COMMUNICATIONS TOOLKIT

June, 2024 - Idaho's out-of-school time youth programs need more financial support.  From 2022 through 2024, special one-time federal funds for afterschool and summer youth programs received more than $22 Million to provide services to about 50,000 Idaho youth.  172 different community and youth programs benefited from these grants. These special funds will expire in September 2024.

STATEWIDE DATA

Published in December 2020, this Idaho After 3 PM provides data collected by Afterschool Alliance.

IDAHO AFTER 3 PM FACT SHEET

From 2015 - 2017, in conjunction with the University of Idaho, the Idaho Out-of-School Network conducted a survey of out-of-school programs throughout the state of Idaho. In 2018, it conducted an additional survey on the landscape of STEM in out-of-school programs in Idaho. The results from these surveys have been summarized in fact sheets for the various regions. These fact sheets describe the landscape as well as highlight needs in each region in Idaho. These sheets can be shared with stakeholders.

STATEWIDE FACT SHEET

REGION 1 FACT SHEET

Counties: Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone.

REGION 2 FACT SHEET

Counties: Clearwater, Idaho. Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce.

REGION 3 FACT SHEET

Counties: Adams, Boise, Elmore, Gem, Owyhee, Payette, Valley, Washington. Ada and Canyon counties are not included.

ADA COUNTY FACT SHEET

Ada County is part of Region 3, but due to its high population, it has its own fact sheet.

CANYON COUNTY FACT SHEET

Canyon County is part of Region 3, but due to its high population, it has its own fact sheet.

REGION 4 FACT SHEET

Counties: Blaine, Camas, Cassia, Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Minidoka, Twin Falls.

REGION 5 FACT SHEET

Counties: Bannock, Bear Lake, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida, Power.

REGION 6 FACT SHEET

Counties: Bingham, Bonneville, Butte, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Jefferson, Lemhi, Madison, Teton.

ADVOCACY/ MESSAGING TO PUBLIC

ION COMMUNICATIONS TALKING POINTS
This section contains message guides specifically about 21st CCLC programs.

NATIONAL NITA M. LOWEY 21st CCLC FACT SHEET

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IDAHO NITA M. LOWEY 21st CCLC FACT SHEET

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AFTERSCHOOL IN IDAHO- STATE FACT SHEET

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Social media is a great way to spread the word about your program. Learn about social media best practices, including size guides, and access a variety of videos that are ready to post.

SOCIAL MEDIA GENERAL OVERVIEW

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VIDEO: THIS IS AFTERSCHOOL

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VIDEO: THIS IS AFTERSCHOOL: SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

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VIDEO: AFTERSCHOOL WORKS!

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VIDEO: AFTERSCHOOL CONNECTS KIDS TO FUTURE CAREERS

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VIDEO: AFTERSCHOOL INSPIRES FUTURE CAREERS

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VIDEO: AFTERSCHOOL IS A WORLD OF NEW OPPORTUNITIES

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VIDEO: AFTERSCHOOL GETS KIDS EXCITED ABOUT LEARNING

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VIDEO: AFTERSCHOOL HELPS KIDS BUILD CONFIDENCE AND IMPROVE THEIR GRADES

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VIDEO: AFTERSCHOOL ENGAGES KIDS IN REAL-WORLD LEARNING

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Social media is a great way to spread the word about your program. Learn about social media best practices, including size guides, and access a variety of videos that are ready to post.

MEDIA DIRECTORIES FOR IDAHO

Check here for several media directories. These contain information about where to send op-eds or press releases.

OP-ED TEMPLATE

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EXAMPLE 1

Published in Idaho Statesman on July 22, 2016

EXAMPLE 2

Published in Idaho State Journal on July 12, 2018

EXAMPLE 3

Published June 2017

EXAMPLE 4

Published in Idaho Press Tribune on April 26, 2020

These guides, created by the Afterschool Alliance, are about the benefits of out-of-school time. This section also contains OST talking points with Idaho data.

MESSAGE GUIDE: INSPIRING FUTURE CAREERS

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MESSAGE GUIDE: HELPING KIDS LEARN AND GROW

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MESSAGE GUIDE: SUPPORTING PARENTS

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MESSAGE GUIDE: KEEPING KIDS SAFE

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OST TALKING POINTS WITH IDAHO DATA

MESSAGE RESEARCH DECK

Credit: Lake Research Partners and The Tarrance Group

SUSTAINABILITY

This section contains information about funding sources. Eventually it will contain tips and tricks about grant writing.

NEW* (12/19) HOW TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL EDUCATIONAL GRANTS MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR YOUR AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

Credit: Cayen Systems

5 STEPS TO PARTNERING WITH FOUNDATIONS

Credit: Afterschool Alliance

Do you depend on fundraising for part of your yearly budget? This section will help you in your fundraising efforts.

FUNDRAISING TOOLKIT

Created by Idaho Out-of-School Network

STEM

In 2018, in conjunction with the Idaho STEM Action Center, the Idaho Out-of-School Network conducted a survey of out-of-school programs throughout the state of Idaho in order to learn the landscape of STEM programs and activities in out-of-school time. Below is the report.

IDAHO OUT-OF-SCHOOL NETWORK STEM SURVEY RESULTS

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS

If you are interested in creating a program spotlight similar to the example below, please contact us. We are hoping to create several program spotlights highlighting a variety of programs across the state of Idaho.

PARMA LEARNING CENTER'S SPOTLIGHT

If you are interested in creating a program spotlight similar to the example below, please contact us. We are hoping to create several program spotlights highlighting a variety of programs across the state of Idaho.

PAYETTE PRIMARY SCHOOL'S FULL STEAM AHEAD

If you are interested in creating a program spotlight similar to the example below, please contact us. We are hoping to create several program spotlights highlighting a variety of programs across the state of Idaho.

POWER COUNTY'S OUR GIRLS PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

If you are interested in creating a program spotlight similar to the example below, please contact us. We are hoping to create several program spotlights highlighting a variety of programs across the state of Idaho.

NATIONS UNITED SOCCER PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

If you are interested in creating a program spotlight similar to the example below, please contact us. We are hoping to create several program spotlights highlighting a variety of programs across the state of Idaho.

WEISER BEST PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

If you are interested in creating a program spotlight similar to the example below, please contact us. We are hoping to create several program spotlights highlighting a variety of programs across the state of Idaho.

UpRIVER PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

POLICY

Would you like to have the mayor, a school board member, or your region's legislator visit your program? This website produced by Afterschool Alliance will help you plan every element of the site visit.

HOST A SUCCESSFUL SITE VISIT

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Idaho AEYC published an Advocacy Toolkit. Though the focus is on advocating for early childhood education, the content is still applicable to those advocating for out-of-school time.

ADVOCACY TOOLKIT

Credit: Idaho AEYC

Who are your legislators? Use this website to find out.

WHO'S MY LEGISLATOR?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

JOIN THE SEARCHABLE DIRECTORY OF YOUTH PROGRAMS

List your youth program for free on ION's searchable online database.
Families and youth are looking for out-of-school time options now.

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