Partners and Friends, Please join APOST in thanking Melanie Claxton, our Manager for Partnerships and Quality Improvement for her dedication to APOST and to the afterschool community! I am sure many of you have interacted with Melanie. In the two years that Melanie has worked with us, she has been the driver behind all of our professional […]
Three Ways to Help Protect Afterschool Funding
What Can You Do RIGHT Now? Afterschool programming is a critically important part of the education landscape in the life of a student. It is a place where many kids discover what they love to do and who they want to be. It keeps kids safe during the hours of 3:00PM – 6:00PM, while most […]
Spotlight on Quality: SHIM
APOST is proud to showcase Quality Campaign Member organizations and youth practitioners in a bi-monthly publication that highlights quality out-of-school time opportunities. We also want to welcome the newest members of our Quality Campaign in this month’s Spotlight on Quality. This month, we are featuring one of APOST’s Quality Campaign Member, SHIM (South Hills Interfaith Movement). Read […]
Five Websites to Enhance Program Curriculum
Looking for opportunities to enhance your afterschool program curriculum? Luckily, there are a lot of great resources online that are free and easy to use. Depending on what you have available on site, the following five websites can point you to good PreK-12th grade content. Beyond the Chalkboard – This resource, created by the Boston Children’s Museum, provides an […]
National Conferences for Afterschool Professionals
Whether you are looking for inspiration and ideas to improve programming, or are interested in networking with providers across the country, the spring offers a number of opportunities for afterschool professionals to learn, connect and refresh. Here are a few upcoming conferences focused on afterschool and community based organizations. National Afterschool Association Convention I March 18th-21st I Atlanta, GA […]
Spotlight on Quality: School 2 Career
APOST is proud to showcase Quality Campaign Member organizations and youth practitioners in a bi-monthly publication that highlights quality out-of-school time opportunities. We also want to welcome the newest members of our Quality Campaign in this month’s Spotlight on Quality. This month, we are featuring one of APOST’s Quality Campaign Member, School 2 Career. Read more below […]
Take Action Now! Save Federal Funding for Afterschool Programs!
Take Action Now! Save Federal Funding for Afterschool Programs! Yesterday, President Trump’s proposed budget included the elimination of 21st Century Community Learning Center funding, the only dedicated funding for afterschool and summer learning. Please join APOST and advocates for afterschool across the country to let Congress know that the elimination of 21st Century funding will be devastating to the over […]
2018 Learn & Earn RFP Now Available!
In partnership with Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh, Partner4Work is excited to issue this year’s Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the 2018 Learn and Earn Summer Youth Employment Program! Partner4Work is looking for partners who want to create exciting and meaningful work experience opportunities for youth age 14-21. This year they are releasing three RFPs that each cover a different scope and component of the 2018 program. Proposals […]
Simple Interactions Leadership Institute
Simple Interactions Leadership Institute Are you looking for an advanced professional development opportunity? APOST and The University of Pittsburgh School of Education are partnering to bring you the SI (Simple Interactions) Leadership Institute. This special six-week experience will help you identify ways to increase developmental interactions with youth in OST settings, positively supporting the social and emotional well […]
APOST Summer Conference RFP – Apply to present!
APOST is currently seeking presenters for the Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time, which will be held on Friday, June 15th. The Summer Conference for Out-of-School Time (OST) is a professional development conference that shares best practices in youth development. The conference is open to youth practitioners who want to increase their skills in working with youth in out-of-school […]
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