Afterschool Program Accreditation

Program accreditation is the ultimate indication of program quality. It also provides afterschool professionals with performance indicators, benchmarks of quality - to guide program planning, implementation and evaluation. Accreditation also serves to guide families in making more informed choices about afterschool care for their children. Moreover, the accreditation process supports a team approach to program improvement and fosters a competent, caring and qualified staff.

About New York State Afterschool Program Accreditation

Led by AfterSchool Works! New York and informed by the New York State Afterschool Program Accreditation workgroup; a group comprised of direct service practitioners, program directors, trainers, evaluation specialists, policy experts and agency leaders - the New York State Afterschool Program Accreditation model is designed to provide afterschool providers in New York State with a viable, affordable and meaningful accreditation option.

The initial phase of the New York State Afterschool Program Accreditation model is a field test that will involve between twelve and fifteen diverse programs. Coordinated by AfterSchool Works! New York in partnership with the New York State Afterschool Program Accreditation Workgroup, the field test is designed to evaluate the efficacy of the orientation, training, technical assistance, tools, materials and administration of process. Data collected through the field test will inform adjustments to the model prior to a statewide launch planned for the fall of 2010.

If your program is interested in accreditation OR you are interested in serving as an Accreditation Coach, please find an application in the NYS Afterschool Program Accreditation Forms, Applications, Surveys and Checklist package. Updated 08/08/11

Guide to New York State Afterschool Program Accreditation

List of Accredited Afterschool Programs

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