Afterschool Programs

 

Afterschool Programs provide a safe, caring and nurturing place for extended learning, social, recreational, and personal life skills development for students during non-school hours (before- and/or after-school).  An Afterschool program is not a continuation of the school day but extends, expands and enriches the opportunities for experiential learning, social development and recreation.  It incorporates a strong partnership of school, family, and community members that collaboratively contribute to the growth of students as they mature into caring, competent and responsible adults.

The Department receives the following two sources of funds for Afterschool Programs which are then made available to the local level through a grant award process:  School Age Community (SAC) and/or 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC).  The purpose and requirements for these two grants vary.  See the information below for a brief explanation of each and to view a list of current grant recipients.

Also, explore the buttons listed to the right to explore more in-depth information about Afterschool Programs.

Afterschool programs help America's families, keep kids safe and inspire students to learn.
Afterschool is key to kids' success!

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Gov. Blunt Awards $1 Million to 98 Programs to Expand Afterschool Programs for Math & Science and Health-related Focus

Gov. Matt Blunt presents Shepard Elementary School Principal Carol Hall-Whittier with $9,994 to support a new afterschool program focused toward health and fitness for students in third through sixth grades. News  Release

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Gov. Blunt Proclaims “Lights On Afterschool Day”

Governor Matt Blunt and other governors across the nation proclaimed October 18, 2007, "Lights On Afterschool Day."  More than a million people nationwide joined a Lights On Afterschool event to recognize the importance of quality afterschool programs to families, communities, and the nation by keeping kids safe, helping working families, and improving academic achievement.

News Release About Lights On Afterschool Day List of Missouri observances

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•  Governor Blunt's Afterschool Programs Grants
  The Invitations for Bid for Governor Blunt's Afterschool Programs grants are now closed.  If you are interested in learning more about the programs or applying in the future, you may still download a copy of this IFB by clicking here.

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• 21st Century Community Learning Center/Afterschool Programs Grants

The Community Education Section/Afterschool Program has closed the Invitation for Bid for 2007-08 21st Century Community learning Center (21st CCLC) grants.  The deadline for proposals was 2:00 p.m., September 21, 2007.  A copy of the amended Bid is available for view on the Department's Web site at www.dese.mo.gov/divcareered/grants.htm#afterschool.

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• Core Competencies for Youth Development Professionals

The first edition of the Kansas and Missouri Core competencies for Youth Development Professionals is now available.  These core competencies represent the combined efforts of groups from Kansas and Missouri to define the core competencies for youth development professionals in our states. The competencies have eight content areas ensuring a comprehensive approach.  Five levels further distinguish the expectations for professionals as they progress from new/untrained to experienced/trained in the field.

 

Core Competencies for Youth Development Professionals

Jimmy Reed, Supervisor Phone:  (573) 526-3961 Fax:  (573) 526-4261 James.Reed@dese.mo.gov

Anne Reeder, Supervisor Phone:  (573) 526-0517 Fax:  (573) 526-4261 Anne.Reeder@dese.mo.gov

Cindy Heislen, Supervisor Phone:  (573) 526-9761 Fax:  (573) 526-4261 Cindy.Heislen@dese.mo.gov