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The “Idaho Building Blocks for Out-of-School Time Quality” provide a baseline of quality and are the foundation from which to build quality programming for school-age programs including: before school, after-school, summer learning, clubs, sports, and other youth programming.
Quality Standards - GOALS
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Define what quality out-of-school time programming looks like.
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Serve as a foundation for decisions and practices in all settings and programs.
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Establish a set of standards that support the professionalization of the youth development field.
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Provide an ongoing framework to advance the field and increase the quality of programs offered.
How Can A Program Use The Building Blocks?
- Assess the quality of a program through self-assessment and determine areas to work on for quality improvement!
- Identify specific areas of need and areas that a program is doing well!
- Help families and communities understand the expectations of out-of-school time professionals and organizations!
- Create a framework for schools, communities, and programs to determine what a quality program looks like and how it can have a positive result for children and youth!
Who Else Can Use the Building Blocks?
K-12 Educators
The Building Blocks provide K -12 educators a common language for partnership. Quality out-of-school time programs drive student achievement and school leaders can incorporate quality out-of-school programming into plans to improve academic outcomes!
Families
The Building Blocks help families understand the key elements of a high-quality program. Families are excellent advocates and partners and have a great impact on youth outcomes!
Founders and Policymakers
The Building Blocks help funders and policymakers link funding to practices that lead to measurable outcomes. The Building Blocks establish clear expectation for all stakeholders and provide a common language to assist policy development!
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