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Forward to the Indiana Afterschool Standards

Indiana convened a taskforce of youth development experts (providers, educators, funders, policy leaders, and others) to create the Indiana Afterschool Standards.   The Taskforce researched afterschool standards throughout the nation to develop best practice, research-based guidelines for the state of Indiana.  Taskforce members listed at bottom of page.

Purpose of Afterschool Standards

The research is clear that children and youth participating in afterschool programs experience positive outcomes in all areas of development, and decreases in risky behaviors.   However, programs must be high quality in order for children and youth to benefit from them.

The purpose of the Indiana standards is to outline the path and specific steps that lead to quality programs for k-12 children and youth, including before school, after school, and summer.   The standards are a voluntary set of guidelines for providers to be used for self-assessment, measurement, and quality improvement. 

The standards are also a resource for policy leaders, funders, and families to promote and ensure program quality and excellence.

For Questions: Debbie Zipes dzipes@indianaafterschool.org

 The Taskforce selected the National Afterschool Association standards as its primary framework, along with additions from the Council on Accreditation (COA).   Indiana regulations for health and safety for school-age childcare are included, and listed in the appendix.  

Appendix

Indiana Licensing for Child Care

Indiana Rules and Regulations for School Age Childcare

Indiana Youth Development Credential

Indiana Department of Education Academic Standards

National Summer Camp Standards and Accreditation

National Accreditation for Afterschool Programs

Additional Links and Resources

Indiana Afterschool Taskforce

• AYS, Inc.
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Indianapolis
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Zionsville
• Cares, Inc. (Crawford County)
• Carmel Clay Parks and Recreation
• Children’s Bureau, Child Care Answers
• Children’s Coalition of Indiana
• Decatur Township Public Schools
• Indiana Afterschool Network
• Indiana Association of United Ways
• Indiana Department of Education
• Indiana Family and Social Services Administration
• Indiana Youth Institute
• Indiana YouthPro
• Indianapolis Public Schools

• Indy Parks and Recreation
• Ivy Tech Community College
• Lawrence Township Public Schools
• Marion County Commission on Youth
• Success by Six
• United Way of Central Indiana
• YMCA of Greater Indianapolis
• Washington Township Public Schools