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IN-QPSA

Indiana Quality Program Self-Assessment (IN-QPSA) is an online strengths-based self-assessment tool that enables youth programs to rate their performance based on the Indiana Afterschool Standards and Specialty Standards.

My Afterschool Locker

A one-stop shop for resources, lesson plans, engagement ideas, and connections to IN organizations/individuals in the field of Afterschool and Out-of-School Time.

Indiana Academy for Out-of-School Learning

An online professional development system specifically designed for out-of-school time youth professionals, offering modules on topics such as Education and Compliance, Nonprofit and Management, and more.

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Featured Resource Pages

Afterschool During COVID-19

We have compiled a list of resources and guidance to help support afterschool programs across Indiana as they continue to provide meaningful service to kids and families in their communities.

Summer Programming

Looking forward to summer? It certainly feels like brighter days are ahead. We’ve compiled a list of summer programming resources that will help you keep kids learning, safe, and healthy.

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Save the Date for the 2021 Indiana Summit on Out-of-School Learning

2020 has been defined by its challenges – a global health crisis, social injustice and unrest, and prolonged isolation from one another. As a result, we’ve all had to shift the way we work, the way we connect, and even the way we think.

Now it’s up to us to decide how we want to move forward.

In the spring of 2021, the Indiana Afterschool Network will host its 10th annual Indiana Summit on Out-of-School Learning – Indiana’s premier conference designed specifically for out-of-school time providers. This year’s Summit will be a virtual event.

The Summit brings together youth programs, schools, and community partners to connect, explore new ideas, access valuable resources, and transform learning beyond the school day for Indiana’s youth. Together, we can navigate this period of uncertainty and take time to recharge, reconnect, and – most importantly – take action.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

32nd Annual National Service Learning Conference (4/14-4/15)

April 14 - April 15, 2021
The National Youth Leadership Council is honored to host the 2021 National Service-Learning Conference, now in its 32nd year. Topics range from social-emotional learning and civic education to youth leadership and international service-learning. Whether you are new to service-learning or an experienced practitioner, this conference has something for you.

Each year, the Conference prides itself on student participation at every level. Students generally make up nearly half of conference attendees and can be found on the plenary stage, facilitating workshop sessions, showcasing their projects, leading service, or networking with peers. Formatted to address your needs, this year's Conference will be entirely virtual and feature both live and on-demand sessions.

Program Highlight

Spotlight Story:Level 10 Martial Arts College Beech Grove, IN

Meet Matthew Tucher, the Head Instructor at Level 10 Martial Arts College.Matthew began his martial arts training at just 13 years old after taking classes in an after school program. “I moved schools a few times in my youth, and that led to being the new kid in class. I wasn’t very social either which made me a prime target for bullies. I never had the courage or confidence to stand up for myself”.

With renewed confidence through training, Matthew earned increasing opportunities for leadership and teaching. He now runs the school with his wife, Ashley Tucher, Program Director, who also trained in the school.

Read more about Matthew’s inspiring journey from student to Head Instructor here: http://bit.ly/2MBzbSp.

To learn more about the benefits of martial arts training and the programming at Level 10 Martial Arts College visit www.level10martialarts.com

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