School Year Planning Toolkit
As you plan for the new school year, this toolkit will help you create a structured and high quality program routine. UAN has created and collect a number of resources to aid organizations in their ongoing efforts to plan for the school year.
Growing Together, Learning Together
With many cities expressing interest in afterschool system-building and more useful information becoming available, this Wallace Perspective offers a digest of the latest thinking on how to build and sustain an afterschool system, along with what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the field. The report focuses on the four components of system-building that current evidence and experience suggest are essential: strong leadership from major players, coordination that fits local context, effective use of data, and a comprehensive approach to quality. In addition to the downloadable report, there is an infographic outlining these four qualities and the statistics based on them.
Every Hour Counts
This site offers seven downloadable publications for afterschool programs. These reports cover topics such as putting data to work, learning from the work of other organizations, scale and sustainability, and communications.
Training to Go Y4Y: Toolkit Portal
This toolkit gives suggestions on how to make the most of Math, Literacy, Art, Science, Technology, and homework time. On the site, you will find key elements for planning, how to target and integrate skills, identify standards, assess needs, define goals, and more. Other ideas and suggestions include best practices, family engagement, one-on-one work, etc.
Beyond the Bell Toolkit
Beyond the Bell® is a suite of professional development services, products, and practical tools designed to help afterschool program leaders and staff members create and sustain high-quality, effective afterschool and expanded learning programs. The Toolkit contains resources, tips, and tools about program management, design, partnerships, delivery, evaluation, and improvement. The Toolkit is not a free resource, however , there are free videos that cover various topics, such as summer success, continuous improvement, and program culture.
The Forum for Youth Investment
The Forum for Youth Investment helps leaders with strategies from national leadership to on-the-ground action. The site addresses improving and aligning policies, planning and partnering, and strengthening practices and programs.
Interactions & Youth Engagement
This TurnKeyPD eBook bundles multiple learning resources specific to two Core Knowledge and Competencies: Youth Interaction and Engagement. Use it with your staff to guide techniques and strategies that support youth in the development of self-regulation, self-concept, coping, positive interactions, and acting in partnership to foster leadership and voice.