This report reviews the evidence on the effectiveness of school-based and community-based extended learning time (i.e., through a longer school day or year or through academic services offered during out-of-school time) and synthesizes the results of more than 80 evaluations of extended learning time approaches.
This brief identifies out-of-school time programs with positive impacts on adolescent or young adult outcomes (e.g., behavior problems, physical health, and education).
This guide is designed to assist funders, administrators, and practitioners in identifying and navigating online resources to find evidence-based programs that may be appropriate for their target populations and communities.
This brief presents information about factors that limit enrollment and prevent engagement in out-of school time programs and activities, helping to fill a critical gap in our understanding of why some children and adolescents do not participate in these programs.
In this paper, the authors propose a more systemic alignment of high school reform efforts in New York City with Out-of-School (OST) time programs for high school students. The paper offers new models for high school OST programming to prepare young people for college and the workforce.
This publication includes information on why school engagement matters, how out-of-school time programs can affect school engagement, and how to measure engagement.
This report examines the literature and outlines a set of guiding principles for after-school programs serving preteens. It identifies six elements that are present in programs that are more likely to see positive outcomes in the emotional and behavioral health of their participants.
This is a staff development resource developed by the National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning focusing on integrating the arts with other subjects.
Feeling stressed? If you or someone you know has been affected by a disaster and needs immediate assistance, please call this toll-free number for information, support, and counseling. You will be connected to the nearest crisis center.
When children, teens, and adults are dealing with the stress from crisis situations, talking may not be enough. These resources provide ideas about what to do you can do at home to help children, family members, and yourself cope.
