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APAS is one of the only assessment systems available that helps afterschool programs link quality and youth outcomes together in a comprehensive, flexible and integrated fashion.
 
APAS includes three measurement tools:
 
The Survey of Academic and Youth Outcomes (SAYO) S and T, completed by staff and teachers.
The new Survey of Academic and Youth Outcomes (SAYO) Y, completed by youth.
The Assessment of Program Practices Tool (APT).

Together, these user-friendly tools are designed to help afterschool programs improve program quality and focus on appropriate and realistic outcomes for youth. These tools address the accountability challenge that faces afterschool programs.

For an overview of the APAS system, download the APAS brochure or watch our Intro to APAS Prezi presentation.

History and Development
The APAS tools have been extensively piloted and scientifically tested beginning with the statewide Massachusetts Afterschool Research Study (MARS) in 2004. Reliability and validity testing continues today through funding from WT Grant Foundation and MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. For more on the history and development of APAS, click here>>

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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."



    – Betsy O. Saatman, TA Specialist/SAC Initiatives, Pennsylvania Key
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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
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