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Charles Smith1, Tom Akiva, Gina McGovern
1David P. Weikart Center for Youth Program Quality, Forum for Youth Investment.
New Directions for Youth Development
|December 25, 2014
Summary
This chapter explores enhancing afterschool program quality. A strong foundation exists for continuous improvement, positioning the field for scalable, high-quality service delivery.
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Educational Policy
- Program Evaluation
Background:
- Defining and improving afterschool service quality is crucial for positive youth outcomes.
- The afterschool sector faces challenges in consistent quality assessment and implementation.
- Identifying areas of consensus and emerging issues is key to advancing the field.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss current efforts in defining and enhancing the quality of afterschool services.
- To highlight areas of agreement and identify leading-edge issues in afterschool program development.
- To assess the potential for scalable, high-quality service delivery in the afterschool sector.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing research on afterschool program quality.
- Analysis of expert discussions and consensus-building initiatives.
- Identification of key challenges and opportunities for quality improvement.
Main Results:
- Significant agreement exists on core components of high-quality afterschool programs.
- Several leading-edge issues require further attention, including measurement and professional development.
- The afterschool field possesses a robust foundation for quality enhancement.
Conclusions:
- The afterschool field is well-positioned to deliver high-quality services effectively at scale.
- Continuous improvement in service quality is achievable due to established foundational elements.
- Further research and focused initiatives can capitalize on existing strengths for greater impact.
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