A SyntaxCMS Site http://www.nysan.org/ 2008-08-28T21:25:38+00:00 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt (info@mypapit.net) 2008-06-25T13:45:00+00:00 2008-06-25T13:45:00+00:00 http://www.nysan.org/content/document/detail/2125/ NYSAN

NYSAN has released a third brief in its afterschool policy brief series, exploring New York's diverse afterschool funding landscape. The brief provides highly detailed information about each funding program, while also discussing remaining needs and existing barriers to improving afterschool programs. The brief also outlines key recommendations for developing a strong, statewide afterschool system in New York.

2008-05-09T17:45:00+00:00 2008-05-09T17:45:00+00:00 http://www.nysan.org/content/document/detail/2062/ NYSAN

There is a strong relationship between afterschool programs and the business community, particularly in New York, which is home to more Fortune 500 companies than any other state and has a large school-age population. Afterschool programs develop tomorrow's workforce by teaching skills and affording opportunities for personal growth that are not typically received during the school day. Unfortunately, it is estimated that 600,000 youth do not have access to an afterschool program in New York; they spend their afternoons unsupervised and in unstructured environments. There is much the business community can do to ensure that all youth have access to afterschool programs.

2008-05-06T20:00:00+00:00 2008-05-06T20:00:00+00:00 http://www.nysan.org/content/document/detail/2054/ NYSAN

At a time when New York State is striving to dramatically improve educational opportunity for all its children and youth – especially those who are most disadvantaged – the state must invest in reforming and expanding its financing system for afterschool programs. This policy brief offers guidance to state policymakers on how to approach this challenging task. The brief includes an overview of the major sources of public funding for afterschool programs in the state and analysis of how the current system can be improved to increase program quality and access. It concludes with suggestions for steps the state should take to begin building a more coordinated and effective system.

2007-11-25T19:00:00+00:00 2007-11-25T19:00:00+00:00 http://www.nysan.org/content/document/detail/2047/ Sam Piha, Temescal Associates

Since program activities are central to overall program quality, and especially to supporting the school success of children who participate in afterschool programs, this paper focuses on "Programming/Activities" within the NYSAN quality framework and specifically on two leading indicators in this area: (1) academic support - the presence of quality academic support, including tutoring and homework help, and (2) enrichment - the offering of enrichment opportunities in core academic areas as well as in the arts, technology, recreation and health. NYSAN's QSA Tool considers the presence of academic supports and enrichment opportunities to be essential to a quality afterschool programs.

2007-05-22T16:15:00+00:00 2007-05-22T16:15:00+00:00 http://www.nysan.org/content/document/detail/2046/ NYSAN

NYSAN outlines the latest research on the links between participation in afterschool programs and student academic performance, and suggest the quality standards that SED incorporate to ensure that Contract for Excellence funding will support effective programs.

2008-05-04T16:15:00+00:00 2008-05-04T16:15:00+00:00 http://www.nysan.org/content/document/detail/2045/ NYSAN

The need for quality afterschool opportunities in New York State far exceeds supply. The current system of public policy and funding for afterschool in New York State is fragmented across multiple state agencies and initiatives. This structure supports a rich diversity of services, but creates inefficiencies that hinder efforts to increase program quality and availability.

2008-04-26T16:00:00+00:00 2008-04-26T16:00:00+00:00 http://www.nysan.org/content/document/detail/2044/ Afterschool Alliance

People are joining together across the country to push for quality, affordable afterschool programs for all youth. Afterschool Alliance has created state profiles to connect practitioners networks of afterschool program providers and advocates are already working or forming in several states.

2008-04-29T16:00:00+00:00 2008-04-29T16:00:00+00:00 http://www.nysan.org/content/document/detail/2043/ Afterschool Alliance

The Afterschool Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of afterschool programs and advocating for quality, affordable programs for all children. It is supported by a group of public, private and nonprofit organizations that share the Alliance's vision of ensuring that all children have access to afterschool programs by 2010.

2008-05-02T14:00:00+00:00 2008-05-02T14:00:00+00:00 http://www.nysan.org/content/document/detail/2041/ NY State Center for School Safety

The New York 21st CCLC Statewide Technical Assistance Center is a government coordinating agency and information clearinghouse on issues related to after-school programming.

2008-05-01T14:00:00+00:00 2008-05-01T14:00:00+00:00 http://www.nysan.org/content/document/detail/2040/ The Center for After-School Excellence

The Center for After-School Excellence is dedicated to helping after-school and youth educators earn college credits and degrees in the after-school field. The Center gives staff members the guidance and opportunities they need to advance in their lives and careers and improve their earning power.

2008-05-01T14:00:00+00:00 2008-05-01T14:00:00+00:00 http://www.nysan.org/content/document/detail/2039/ New York State School Age Care Coalition

The NYS School-Age Care Credential was developed to promote quality services to children and families by providing specific standards, training, and evaluation of school-age staff members and providers.

2008-05-02T14:00:00+00:00 2008-05-02T14:00:00+00:00 http://www.nysan.org/content/document/detail/2038/ National Institute on Out-of-School Time

This paper reviews efforts to create professional and career development systems in the field of youth work. The report describes evidence of the value of credentialing programs in enhancing the workforce and improving the quality of programs and positive outcomes for youth. The report additionally includes information from the field of early care and education, which has considerable experience with professional development through credentials that provides valuable lessons for the field of youth work.

2008-05-02T13:45:00+00:00 2008-05-02T13:45:00+00:00 http://www.nysan.org/content/document/detail/2037/ NY State Office of Children & Family Services

The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) was created to improve the integration of services for New York's children, youth, families and vulnerable populations and to promote their development and protect them from violence, neglect, abuse and abandonment.

2008-05-02T13:45:00+00:00 2008-05-02T13:45:00+00:00 http://www.nysan.org/content/document/detail/2036/ Public/Private Ventures

Public/Private Ventures is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the effectiveness of social policies, programs and community initiatives, especially as they affect youth and young adults. In carrying out this mission, P/PV works with philanthropies, the public and business sectors, and nonprofit organizations.

2008-05-02T16:15:00+00:00 2008-05-02T16:15:00+00:00 http://www.nysan.org/content/document/detail/2034/ Foundations, Inc. Center for Afterschool & Community Education

CACE provides integrated professional development, program content publications, and technical assistance designed to support and enhance the rich diversity of programs, leaders, and staff who are transforming the lives of children and youth.