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Peer reviewedToenniessen, Carla Sams; And Others – Elementary School Guidance and Counseling, 1985
Presents an overview of research on factors that influence the latchkey experience, and a survey that can be used in assessing conditions that exist with latchkey children on the local level. Practical suggestions for the counselor's role are given. (BL)
Descriptors: Children, Counselor Role, Elementary Education, Intervention
Download full textAlaska State Dept. of Education, Juneau. – 1987
This guidebook begins with a definition of the term "latchkey," which is followed with guidelines for Alaskans interested in starting a program for latchkey children. Discussion focuses on: (1) surveying parents; (2) determining costs; (3) planning space; (4) developing a culturally sensitive curriculum that is responsive to the special…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Extended School Day, Guidelines, Latchkey Children
Seligson, Michelle; Fink, Dale Borman – 1989
This book for persons interested in setting up high quality school-age child care (SACC) programs: (1) provides background information and a rationale; (2) describes a collaborative model of program development; (3) discusses program funding and resources; (4) considers approaches to recognizing high quality school-age child care; and (5) offers…
Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Cooperation, Definitions, Educational Quality
Chung, An-Me, Ed. – 2000
After-school programs have the potential to keep children safe and out of trouble and can help to improve the academic performance of the increasing numbers of participating children. This report presents positive research on after-school programs and examples illustrating the potential of high-quality after-school activities to keep children…
Descriptors: After School Education, After School Programs, Children, Educational Quality
Madison Local Schools, Mansfield, OH. – 1984
The Madison Local School District offers guidelines for developing and implementing an independently financed, after-school enrichment program for latchkey children in rural areas. The district, located 40 miles from Cleveland, Ohio, borders on Lake Erie. Sections of the guide concern: (1) program development; (2) establishment of the environment;…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Community Involvement, Demonstration Programs, Educational Finance
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Div. of Educational Services. – 1987
This manual details the events which led to the opening, in April, 1986, of the Cleveland (Ohio) Public Schools' Family Life After-School Program for urban latchkey children. Sections of the manual concern: (1) assessment of need; (2) resource inventory; (3) community input; (4) planning; (5) program design; (6) site selection; (7) program size;…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Demonstration Programs, Guidelines, Latchkey Children
Ohio State Dept. of Education, Columbus. Div. of Educational Services. – 1986
Provided are guidelines for developing and implementing a before- and after-school child care program for elementary school students in suburban areas. Guidelines are based on the experience of Ohio's Groveport-Madison Local School District. Contents concern: (1) the process of establishing need; (2) the process of laying the groundwork; (3) first…
Descriptors: After School Programs, Demonstration Programs, Elementary Education, Extended School Day
