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Best Practice Resources

TAT is dedicated to helping programs locate resources to continually improve their programs. Below are numerous resources we have found to support 21st CCLC services. Please share other worthwhile resources with your TAT representative.

All resources are free unless otherwise noted.

Overview of after school programs/concept

  • thirteen.org afterschool
    Concept to Classroom - this is an outstanding comprehensive resource specifically designed for after school programs. Includes information on creating and sustaining effective after school programs. Highly recommended.
  • cisnet.org
    After School Program Toolkit from Communities in Schools. Highlights include the following: After-school programs found to be effective; Core elements that contribute to the success of these programs; a body of resources to sustain quality after-school programs
  • edutopia.org
    Information and Inspiration for Innovative teaching for K-12.
  • education-world.com
    Complete online resource for educators to find lesson plans and research materials and to help integrate the Internet into the classroom.
  • beyondthebell.org
    Beyond the Bell - Toolkit for After School Programming. Cost is $79, but includes the following: toolkit designed around key decision points, including management, collaboration and community building, communication, evaluation, funding, linkages with the traditional school day, and more. CD-ROM includes these tools in both PDF and Word format so that they can easily be revised and printed to meet your program's specific needs. The Staff Workbook provides staff with tips, tools, and examples for program design and delivery. Also, check out examples of high quality activities and programming Learning Point has collected www.learningpt.org/afterschool/.
  • afterschoolalliance.org
    The After School Alliance provides free online program resources such as improving sustainability and working with the media (they even have downloadable press releases and radio spots that you can tailor for your program).