NM Out-of-School Time Network - Archives
Youth Development Guide
Engaging Young People In Afterschool Programming
By the Community Network for Youth Development
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Afterschool Policy Concentrations
- Out-of-School Time Study that identifies state investment in afterschool programs in NM, return on investment, and potential for expansion of investment.
- State level cross-agency task force focused on afterschool (out-of-school time programming)
- Support to Children, Youth, and Families in ensuring a basic level of safety in school-age care settings
LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL - Albuquerque, New Mexico, Tiguex Park
Close to 700 individuals participated in Lights On Afterschool in the Park. The agenda included Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Judy Samelson, City of Albuquerque Lights On Afterschool Proclamation Presentation, NM Children's Cabinet Director Address, Albuquerque Public Schools Superintendent's Office Address, Student Entertainment, Fractal Balloon 6:00 PM Light UP, Isotope's Orbit Mascot Appearance, Funny Bizness Clown Face Painting, and Out-of-School Time Program Booth Activities. Pepsi and Peter and Piper Pizza helped supply refreshments and food. The Albuquerque Public Schools Foundation and the City of Albuquerque Family and Community Services Department contributed funding to the event. The National Council of La Raza AmeriCorps Members and several out-of-school time programs contributed their time and service to the event.
Judy Samelson Addressing LOA Attendees
The NM Out-of-School Time Action Network
The NM Out-of-School Time Action Network is comprised of over 40 diverse organizations and groups focused on ensuring afterschool as an "answer" for NM children and youth. How are they doing this? By committing their time and expertise to...
- Identifying out-of-school time indicators of well-being for NM children and youth connected to Children's Cabinet outcomes
- Identifying additional partners with a role to play
- Being present to discuss afterschool challenges and promising/best practices
- Contributing to the "story" of why afterschool may not be fully accessible to all NM children and youth
- Contributing to an afterschool data development agenda
You can view the organizational list here: NMOSTAN Organizations
2003 NM Out-of-School Time Study:
Prepared by New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department who also conducted (in coordination with the Department of Education) a survey on after-school programs in NM in 2000.
Program Support Links and Documents:
- Board of Directors Selects New Executive Director
- Public Allies New Mexico Recruiting for 2011-2012 Members
- Public Allies New Mexico Recruiting for 2011-2012 Partners
- NM Youth Alliance Quarterly Gathering
- New Mexico Service Learning Network Event Calendar
- February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
- National Civilian Conservation Corps Seeks NM Projects and Members
- Public Allies Graduating 2009-2010 Class
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