Is After School and Afterthought or an Answer for New Mexico Families?

Moving a NM Out-of-School Time Agenda... Coming Soon:  Afterschool Answer Newsline Check Out This Resource! www.financeprojectinfo.org/OST _______________________________________________________ Notice:  The Albuquerque Community Learning Center Program (ACLCP) has moved to 725 University Blvd. S.E.--the "old" Albuquerque Public Schools Main Office Building.  Their new number is (505) 842-3648 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Youth Development Guide:  Engaging Young People In Afterschool Programming By the Community Network for Youth Development Click Here to Download the PDF File ____________________________________________________________________ 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 particpated 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       MAPPING AFTERSCHOOL: The NM Out-of-School Time Network is charged with mapping afterschool in NM.  We are conducting site observations with select groups leading up to the 2005 Legislative Session.  Because the scope of afterschool is much larger than that currently being viewed, we are posting our site observation tool as a means of collecting more data from those interested in helping provide a broader view of afterschool in rural, reservation, township, and urban areas throughout NM.  Click here to obtain the tool and e-mail or fax your information to Clarence Hogue at (505) 821-9674 or at clarence@nmforumforyouth.org SV Observation Tool ____________________________________________________________________ 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

 

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