WYAA17

In this session, attendees will learn about the development of the Wyoming Program Quality Practices (PQPs) which were developed by a statewide team of afterschool providers. We will discuss the importance of this tool and strategies to use them as a part of a larger quality improvement system which defines, assesses and supports quality. PQPs are a framework for school-age afterschool and youth development programs that provide a common understanding of the essential components of quality practice in afterschool and youth development programs. 

As a followup to the Summer Quality Advisor Training, this session will offer QAs the opportunity to have their key questions answered and continue sharpening their coaching skills.

This session will provide an overview of APAS - A Program Assessment System- that helps afterschool programs link quality and youth outcomes together. As an introduction, providers who are new or want a refresher will understand the purpose of the whole system and be ready to use the SAYO and APT assessment tools in their own programs.

Participants will learn the nuts and bolts of quality grant management as required by the 21st CCLC program. Intentional grant implementation practices are the answer to the "Now what?" after receiving a new grant award. Key sections of the Uniform Grant Guidance will be discussed and session participants learn how to find and use resources to build a program designed for continuous improvement. The information shared will be beneficial to any and all grant subrecipients.