General Information
Afterschool Alliance
American Youth Policy Forum
National Afterschool Association
Afterschool Alliance
How to Start a Program
Expanded Learning in Afterschool
Opportunities for Student Success
Expanding Minds and Opportunities
The Power of Afterschool and Summer Learning in Student Success
National Institute for Out of School Time
The Forum for Youth Investment
Ready by 21
Colorado Agencies
Colorado Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Centers
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) competitive grant program is authorized under Title IV, Part B, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The purpose of this important program is to: Establish or expand community learning centers that provide students (particularly those who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools) with academic enrichment opportunities, along with activities designed to complement the students’ regular academic program, and Offer literacy and related educational development to families of these students.
Colorado Office of Early Childhood
The Office of Early Childhood provides resources for children, families and early care professionals to best prepare Coloradans for future success, through access to collaborative, coordinated, quality early childhood programs and supports.
Tony Grampsas Youth Services
The TGYS Evaluation Team analyzes pretest and post-test data collected by Grantees on a yearly basis to assess changes among over 5000 participating youth and parents on outcomes such as resilience, self-efficacy, school performance and bonding, bullying and delinquency, and positive parenting skills. In previous years, TGYS data has demonstrated positive change on outcomes that are closely linked to the TGYS goals of reduced crime and violence. Specifically, Drug Use, Bullying, and Delinquent Behaviors and Attitudes decreased among participants. This kind of positive change generated by TGYS programming is a substantial step toward achieving its major goals. Positive change has also been established on outcomes that are closely linked to the TGYS goals of reduced child abuse and neglect.
Denver Afterschool Alliance
The Denver Afterschool Alliance supports every Denver afterschool provider through tools and resources to help improve program quality and measure outcomes. We unite the voices and ideas of city and school officials, providers, funders, family members and students to plan for and deliver impacts that result in positive outcomes for children. Our main goals are to continuously improve and expand high-quality afterschool experiences and increase access for all children so they can succeed and Denver can thrive!
Colorado State University 4-H Extension
Colorado 9to25 (CO9to25) is a collective, action-oriented network of youth and adults working in partnership to align efforts to achieve positive outcomes for all youth in Colorado. It takes collaborative action to ensure that all young people ages 9-25 are safe, healthy, educated, connected and contributing. It is Colorado’s youth system building effort that continues the work of Early Childhood Colorado, the early childhood system for Colorado children ages 0-8.
Colorado Childcare Licensing and Administration
Policy & Advocacy National Briefs
America After 3PM
Every five years, the Afterschool Alliance conducts the largest nationwide survey related to afterschool. The survey is primarily targeted at parents of school-age children. The data show attendance and demand, benefits, and support for afterschool programming.
Expanding Minds and Opportunities
A collection of over 90 research articles related to afterschool and expanded learning.
Briefs and Research from the Afterschool Alliance
The Afterschool Alliance has the most comprehensive, national database of afterschool research and briefs available, covering a variety of topics.
Literacy
Y4Y and Literacy
Using Afterschool and Summer Learning to Improve Literacy Skills
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
Physical Activity & Nutrition
National Afterschool Association HEPA Standards
Afterschool Alliance and Child Nutrition
BOKS Kids
Afterschool Alliance Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA)
USDA Food and Nutrition Service – Food and Afterschool
Afterschool Nutrition in Colorado
Best Practices
Afterschool Alliance
Attendance Works
Indiana Afterschool Alliance
National Summer Learning Association
The Forum for Youth Investment
Articles of Interest
Understanding Comprehensive OST Programs
A Whole Family Approach to Workforce Engagement (APHSA)
Build it Better Indicators of Progress (NAEYC)
Community Collaboration for School Innovation Toolkit (Colorado)
Connecting the Dots – Data Use in Afterschool Systems (The Wallace Foundation)
Cradle to Career Partnership Report (ACYI)
ExpandED Schools National Demonstration
Lessons for Scale and Sustainability (Policy Studies Associates)
Foundations for Young Adult Success
A Developmental Framework (The Wallace Foundation)
Improving Early Literacy in Colorado
Realizing the Promise of the READ Act via STAND for Children Colorado
Using Data to Drive Change in Complex Community Systems (Bowie and Inkelas, UCLA)
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We are committed to providing afterschool and summer program practitioners, advocates, and community members with the resources and tools necessary to build high-quality out-of-school time programs in Colorado.
Below you will find links to research results, best practices, program examples, funding opportunities, and other resources to support your efforts. Use the categories below to help you find the information you need:
General Information
Afterschool Alliance
American Youth Policy Forum
National Afterschool Association
Afterschool Alliance
How to Start a Program
Expanded Learning in Afterschool
Opportunities for Student Success
Expanding Minds and Opportunities
The Power of Afterschool and Summer Learning in Student Success
National Institute for Out of School Time
The Forum for Youth Investment
Ready by 21
Expanded Learning in Afterschool
Opportunities for Student Success
Colorado Agencies
Colorado Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Centers
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) competitive grant program is authorized under Title IV, Part B, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The purpose of this important program is to: Establish or expand community learning centers that provide students (particularly those who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools) with academic enrichment opportunities, along with activities designed to complement the students’ regular academic program, and Offer literacy and related educational development to families of these students.
Colorado Office of Early Childhood
The Office of Early Childhood provides resources for children, families and early care professionals to best prepare Coloradans for future success, through access to collaborative, coordinated, quality early childhood programs and supports.
Tony Grampsas Youth Services
The TGYS Evaluation Team analyzes pretest and post-test data collected by Grantees on a yearly basis to assess changes among over 5000 participating youth and parents on outcomes such as resilience, self-efficacy, school performance and bonding, bullying and delinquency, and positive parenting skills. In previous years, TGYS data has demonstrated positive change on outcomes that are closely linked to the TGYS goals of reduced crime and violence. Specifically, Drug Use, Bullying, and Delinquent Behaviors and Attitudes decreased among participants. This kind of positive change generated by TGYS programming is a substantial step toward achieving its major goals. Positive change has also been established on outcomes that are closely linked to the TGYS goals of reduced child abuse and neglect.
Denver Afterschool Alliance
The Denver Afterschool Alliance supports every Denver afterschool provider through tools and resources to help improve program quality and measure outcomes. We unite the voices and ideas of city and school officials, providers, funders, family members and students to plan for and deliver impacts that result in positive outcomes for children. Our main goals are to continuously improve and expand high-quality afterschool experiences and increase access for all children so they can succeed and Denver can thrive!
Colorado State University 4-H Extension
Colorado 9to25 (CO9to25) is a collective, action-oriented network of youth and adults working in partnership to align efforts to achieve positive outcomes for all youth in Colorado. It takes collaborative action to ensure that all young people ages 9-25 are safe, healthy, educated, connected and contributing. It is Colorado’s youth system building effort that continues the work of Early Childhood Colorado, the early childhood system for Colorado children ages 0-8.
Colorado Childcare Licensing and Administration
Policy & Advocacy National Briefs
America After 3PM
Every five years, the Afterschool Alliance conducts the largest nationwide survey related to afterschool. The survey is primarily targeted at parents of school-age children. The data show attendance and demand, benefits, and support for afterschool programming.
Expanding Minds and Opportunities
A collection of over 90 research articles related to afterschool and expanded learning.
Briefs and Research from the Afterschool Alliance
The Afterschool Alliance has the most comprehensive, national database of afterschool research and briefs available, covering a variety of topics.
STEM
Evidence-Based Curricula
After-School Science Plus
(grades K-8)
Design a Discovery Mission
(grades K-8)
SciGirls
(grades 2-6)
After-School Math Plus
(grades 3-8)
Exploring the Solar System
(grades 1-4)
Techbridge
(grades 6-12)
Girls at the Center
(grades K-8)
Additional Resources
Afterschool Alliance and STEM Learning
Colorado 4-H STEM & K-12
Afterschool and Summer Programs: Committed Partners in STEM Education
National Afterschool Association STEM Gems
Y4Y and STEM
Literacy
Y4Y and Literacy
Using Afterschool and Summer Learning to Improve Literacy Skills
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
Physical Activity & Nutrition
National Afterschool Association HEPA Standards
Afterschool Alliance and Child Nutrition
Afterschool and Physical Education
Afterschool Alliance Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA)
USDA Food and Nutrition Service – Food and Afterschool
Afterschool Nutrition in Colorado
Summer Learning
Summer Learning Day is an annual national advocacy day led by the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) to elevate the importance of keeping kids learning, safe and healthy every summer.
Lights On Afterschool
Best Practices
Afterschool Alliance
Indiana Afterschool Alliance
National Summer Learning Association
The Forum for Youth Investment
Articles of Interest
A Whole Family Approach to Workforce Engagement (APHSA)
Build it Better Indicators of Progress (NAEYC)
Community Collaboration for School Innovation Toolkit (Colorado)
Connecting the Dots – Data Use in Afterschool Systems (The Wallace Foundation)
Cradle to Career Partnership Report (ACYI)
ExpandED Schools National Demonstration
Lessons for Scale and Sustainability (Policy Studies Associates)
Foundations for Young Adult Success
A Developmental Framework (The Wallace Foundation)
Improving Early Literacy in Colorado
Realizing the Promise of the READ Act via STAND for Children Colorado
Using Data to Drive Change in Complex Community Systems (Bowie and Inkelas, UCLA)
More Information
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Funding Your ProgramDiscover funding resources for your program. LEARN MORE |
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PolicyLearn about partnerships, policy development, and maximizing your advocacy efforts. LEARN MORE |
Get Involved |
Get InvolvedLearn what you can do to get involved with supporting out-of-school time programs in Colorado. LEARN MORE |
Learn what you can do to support out-of-school time programs in Colorado, today!
We are committed to providing afterschool and summer program practitioners, advocates, and community members with the resources and tools necessary to build high-quality out-of-school time programs in Colorado.
Below you will find links to research results, best practices, program examples, funding opportunities, and other resources to support your efforts. Use the categories below to help you find the information you need:
General Information
Afterschool Alliance
American Youth Policy Forum
National Afterschool Association
Afterschool Alliance
How to Start a Program
Expanded Learning in Afterschool
Opportunities for Student Success
Expanding Minds and Opportunities
The Power of Afterschool and Summer Learning in Student Success
National Institute for Out of School Time
The Forum for Youth Investment
Ready by 21
Expanded Learning in Afterschool
Opportunities for Student Success
Colorado Agencies
Colorado Department of Education 21st Century Community Learning Centers
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) competitive grant program is authorized under Title IV, Part B, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. The purpose of this important program is to: Establish or expand community learning centers that provide students (particularly those who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools) with academic enrichment opportunities, along with activities designed to complement the students’ regular academic program, and Offer literacy and related educational development to families of these students.
Colorado Office of Early Childhood
The Office of Early Childhood provides resources for children, families and early care professionals to best prepare Coloradans for future success, through access to collaborative, coordinated, quality early childhood programs and supports.
Tony Grampsas Youth Services
The TGYS Evaluation Team analyzes pretest and post-test data collected by Grantees on a yearly basis to assess changes among over 5000 participating youth and parents on outcomes such as resilience, self-efficacy, school performance and bonding, bullying and delinquency, and positive parenting skills. In previous years, TGYS data has demonstrated positive change on outcomes that are closely linked to the TGYS goals of reduced crime and violence. Specifically, Drug Use, Bullying, and Delinquent Behaviors and Attitudes decreased among participants. This kind of positive change generated by TGYS programming is a substantial step toward achieving its major goals. Positive change has also been established on outcomes that are closely linked to the TGYS goals of reduced child abuse and neglect.
Denver Afterschool Alliance
The Denver Afterschool Alliance supports every Denver afterschool provider through tools and resources to help improve program quality and measure outcomes. We unite the voices and ideas of city and school officials, providers, funders, family members and students to plan for and deliver impacts that result in positive outcomes for children. Our main goals are to continuously improve and expand high-quality afterschool experiences and increase access for all children so they can succeed and Denver can thrive!
Colorado State University 4-H Extension
Colorado 9to25 (CO9to25) is a collective, action-oriented network of youth and adults working in partnership to align efforts to achieve positive outcomes for all youth in Colorado. It takes collaborative action to ensure that all young people ages 9-25 are safe, healthy, educated, connected and contributing. It is Colorado’s youth system building effort that continues the work of Early Childhood Colorado, the early childhood system for Colorado children ages 0-8.
Colorado Childcare Licensing and Administration
Policy & Advocacy National Briefs
America After 3PM
Every five years, the Afterschool Alliance conducts the largest nationwide survey related to afterschool. The survey is primarily targeted at parents of school-age children. The data show attendance and demand, benefits, and support for afterschool programming.
Expanding Minds and Opportunities
A collection of over 90 research articles related to afterschool and expanded learning.
Briefs and Research from the Afterschool Alliance
The Afterschool Alliance has the most comprehensive, national database of afterschool research and briefs available, covering a variety of topics.
STEM
Evidence-Based Curricula
After-School Science Plus
(grades K-8)
Design a Discovery Mission
(grades K-8)
SciGirls
(grades 2-6)
After-School Math Plus
(grades 3-8)
Exploring the Solar System
(grades 1-4)
Techbridge
(grades 6-12)
Girls at the Center
(grades K-8)
Additional Resources
Afterschool Alliance and STEM Learning
Colorado 4-H STEM & K-12
Afterschool and Summer Programs: Committed Partners in STEM Education
National Afterschool Association STEM Gems
Y4Y and STEM
Literacy
Y4Y and Literacy
Using Afterschool and Summer Learning to Improve Literacy Skills
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
Physical Activity & Nutrition
National Afterschool Association HEPA Standards
Afterschool Alliance and Child Nutrition
Afterschool and Physical Education
Afterschool Alliance Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA)
USDA Food and Nutrition Service – Food and Afterschool
Afterschool Nutrition in Colorado
Summer Learning
Summer Learning Day is an annual national advocacy day led by the National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) to elevate the importance of keeping kids learning, safe and healthy every summer.
Lights On Afterschool
Best Practices
Afterschool Alliance
Indiana Afterschool Alliance
National Summer Learning Association
The Forum for Youth Investment
Articles of Interest
A Whole Family Approach to Workforce Engagement (APHSA)
Build it Better Indicators of Progress (NAEYC)
Community Collaboration for School Innovation Toolkit (Colorado)
Connecting the Dots – Data Use in Afterschool Systems (The Wallace Foundation)
Cradle to Career Partnership Report (ACYI)
ExpandED Schools National Demonstration
Lessons for Scale and Sustainability (Policy Studies Associates)
Foundations for Young Adult Success
A Developmental Framework (The Wallace Foundation)
Improving Early Literacy in Colorado
Realizing the Promise of the READ Act via STAND for Children Colorado
Using Data to Drive Change in Complex Community Systems (Bowie and Inkelas, UCLA)
More Information
Funding Your Program |
Funding Your ProgramDiscover funding resources for your program. LEARN MORE |
Policy |
PolicyLearn about partnerships, policy development, and maximizing your advocacy efforts. LEARN MORE |
Get Involved |
Get InvolvedLearn what you can do to get involved with supporting out-of-school time programs in Colorado. LEARN MORE |
Learn what you can do to support out-of-school time programs in Colorado, today!
