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A-State Childhood Services, through initiatives like the Arkansas Out of School Network (AOSN), supports individuals and organizations involved in out-of-school time programs by providing training, resources, and professional development to enhance the quality of care and development for children and youth. We offer assistance with program quality, credentialing for staff, and various workshops and events focused on positive youth development.
AOSN is a sponsored initiative of A-State Childhood Services and is one of the 50 State Afterschool Networks supported by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. AOSN is working to expand access to quality afterschool and summer programs serving children and youth ages 5-19. AOSN fosters partnerships and policies to develop, support, and sustain high-quality programs. http://www.aosn.org/
This online credential is based on a set of eight competency goals to evaluate the knowledge and performance of individual staff who work in out-of-school-time programs. The credential consists of courses, groups, resources, webinars, and member-matching in a collaborative learning environment that combines social networking and education.
Did you know that A-State Childhood Services offers free, helpful technical assistance (TA)? One-on-one consultation can offer practical tips and help you think in new ways about the important work you do.