Missouri AfterSchool Network

Non-Grantee Technical Assistance: Virtual Office Hour
2026-03-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-06 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
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

Afterschool Leadership Conference
2026-02-19 - 2026-02-20 | The Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City, 64108, United States
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 new perspectives on youth development and staff pathways. ALC equips administrators with the strategies, resources, and inspiration to strengthen programs today while shaping the future of afterschool.

Ambassador Monthly Meeting
2026-02-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-12-17 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.

Mental Health in Afterschool Day at the Capitol
2026-02-18 | Missouri State Capitol, 201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
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 use.

Pipeline LIVE! Monthly Director Update
2026-02-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-16 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!

Mental Health Week
2026-02-16 - 2026-02-20

Virtual Professional Development
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
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 clock hours available for each session)

Quality/Professional Development Committee Meeting
2026-02-12 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.

Director Networking Call
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-10 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.

Youth Workforce Initiatives PLC
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-14 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-10 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.

STEM PLC - Coaching Circle week
2026-02-02, 2026-01-19, 2026-01-05
The goal of the STEM Peer Learning Community (PLC), supported by a grant to MASN from the Million Girls Moonshot (MGM) initiative, is to equip afterschool educators with the tools to facilitate effective STEM learning. The PLC will focus on expanding content through STEM Playlists and enhancing delivery through Reflective Coaching. PLC participants are eligible for scholarships to MOSAC and a stipend for developing a STEM Playlist thanks to funding from the STEM Next Opportunity Fund.
Date & time set by coach.

Beyond the Bell Toolkit Training
2026-01-27
If you are looking to start an afterschool program, or are in the early stages of running a program, we have a fantastic training and long-term resource for you!
The Toolkit equips you with 96 comprehensive tools and resources for every aspect of running a successful program—from start-up and staff hiring to program planning, funding strategies, community partnerships, and more. Attending virtual training will guide you through the Toolkit’s offerings and enhance your program’s impact by showing you how to leverage its contents.

Public Awareness Committee Meeting
2026-01-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Show Me Afterschool Day at the Capitol
2026-01-21 | Missouri State Capitol, 201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States
Show Me Afterschool Day at the Capitol is an enriching opportunity for afterschool professionals, youth, and parents to tell the story of afterschool. MASN helps you set up meetings with legislators to discuss your program and the benefits of afterschool programs statewide. This effort supports partnerships, promotes policies, and ensures quality afterschool programs. Please join us by bringing your youth and/or parents to visit legislators. Programs can exhibit in the rotunda and your legislator can help arrange capital tours.

STEM Committee Meeting
2026-01-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Missouri Legislative Session Begins
2026-01-07 | Missouri State Capitol, 201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO, 65101, United States

Virtual Professional Development
2025-12-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Topic: Positive Youth Development in Practice: What You’re Already Doing (and Why It Works)
This Virtual PD session will focus on an overview of Positive Youth Development (PYD) and the language of PYD. The training will broadly include reflection for how program staff are already doing PYD along withsimple things that would make their program more PYD oriented.
(1.5 clock hours available for each session)

Policy Committee Meeting
2025-12-11 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Support grassroots and local advocacy efforts, including the Afterschool Ambassadors program and round table events.
The Policy and Advocacy Committee is a standing committee that leads advocacy efforts that build support for policies at the local, state, and federal levels that help to sustain and improve access to afterschool programs.

STEM PLC - Full Group
2025-12-09
The goal of the STEM Peer Learning Community (PLC), supported by a grant to MASN from the Million Girls Moonshot (MGM) initiative, is to equip afterschool educators with the tools to facilitate effective STEM learning. The PLC will focus on expanding content through STEM Playlists and enhancing delivery through Reflective Coaching. PLC participants are eligible for scholarships to MOSAC and a stipend for developing a STEM Playlist thanks to funding from the STEM Next Opportunity Fund.
