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 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Committee is a standing committee that provides leadership for STEM related partnerships and policies, along with coordinating efforts to improve access to and professional development for STEM activities in out-of-school time settings.
Topic: Built for Belonging: Designing Programs That Support Positive Behavior This Virtual PD session will explore ways to think about structuring theafterschool environment proactively to manage and reduce challenging behavior. The training will include research on program quality indicators while also looking at what can be done specifically in afterschool Read more…
The Afterschool Ambassadors program empowers up-and-coming leaders in the field of afterschool to confidently and effectively advocate for afterschool access for all Missouri children. By actively attending in-person meetings, program visits, phone calls, emails, and social media, ambassadors are able to build strong relationships with our federal, state, and local Read more…
Join afterschool program directors from across the state on the third Tuesday of each month for an informative, virtual call. Each month, MASN provides information on all things afterschool happening in Missouri. The information often includes funding and partnership opportunities, policy highlights, events and professional development, and a chance to 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.