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English Language Learning, Afterschool Style Toolkit (Beta Version)
A compilation of resources aimed at building awareness of how afterschool can be developed to support English language learning, including two PDFs and a customizable PowerPoint template. Free Download

Academics After-School Style
Claudia Weisburd writes about Afterschool Style. “Informal, experiential approaches to learning, with flexibility built in, are ideal.” Free Download

Afterschool Advantage: Powerful NewLearning Opportunities
Authored by 16 national leaders from a variety of fields who have special interest in the potential of afterschool and education for America's future. Free Download

Afterschool for the Global Age
The Asia Society and The George Lucas Educational Foundation have released a report describing the importance of international education.
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Beyond the Classroom: Collective Responsibility for Developing Proficiency in Urban Youth
Rhonda H. Lauer describes how proficiency includes more than academic abilities, and that achieving it requires support from out-of-school institutions as well as schools.
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Closing the Gap in 3rd Grade Reading Levels
Rhonda H. Lauer offers practical suggestions for helping children meet important 3rd grade reading milestones, using examples drawn from three urban elementary schools in the School District of Philadelphia. Free Download

Gaining a Voice in Afterschool
Claudia Weisburd explains the benefits of after-school programs for English-language learners. Free Download

Learning to Compete in a New World
Edward B. Fiske's article highlights the critical need to globalize US schools. Free Download

Meaningful Assessment and Continuous Improvement: Using the Foundations Quality Assurance System
Claudia Weisburd and Rhe McLaughlin of Foundations, Inc., describe their Quality Assurance System for program improvement. Free Download

Measuring Youth Program Time
This guide compares the purpose, history, structure, methodology, content and technical properties of nine different program observation tools which features the Quality Assurance System. Free Download

Theory of Action in Practice
Claudia Weisburd and Tamara Sniad describe the use of a theory of change and a theory of action for developing and evaluating professional development for after school staff.
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