Quality Improvement
What is a high-quality afterschool program? Research has demonstrated that youth benefit from high-quality afterschool programs. According to the National Afterschool Association report, "Why Afterschool Quality Matters" and the Utah Education Policy Center’s report, "Afterschool Program Quality Improvement in Utah" high-quality afterschool programs:
- Foster positive relationships between program participants and staff
- Offer a blend of academic and developmental skill-building activities
- Rely on data-driven best practices and standards
- Promote high levels of student engagement
- Provide appropriate levels of structure as well as opportunities for autonomy and choice
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