Afterschool Resources

Academics

Aligning Afterschool Programs with Youth Development Principles and Academic Standards
Windward: Outsmart the Weather - Free Online Game
Explore It: Science Investigations in Out-of-School Programs
Great Science for Girls
Environmental Detectives (7/08)
How ScienceQuest Ensures Success for All (7/08)
The Three C's of Urban Science Education (07/08)
Science Education for Students with Disabilities (SESD) (7/08)
Motivating Youth with Disabilities to Learn in the Science Classroom: A Guide for Educators
Online Learning/Interactive (5/08)
Afterschool Lesson Plan Database (4/08)
Education World Lesson Planning (6/08)
Afterschool Training Toolkit (6/08)

Enrichment

Exploratorium Afterschool (5/08)
Academic Enrichment Activities (5/08)
Placed-Based Learning (6/08)
Enhancing learning in afterschool programs (06/08)

Health

Youth Livelihoods Development Program Guide
Youth and Conflict: A Toolkit for Programming and Intervention
VERB: CDC Youth Campaign to Increase Physical Activity (7/08)
Kansas School Wellness Policy Model Guidelines (6/08)
CATCH (6/08)
Media Smart Youth- Eat, Think, and Be Active (6/08)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Body and Mind (06/08)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Summary of Adolescent & School Health Tools (06/08)
We Can! - Childhood Overweight Prevention Program (4/08)
Physical (In) activity Among Low-Income Children and Youth (3/08)
PE2theMax (2/08)
Quality Elements for Healthy Afterschool Programs (2/08)
Creating a Caring Environment in Physical Activity Settings (2/08)
Fitness Fun For Kids (2/08)
It's Time! Addressing Youth & Teen Depression (2/08)
Run For Good (2/08)
Kid Chef & the Clean Kitchen Crew! (2/08)
Kids a Cookin' & Movin' (2/08)

Program Assistance

Advocacy Handbook (11/08)
A Guide to Assessing and Increasing School Engagement (11/08)
Afterschool, Family and Community – SEDL Letter (11/08)
Using Incentives to Increase Participation in Out-Of-School Time Programs (07/08)
Youth Governance Can Help Out-Of-School Time Programs Involve At-Risk Youth (07/08)
Bridging the Digital Divide in Postsecondary Education (7/08)
Guiding Principles for Afterschool Programs Serving Preteens (06/08)
Current-Generation Youth Programs: What Works, What Doesn't, and at What Cost? (5/08)
Afterschool Sustainability: Using National Resources to Build Local Support. (6/08)
Building Community Partnerships (5/08)
Out-of-School Time Evaluation: Tips for Strengthening Your Evaluation Plan. (6/08)
How to FLIP your Afterschool Program (2/08)
Afterschool At Its Best (2/08)
Toolkit for Action (6/08)
Toolkit for Funding (6/08)
Funding and Sustainability: Be in The Know (06/08)
Sustainability (06/08)
Afterschool Resources

Project Based Learning

Project-based Learning Resources (7/09)
Core Concepts in Project Learning (7/09)
Technical Assistance and Professional Development for Project-based Learning (7/09)
Project-based Learning Checklist (7/09)

Other Resources

Understanding and Enhancing Learning, Thinking, and Creativity (7/09)
Cyberbullying Toolkit for Tutors & Mentors
Youth Activism Toolkit by Amnesty International
PBS Frontline Special "Growing Up Online," (7/08)
Solar Car Club Competition (7/08)
Learning Opportunities in Rural Areas (5/08)
Eyes on Bullying (4/08)
Free Text Reader (4/08)
Making a Difference in America's Communities by Improving Academic Achievement, Keeping Kids Safe, and Helping Working Families (6/08)
Hellison's (1995, 2002) Personal and Social Responsibility Model (2/08)
Book References (2/08)
Supporting Family Involvement in Schools (06/08)
Family Connections for Student Success (06/08)
Parent Involvement Matters (06/08)
Afterschool Community and Learning Network (06/08)