Making out-of-school-time matter : : evidence for an action agenda / / Susan Bodilly, Megan K. Beckett.
Presents the findings of a broad-ranging literaturereview intended to identify, frame, and assess relevant issues concerningeffective out-of-school-time (OST) programs. Drawing on recent studies theauthors identify and address the level of demand for OST services, theeffectiveness of offerings, what...
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| Year of Publication: | 2005 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (152 p.) |
| Notes: | Description based upon print version of record. |
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Table of Contents:
- Preface; Contents; Figures and Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; CHAPTER ONE- Introduction; Research Purpose and Questions; Methods and Caveats; Organization of Report; CHAPTER TWO- Historical Context; Early Phases of Development; Implications; CHAPTER THREE- Unmet Demand for Out-of-School-Time Services; Findings from Surveys or Polls; Assumption-Based Estimates of Unmet Demand; Program-Level Enrollment Data; Program-Level Attendance Data; Implications; CHAPTER FOUR- Potential Effectiveness in OST Programs; Nature of the Existing Program-Evaluation Literature
- Findings in the LiteratureOther Findings and Issues Raised; Implications; CHAPTER FIVE- Assessment of Quality in OST Programs; Literature Sources; The School-Age-Care Literature; The Youth-Development Literature; The Education Literature; Converging Evidence on Program Factors Associated with Positive Outcomes; Implications; CHAPTER SIX- Improving Participation in OST Programs; Patterns of Participation in OST Activities; Factors Important in Promoting Participation; Lessons from Practical Efforts to Increase Enrollment; Implications; CHAPTER SEVEN- Capacity Building; Nature of the Literature
- Improving Individual ProvidersBuilding System Capacity; Implications; CHAPTER EIGHT- Conclusions; Findings and Implications; Summary of the Needed Elements of a Policy Debate; Appendix A; References