This research brief examines the association between out-of-school time program quality and adolescent outcomes. It explores the hypothesis that adolescents in high-quality and safe programs tend to engage in fewer risky behaviors, to have greater social competency, and to have better school performance than adolescents not in a program.
The 2011 NAA Convention features 3 dynamic general session speakers and over 200 member-led workshops in which you can obtain new ideas, learn best practices, and gather solutions to the challenges
This brief provides information for designers, funders, and practitioners of out-of-school time programs on program practices that should be encouraged.
This brief highlights the challenges faced by rural programs and proposes five key strategies for obtaining resources for rural out-of-school programs.
This brief helps youth program providers of out-of-school time programs identify peer conflict and bullying and promote positive peer conflict resolution techniques. It defines traditional bullying and cyberbullying and provides information on how common bullying is, who is likely to be a bully, victim, or both, how to recognize and reduce bullying.
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.
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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.
