We propose that public sector mental health resources can be reallocated to support after school settings, and we offer specific examples and recommendations from an ongoing federally funded program of research to illustrate how mental health consultation can support publicly funded after school programs....
It is not enough to merely have good intentions," stated Dr. Keith Herman, keynote speaker, at the Second Annual School-Based Mental Health Group Interventions Conference; "our intentions must translate into actual help for those we seek to assist." Within this statement lies the heart of ...
Successful after-school programs are designed to enhance social, physical, and emotionaldevelopment; and to foster academic achievement and civic participation. After-schoolprograms keep students safe and engaged, often until as late as 6 pm, when they can be returned to the care of their parents...
at the Second Annual School-Based Mental Health Group Interventions Conference; "our intentions must translate into actual help for those we seek to assist." Within this statement lies the heart of the problem confronting after-school programs. It has been our goal throughout this book to turn ...
5 Non-experimental research has shown a strong link between physical activity and lower obesity for school-aged youth.6, 7, 8, 9 Physical activity, and especially vigorous physical activity, also can be associated with improved youth mental health10, 11 and other health outcomes.12 However, ...
Stay on top of the latest trends in after-school education. ExtendEd Notes offers a wealth of resources and ideas to enrich your after-school program.
Leapstart After School program is an award-winning program for five years in a row in Cupertino. We take pride in our commitment to our local community of parents and families and the highest standards of service. Unlike other after-school programs, we do not provide a mix of preschool and...
The summer after 7th grade, students spend three weeks on a college campus studying advanced math for seven hours a day. 出自-2017年6月阅读原文 Students attend after-school clubs, summer camps, online forums and classes and university-based math circles, to prepare for the competitions. 出自-...
In some cases, after-school activities also can provide needed stability and a foundation for success in school. However, for every child in an after-school program in the U.S., there are three more waiting to get in, according to theAfterschool Alliance, a nonprofit advocacy organization. ...
*Bissell, J., Dugan, C., Ford-Johnson, A., Jones, P., & Ashurst, J. (2002).Evaluation of the YS-CARE after school program for California work opportunity and responsibility to kids (CalWORKS). Department of Education, University of California, Irvine and Research Support Services. ...