Behavior Management that Sticks

Brandis Stockman, executive director of OST Training that Sticks discusses a behavior management training model for program supervisors to utilize for staff training and coaching focused on guiding positive child and youth behaviors.

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Trauma and Youth Programs

Research Associate Patricia McGuiness-Carmichael, MSW, offers a brief overview of how children and youth may experience trauma and offers recommendations for bringing trauma-informed practices into summer learning programs.

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NIOSTpartnershipkidsOur new Spring 2022 Afterschool Matters journal brings a focus on literacy through this special issue highlighting the work of the William Penn Foundation and its partners to support children and families in Philadelphia through literacy-rich programming and environments.  Four papers in this issue reflect current partner initiatives to build literacy-rich environments. Other papers explore how literacy environments promote

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Adult w youth mentorRole models are those whose behavior, example, or success is or can be emulated by others. One need not be a hero, sports star, or celebrity to be a role model. Sometimes being yourself is enough to inspire someone. 

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PlaceholderResearchNational Afterschool Matters Fellow Josh Gillman takes a look at the importance of leadership development in building a strong out-of-school time field.

 

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Belonging and Human-Centered Work Webinar

On February 11, 2021, the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) hosted a webinar as part of the Afterschool Matters Dialogue series.

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Belonging and Human-Centered Work Webinar

Join the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) for our next Afterschool Matters Dialogue, featuring out-of-school time and youth development professionals from around the country. Afterschool Matters Dialogues offer attendees the opportunity to learn about and discuss critical issues in the out-of-school time field. Programs feature presentations by National Afterschool Matters Fellows followed by a question and answer session with attendees.

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The fourth cohort of National Afterschool Matters (NASM) Fellowship kicked off a year-long journey of inquiry-based research and study this past October with funding from the Robert Bowne Foundation . The Fellowship, hosted by the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) at Wellesley College offers mid-career out-of-school time (OST) and youth development professionals the opportunity to become part of a professional learning community where they reflect on, study, and assess their work to improve its quality and impact.

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Approaches to OST Staff Training

On Tuesday, November 17, 2020, the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) hosted a virtual webinar as part of the Afterschool Matters Dialogue series. The program featured two guest speakers who discussed their approaches to OST staff training.

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Mariana Quintanilla

On Monday, October 26, 2020, the National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) hosted a virtual webinar as a part of the Afterschool Matters Dialogue series. The program was moderated by Georgia Hall, Ph.D., director of NIOST and was on the topic of promoting social justice.

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    "NIOST has been an anchor for numerous school age care projects we do, including ASQ (After-School Quality) and Links to Learning. They are a nationally respected organization that Pennsylvania has partnered with for over 20 years."



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    "NIOST was a core partner in supporting the development of quality improvement systems across the nine cities that participated in The Wallace Foundation Next Generation Afterschool System-Building Initiative. The NIOST team worked well with other technical assistance partners in the initiative, always willing to pitch in and collaborate with others to make our professional learning community meetings a team effort. I truly hope the Foundation has an opportunity to partner with them in the future."


    – Priscilla M. Little, Initiative Manager, The Wallace Foundation

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    "NIOST has been a leader in the out-of-school time field for as long as I can remember, and I have relied on their research, tools, and advice to improve my practice throughout my career. Their staff members are good partners and good listeners, and their influence across the country is palpable."


    – Jane Quinn, Vice President and Director of National Center for Community Schools, Children's Aid Society
  • PEOPLE ARE SAYING

    "Georgia Hall, Ellen Gannett, and the NIOST team have been instrumental in driving the healthy afterschool movement. Their dedication to quality practice, informed policy, and collective impact is instrumental in our effort to create healthier communities."



    – Daniel W. Hatcher, Director, Community Partnerships, Alliance for a Healthier Generation

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