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.
Topic: Rooted in Relationships: The Heart of Positive Youth Development in Afterschool This Virtual PD session will look at the importance of developmental relationships in the afterschool space. We will explore some commonly used developmental relationship models along with some specific techniques for supporting developmental relationships / youth-adult partnership. (1.5 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…
Join us at the capitol for Mental Health in Afterschool Day! We will speak to legislators about how afterschool programs provide critical support to help youth thrive, including; Additional mentorship; The ability to explore new interests; Skills to gain self-control and confidence; and Protection from the harms of social media and substance Read more…