Remake Learning is a network that ignites engaging, relevant, and equitable learning practices in support of young people navigating rapid social and technological change. Our network, established in 2007, is an open group of interconnected, creative, and innovative people and organizations in the greater Pittsburgh region. Our purpose is to spark and share best practices […]
Essential Elements of Afterschool Networks
(After School Alliance) The Wallace Foundation has published a must-read report for all policy makers and afterschool advocates. The updated report highlights four essential components for building a successful citywide system of afterschool support. These systems require necessary conditions to ensure public support, dedicated funding and institutionalized policies and practices. A useful infographic on these elements of success […]
Pennsylvania State Clearances
The state of PA requires the following clearances for all youth workers: Act 151: Child Abuse Act 34: Criminal History FBI/Fingerprinting Click here for more information PA State Clearances
The Mentoring Partnership
The Mentoring Partnership’s mission is to Maximize the opportunity for mentoring to transform the lives of young people so they may reach their full potential. They are a resource for all youth programs that want to build strong, positive adult/child interactions, either through formal, structured mentoring…or natural mentoring relationships (Everyday Mentoring). Click here to visit the […]
U.S. Department of Education Afterschool Information
Youth.gov is a one-stop website connecting the public, and particularly afterschool providers, to federal resources that support children and youth during out-of-school time. A great range of resources is included on Afterschool.gov, including issues that face America’s youth, and information about starting and operating an afterschool program. Afterschool.gov includes resources from a variety of federal […]
American Youth Policy Forum: Bridging Youth Policy, Practice, and Research
The American Youth Policy Forum (AYPF), a nonprofit, nonpartisan professional development organization, provides learning opportunities for policy leaders, practitioners and researchers working on youth and education issues at the national, state, and local levels. Click here to visit The American Youth Policy Forum’s website The AYPF YouTube Channel houses video clips of events, interviews and […]
The Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management
BCNM offers technology training that is specifically tailored to nonprofit organizations. Click here to vist the Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management website
Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network
PSAYDN promotes sustainable, high-quality out-of-school time youth development programs through advocacy and capacity building to enhance the welfare of Pennsylvania’s children, youth and families. Click here to visit PSAYDN’s Website
National Institute on Out-of-School Time
The National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST), formerly known as the School-Age Child Care Project, at the Wellesley Centers for Women, Wellesley College, has successfully brought national attention to the importance of children’s out-of-school time. Through research, training, education and program development, NIOST has continued to be at the forefront of advances in the field, […]
National Afterschool Association
The National Afterschool Association is a strong voice in the afterschool profession dedicated to the development, education and care of children and youth during their out-of-school hours. The National Afterschool Association, formerly the National School –Age Care Alliance, was founded in 1987. The National School-Age Care Alliance grew out of the National Association for the […]