Director Networking Call
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Quality/Professional Development Committee Meeting
2026-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Pipeline LIVE! Monthly Director Update
2026-05-19 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-06-16 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-18 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
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 ask questions of your fellow program directors. The first part of the call is geared to all program directors. The second part of the call is specifically for DESE grantee program directors.
Register today!

Ambassador Monthly Meeting
2026-05-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-06-17 18:30 - 19:30, 2026-07-15 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
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 elected officials. Each year, MASN’s policy committee chooses 5-10 new applicants and provides the selected applicants with training, peer networking opportunities, and mentorship.
Times: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Non-Grantee Technical Assistance: Virtual Office Hour
2026-06-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-09-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-10-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-12-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-01-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-02-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2027-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) and 3 more dates
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 you work one bite at a time ON this huge and important task
Support Subsidy
Includes a health serving of one on one support navigating the expectations, forms, and process to become registered to receive subsidy
Support Programs Seeking Licensing
Optional toppings include help navigating licensing rules, A licensing companion guide, a helpline, And training for staff on “what to expect” when becoming licensed

Youth Workforce Initiatives PLC
2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-08-12 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
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 best practices and resources for developing a healthy youth entrepreneurship ecosystem around the state.
The Youth Workforce Initiatives PLC provides support and resources to middle school and high school afterschool programs engaging in college and career readiness/career awareness and post-secondary access activities. As a peer learning community, this group shares best practices and resources supporting students’ future hopes and dreams through career pathway planning.

Youth Entrepreneurship Pitch Challenge closes
2026-07-31

Primary Election Day
2026-11-03

Missouri School Age Conference (MOSAC)
2026-11-20 - 2026-11-22 | Lodge of the Four Seasons, 315 Four Seasons Dr, Lake Ozark, Missouri, 65049
Join us for Missouri’s only state-wide conference dedicated to afterschool! MOSAC features nationally recognized keynote speakers, opportunities to learn from peers, and fun-filled social events. We encourage the program to send staff of all levels – from seasoned administrators to rookie entry-level staff. MOSAC is a wonderful opportunity to learn new information, connect with others, and feel valued as a professional.
Learn. Connect. Celebrate.
