Out-of-school time programs can use these short videos and discussion guides during a family, partner, or community event to demonstrate situations where parents and caregivers, program staff, volunteers, and other adult role models could have a conversation about alcohol with children and adolescents.

• Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• Resource Type: Implementation Strategies
• Year: 2026

This guidance document and a Dear Colleague letter discuss myths and facts surrounding the use of assistive technology for students with disabilities based on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Out-of-school time programs might wish to integrate these materials into their staff training on supporting students with disabilities.

• Source: U.S. Department of Education
• Resource Type: Leadership and Management Practices, Policy/Guidance Documents
• Year: 2024

This tool includes a link to the NAA’s Core Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies along with workbooks to help OST professionals reflect on their practice, create professional development plans, and embark on a continuous professional development cycle.

• Source: National Afterschool Association
• Resource Type: Best Practices, Evidence-Based Practices, Implementation Strategies, Leadership and Management Practices

SAMHSA’s national youth substance use prevention campaign helps parents, caregivers, educators, and community members get informed, be prepared, and take action to prevent underage drinking and other substance use. Out-of-school time programs can use the campaign's short videos, fact sheets, brochures, and podcasts to inform their own efforts and to share with families. 

• Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• Resource Type: Evidence-Based Practices, Implementation Strategies, Research

This final rule amends the regulations of the U.S. Department of Education and other Federal agencies to clarify protections for beneficiaries and prospective beneficiaries of Federally funded social services and the rights and obligations of organizations providing such services. 

• Source: Federal Register (journal)
• Resource Type: Leadership and Management Practices, Policy/Guidance Documents
• Year: 2024

This webpage is for contractors and neighborhood organizations, including faith-based organizations, that provide program services to beneficiaries under a grant or subgrant. The stated purpose for the page is to provide a clear and uniform understanding of the fundamental principles that apply to award recipients, along with guidance and regulations for implementing their awards.

• Source: U.S. Department of Education
• Resource Type: Policy/Guidance Documents

This fact sheet summarizes findings from the America After 3PM national survey about access to afterschool and summer programming in rural communities. 

• Source: Afterschool Alliance
• Resource Type: Leadership and Management Practices, Research
• Year: 2021

This webpage describes core practices of the Parent Teacher Home Visits model for fostering meaningful relationships with students' families, starting with voluntary home visits. This summary of core practices could give OST programs easy-to-digest information about home visits as they consider whether and how to conduct them. 

• Source: Parent Teacher Home Visits
• Resource Type: Best Practices, Evidence-Based Practices, Implementation Strategies
• Year: 2024

This webpage collects resources related to a recurring national survey on afterschool and summer program demand and supply. The reports and data gathered here show a clear need for out-of-school time programs across the country. 

• Source: Afterschool Alliance
• Resource Type: Leadership and Management Practices, Research

This review of research spanning 20 years found career and technical education (CTE) has positive impacts on students' academic achievement, high school completion, employability skills, and college readiness. OST programs could use this article to advocate for the inclusion of CTE activities in their programs or to create buy-in for these activities with partners.

• Source: Career & Technical Education Resource Network
• Resource Type: Research
• Year: 2024

This survey of college students' financial challenges can help out-of-school time programs identify opportunities to provide enrichment activities that build financial literacy. These activities can help students avoid similar obstacles and stay on track to achieve their goals.

• Source: Inside Higher Ed
• Resource Type: Research

This report includes insights about afterschool programs, trends, and recommendations for school districts, OST providers, advocates, and policymakers.

• Source: Afterschool Alliance
• Resource Type: Best Practices, Evidence-Based Practices, Leadership and Management Practices, Research
• Year: 2023