Philadelphia Wallace OST Kick-Off

1. Philadelphia Wallace OST Kick-Off

2. The NIOST Definition of “OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME”National Institute of Out of School Time’s Definition of OST: “A wide range of program offerings for young people that take place before school, after school, on weekends, and during the summer and other school breaks” (NIOST, 2000, p. 1)

3. Definitions of “OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME”National Institute of Out of School Time’s Definition of OST:“a wide range of program offerings for young people that take place before school, after school, on weekends, and during the summer and other school breaks” Pennsylvania Legislature State Legislative Budget and Finance Report, After School Programs in Pennsylvania, 2009: “Programs having ... 1) structured activities, possibly, but not necessarily including tutoring, 2) overseen by engaged adult mentors, 3) providing services at least 12 hours per week outside traditional school time during or most of the school year, or in the summer at least five hours a day for six or more weeks, 4) with an expectation of regular attendance, and 5) provided at a school or center-based facility.” [Citation: http://lbfc.legis.state.pa.us/reports/2009/39.pdf] {OST with PBL: See http://www.niost.org/pdf/afterschoolmatters/asm_2012_15_spring/asm_2012_spring_1.pdf}

4. A Diversity of OST Programs in Philadelphia is operated by numerous “systems” or organizations, most with separate databases Boys & Girls Clubs Faith-Based Organizations Charter and Private Schools Many, Many Others YM/YWCA’s PYN 4-H Clubs Organizations’ Multi-Site Programs Neighborhood Collaboratives Many Others * PCAPS resides here School District Athletics, Clubs, etc. Archdiocesan Schools’ CARES After School A.S.A.P. Clubs PAL and Recreation Centers Mural Arts Program Police, Fire and DBH Programs DHS-Funded Programs * Rec After School & Summer Camp OST Summer OCDEL School-Age Child Care 21st Century Community Learning Centers DHS Other PYD

5. Out-of-School Time: from fragmentation to integration Four Keys to Ongoing City-wide Coordination • AFTER… • Smarter use of city resources • Program quality improves • More children participate • Public support • Children gain • BEFORE… • Waste of city resources • Uneven program quality • Fewer children participate • Public skepticism • Children lose LEADERSHIP: Mayor tasks coordinating group to set priorities, involve after-school programs, and collect data. DATA: A complete city after-school picture – service gaps, children’s participation, program quality – emerges. QUALITY: Coordinators set standards, then use assessment and training to lift program quality. PARTICIPATION: With carrots and sticks, coordinators nudge programs to meet attendance goals.

6. Wallace Foundation NextGen OST System “Building Blocks” TheACTION ELEMENTS ofcommitted leadership and a public or privatecoordinating entity … … are responsible for… multi-year planning,reliable information, participation building and promotion of program quality… … which together promote… IMPROVED OUTCOMES such as more high-quality programs, more participation, more effective use of public/private resources…which result in…greater benefits for children and a sustainable OST system

7. Building an “OST System of Systems” An Enhanced Infrastructure Driven by Additional “Data” from Useful Products & Outcome Measurement Tools

8. “Reliable Information”

10. The City’s OST SystemsBuilding Blocks for Citywide OST System-Building

11. Stay Current & Get Involved with the“Philadelphia OST Wallace Project” Coming in Fall 2012: A Project Website embedded within OSTRC’s site: www.sp2.upenn.edu/ostrc/

12. Please Volunteer for Work Group(s) Either or Both The Assessment & Outcomes Assessment Group The Data Group Contact: Thomas.Sheaffer@phila.gov