Sentences with phrase «out of school time program quality»

In July 2013, the OST Program Quality Standards Work Group launched a process to establish a set of voluntary statewide standards of out of school time program quality for Texas by December 2014.

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Topics included: early reporting on inaccuracies in the articles of The New York Times's Judith Miller that built support for the invasion of Iraq; the media campaign to destroy UN chief Kofi Annan and undermine confidence in multilateral solutions; revelations by George Bush's biographer that as far back as 1999 then - presidential candidate Bush already spoke of wanting to invade Iraq; the real reason Bush was grounded during his National Guard days — as recounted by the widow of the pilot who replaced him; an article published throughout the world that highlighted the West's lack of resolve to seriously pursue the genocidal fugitive Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic, responsible for the largest number of European civilian deaths since World War II; several investigations of allegations by former members concerning the practices of Scientology; corruption in the leadership of the nation's largest police union; a well - connected humanitarian relief organization operating as a cover for unauthorized US covert intervention abroad; detailed evidence that a powerful congressional critic of Bill Clinton and Al Gore for financial irregularities and personal improprieties had his own track record of far more serious transgressions; a look at the practices and values of top Democratic operative and the clients they represent when out of power in Washington; the murky international interests that fueled both George W. Bush's and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaigns; the efficacy of various proposed solutions to the failed war on drugs; the poor - quality televised news program for teens (with lots of advertising) that has quietly seeped into many of America's public schools; an early exploration of deceptive practices by the credit card industry; a study of ecosystem destruction in Irian Jaya, one of the world's last substantial rain forests.

Her community outreach includes serving as chairman of After School Matters, a non-profit that provides Chicago teens with high quality, out - of - school time proSchool Matters, a non-profit that provides Chicago teens with high quality, out - of - school time proschool time programs.

Since many out - of - school programs face limited funding and their staff members tend to be young, part - time workers who rarely commit to the job for long, providing high - quality, cost - effective professional development can be a challenge.

Building off the 2010 YouthPrint report, BLOCS» partners created the Louisville Out - of - School Time Program Quality Standards to provide youth - serving agencies guidelines for ensuring positive youth programming.

HFRP's mission in out - of - school - time is to promote the strategic use of information to improve the quality, accessibility, and sustainability of out of school time programs across the nation.

To support the goal of offering high quality extended learning services linked to the school day, Alexandria City Public Schools received a 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant that will provide out of school time programming for grades K - 5.

Participating in out - of - school time (OST) programs can be transformational in the lives of young people, but only if the efforts are high quality.

CalSAC is building a future where every child in California — regardless of income, race, or zip code — has access to high quality, affordable out - of - school time programs.

Summer success: Challenges and strategies in creating quality academically focused summer programs (Issues and Opportunities in Out - of - School Time Evaluation, No. 9).

We operate accredited early learning, elementary, and out of school time programs grounded in research - based curricula and high - quality instruction.

ASAPconnect links out - of - school - time programs and assistance providers so you can partner more effectively, expand capabilities and improve program quality.

Quality programs may provide children and youth with academic support and enrichment (1), supportive social environments (2, 3, 4), or simply serve as a safe space for children and youth to spend their out - of - school time (5, 6).

We are committed to providing out - of - school time practitioners, advocates, and community members with the resources and tools necessary to build high quality out - of - school time programs in California.

Mission To provide professionals, advocates, and community members the tools and resources necessary to build high - quality out - of - school time programs in California.

Further, high - quality out - of - school time programs have been shown to provide students with positive social and personal skills.

High - quality out - of - school time programs are important for supplementing the normal school day and for closing the opportunity gap between high - and low - income students.

Collective for Youth's mission is to advocate for, facilitate resources, and provide quality training for out of school time program providers.

CIWP Arts Education Guidance Planning Tool A first step in ensuring high - quality arts programming at your school, both during the school day and during out of school time, is to include the arts in your school's Continuous Improvement Work Plan (CIWP).

The Make It Count Pledge represents a commitment to delivering quality out - of - school time programming for Arizona kids.

Between 1993 and 1999, The Wallace Foundation's Making the Most of Out - of - School Time (MOST) initiative worked with community - based partners in Boston, Chicago and Seattle to increase the supply, accessibility, affordability and quality of afterschool programs and to promote greater national awareness of the need for such programs.

1979 National Institute on Out - of - School Time (originally known as the School - Age Child Care Project) begins extensive research, education, training, publication, and program development designed to improve the quality of children's out - of - school tiOut - of - School Time (originally known as the School - Age Child Care Project) begins extensive research, education, training, publication, and program development designed to improve the quality of children's out - of - schoolSchool Time (originally known as the School - Age Child Care Project) begins extensive research, education, training, publication, and program development designed to improve the quality of children's out - of - school tTime (originally known as the School - Age Child Care Project) begins extensive research, education, training, publication, and program development designed to improve the quality of children's out - of - schoolSchool - Age Child Care Project) begins extensive research, education, training, publication, and program development designed to improve the quality of children's out - of - school tiout - of - schoolschool timetime.

TXPOST has been working tirelessly to develop our advocacy strategies that could increase the quality and availability of out of school time programs in Texas.

Helping children reach their potential through quality programming: The importance of evaluation in out - of - school time science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

The Dimensions of Success observation tool, or DoS, defines twelve indicators of STEM program quality in out - of - school time (e.g., afterschool, summer camps, etc.).

Like early learning and K - 12 education settings, the benefits youth receive from out - of - school time (OST) programs hinge on the quality of the program.

Since 2011, the Raikes Foundation in collaboration with School's Out Washington has worked to improve the quality of out - of - school time programs serving youth in Washington School's Out Washington has worked to improve the quality of out - of - school time programs serving youth in Washington StaOut Washington has worked to improve the quality of out - of - school time programs serving youth in Washington Staout - of - school time programs serving youth in Washington school time programs serving youth in Washington State.

Local studies revealed that Omaha was lacking in quality out of school time programming for youth.

This webinar provides a detailed look at all the available tools developed by the California AfterSchool Network (CAN) to assist out - of - school time programs improve program quality.

From the individual youth worker to our umbrella partner agencies, the entire Omaha out of school time community is continually improving the quality of its programming so that our youth can thrive.

Child Trends recently released three research briefs that present research findings and effective strategies to implement high - quality out - of - school time programs.

Provide access to tools and resources, promising strategies, professional development, and trainings to enhance out - of - school time program quality

«1 Among attributes associated with quality out - of - school - time programs are safety, both physical and psychological; activities that are developmentally and educationally oriented, engaging, and challenging; the opportunity to form positive relationships with adults and peers; and «opportunities for autonomy and choice.»

Skills for Adolescence for Out - of - School Time provides staff with a positive youth development program that aligns with the six common elements of high - quality OST programming, recognized by researchers and practitioners as having the most influence on positive outcomes for young people.

Hall works in partnership with the Massachusetts and Minnesota Departments of Education and the American Institutes for Research to study how high - quality out - of - school time programs can promote participants» literacy development and the role social and emotional learning may play in supporting the development of literacy - related skills.

As Co-Principal Investigator of the Early Education and Out of School Time Evaluation, she designed and manages an evaluation of the quality of child care and afterschool programs who are undertaking a facility improvement project.

PSAYDN's mission is that all children and youth deserve access to high quality out - of - school time programs that promote positive youth development and support the successful transition to adulthood.

In partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE), and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), researchers at American Institutes for Research and the National Institute on Out - of - School Time at the Wellesley Centers for Women are undertaking a study that explores how high - quality out - of - school time (OST) programs can promote participants» literacy development and the role social and emotional learning (SEL) may play in supporting the development of literacy - related skilOut - of - School Time at the Wellesley Centers for Women are undertaking a study that explores how high - quality out - of - school time (OST) programs can promote participants» literacy development and the role social and emotional learning (SEL) may play in supporting the development of literacy - related sSchool Time at the Wellesley Centers for Women are undertaking a study that explores how high - quality out - of - school time (OST) programs can promote participants» literacy development and the role social and emotional learning (SEL) may play in supporting the development of literacy - related skiTime at the Wellesley Centers for Women are undertaking a study that explores how high - quality out - of - school time (OST) programs can promote participants» literacy development and the role social and emotional learning (SEL) may play in supporting the development of literacy - related skilout - of - school time (OST) programs can promote participants» literacy development and the role social and emotional learning (SEL) may play in supporting the development of literacy - related sschool time (OST) programs can promote participants» literacy development and the role social and emotional learning (SEL) may play in supporting the development of literacy - related skitime (OST) programs can promote participants» literacy development and the role social and emotional learning (SEL) may play in supporting the development of literacy - related skills.

Increasing healthy youth development opportunities, including quality out - of - school - time programs.