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Direct linkFiester, Leila – ExpandED Schools, 2014
In 1998, George Soros and Herb Sturz seized an opportunity to significantly improve children's lives by founding The After-School Corporation (TASC). They believed that increasing the quality and availability of after-school programs, with the ultimate goal of changing public policy, could transform the potential for many New York City kids who…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Educational Quality, Models, Program Development
Download full textAfterschool Alliance, 2014
Over the past 15 years, knowledge of the afterschool field has grown substantially. A large body of evidence exists that confirms quality afterschool programs help children become more engaged in school, reduce their likelihood of taking part in at-risk behaviors or acting out in school, and help raise their academic performance. A greater…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Outcomes of Education, Student Attitudes, Positive Attitudes
Peer reviewedHill, Sara L.; Matloff-Nieves, Susan; Townsend, Lena O. – Afterschool Matters, 2009
Once a motley mix of afterschool, before-school, summer, and weekend programs, the out-of-school-time (OST) field is fast consolidating. As in other emerging fields, efforts to professionalize are gaining momentum; the field now boasts several professional certificates as well as degree programs. Strong emphasis has been placed on in-service…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Professional Development, Inquiry, Program Effectiveness
Carroll, Becky – Inverness Research, 2008
In this report, the author shares her perspective on ten years of science-rich programming for high school youth at the American Museum of Natural History. This report includes: (1) A discussion of the theory of action and the rationale that underlies the AMNH youth programs; (2) A description of three of the programs that have been offered and…
Descriptors: Program Design, Youth Programs, After School Programs, Museums
Berlin, Richard A.; Dworkin, Aaron; Eames, Ned; Menconi, Arn; Perkins, Daniel F. – New Directions for Youth Development, 2007
The authors provide examples of sports-based youth development programs and offer information about program mission and vision, program design and content, evaluation results, and program sustainability. The four sports-based youth development programs presented are Harlem RBI, Tenacity, Snowsports Outreach Society, and Hoops & Leaders…
Descriptors: Program Design, Mentors, Team Sports, Racquet Sports
Thompson, Anne L. – Afterschool Matters, 2005
Fabulous Fashions is a program established in 2000 for fifth through eighth graders attending high-need school, M.S. 127, in the Castle Hill section of the Bronx. Within the program, fashion design is offered three times a week; students who enroll are required to attend all three sessions. Students may participate in as many seasons of fashion as…
Descriptors: Middle School Students, Females, Disadvantaged Schools, Urban Schools
