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Need for After School programs

Need for After School programs. 28 million school children have parents who work outside the home Estimates of 5-15 million children are “latchkey” kids, returning to home alone after school Chronic shortage of after school programs exist Need particularly great in urban areas.

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Need for After School programs

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  1. Need for After School programs • 28 million school children have parents who work outside the home • Estimates of 5-15 million children are “latchkey” kids, returning to home alone after school • Chronic shortage of after school programs exist • Need particularly great in urban areas

  2. Types of Programs • Many local ASP are based on national models and use their guidelines or resources • Programs fall into five general areas • Language arts • Study Skills • Academic Subjects • Tutoring • Community-based

  3. Effective Program Components • Academic – when possible align AFP curriculum with school curriculum and use teachers in both • Provide as much one-on-one tutoring as possible • Emphasize team recreational activities • Develop social skills • Clear goals and infrastructure

  4. Effective Program Components cont’d • Well trained staff and volunteers – staff development is key • Inclusion of families in program planning and delivery when possible • Attention to safety, health and nutrition issues

  5. After School Resources • www.after-school.gov • www.usdoj.gov/kidspage • www.ed.gov • Pfie.ed.gov • Publications from USDOE • Working for Children and Families: Safe and Smart After-School Programs • Keeping Schools Open as Community Centers

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