ResourcesSchools, Afterschool & Summer Learning
Young people who are engaged in high-quality afterschool or summer learning opportunities tend to perform better in school and in the classroom. Research has linked gains in academic achievement with students who regularly engage in high-quality afterschool programs that offer a variety of enrichment opportunities beyond tutoring and additional classroom instruction. Learn more about what schools and educators can do to promote learning opportunities beyond the classroom to enhance student performance and achievement.
Tips on Finding Afterschool and Summer Programs
Afterschool and summer programs vary in purpose, focus and intensity of offerings. Finding the right afterschool and summer enrichment program for you or your child isn't always easy. Read through tips on finding programs near you.
Find valuable resources on funding afterschool programs.
Information, Research, and Tools
Program Quality
Program quality impacts outcomes for program participants. Read the latest research and learn more about program quality assessment tools.
Training/Professional Development
What staff in afterschool, summer and year-round programs do shapes the experiences of children and youth. Learn more about how training, professional development, and workforce development can improve program outcomes. Check out on-line training tools for summer staff.
Other Resources
Find valuable resources on key afterschool, summer learning and youth development websites. Review communications research from the FrameWorks Institute on youth programming in Minnesota .
Governor's Afterschool Learning Opportunities Summit
Learn more about Governor Tim Pawlenty's Afterschool Learning Opportunities Summit, which engaged more than 175 leaders in business, education, local government, Native American communities, law enforcement, youth and community-based youth programs focusing attention on the critical need to ensure that high-quality afterschool opportunities are available for all Minnesota children and youth.
Minnesota Out-of-School Time Commission
Learn more about the The Minnesota Commission on Out-of-School Time. Additional information about the Commission is available on their website, http://www.mncost.org.