Making out-of-school-time matter : evidence for an action agenda /

Presents the findings of a broad-ranging literature review intended to identify, frame, and assess relevant issues concerning effective out-of-school-time (OST) programs. Drawing on recent studies the authors identify and address the level of demand for OST services, the effectiveness of offerings,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Bodilly, Susan J.
Corporate Author:	JSTOR (Organization)
Other Authors:	Beckett, Megan
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Santa Monica, CA : Rand Corp., [2005]
Subjects:	After-school programs > United States. School-age child care > United States. After-school programs. School-age child care. United States. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Historical context
Unmet demand for out-of-school-time services
Potential effectiveness of OST programs
Assessment of quality in OST programs
Improving participation in OST programs
Capacity building
Conclusions.