Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week is a time set aside to intentionally recognize those working in afterschool programs for the impact they have on students and to show them appreciation and gratitude for the work they put in throughout the school year. In partnership with the National Afterschool Association (NAA), afterschool Read more…
Have a voice in increasing public knowledge and support for high-quality afterschool programming across the state. The Public Awareness Committee is a standing committee that provides a forum for afterschool programs and partners to raise awareness of the value and importance of afterschool and summer enrichment programs throughout the state.
The ambassador program empowers up-and-coming leaders in the field to confidently and effectively advocate for afterschool access for all Missouri children. MASN provides training and mentorship to help ambassadors build relationships with federal, state, and local elected officials through in-person meetings, program visits, phone calls, emails, and social media.
Through Child Care Development Funds provided by the Office of Childhood, MASN is now providing FREE Afterschool Technical Assistance for afterschool and summer enrichment programs. MASN staff can guide you as you work through these processes. Program Start-up Support Talk with MASN staff regularly for guidance and moral support as Read more…
The Entrepreneurship in Afterschool Peer Learning Community (PLC) provides support and resources to afterschool programs engaging in entrepreneurship education. Although entrepreneurship education is available to all grades, this PLC focuses on opportunities for middle and high school students in out-of-school time programs. As a peer learning community, this group shares Read more…
MASN facilitates monthly Afterschool Program Director Networking Calls on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Each opportunity to collaborate will focus on a different topic, announced in advance, so program directors can prepare questions or be ready to share experiences and expertise.
The Quality/Professional Development Committee is a standing committee that provides leadership for quality related partnerships and policies, along with the development of specific system components that ensure an educated workforce and quality programs.