This guide describes activities for school-age children in after-school day care programs. These activities may also be used in other settings. An introductory section discusses program philosophy, room arrangement, multicultural curriculum, program scheduling, summer programs and holiday care, field trips and special programs, age grouping,…

This handbook, which is provided by the Adel-Desoto Community School District for new staff members, covers all aspects of the before-and-after-school child care program, including: (1) the school itself (facilities and equipment); (2) the staff (employment qualifications, requirements, and classifications; policies regarding conduct, appearance,…

Because North Carolina has the nation's highest percentage of mothers working outside of the home, each of the state's 141 public school systems was surveyed with a 33-item questionnaire to identify existing after school care programs. Responses were received from 138 systems. A total of 48 programs serving 51 systems were identified, and…

The Whitney Young Learning Center (WYLC) is an after-school homework assistance and tutoring program for students in grades 6-12 in north and northeast Portland, Oregon. The program strives to help students achieve academic success and become self-directed learners with enhanced racial pride and self-esteem. During 1986-87, the WYLC program…

The goals of this practicum were to provide performing arts experiences for middle school students to: (1) create an atmosphere of appreciation for the performing arts; (2) stimulate the interests of artistically or potentially artistically talented students; (3) provide performance opportunities; and (4) encourage these students to pursue…

Students in the Newport News (Virginia) high schools who are absent from classes frequently without excuses or who are consistently disruptive are transferred from the regular program to an afterschool program that meets at a different site. These transfers are effective for at least 2 months and students may only be rotated back at the end of a…

Millions of children in the United States are left in inadequate day care situations every day or live in poverty because their parents cannot afford day care and therefore cannot work. The number of working mothers is rising, and these mothers deserve high quality day care and after-school care for their children. This publication lists important…

A brief discussion of some myths associated with latchkey children is followed by a statement that an insufficient number of after-school care programs for children makes it likely that children will continue in self-care or sibling care. It is suggested that future research endeavors take the following parental/familial variables into account:…

This comprehensive report provides current information on the status of school age child care in Florida, an overview of Florida Statutes, a summary of benefits and problems with state involvement, and recommendations for action. An estimated 138,000 children ages 5 to 13 in Florida may be without care every day after school. Florida's school…

Afterschool math hours are most often spent on homework help, tutoring, drill, and test-preparation with instructors who may not be certified teachers or mathematics educators. While such "extra math help" may be of value, it is unreasonable to expect students to enjoy learning experiences based on workbook-style exercises. The In…

Comic art is one of the most popular storytelling media around the globe. From classic American comic strips to Japanese Manga, comics cover subjects ranging from humorous teen angst to social commentary. Comics class in an afterschool program is a natural draw for many young people. Older youth, in particular, vote with their feet when it comes…

Susan Ingalls, the Founder and Executive Director of Children & the Classics--a New York City agency that offers technical assistance, arts resources, and direct programming to more than two dozen Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) in New York City--describes her experience of sitting in on various meetings where the topic of conversation…

Thirteen brief articles look at high school programs for students with special needs with emphasis on programs offered in New York State. Articles have the following titles and authors: "Vocational Education for Handicapped Students in New York City High Schools" (F. Yauch); "Development of a Comprehensive Program for High School…

THE OAKLAND STUDY CENTER PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS PROVIDED A QUIET PLACE FOR STUDY, ASSISTANCE IN DOING HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS, MATERIAL ASSISTANCE IN SPECIFIC SUBJECT AREAS, AND MOTIVATION AND ENRICHMENT. STUDENTS WERE SELECTED ACCORDING TO THEIR OWN INTERESTS AND ACCORDING TO THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TEACHER. STUDENTS WERE ASSIGNED TO GROUPS…

THE ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO PROVIDE PROPER EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR THE CULTURALLY DISADVANTAGED. THE ACTIVITIES INITIATED SINCE OCTOBER 1961 INCLUDE THE REORGANIZATION OF THE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES. THE REORGANIZATION IS STILL IN THE PLANNING STAGES, BUT FEATURES BEING CONSIDERED ARE--SELF-CONTAINED…