Objective 8:
To increase the quality of After-School Programs by helping to provide safe, nurturing
and appropriate environments for children.
Targeting Audiences
Children
Colleges and Universities
Business Leaders
CCR & R Professionals
Public Officials
Volunteers
Parents
Non-Profit groups and organizations
Extension Personnel and Professionals
School Age Care Providers (current and potential)
Health Organizations
Churches, home schools (public and private)
Public and Private schools
State child care consultants
Teaching Points
Six Elements of Quality School Age Care
Administration
Human Relations
Indoor Environment
Outdoor Environment
Activities
Health, Safety, and Nutrition
Administration & Management
Needs Assessment
Program Planning and Design
Financial
Licensing
Business Plan
Volunteer Management
Evaluation
Staff
Screening
Hiring
Professional Redevelopment
Evaluation
SAC Regulations & Laws
I.D. & Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
Behavior Management
Inclusion
Public Relations
Marketing
Community Involvement
Volunteer Involvement
Development Stages of Youth
Youth Development
Self Esteem
Building Positive Relations
Between Children
Between Children & Adults
Emotional Development
Social Development
Environmental design
Environmental design
Age appropriate
Physical
Enrichment
Large group
Small group
Academic development
4-H Curriculum learning experiences
Life Skill Development
Cognitive Development
Community Service
First Aid/CPR
Nutrition Education
Physical Development
Health & safety policies and procedures
Program Delivery Strategies
Consultations
Small Focus groups
4-H Clubs
On-site tours/visits
Newsletters
Videos
Retreats
Community Service
Distance learning
“Reports to the people”
Scrapbooks
Staff Development Sessions
Workshops (BSAC, Rated license)
Parent Handbooks
Person to person conferences
Professional conferences (SOS, NCSAC, NSACA)
Web Based learning
Higher education classes
Media
Brochures
Seminars
Administrative Handbooks
Evaluation Strategies
Input/Participation Data
Feelings Changes
Knowledge Gained
Skills Learned
Behavior Changed
Attendance sheets
Rosters
ES 237
ERS Reports
License (s)
Documentation
Transcripts
Registrations
Satisfaction scales
Observations
Feedback (informal and formal)
Pre-Post test
Post test
Observations
Feedback
Rated Scales(SACERS, NSACA)
Observation
Feedback
Checklists
Grades
Pre-post (youth)
Behavior
Life skills
Teacher input
School records
Juvenile Court records
Staff Retention
Involvement logs
Volunteer
Community
Financial records
Media coverage
Evaluation Strategies
A. Measures of Progress
1. Input/Participation Data
· # of providers trained
· # of formal classes
· # total involvement
· Youth
· Volunteers
· Parents
· Meetings/sessions held
· # 4-H Clubs
· # hours of community service
· # sites licensed
2. Feelings Changes
· Advocacy
· Awareness
· Public Opinion changed
· Acceptance
3. Knowledge Gained
Understands…
· Youth Development concepts
· Six elements of quality administrative & management principles
· Life Skills
· Certifications/degrees earned
· Curriculum Learned
4. Skills Learned
· Six elements of quality implemented (institutionalized)
· Increased in star rating
· Administrative & Management policies/handbooks, etc. set up
· Subject Matter skills developed
B. Impact Indicators
1. Input/Participation Data
· Increased involvement of community, parents, business, volunteers
· Increased resources
2. Feelings Changes
· Increased awareness about need for community service
· Improved interpersonal skills
· Increased Awareness
· Improved self confidence
3. Knowledge Gained
· Increased homework completion and quality
4. Skills Learned
· Decrease in SAC Staff turn over
· Increased 5 star programs
· Improvement in overall behavior in children
· Improved social skills
