Program QualityOregonASK believes that quality afterschool programs are committed to providing each child and youth with a enriching experience that enhances their growth and learning Quality standards will be designed to give programs a framework for what best practices in afterschool programs look like for children and youth. The intention of these standards will be to guide programs in assessing their own level of quality, policy makers in recognizing and supporting quality improvement efforts and to enhance the overall development and enrichment of children and youth in Oregon. If you have any questions contact Tammy Marino Education and Training Coordinator at 503-540-4481 COA: Afterschool AccreditationCOA After School recognition is on the move. We are working with a number of programs across the Country, and look forward to working with you and your staff as part of this important initiative. If you haven't already, please take a moment to visit www.coaafterschool.org/ to access comprehensive information on After School Program recognition as well as the standards, process information, answers to some frequently asked questions, and the recognition applications. The website also contains links to After School specific self-paced trainings that were developed to assist you and your staff learn about COA and our standards. In addition, it will help you evaluate which opportunity is the best fit for your program. You can access these trainings by following the "Tools Index" link, or by visiting: www.coaafterschool.org/tools.php?toolcat_id=32 What Research Tells Us“Emerging research on after school program quality and its relationship to outcomes indicates that…quality after school programs also share the following features: Appropriate supervision and structure, well prepared staff, intentional programming with opportunities for autonomy and choice and strong partnerships among the various settings…schools, programs and families.” Harvard Family Research Project 2-2008 “Research demonstrates that high quality Extended Learning Opportunities can improve a variety of student outcomes. Participation in high quality ELOs is linked to improvements in academic achievement, school attendance, student engagement, work-study habits, and social and emotional development.” Additional Quality Resources and ResearchMore: |
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opportunities. To support programs and communities in understanding and identifying what quality programs look like, OregonASK has begun the process of working with the field to create quality standards for Oregon.