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The quest for quality: recent developments and future directions for the out-of-school-time field
Nicole Yohalem1, Robert C Granger, Karen J Pittman
1Forum for Youth Investment.
New Directions for Youth Development
|April 10, 2009
Summary
Improving out-of-school-time (OST) programs requires systemic quality assessment. Recent developments focus on accountability and research to enhance program practices and youth outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Youth Development
- Program Quality Assessment
- Educational Policy
Background:
- Assessing and enhancing out-of-school-time (OST) program quality is a significant challenge.
- Recent years have seen increased focus on systemic quality improvement efforts within the OST field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore key developments in OST program quality assessment and improvement.
- To identify future opportunities for progress in the OST field.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent developments in practice, policy, and research concerning OST program quality.
- Analysis of trends toward accountability and data-driven improvement.
Main Results:
- Proliferation of intentional, systemic efforts to improve OST program quality.
- Increased policy focus on accountability for both outcomes and program practices.
- Growing researcher interest in developing point-of-service measures for OST settings.
Conclusions:
- The OST field is poised for evolution through refined quality improvement approaches.
- Integrating quality assessment into policy and accountability frameworks can direct resources effectively.
- Future progress depends on leveraging practice and research insights for targeted improvements.
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