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Out-of-School Time Resources

Resources are available around the following topics:


21st CCLC National Technical Assistance Center

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers National Technical Assistance Center is the premier place for out-of-school time professionals to learn, receive resources, and engage with peers and experts. 21st CCLC subgrantees and their staff may access free materials, participate in professional learning, and connect directly with subject matter experts. NTAC has also archived all of the previous You for Youth (Y4Y) content so programs can continue to use these valuable resources.

 

Aligning With The School Day


Community Partnerships


ELT/Waiver

Colorado ESEA Waiver

  • Requesting Flexibility Option for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant Program
  • The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) submitted a request to amend the state’s Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) waiver to include the flexibility option related to the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant program. The request was submitted to the United States Department of Education (USDE) November 15, 2012.

Additional Information


External Organizations

The Colorado Department of Education (CDE), who administers the state's 21st CCLC Grant, is required to pre-screen external organizations that could aid 21st CCLC subgrantees in carrying out program activities and make the list available to eligible entities (ESSA Section 4203(a)(11)). External organizations are nonprofit organizations with a record of success in running or working with out-of-school time programs (operating before school, after school, or during school breaks such as in the summer) (ESSA Section 4201(b)(4)).

Instructions for External Organizations: If your organization would like to appear on the pre-screened list, please complete and submit the following questionnaire. The CDE will verify the submitted information and determine whether your organization may appear on the pre-screened list. The pre-screened list will be made publicly available and will be updated on a regular basis. The list will contain the information from this form as directory information for your organization so that eligible entities may contact you regarding your OST programs, services, and activities. 

Disclaimer: This list does not comprehensively cover all external organizations in the state of Colorado. The list is developed as organizations voluntarily complete this process. The details provided regarding external organizations are provided for information only. The Colorado Department of Education does not endorse, represent, or warrant the accuracy or reliability of any of the information, content, services, or other materials provided by these educational service providers. Any reliance upon any information, content, materials, products, services, or vendors included on or found through this listing shall be at the user's sole risk. Please note, that CDE does not approve vendors or providers.

If you have any questions about completing this form or the list of pre-screened external organizations, please contact Jacqueline Chavez (chavez_j@cde.state.co.us).

Add an Organization

Submit External Organization Information here.

Reference Check Form

Pre-Screened External Organizations List (Updated October 2024)

 


Evaluation

This list includes resources and tools that may be helpful when planning and implementing an out-of-school time program evaluation. This list does not comprehensively cover all the evaluation resources and tools available. The Colorado Department of Education does not endorse, represent, or warrant the accuracy or reliability of any of the information, content, services, or other materials provided in these resources. Any reliance upon any information, content, materials, products, services, or vendors included on here shall be at the user's sole risk.

Evaluation Associations and Networks

  • American Evaluation Association
    • The American Evaluation Association is a professional association of evaluators devoted to the application and exploration of program evaluation, personnel evaluation, technology, and many other forms of evaluation.
  • Colorado Evaluation Network
    • The Colorado Evaluation Network is a non-profit organization that provides a forum for professional development, networking, and an exchange of knowledge in the field of evaluation.

Evaluation Resources Specific to Out-of-School Time Programs

  • Afterschool Evaluation 101: How to Evaluate an Expanding Learning Program
    • A toolkit created by the Harvard Family Research Project intended to help program directors and staff of afterschool, summer, and other out-of-school time programs develop an evaluation strategy.
  • Out-of-School Time Evaluation Snapshot
    • This snapshot was created by the Harvard Family Research Project and describes instruments used by OST programs to evaluate their implementation and outcomes.
  • Measuring Youth Program Quality
    • A guide created by the Forum for Youth Investment that lists and compares several youth program quality assessment tools
  • From Soft Skills to Hard Data: Measuring Youth Program Outcomes
    • A guide created by the Forum for Youth Investment that lists and compares several youth program tools that measure outcomes.
  • You for Youth
    • A professional learning community that provides professional learning opportunities in areas related to program implementation and evaluation.
    • Sample evaluation guide

General Evaluation Resources

  • Program Managers Guide to Evaluation
    • A guided created by the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (a unit within the Administration for Children and Families),  that explains what program evaluation is, why evaluation is important, how to conduct an evaluation and understand the results, how to report evaluation findings, and how to use evaluation results to improve programs that benefit children and families.
  • Evaluating Comprehensive Community Initiatives
    • The Community Tool Box is a free, online resource created by the Center for Community Health and Development at the University of Kansas. The Tool Box for those working to build healthier communities and bring about social change. Chapter 38 focuses specifically on evaluation.
  • Characteristics of High Quality Research
    • A handout created by the Colorado Department of Education that outlines various types of evaluation and research designs.
  • The National Institute for Literacy
    • ​Using Research and Reason in Education: How Teachers Can Use Scientifically Based Research to Make Curricular and Instructional Decisions
  • Cooperative Extension Publications
    • Easy-to-use guides designed to help Extension faculty better plan and implement credible and useful evaluations, which may also may be useful to agencies or funders who are seeking assistance with realistic evaluation strategies.


 Legislative Guidance

  • 21st CCLC Legislation
    ESEA, Title IV, Part B

  • 21st CCLC Guidance
    Department of Education Guidance


Family Engagement


Service-Learning

  • Please see the Service-Learning section on the Dropout Prevention Resources page.
  • Introductory Webinars: Supporting Attendance, Alternative Pathways, and Positive Youth Development

STEM


Sustainability

21st CCLC Sustainability Planning

Other Sustainability Resources


Contact

For additional information, please contact your assigned consultant.

Anna Young Out-of-School Time (OST) Manager
Young_A@cde.state.co.us | (720) 614-8666

Cody Buchanan - OST Program Development Specialist
Buchanan_C@cde.state.co.us | (720) 614-8665

Jacqueline Chavez - OST Programs and Partnership Specialist
Chavez_J@cde.state.co.us | (720) 557-4655

Shannon Allen - OST Programs and Partnership Specialist
Allen_S@cde.state.co.us | (720) 498-4675