Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance

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Research & Policy

The research on out-of-school time programs is vast and continues to grow. Delve into our collection of research reports, fact sheets, policy briefs, and data mapping tools to learn more about how these programs are keeping kids safe, inspiring learning, and helping working families across Kentucky.

This page contains links to research materials, policy summaries, and data tools KYOSA has either produced in-house or compiled from other sources. Find the resource that best fits your needs by clicking on a shortcut below or searching our curated OST publications library.

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Summer Program Map

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OST Publications Library

The KYOSA Out-of-School Time (OST) Publications Library contains a sortable and searchable list of national and state level research publications and resources relevant to OST stakeholders in Kentucky, which we are continually updating as new information becomes available. Use the search and filter options below to delve into the latest OST research.

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1 “Play Streets” Bring Summer Camp Atmosphere to Neighborhoods 2021 This summer, select cities across the country will block traffic to “play streets,” creating child-friendly zones in urban neighborhoods that lack parks and other public amenities. In some cities, play streets are one-time events. Others, like Philadelphia, block off hundreds of streets every day all summer long and have for decades. Youth Today News Article Promising Practices, Summer National
2 21st Century Community Learning Centers: Inspiring Learning, Supporting Families, Earning Results 2021 Fact sheet that provides an updated overview of the 21st CCLC program, highlights its outcomes and benefits, addresses the current state of funding, and information regarding how programs have responded to the needs of their communities during the pandemic. Afterschool Alliance Fact Sheet 21st CCLC, COVID-19, Impact Evaluations National
3 5 Things You Can Do Today to Support LGBTQ Youth 2021 This year alone more than 250 anti-LGBTQ bills have been introduced in states across the country, many of which directly affect young people. In 2020 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the national Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance report showing that LGBTQ students are more likely to be bullied than their straight, cisgender classmates. The urgency in which youth-serving professionals and caring community members need to show up for LGBTQ youth cannot be understated. To be in solidarity with any community takes intentionality, practice, and time. It is never a check list but rather a value system for how to be in the world. Here are five value-based commitments to keep in mind. Afterschool Alliance Blog Post Special Populations, Youth Development National
4 A Summer for Learning & Recovery 2021 Summer learning programs have the power to be a game changer for youth. Programs can help students re-connect with peers and caring adults, re-engage in learning, and accelerate students’ social, emotional, and academic recovery. This is a guide to help school leaders, program providers, and local policy makers work to stand up high quality summer learning programs. Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA) and Afterschool Alliance Fact Sheet COVID-19, Learning Recovery, Summer State
5 Accelerating Kentucky Students' Learning Recovery: Afterschool is a Partner 2021 Fact sheet developed by the Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA) that shows how afterschool and summer programs can help kids re-engage in learning, rebuild relationships, and emerge from this crisis strong, resilient, and hopeful. Provides a breakdown of the ESSER III funding flowing to Kentucky for afterschool, summer, and learning loss recovery as well as guidance on how schools can collaborate with community partners to support whole child needs this summer and during the new school year. Kentucky Out-of-School Alliance (KYOSA) Fact Sheet COVID-19, Learning Recovery State
6 Accelerating Student Learning During Summer Learning Programs and Through the Academic Year 2021 The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released new guidance on April 12 on summer learning programs and opportunities to provide educational boosts during the subsequent school year. The recommendations, which are based on research by the RAND Organization and Wallace Foundation, include: holding a summer program for five to six weeks; small class sizes; and a mix of math, reading and enrichment activities. Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Guidebook COVID-19, Learning Recovery State
7 Afterschool in Kentucky in the Time of COVID-19 2021 State-level key takeaways and summaries of responses from Waves 2 and 4 of the Afterschool Alliance's, "Afterschool in the Time of COVID-19" survey series. Afterschool Alliance Web Page COVID-19 State
8 Afterschool in the Time of COVID-19 2021 A collection of reports, fact sheets, and data dashboards, which are based on a series of surveys commissioned by the Afterschool Alliance, reporting on the state of the afterschool field and parents' needs as the country adapts to the challenging circumstances and stressors created by the pandemic. Afterschool Alliance Web Page COVID-19 National
9 Afterschool Programs: A Review of the Evidence Under the ESSA (Full Report) 2021 A research review compiled by the Wallace Foundation that describes more than 60 afterschool programs with evidence of effectiveness strong enough to meet the standards of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Also includes guidance on decision makers can use ESSA evidence tiers in practice. Wallace Foundation Report Impact Evaluations, Promising Practices National
10 Afterschool Programs: A Review of the Evidence Under the ESSA (Guide) 2021 A companion guide to the full report, Afterschool Programs: A Review of the Evidence Under the ESSA by the Wallace Foundation, which provides detailed research summaries on the effectiveness of specific afterschool programs for improving outcomes for students in grades K-12. The purpose of the guide is to present information that education agencies, afterschool providers, and others can use as they make decisions about afterschool programming. Wallace Foundation Report Impact Evaluations, Promising Practices National
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