Resources for Afterschool & OST Programs
Professional Development
Explore these professional development resources to help your staff and mentors better provide out-of-school-time programming.
Featured Resources
Indiana Summit on Out-of-School Learning | April 20-22, 2021
Join youth programs, schools and community partners to access resources and transform learning beyond the school day. Hosted by the Indiana Afterschool Network and Indiana Department of Education.
Read MoreIAN's Indiana Academy on Out-of-School Learning
IAN's online professional development system specifically designed for afterschool professionals.
Learn MoreAdditional Professional Development Resources
Indiana Afterschool Network - Professional Development Listings
A list of state-specific professional development opportunities for afterschool providers.
Read MoreAfterschool Alliance - Professional Development Listings
A list of high-quality professional development opportunities for afterschool providers.
Learn MoreNational Afterschool Association Professional Learning Communities
The NAA PLCs are designed to inspire meaningful connections where participants join expert facilitators for collaborative guided learning experiences focused on the most important topics in afterschool.
Read MoreIAN's My Afterschool Locker
IAN’s one-stop-shop of online resources that strengthen program quality, including lesson plans, engagement ideas, and connections to Indiana organizations and individuals in the field of out-of-school time.
Read MoreIndiana Afterschool Standards and Specialty Standards
These standards outline the path that lead to high-quality youth programs which take place outside the school day. These standards are based on national research and best practices in the youth development and education fields.
Read MoreIndiana Quality Program Self-Assessment
A free, online strengths-based self-assessment tool that enables youth programs to rate their performance based on the Indiana Afterschool Standards and Specialty Standards.
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