Resources on Afterschool

Advocacy

	21st Century Community Learning Centers: A Foundation for Progress A position paper defending federal funding for afterschool programs such as the 21st Century Community Learning Centers initiative. (4 pages).
	A Call for Quality Afterschool Programs in Kansas An overview of afterschool programs that can enhance Kansas' support to students. (19 pages)
	A Call to Action: Improving After School Options in Connecticut A pamphlet focusing on the network's vision, outreach and opportunities for afterschool. (2 pages)
	A Guide for Afterschool Community Forums A tool for communities planning and facilitating an afterschool community forum. The guide includes facts about afterschool, tips for planning, getting participation, sample activities, tips for working with elected officials and sample templates for advocacy. (18 pages)
	A Progress Report to the Community… Outlines the mission and progress of Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network. (12 pages)
	A User’s Guide to Advocacy Evaluation Planning This tool guides users through four basic steps of advocacy evaluation planning, and helps users to think about and design evaluations of advocacy efforts that are useful, manageable and resource-efficient. (25 pages)
	Accessing Local and State Government Grants An outline of suggestions for accessing government grants. (2 pages)
	Active Hours Afterschool: Childhood Obesity and the Role of Afterschool Programs as a Solution This paper provides a detailed overview of the rise of childhood obesity and highlights how afterschool can help combat the epidemic. (15 pages)
	After School Experience: A Time and Tool to Reduce Dropouts A chapter arguing that after school programs not only keep children safe during the high-crime after school hours, but also combating the contributing factors that add to the risk of dropping out of school. (17 pages)
	After-School Programs A report highlighting the need for, benefits of and public opinions about afterschool programs. The report incorporates new findings drawn from a search of education, social work, criminal justice, psychological and public opinion research. (20 pages)
	Afterschool Fact Sheet Talking points on the afterschool hours in America and benefits to youth, families and communities. (1 page)
	Afterschool for All, Project 2010 A brief on the Afterschool for All, Project 2010, which asks partners to agree that all children and youth should have access to quality, safe and enriching afterschool programs by the year 2010. (1 page)
	Afterschool is Key to Kids' Success An action campaign manual informing practitioners on the ways in which they can lobby local, state and federal governments, including calling scripts, sample letters and media tips. (10 pages)
	Afterschool Programs Help Working Families An issue brief educating policymakers about the importance of afterschool programs to working families. (2 pages)
	Afterschool Programs Keep Kids Safe An issue brief educating policymakers afterschool programs can keep kids safe. (2 pages)
	Afterschool Programs Support Student Learning An issue brief educating policymakers about the importance of afterschool in student learning. (2 pages)
	Afterschool Programs: A Wise Public Investment A brief focused on making the case for afterschool as a worthy investment. (4 pages)
	Afterschool Programs: Helping Kids Compete in Tomorrow's Workforce An issue brief discussing how afterschool programs can help students develop the skills needed in the 21st century workplace. (6 pages)
	America's Leaders Agree: We Need Afterschool Programs A promotional pamphlet for the 2010 initiative. (2 pages)
	Arts and Afterschool: A Powerful Combination A 2005 brief on the importance of afterschool art programs for student development. (5 pages)
	Community-Based Learning: Engaging Students for Success and Citizenship A policy paper informing educators, community partners, policymakers, and funders of the potential benefits to be gained from implementing community-based learning within their schools, districts, and states, including an overview of community-based learning, a summary of outcomes and a call to action aimed at policy makers, advocates and practitioners. (64 pages)
	Education and Afterschool Programs in Maine A flyer briefing the public on the connection between afterschool programs and academic achievement, providing brief statistics, describing the current programs in place, and advocating for more investment in new programs. (1 page)
	Getting the Most from Afterschool: The Role of Afterschool Programs in a High-Stakes Learning Environment An issue brief discussing the Cross-Cities Network vision for the afterschool field, the unique contributions each network affiliate brings and recommendations for the future. (6 pages)
	High School Reform and High School Afterschool: A Common Purpose This issue brief looks at the changing American workplace skills and the ways in which high school afterschool can support high school students in achieving these objectives. (8 pages)
	Homeland Security: Why children must be a priority in the 2008 presidential campaign This white paper outlines the current issues are important to children in the U.S. and encourages individuals to make these issues a priority in the 2008 presidential campaigns to win new investment in health, education, and social programs. (20 pages)
	Leveraging the After-school Value Added This article describes how well-supported, after-school programs can positively impact students and how these programs gain public favor. (8 pages)
	Lights on Afterschool! A postcard encouraging stakeholders to register to host an event for the 7th annual Lights on Afterschool campaign. (2 pages)
	Lights on Afterschool: Event Planning Guide An event planning guide to aid in the organization of a Lights on Afterschool event, scheduled nationally for October 12, 2006, and including basic information, event ideas, policymaker invitation, press enticements, fundraising suggestions and other sample materials. (53 pages)
	Michigan After-School Initiative 2003 Report A report highlighting key strategies for improvement and sustainability of afterschool programs under Michigan House Resolution No. 26. (44 pages)
	Montana Afterschool Network Summer Newsletter A sample statewide afterschool network newsletter focusing on advocacy, practices and resources. (4 pages)
	Moving an Out-of-School Agenda A document highlighting strategies to improve and sustain afterschool programs through three major sections: learning from communities; trends and challenges; lessons and challenges across cities. (48 pages)
	National Center for Summer Learning 2008 Annual Report This report gives the mission, values and progress of the Center for Summer Learning. It also provides information on who the organization serves and how. (11 pages)
	New California Poll Shows Nearly One Million Teens Left Unsupervised After School, Threatening Public Safety A news release describing a poll of unsupervised teens and calling upon state legislators to enact after-school spending measure. (3 pages)
	New England After 3 PM: Spotlight on New Hampshire This report highlights the findings from an online survey of New Hampshire’s superintendents and public school K – 12 principals and is part of the Afterschool Alliance’s New England After 3 PM series, which explores the status of afterschool across New England. (9 pages)
	New England After 3PM A comprehensive background paper on the status of afterschool programming efforts in the New England states aimed at encouraging greater participation by stakeholders. (22 pages)
	Nutrition in Afterschool Talking points on the importance of quality childhood nutrition and supplemental materials discussing: healthy ideas for classroom snacks and parties- classroom food safety- and alternatives to using food as a reward. (6 pages)
	NYSAN Informational Flyer This brief flyer highlights the objectives, membership and actions of the New York State Afterschool Network. (2 pages)
	Opportunity After the Bell Promotional material for the UAN designed to increase participation in afterschool programs by 100% in 2012. (8 pages)
	Out-of-School Time Policy Commentary #2: High School After-School - What Is It/ What Might It Be? Why It Is Important? A commentary paper on high school afterschool programming. (7 pages)
	Peer Communication Strategies to Support Extended-Day Learning Opportunities Strategies on how school board memebrs can become more effective messengers and opinion shapers on the concept of afterschool programs and other extended-day learning opportunities. (4 pages)
	Physical Activity in Afterschool Talking points as to how physical activity in afterschool programs can promote skill-building, practice continual movement, and are positive to the development of the child. (2 pages)
	Policy Statement on Extended Learning Opportunities A policy statement from chief state school officers and state education agency staff asserting that high-quality extended learning and development opportunities can positively impact student achievement and other developmental outcomes. (12 pages)
	Preparing Students to Thrive in 21st Century America: The Role for After-School A presentation on how afterschool programs provide students with skills necessary for the workforce. (8 pages)
	PTA After-School Week: Leader's Guide A kit with information about educational activities and events a PTA can host, including materials to help a PTA unit run effective programs that will locate, promote and improve access to after-school care. (40 pages)
	Public Policy Makers A tool kit educating practitioners on how to become effective afterschool advocates among the legislators and communities. (16 pages)
	Sample Letter from Program Provider A letter outlining how to write an advocacy letter and offering examples of different points the letter should convey. (1 page)
	Sounding a Voice for Pennsylvania Afterschool and Youth Development Programs This afterschool toolkit guides afterschool supporters on how to advocate for their programs. (22 pages)
	Speak Up: Tips on Advocacy for Publicly Funded Nonprofits A manual offering practical guidance, profiles of successful efforts and tips on avoiding common roadblocks. (13 pages)
	Summary: New England After 3 pm: Spotlight on New Hampshire This brief summarizes the findings from an online survey of New Hampshire’s superintendents and public school K – 12 principals and is part of the Afterschool Alliance’s New England After 3 PM series, which explores the status of afterschool across New England. (3 pages)
	TASC's History and Mission An overview of the After-School Corporation and its commitment to afterschool issues and programs. (6 pages)
	Ten Principles of Advocacy An outline of ten principles of advocacy. (1 page)
	The Evaluation Exchange Volume 11, Number 1 A publication featuring examples of complementary learning and its evaluation. (25 pages)
	The Power of Afterschool Programs This policy brief attempts to explain why every child in Pennsylvania should have access to an affordable, high-quality afterschool program. (4 pages)
	Thirty-Five State Education Agencies Can Build Public Understanding of Afterschool A brief including 35 ways state agencies can use advocacy to build public understanding for afterschool programs. (2 pages)
	Tips for Meeting with Elected Officials A list of six tips on how to reach out to elected officials. (1 page)
	Training Your Community to Advocate for Afterschool A list of tips on how to create a presentation on afterschool advocacy, as well as sample presentation timetable. (4 pages)

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