Audio Conferences and Webinars
Systems/Quality Supports
AIP Webinar on Using CCDF to Support a System of Quality Improvement for School-Age Programs
On August 26th, Afterschool Investments invited Child Care Bureau and State staff, as well as other interested stakeholders to participate in a webinar based on a forthcoming AIP publication, Using the Child Care and Development Fund to Support a System of Quality Improvement for School-Age Programs. The discussion focused on how State child care administrators are using a systems framework to strengthen the quality of care for school-age children. CCDF administrators and other afterschool stakeholders interviewed for the publication discussed their States' specific approaches to improving quality and offered considerations for policymakers in other States. Please see below for a list of background materials, including a transcript and recording for this event.
Call recording (HTML)
Call transcript (HTML)
Background presentation materials:
- Webinar Slide Presentation (PDF 240 KB)
- Executive Summary: Using the Child Care and Development Fund to Support a System of Quality Improvement for School-Age Programs (HTML | PDF 53 KB)
- Ohio: Step Up to Quality Tiers (PDF 56 KB)
- Ohio: ASI Basic Training Modules Descriptions (HTML | PDF 15 KB)
- Florida: Quality Standards (PDF 559 KB)
- Florida: Self-Assessment Guide (PDF 1,505 KB)
- The Quality Imperative: A State Guide to Achieving the Promise of Extended Learning Opportunities (PDF linked from NGA web site)
Webinar on Systems Building Challenges for Afterschool Initiatives: Developing Common Measures of Quality
On February 19, 2009, the Afterschool Investments project held an audio conference/webinar for State and Regional Office staff and others in the afterschool field. The panel discussion focused on the Collaborative for Building After-School Systems (CBASS) initiative to identify and track common measures of quality for out-of-school time (OST) programs. CBASS is a partnership of intermediary organizations in New York City, Chicago, Baltimore, Boston, Providence, Washington, D.C., San Francisco Bay Area, and Palm Beach County that are dedicated to increasing the availability of quality OST programming by building citywide afterschool systems. Over the past year, CBASS partners have worked to identify a common set of researched-based quality standards that are reflective of the goals and outcomes of the programs in their jurisdictions. Through this initiative, CBASS hopes to hold providers more accountable for the quality of their programs, make a better case of the impact of OST programming to stakeholders, and support systems-building and sustainability. Please see below for a transcript, recording and other materials available for download.
Background presentation materials:
- Forum for Youth Investment Presentation (PDF 96 KB)
- CBASS Presentation (PDF 590 KB)
- Webinar Recording (HTML)
- Webinar Transcript (HTML)
- Speaking in One Voice: Toward Common Measures for OST Programs & Systems (External Link)
- Measuring Youth Program Quality: A Guide to Assessment Tools, 2nd Edition (External Link)
- CBASS Matrix (PDF 590 KB)
- Shaping the Future of After-School (External Link)
- Possible Uses of CBASS Measures of After-School Effectiveness (PDF 360 KB)
- Using a Standard Template and Measures to Describe Outcomes Sought through OST Programming (PDF 58 KB)
- AERA Panel Paper on PASA (PDF 77 KB)
State Child Care Quality Rating Systems Audio Conference
On March 29, 2007, the Afterschool Investments Project held an audio conference for State and Regional Office staff on promoting quality in afterschool programs through State child care quality rating systems. Resources available for download include a recording of the call, the call transcript and materials that accompany the discussion.
Call recording (MP3 File 6.9 MB)
Call transcript (HTML)
Background presentation materials:
- Speaker Biographies (HTML)
- Promoting Quality in Afterschool Programs Through State Child Care Quality Rating Systems (HTML)
Professional Development
Region VII Webinar Presentation: Summary of Selected Tools from the Afterschool Professional Development Toolkit
On April 23, 2009, Region VII held the second in a series of technical assistance webinars on Strategic Planning for Workforce Development. Afterschool Investments Project staff discussed trends in school–age quality improvement and shared tools and materials to support state–wide efforts to finance professional development systems. Please see the slide presentation (PDF 135 KB) for more information. You may also access the recording of the webinar at: https://blhtech.webex.com/blhtech/ldr.php?AT=pb&SP=MC&rID=11969532&rKey=9511BFC3BC16C4FD.
Webinar on Strategies for Financing a Professional Development System
On November 13, 2008, the Afterschool Investments project held an audio conference/webinar for State and Regional Office staff and others in the afterschool professional development field. Drawing from our recent peer-to-peer learning network meeting in September 2008, this webinar focused on the financing of professional development systems. The panel of speakers included Ellen Gannett of NIOST, who presented on cross-cutting issues in funding professional development systems, including a discussion on strategies for expanding the TEACH model to school-age care. Panelists from Vermont and Illinois also participated and shared their state initiatives and lessons learned. Finally, a presentation by The Finance Project highlighted strategic financing considerations before an interactive question-and-answer session with the audience. Please see below for downloadable materials from the webinar.
Background presentation materials:
- Speaker Contact Information (PDF 22 KB)
- Lessons Learned from the First Career Pathways Project (PDF 64 KB)
- Strategic Financing for Professional Development Systems (PDF 37 KB)
- Transcript (HTML)
Professional Development Audio Conference: Creating a Credential for a School-Age Workforce
On April 24, 2008, the Afterschool Investments project held an audio conference for State and Regional Office staff on the history, development and implementation of school-age credentials as part of the larger professional development system. The panelists discussed the Military School-Age Credential, Connecticut’s Credential in After School Education, and Missouri’s Youth Development Credential. Please see below for background materials, including a transcript and recording of the event.
Call recording (MP3 File 6.9 MB)
Call transcript (HTML | PDF 151 KB)
Background presentation materials:
- Speaker Biographies (PDF 17KB | HTML)
- Building Professional Development Systems for the Afterschool Field (PDF 1550 KB | HTML)
- The Military School-Age Credential (PDF 27 KB | HTML)
- Credential in After School Education in Connecticut (PDF 38 KB | HTML)
- Youth Development Credential in Missouri (PDF 21 KB | HTML)
Subsidy Administration and Licensing Regulations
State Child Care Subsidy Administration Policies Audio Conference
On January 31, 2008, the Afterschool Investments project held an audio conference for State and Regional Office staff on subsidy administration policies for school-age care, with a focus on state strategies for facilitating transitions between the regular school year and school breaks. Please see below for background materials, including a transcript and recording of the event.
Call recording (MP3 File 6.9 MB)
Call transcript (HTML | PDF 257 KB)
Background presentation materials:
- Speaker Biographies (HTML | PDF 17 KB)
- Subsidy Administration Policies Summary (HTML | PDF 28 KB)
- State Child Care Subsidy Administration Policies For School-Age Care (HTML | PDF 1,420 KB)
State Child Care Regulations Audio Conference
On July 12, 2007, the Afterschool Investments Project held an audio conference for State and Regional Office staff on adaptations to State child care regulations that promote quality in afterschool programs. Please see below for background materials, including a transcript and recording of the event.
Call recording (MP3 File 6.9 MB)
Call transcript (HTML | PDF 60 KB)
Background presentation materials:
- Speaker Biographies (HTML | PDF 16 KB)
- Promoting Quality in Afterschool Programs Through State Child Care Regulations (HTML | PDF 37 KB)
- South Dakota Before and After School Licensing (HTML | PDF 19 KB)
- Michigan School Age Licensing (HTML | PDF 15 KB)
- Wyoming School Age Care Rule Revision (HTML | PDF 13 KB)
Health and Safety
Fitness and Nutrition Audio Conference
On June 30, 2005, the Afterschool Investments Project held an audio conference for state child care administrators and afterschool providers on promoting fitness and nutrition in afterschool settings. Resources available for download include a recording of the call, the call transcript, and materials and presentations that accompany the discussion.
Call recording (MP3 File 54 MB)
Call transcript (Word 92 KB)
Background presentation materials:
- Presenter Biographies (Word 40 KB)
- We Can! Program Description (Word 151 KB)
- We Can! Products and Order Information (PDF 407 KB)
- We Can! Healthy Weight Program for Youth and Parents (PPT Presentation 1,558 KB)
- Healthy Kids Move and Healthy Kids Move Beyond Munchies (PPT Presentation 518 KB)
- Funding Health, Physical Activity and Nutrition Initiatives in Child Care (PPT Presentation 82 KB)
- Fit Source Web site flyer (Word and PDF 577 KB)
- Promoting Fitness and Nutrition in Afterschool Settings: Strategies for Program Leaders and Policymakers (Word 64 KB)
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