programming & Content

	Character Education - scope and programs; Youth Development references includes
	Parents and Family - working with parents and family in programs
	Behavior and Discipline - includes bullying. Related: Safe Programs/Violence Prevention
	Coming Soon
	Diversity, Inclusion, Gender - topics related to both youth and staff

	Safe Programs/Violence Prevention - focus on keeping youth safe and secure. Includes risky behavior.
	Sustainability and Fundraising - methods, ideas and sources
	Coming Soon
	Administrative Management- includes legal issues, record keeping. Related: Facility and Safety.
	Community Outreach / Volunteers - working with other community groups; joint projects
	Credentials and Accreditation - individual credentials and program/site accreditation
	Professional Development - career growth, workforce development. Related: Credentials and Accreditation; Staff Development
	Research, Evaluation, Quality - includes findings and methodologies; reference documents, standards of quality, processes to improve quality
	Staff Development - includes training ideas;leadership skills
	Strategic Planning and Policy - incorporates policy, community outreach, curricula planning and more
	In the Future
	Facility and Safety - building layout, premises security, space safety
	Public Policy and Advocacy - includes legislation
	Case Studies - lists of interesting case studies for programs, interventions, community-wide efforts.

	Content / Curriculum Ideas
		Art/Music/Drama
		STEM - Science/Technology/Engineering/Math
		Fitness and Health
		Literacy and Language
	Summer Programs and Camps - how to's and references
	Teens - includes activities, developmental considerations, career preparation
	Coming Soon
	Academics, Homework, Tutoring - focus on how to best integrate into afterschool program
	Middle School- includes activities, developmental considerations, career preparation
	In the Future
	Educational Games/Toys
	Multicultural Resources - resource materials and applications
	Special Education -
	Transitions - activities for smooth transitions

To suggest a new topic of interest, email info@AfterSchoolPRO.net.