Standards
Teaches and encourages use of conflict resolution skills among youth
Standard 4.4 in QE: Relationships
Families and caregivers are encouraged to visit the program to observe and participate in activities or to interact with youth and staff
QE 9: Family & Community Partnerships
A quality program communicates and collaborates with school personnel to ensure that afterschool programming and activities complement and support school day learning, support performance standards, and build strong content knowledge and academic skills in youth
Quality Element 2: Linkages with the School Day
Ensures that the space, equipment, and materials are suitable for the ages and skill levels of youth and meet the program’s needs
Standard 3.2: QE Environment & Climate
Professional development opportunities are available in multiple formats, including workshops, observation, coaching, and peer-to-peer learning
QE 6: Staffing & Professional Development
A quality program designs and implements a flexible, well-rounded daily schedule that supports the physical, social, and cognitive development of all youth by providing programming and activities that are well- organized, developmentally appropriate, and offer opportunities to gain new knowledge and skill.
Quality Element 1: Programming & Youth Development
Utilizes a performance evaluation system for staff and volunteers and provides appropriate supervision support and feedback
6.1 Standard in QE 6: Staffing & Professional Development
When suitable to program duration, a daily snack is provided that includes at least two of the four components (grain/bread, milk, fruit/vegetable, protein/meat/meat alternative)
QE 5: Health & Well Being
A quality program supports and promotes the social and emotional needs of youth, is committed to diversity, tolerance and inclusion, and provides opportunities for youth to be physically activity and learn and practice healthy habits.
Quality Element 5: Health and Wellbeing
Maintains a system for the collection and monitoring of youth attendance data
Standard 7.5: QE 7: Organizational Practices
Includes regular activities that take into account the language and culture of the participants
QE 3: Environment & Climate
A quality program builds meaningful relationships and collaborates with families and caregivers to enhance programming and foster the healthy development of youth. A quality program develops community partnerships to establish an educative community and form an interconnected network that supports the holistic well-being of youth.
Quality Element 9: Family & Community Partnerships
Obtains and analyzes data and compares findings to the organization’s mission, goals, and objectives
8.3 in QE: Evaluation & Outcomes
The program supports state and local performance standards and benchmarks by building activities that address areas where youth are struggling
QE 2: Linkages with the School Day
A quality program has measurable program and outcomes-based goals; and a system and plan in place for gathering data, engaging in data- driven decision-making, implementing program improvement strategies, and regularly reassessing outcomes.
Quality Element 8: Evaluation & Outcomes