We help out-of-school time providers build and maintain the skills, knowledge, and tools needed to deliver high-quality programs to Indiana’s youth.
Time and time again, research has found that regular participation in high-quality out-of-school time programming is linked to significant gains in students’ work habits and academic growth, as well as reductions in problematic behavior and school-day absences. Quality OST programs are intentionally designed to provide engaging activities that are sequenced and aligned with program goals and are taught by trained, dedicated instructors who work effectively with youth.
We support out-of-school time by establishing quality standards, providing professional development, and supporting data collection and continuous improvement efforts for all Indiana programs.
Quality standards can unite a diverse out-of-school time community by creating a shared definition of quality that aligns with the unique needs of each program. Aligning professional development with these standards can strengthen staff learning and sustain continuous improvement by emphasizing professional guidelines and practices.
MyIAN is our one-stop shop for program quality building. Rate your program’s performance with our strengths-based self-assessment. Access lesson plans, engagement ideas, and team tools in our resource repository. Continue to build your knowledge and skills with our online professional development system.
Identify your program strengths and opportunities for growth with the Indiana Program Quality Self-Assessment (INQPSA), our strengths-based self-assessment tool for out-of-school time programs.
Access lesson plans, program activities, engagement ideas, and more with MyLocker, our out-of-school time resource repository.
Continue your professional learning with the Indiana Out-of-School Academy, our professional development system designed specifically for youth professionals.
The Indiana Afterschool Standards outline the path to high-quality youth programming that takes place outside of the school day. These standards are based on national research and best practices in the youth development and education fields.
Quality standards designed to help organizations develop high-quality, comprehensive out-of-school time programming.
If you work for an out-of-school time program that is new to quality learning standards, these top 10 quality standards are a great place to start.
Supporting staff by providing ongoing professional development is key to creating a continuous quality improvement process. When staff have access to consistent professional learning practices, the impact on youth can be transformative.
Our continuous series of professional development sessions that empowers out-of-school time professionals with strategies to create impact in their programs.
A learner-centered, learner-directed coaching experience for professionals who want to set goals and take action.
We’ll help you maintain the skills, knowledge, and tools needed to deliver high-quality programs to Indiana’s youth.
Help shape a brighter future for kids in Indiana.
