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…
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…
The Afterschool Leadership Conference (ALC), presented by the Missouri AfterSchool Network (MASN) and the Kansas Enrichment Network (KEN), is designed exclusively for afterschool program directors and administrators. This unique event fills a critical gap in professional development, offering leaders the chance to connect with peers, gain practical tools, and explore Read more…