Starting a Program

Anyone can start an afterschool program by Sarah Ezholt (pdf).

A Resource Guide for Planning and Operating Afterschool Programs. This guide organizes resources in the six areas identified by the National Center for Community Education (NCCE): Management, Communication, Programming, Integrating K-12 and After-School Programs, Community Building/Collaboration, and Evaluation.
  
Starting Afterschool Programs. Step-by-step plan for establishing school-age care in elementary school or community space and other resources collected by School-Age Notes.
 
Resource Guide for Starting an Afterschool Program. The Afterschool Investments project has developed a resource guide on starting an afterschool program. The guide presents helpful publications and resources as well as a range of considerations for those developing new afterschool programs.

Toolkit for Creating Effective After-School Programs. Beyond the Bell is filled with important information for anyone working in a school-based after-school program. The toolkit is organized around key decision points in six areas—management, collaboration, programming, linkages with the traditional school day, evaluation and communication.

LA's Best Replication Manual. This manual serves as a blueprint for afterschool providers to adopt the core principles, concepts, and philosophies of LA’s BEST and create a similar community program.

Finding a Program
Starting a Program
Enhancing Program Content and Effective Practices
Optimizing Program Quality and Standards
Tutoring and Mentoring
Providing Community Education and Service Learning
Serving Older Youth
Learning About Program Models