Ongoing since 2007
The primary objective of this project is to manage the continuation of the well established Afterschool Matters Initiative, which includes several publications and a Research Grantee program, in addition to planning for the national expansion of a related action/research writing initiative.
Ongoing since 2006
APAS is an assessment system that helps programs link quality and youth outcomes together in a comprehensive and integrated fashion. It was developed to help address the accountability challenge that faces afterschool programs.
Ongoing since 2013
NIOST will provide expertise on OST field-building, research support, and technical assistance delivery of the Healthy Out-of-School Time (HOST) Campaign.
Ongoing since 2014
Funding for NIOST to develop and distribute tools and materials for self-assessment and continuous program improvement.
Ongoing since 1979
NIOST supports the healthy development of children, families, and communities, and advances the OST field through our research, training, advocacy, and tools.
Ongoing since 2014
This award provides funding for an Afterschool Matters Initiative Practitioner Fellowship group in New York City from fall 2014 to fall 2015.
Ongoing since 2007
The National Institute on Out-of-School Time will lead research aspects in Career Pathway's San Diego and Long Beach sites.
Ongoing since 2012
In March 2012, the PSAYDN Quality Committee began to convene a broad range of stakeholders from across Pennsylvania to begin envisioning a statewide Older Youth QRIS targeting those programs not currently eligible for participation in the existing QRIS system, Keystone STARS.
Ongoing since 2009
This project will analyze and prepare a report on credentialing and certification models related to professional development learning in afterschool staff and administration.
Ongoing since 2012
NIOST support of PSAYDN Quality Committee and statewide Older Youth QRIS targeting.
Ongoing since 2011
NIOST is working with the Wyoming Afterschool Alliance to build the internal capacity to improve quality in a wide variety of afterschool programs using NIOST’s APAS system.
2013 - 2016
The goal of this study is to enhance rater accuracy of the Afterschool Program Practices Tool (APT).
Ongoing since 2007
During this phase of work, National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) will design and develop two additional measurement tools—a youth survey (SAYO-Y) and a family survey (SAYO-F). These two tools will be used by Massachusetts Department of Education grantees to better understand youth needs, their program experiences and help pinpoint areas where youth may benefit from additional support.
2001 - 2003
Researchers gathered economists, policy-makers, and funders to develop several recommendations for building a skilled and stable workforce for After School Programs.
2003 - 2005
This project sought to identify the most successful elements of afterschool programs in Massachusetts; including staff, policymaking, funding, and program/activity participation.
2010 - 2011
This research study uses quantitative and qualitative data collection methods and multiple regression modeling to examine healthy eating and physical activity opportunities in a national sample of out-of-school time programs.
2012 - 2016
The National Institute on Out-of-School Time (NIOST) provided technical assistance to support nine U.S. cities as they developed, refined, and expanded their work to improve afterschool program quality.
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