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2007 Lights On Afterschool Briefing,
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Youth Development Guide:
Engaging Young People In Afterschool Programming
By the Community Network for Youth Development
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Download the PDF File
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Afterschool Policy Concentrations
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Out-of-School Time Study that identifies
state investment in afterschool programs
in NM, return on investment, and
potential for expansion of investment.
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State level cross-agency task force
focused on afterschool (out-of-school
time programming)
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Support to Children, Youth, and Families
in ensuring a basic level of safety in
school-age care settings
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LIGHTS ON
AFTERSCHOOL
Albuquerque, New Mexico,
Tiguex Park
Close to 700 individuals particpated
in Lights On Afterschool in the Park. The agenda
included Afterschool Alliance Executive Director
Judy Samelson, City of Albuquerque Lights On
Afterschool Proclamation Presentation, NM Children's
Cabinet Director Address, Albuquerque Public Schools
Superintendent's Office Address, Student
Entertainment, Fractal Balloon 6:00 PM Light UP,
Isotope's Orbit Mascot Appearance, Funny Bizness
Clown Face Painting, and Out-of-School Time Program
Booth Activities. Pepsi and Peter and Piper Pizza
helped supply refreshments and food. The
Albuquerque Public Schools Foundation and the City
of Albuquerque Family and Community Services
Department contributed funding to the event. The
National Council of La Raza AmeriCorps Members and
several out-of-school time programs contributed
their time and service to the event.
Judy Samelson Addressing LOA Attendees
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The NM
Out-of-School Time Action Network
is comprised of over 40 diverse organizations and
groups focused on ensuring afterschool as an
"answer" for NM children and youth. How are they
doing this? By committing their time and expertise
to...
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Identifying out-of-school time indicators of
well-being for NM children and youth
connected to Children's Cabinet outcomes
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Identifying additional partners with a role
to play
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Being present to discuss afterschool
challenges and promising/best practices
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Contributing to the "story" of why
afterschool may not be fully accessible to
all NM children and youth
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Contributing to an afterschool data
development agenda
You
can view the organizational list here:
 NMOSTAN
Organizations
2003 NM
Out-of-School Time Study:
Senate Joint Memorial 5 Final Report.pdf
Prepared by New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families
Department who also conducted (in coordination with
the Department of Education) a survey on
after-school programs in NM in 2000.
LegisStudyComparison.pdf
Program Support Links and Documents:
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