Thank you to MASP's Youth Afterschool Ambassador Noah and TrueNorth Community Services for hosting State Representative Joseph Fox and sharing about all the awesome things that happen at Project FOCUS!

Thank you to the State of MI, legislators, partners & advocates for helping us make today “Michigan Afterschool Partnership Day!”

We are committed to advocate for the continued expansion of programming across the state so all children in MI have access to out-of-school time.

MASP is asking for you to weigh in on which eight Training Topics you would like to see covered in the 2024-2025 program year. We value your feedback and look forward to providing continued events and training for the Out-of-School Time field.

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This week, we take an extra moment to recognize, appreciate & advocate for those who work with young people during out-of-school hours as we celebrate National Afterschool Staff Appreciation Week.

Join us by leaving a message of thanks for afterschool professionals across MI!

At MASP, we believe every Michigan child should have access to quality Out of School Time opportunities. As of March 2024, 67,000 youth have been served since July 1, 2023.

One Week Left to enter MASP 2024 Teen Essay Contest!

Students aged 16-19 who are currently enrolled in a Michigan afterschool or summer learning program are eligible to submit an essay to win one of three prizes. Apply by Friday, April 26, 2024!

LINK: miafterschool.org/2024-teen-essa…

Last week, the Discover You Community of Practice met in Midland, MI to continue to create community with other OST practitioners across the state and being trained in Building Assest in Youth!

The next total solar eclipse visible from the contiguous United States will take place in 2044. The next solar eclipse with a path of totality that crosses Michigan will take place in 2099.

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Out of School Time programs help youth build foundational skills – such as teamwork, communication & critical thinking. But don’t just take it from us, in a recent survey, 84% of parents agreed that these programs provided their kids with opportunities to learn these life skills.

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰!
This Training Topic discussion will intentionally focus on creating a sustainable out-of-school time program by carefully planning, collaborating, and focusing on long-term viability.
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(Photographer: Jennifer Veloso)

MASP recently shared its gratitude to legislators for their unwavering focus and commitment to children across the state and their ongoing commitment to supporting Out of School Time (OST) programs. MASP’s Executive Director Erin Skene-Pratt notably shared:

Today may be the last day of #YouthVoiceWeek but young people are always at the center of quality afterschool and summer learning programs. Their voices need to be heard today and every day. #AfterschoolWorks

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We were thrilled to present to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on school aid and education. Thank you to State Representative Regina Weiss for the invitation!

Applications are now live for the first-ever #EngageEveryStudent Recognition Program!

Learn more about the program, which recognizes non-profit orgs, LEAs & municipalities working to engage students in high-quality afterschool & summer learning programs. engageeverystudent.org/engage-every-s…

Join this session to learn more about Great Start to Quality’s quality improvement process and the resources available to you and your team.

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SEL Item Review prepares experienced Youth/School-Age PQA users to conduct program self-assessment using the SEL PQA through a review of the new or changed items in the SEL PQA.

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