For Programs

MASN tries to gather or create a variety of resources to help afterschool programs to be successful.  Please contact us to let us know what additional resources you would like to see here.

Professional Development

This section contains the Core Competencies and links to education and training information.

Start a Program

Thank you to Beyond School Bells, the Nebraska statewide afterschool network, for developing a comprehensive online toolkit for starting an afterschool program.  Looking for training on opening a program?  At least once a year, MASN offers the Beyond the Bell Toolkit training featuring the Beyond the Bell Toolkit from AIR.

Funding & Sustainability

This section contains resources for programs to consider when thinking about the cost and sustainability of their programs.

Program Quality

This section contains the Missouri Afterschool Program Standards and links to many quality initiatives.

Program Design & Curriculum

This section contains sample afterschool activities that connect to the Show Me Standards, along with websites that have activity ideas.

Communication/Marketing Tools

This section contains resources for programs to use when promoting their program and afterschool.