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…
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…
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.
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…