Program Quality

Our Goal

To support programs and communities in understanding and identifying quality programs by providing research, resources and links to valuable web-sites and professional development opportunities.

Research has shown that the relationship between well-trained staff and program quality is significant, and professional development plays a critical role in supporting quality after-school programs.

MASP and its partners support the professional development infrastructure in Michigan by:

  • Backing a system of training and other professional development opportunities
  • Linking training opportunities to current statewide systems
  • Ensuring that after-school programs are recognized and supported at statewide committees and conferences
  • Supporting the development of an After-school Certificate and Credential Program based on core competencies
  • Increasing awareness of the components of quality after-school programs


Event Spotlight

 

Integrating Technology in Afterschool Porgrams

November 7 or 8, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Focus: Hand's-on program that will introduce low cost and free educational technology tools you can integrate into your programming.  Ideas for after-school programs include:

  • virtual field trips
  • podcasting
  • social networking - MySapce, YouTube

Program Spotlight: ReCharge! Energizing After-School ™


Participate in the Michigan After-School Pilot Program and receive a free ReCharge! Kit (valued at $225) along with training and online technical assistance.