03527nam 22006014a 450 991022013470332120200520144314.00-8330-4064-21-59875-395-9(CKB)1000000000345734(EBL)236859(OCoLC)191037705(SSID)ssj0000281648(PQKBManifestationID)11213642(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000281648(PQKBWorkID)10306678(PQKB)10277815(Au-PeEL)EBL236859(CaPaEBR)ebr10152626(OCoLC)133167186(MiAaPQ)EBC236859(EXLCZ)99100000000034573420050112d2005 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrMaking out-of-school-time matter evidence for an action agenda /Susan Bodilly, Megan K. Beckett1st ed.Santa Monica, CA Rand Corp.c20051 online resource (152 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-8330-3734-X Includes bibliographical references (p. 115-127) and index.Preface; Contents; Figures and Tables; Summary; Acknowledgments; Abbreviations; CHAPTER ONE- Introduction; Research Purpose and Questions; Methods and Caveats; Organization of Report; CHAPTER TWO- Historical Context; Early Phases of Development; Implications; CHAPTER THREE- Unmet Demand for Out-of-School-Time Services; Findings from Surveys or Polls; Assumption-Based Estimates of Unmet Demand; Program-Level Enrollment Data; Program-Level Attendance Data; Implications; CHAPTER FOUR- Potential Effectiveness in OST Programs; Nature of the Existing Program-Evaluation LiteratureFindings in the LiteratureOther Findings and Issues Raised; Implications; CHAPTER FIVE- Assessment of Quality in OST Programs; Literature Sources; The School-Age-Care Literature; The Youth-Development Literature; The Education Literature; Converging Evidence on Program Factors Associated with Positive Outcomes; Implications; CHAPTER SIX- Improving Participation in OST Programs; Patterns of Participation in OST Activities; Factors Important in Promoting Participation; Lessons from Practical Efforts to Increase Enrollment; Implications; CHAPTER SEVEN- Capacity Building; Nature of the LiteratureImproving Individual ProvidersBuilding System Capacity; Implications; CHAPTER EIGHT- Conclusions; Findings and Implications; Summary of the Needed Elements of a Policy Debate; Appendix A; ReferencesPresents the findings of a broad-ranging literaturereview intended to identify, frame, and assess relevant issues concerningeffective out-of-school-time (OST) programs. Drawing on recent studies theauthors identify and address the level of demand for OST services, theeffectiveness of offerings, what constitutes quality in OST programs, how toencourage participation, and how to build further community capacity.After-school programsUnited StatesSchool-age child careUnited StatesAfter-school programsSchool-age child care371.8Bodilly Susan J879920Beckett Megan910123MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910220134703321Making out-of-school-time matter2037042UNINA