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Research & Publications Research & Publications Community Relations Policy/Legislation Quality Research Project Research Topics Sustainability/Funding Templates Community Relations No Girl Left Inside How do you fight "nature deficit disorder"? Two troop leaders came up with some creative solutions. Our Partners A listing of all Wyoming Afterschool Alliance Partners and Supporters. WYAA Poster Call the WYAA if you`d like copies of our poster. Wyoming Workforce Child Care Needs Assessment Information regarding early care and education and afterschool services relative to statewide demand. Wyoming Positive Community Norms Project Community Survey 2008 data from WY PCN Community Survey categorized by county. Wyoming National Guard April 2010 Family Resources This information and resources are extremely important for childcare and afterschool program providers to help families with the reintegration process for returning soldiers and their families.   Links 21st Century Community Learning Centers This program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. Afterschool Alliance The Afterschool Alliance is working to ensure that all children have access to affordable, quality afterschool programs. Afterschool Alliance: Afterschool Advocat The Afterschool Alliance`s monthly newsletter that contains not just news pertaining to afterschool programs, but also provides information on outreach, funding, research, resources and more. Afterschool for All Afterschool for All brings together individuals and organizations from across the nation who support the vision that all children and youth deserve access to quality, affordable afterschool programs. After-School Training Toolkit Resources that can help to build fun, innovative, and academically enriching activities that not only engage students, but extend their knowledge in new ways and increase academic achievement. A New Day for Learning: A Toolkit for Principals, Afterschool, and Community Leaders NAESP`s toolkit was created for principals, out-of school time providers, and community leaders. The toolkit has been designed to help bring schools and community groups together. Children and Nutrition Services, Inc. (CNS) Children and Nutrition Services, Inc. is a non-profit Wyoming agency organized to provide, promote and support programs and activities that improve the well-being of young children. Council of Chief State School Officers CCSSO seeks member consensus on major educational issues and expresses their views to civic and professional organizations, federal agencies, Congress, and the public. Edutopia: George Lucas Educational Foundation Dedicated to improving the K-12 learning process by using digital media to document, disseminate, and advocate for innovative, replicable strategies that prepare students to thrive in their future education, careers, and adult lives. Federal Resources for Educational Excellence Teaching and learning resources from federal agencies. Fight Crime: Invest in Kids An anti-crime organization that looks at the research about what prevents kids from becoming criminals and put that information in the hands of policymakers and the general public. Foundations, Inc. A nonprofit organization committed to improving educational experiences for America`s children and youth—throughout the day, everywhere they learn. Foundations supports those who enhance the lives and prospects of our most vulnerable children. GateWay For Afterschool and 21st Century Community Learning Centers Learning Point Associates, with funding from the U.S. Dept of Education, has developed this website to streamline the information, resources, and services to help the afterschool and 21st CCLC create, improve, and sustain effective programs. Harvard Family Research Project (HFRP) Helping stakeholders develop and evaluate strategies to promote the well being of children, youth, families, and their communities. Harvard Family Research Project Out of School Time HFRP`s out-of-school time work strives to promote quality, accessibility, and sustainability of out-of-school time (OST) programs and activities across the nation. Their OST resources support the work of practitioners, policymakers, and researchers. Learn and Serve America Learn and Serve America supports and encourages service-learning throughout the United States, and enables over one million students to make meaningful contributions to their community while building their academic and civic skills. Mid-Continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) A private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to making a difference in public education. They draw upon the best of education research to translate what works into innovations and results. Mighty Milers Information about youth fitness running program. National AfterSchool Association The National AfterSchool Association is the leading voice of the afterschool profession dedicated to the development, education and care of children and youth during their out-of-school hours. National Association of Elementary School Principals A professional organization serving elementary and middle school principals and other education leaders throughout the United States, Canada, and overseas. National Association of School Administrators The professional organization for educational leaders. AASA members range from chief executive officers, superintendents and senior level school administrators to cabinet members, professors and aspiring school system leaders. National Institute on Out-of-School Time For nearly 30 years, the National Institute on Out-of-School Time at Wellesley College has moved the afterschool field forward through its research, education and training, consultation, and field-building. National League of Cities Strengthening and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, leadership, and governance. National Partnership for Quality Afterschool Learning (SEDL) Helping local practioners and state education agencies develop high-quality and balanced programs. National Summer Learning Association The NSLA serves as a network hub for summer learning program providers and stakeholders across the country, providing tools, resources, and expertise to improve program quality, generate support, and increase youth access and participation. RAND Corporation A nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. RAND focuses on issues such as health, education, national security, international affairs, law and business, the environment, and more. Parent Teacher Association Making every child`s potential a reality. School-Age Notes School-Age Notes is a publisher and retailer of books, videos, DVDs, music CDs and other resources for after-school professionals and after-school programs and summer programs geared to school-age children. Statewide Afterschool Networks Brings together established statewide afterschool networks in their collective mission to build partnerships and policies that are committed to the development and sustainability of quality afterschool programs. Wallace Foundation Knowledge Center The Wallace Foundation supports and shares effective ideas and practices to improve learning and enrichment opportunities for children. William T. Grant Foundation As a private grantmaking institution, the Foundation currently funds high-quality empirical research, with the ultimate aim of improving the lives of youth ages 8 to 25. Wyoming 21st Century Community Learning Centers 21 CCLC provides a safe environment for students during out of school hours and periods when school is not in session while supporting continued youth development and learning for lifelong success. Wyoming Children`s Action Alliance The Wyoming Children`s Action Alliance is a non-profit organization with three primary purposes that directly and indirectly impact positive outcomes for children and families in Wyoming. Wyoming Department of Education The Wyoming Department of Education`s mission is to model the highest possible character, integrity, and leadership focused on the support of continuous academic achievement. Wyoming Parent Education Network Provides a means of communication, cooperation, and education to parents and professionals who wish to serve and support children with and without disabilities. Wyoming Department of Family Services The Department of Family Services works with families, elders and vulnerable adults, helping them solve problems every day. Wyoming PTA A central informational source for parents, educators and school officials on an array of issues facing Wyoming schools. WY Department of Family Services - Childcare Division The focus of the Division of Early Childhood is on our customers: children, parents, providers and policy makers. We work collaboratively with other partners to deliver services in the most effective manner. Wyoming Association of Elementary and Middle School Principals   Quality Additional Learning Opportunites in Rural Areas Energize Our Community: Toolkit for Action Afterschool Progress Report and Consumer Guide: Wyoming How Wyoming is helping to keep the lights on after school.   Research Topics Making the Case: A 2009 Fact Sheet on Children and Youth in Out-of-School Time A 2009 report by the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) at the Wellesley Centers for Women at Wellesley College After-School Program and Academics: Implications for Policy, Practice, and Research Social Policy Report by Robert C. Granger of the William T. Grant Foundation Potential Economic Impacts of Improved Education on Wyoming From the Alliance for Excellent Education Wyoming High Schools Economic Impact Report Card From the Alliance for Excellent Education Current Challenges and Opportunities in Preparing Rural High School Students for Success in College and Careers A February 2010 Report from the Alliance for Excellent Education Supervision at the Beacons: Developing Leaders for Afterschool Programs The supervisory process is a critical element in the quality and effectiveness of youth programs. The work of three Beacon Centers is described, highlighting strategies and practices that guide the supervisory process at these organizations. Tailor Made: Attracting, Engaging and Retaining Hard-to-Reach Youth Tailor Made is one in the series of wrap-around services offered by the Beacon as part of the comprehensive wellness program. Tailor Made uses a group setting to work with vulnerable and at-risk students to develop healthy life behaviors. Engaging Middle-School Youth Through Project-Based Learning Clubs Attracting and retaining adolescents in afterschoolprograms is challenging, therefore engaging them early—before they hit high school—through programming that speaks to them, helps to develop secure and long-term relationships. Out-of-School Time: Leveraging Higher Education for Quality Why Reading by the End of Third Grade Matters This KIDS COUNT Special Report calls for a renewed emphasis on reading success by outlining the challenges, and issuing recommendations. Afterschool: Providing Benefits to Middle School Students The Creativity Crisis For the first time, research shows that American creativity is declining. What went wrong and how can we fix it. Performance Management and Evaluation: What`s the Difference? This brief provides information on performance managementthe ongoing process of collecting and analyzing information to monitor program performanceand its relationshop to other forms of evaluation.   Sustainability/Funding Preparing to Take Advantage of New Programs in the Economic Stimulus Package: Considerations for Out-of-School Time Providers and Stakeholders This funding brief offers a summary of key opportunities for funding afterschool programs in the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and offers advice for afterschool program leaders and directors. Youth Programs Resource Center The Youth Programs Resource Center develops a series of monthly funding tips that cover various financing strategies and approaches focused on helping programs finance and sustain their work. Financing A New Day for Learning A New Day for Learning challenges communities to target multiple resources toward shared goals. LEARNING TO READ: A Guide to Federal Funding for Grade-Elvel Reading Proficiency Identifies more than 100 federal funding sources that can be used to address the root causes of failing to read, to help fund remediation stgrategies, and to build cohesive infratstructure and systems.   Templates After-School Startup Guide This guide leads you through planning, organizing, managing, hiring, communicating, collaborating, programming, linking, and evaluating necessary for creating an effective afterschool program. Resource guide for planning and operating afterschool programs The purpose of this guide is to provide a description of resources to support afterschool programs. Many of the Resource Guide entries apply to before-school, summer, and community learning center programs as well as after-school programs. Whole Child Resolution Tool Kit Each child, in each school, in each of our communities deserves to be healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. That`s what a whole child approach to learning, teaching, and community engagement really is. Template 1 From the Afterschool Alliance: Here`s how you can help promote and advocate for afterschool programs. Template 2 Ten principles of advocacy Template 3 Wyoming Media Engagement Packet Video/Photo Permission Adapt to your circumstances     307.335.WYAA (9922) WYOMING AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE 626 Washington Street Lander, WY 82520 Click here to sign up for the WYAA email list. WYAA is a sponsored initiative of the Wyoming Community Foundation. © WYOMING AFTERSCHOOL ALLIANCE   Site designed by The Webwright HOME ABOUT US EVENTS RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS PRESS RELEASES LINKS MAP PARTNERS PHOTOS CONTACT US