KYOSA is a community of professionals and advocates dedicated to creating exceptional out-of-school programs for every student in Kentucky.
78,912+
children and youth impacted annually
830+
hours of academic support and enrichment per child annually
1500+
OST program sites
113
counties with at least one OST program site
Latest News
KDE issues new guidance on accelerating student learning during summer and the upcoming school year
On April 12th, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released new guidance on developing summer learning programs and opportunities during…
Celebrating the #HeartOfAfterschool
The Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA) is proud to be celebrating Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week on April 19-23 2021, along with…
$30B soon available for afterschool and summer learning!
BREAKING NEWS: Yesterday, President Biden signed into law the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan, which provides $30.35 billion for afterschool and…
Complete the latest wave of the Afterschool Alliance’s COVID-19 tracking survey and win a $50 gift card!
Lend your voice to continue to raise awareness about the effects of the pandemic on your afterschool and summer learning…
“Out-of-School Time in Kentucky” fact sheet and summary of key findings now available online
The Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance’s (KYOSA’s) first edition of Out-of-School Time in Kentucky–a study that provides a pre-pandemic description of Kentucky’s…
Kentucky OST Professional Honored By NAA
NATIONAL AFTERSCHOOL ASSOCIATION HONORS AMANDA BARNETT AMONG ITS2021 NEXT GENERATION OF AFTERSCHOOL LEADERS WASHINGTON, D.C., February 10, 2021 – The…
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How we do it.
We Support Program Leaders
KYOSA is building a statewide system to train program leaders and supply the resources and tools they need for success.
We Empower Advocates
By assessing needs and analyzing gaps in service, KYOSA is equipping advocates to stand for vital out-of-school programming.
Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance is an initiative of Save the Children.
Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. Since our founding over 100 years ago, we’ve changed the lives of over 1 billion children. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children – every day and in times of crisis – transforming their lives and the future we share.
Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance is the proud state affiliate for the National Afterschool Association