Resources

Quality Programs

How do you define quality in an out-of-school time program, and how is it evidenced in practice?  High-quality programs for children and youth are intentionally designed using best practices measured against practical, identifiable indicators. The Trust has developed a resource that presents examples of the best in youth programming, including programming in an especially urban environment. It incorporates the learning of organizations and intermediaries across the country, the experience of Trust staff, and the front line insights of dedicated providers in the District of Columbia. It provides almost 100 best practices and more than 600 indicators that illustrate what each practice looks like in day-to-day operations.

Download the Trust's Field Guide to Best Practices and Indicators for Out-of-School Time Programs in the District of Columbia. Please contact Peter Guttmacher, Dir. of Programming and Curriculum Development for further information.

Best Practices

If you are looking for information on youth development, recruitment strategies, parental engagement, you can find resources and expertise on a variety of best and promising practices from local and national experts here.

Pilot Learning Projects

In its role as innovator and convener, the Trust also led the creation of annual summer learning projects, partnering with renowned local and national organizations to bring exciting, hands-on learning projects and curricula to summer programs. Staff at community-based organizations receive training and materials to enrich the summer learning experience for children and youth. More >