On September 22-23, 2005, Harvard Family Research Project (HFRP), with
support from the C. S. Mott Foundation, convened the After School
Evaluation Symposium, with over 100 researchers, evaluators,
policymakers, and practitioners in Washington, D.C. The goal of the
2-day meeting was to bring together the perspectives of diverse
stakeholders to inspire new ideas and foster stronger links between
research, practice, and policy.
The newly expanded conference presentations section of our website now
highlights key themes and resources from the Symposium. These resources
include an executive summary with the current state and future
directions for the after school field, key themes from the plenary
sessions and group discussions, and audio files of the panelists'
presentations. They highlight participants' insights about key issues
facing the after school field, notably issues of access, program
quality, professional development, the role of evaluation research, and
systems-building efforts.
You can access the Symposium resources at:
http://www.gse.harvard.edu/hfrp/projects/afterschool/conference/symposium2005/index.html
Harvard Family Research Project
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Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel: 617-495-9108
Fax: 617-495-8594
Email: hfrp@gse.harvard.edu
http://www.hfrp.org
About HFRP
Harvard Family Research Project at the Harvard Graduate School of
Education delivers research and information to a national audience of
practitioners, researchers, and policymakers. We have helped shape
effective educational policies and practices for children and youth for
over 20 years. HFRP has particular expertise in out-of-school time,
family involvement, and evaluation. For more information on HFRP, visit
www.hfrp.org.
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