Resources for Afterschool & OST Programs
School and Community Engagement
Resources to help you foster engagement with local schools and communities.
Featured Resources
Sample Program Email to Schools - Encouraging Collaboration Between In-School and Out-of-School
Sample email that encourages collaboration between schools and afterschool programs.
View NowTools for Programs to Engage in Conversations About School & OST Collaboration
Tools from the Afterschool Alliance to help ensure program and school collaboration.
View NowResources Regarding Governor Holcomb's Executive Order 20-40
Indiana Executive Order 20-40 - Child Care Matters and COVID-19
Governor Holcomb’s order, which concerns regulations for childcare programs & schools.
Read NowHow OST Can Partner with Schools to Provide Support During COVID
IAN’s statewide forum on Executive Order 20-40, and how afterschool programs can partner with local schools.
Watch NowProgram Options for Providing Care for School Age Students and Digital Learning
Supporting guidance for Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order 20-40.
Read NowSchool Corporation and Entity Agreement Guidance
Additional guidance relevant to Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order 20-40.
Read NowOffice of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning - MOU Template
Template to assist with development of MOU between a school corporation and provider.
Read NowExecutive Order Implications Chart
This tool shows the paths to legally provide care and support to children who are engaged in digital learning.
View ChartSample Program Email to Schools - Requesting a Formal Partnership
Sample email request for creating a formal School Corporation and Community Partnership (MOU).
View NowIDOE Latch Key Overview
More information on the Latch Key Law and COVID Latch Key Guidance and Waiver Information.
Learn MoreAdditional School and Community Engagement Resources
Sample Program Email to Families - Encourage Your Principal to Collaborate with Afterschool
Sample email encourages families to collaborate with local afterschool programs.
Read NowAfterschool is Essential for COVID-19 Recovery
Information on how investment in afterschool and summer learning programs is essential to our state's recovery from COVID-19.
Read NowA Blueprint for How Afterschool Programs & Community Partners Can Help
Information on how afterschool programs can help communities respond to COVID-19.
Read NowExpanded Learning Programs: Principles for Reopening & Recovery
Information on key principles which are essential for successful expanded learning.
Learn MoreIAN on Indiana Association of School Principal’s Podcast
Podcast episode featuring IAN team members sharing ways that we can all support Indiana students and families together.
Listen NowFamily and Community Engagement Toolkit
This toolkit from the Indiana Department of Education contains several resources for bolstering family and community engagement.
Read MoreMaking the Case to Local Education Leaders
Use this tool to help you speak to education leaders and administrators about using COVID-19 recovery dollars to support students with OST programs.
Read NowCRSSA: New Opportunities for Afterschool
This document provides guidance to help connect OST work to the newest COVID-19 response legislation and to maximize new and existing funding opportunities.
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