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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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Afterschool During COVID-19

Resources and guidance to help your program continue to provide meaningful service during the COVID-19 pandemic.

School and Community Partnerships

Resources to help your program foster engagement with local schools and communities.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Dimensions of Success (DoS) Certification Training (1/26-1/27)

January 26-27, 2022
Dimensions of Success (DoS) is an overarching framework that defines key aspects of a quality STEM learning experience. DoS forms the backbone of a suite of tools and guides designed to help out-of-school-time programs improve the quality of their STEM offerings.

DoS was developed and studied with funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) by The PEAR Institute, along with partners Educational Testing Services (ETS) and Project Liftoff. The DoS suite of tools allows researchers, practitioners, funders, and other stakeholders to track the quality of STEM learning opportunities and to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses.

The Dimensions of Success observation tool is a validated research tool, with a validation paper published in Science Education.

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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