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Publications & Resources

Harvard Family Research Project’s Issues and Opportunities in Out-of-School Time Evaluation briefs highlight current research and evaluation work in the out-of-school time field. These documents draw on HFRP’s research work in out-of-school time to provide practitioners, funders, evaluators, and policymakers with information to help them in their work.

Youth Involvement in Evaluation & Research

Examines the elements of successful youth-involved research projects and offers short profiles of the 14 organizations included in the study.

Evaluation of 21st Century Community Learning Center Programs: A Guide for State Education Agencies

Practical suggestions about how to implement 21st CCLC evaluation at the state and local level.

Documenting Progress and Demonstrating Results: Evaluating Local Out-of-School Time Programs

Techniques, tools, and strategies for improving OST programs and tracking effectiveness over time.

Beyond the Head Count: Evaluating Family Involvement in Out-of-School Time

An overview of how OST programs can evaluate their family involvement strategies and practices.

Why, When, and How to Use Evaluation: Experts Speak Out

Expert commentary on the implications of the 1st-year report of the national evaluation of the 21st CCLC program for future evaluation and research.

Moving Beyond the Barriers: Attracting and Sustaining Youth Participation in Out-of-School Time Programs

A set of promising strategies to attract and sustain youth participation in OST programs.

Understanding and Measuring Attendance in Out-of-School Time Programs

Examines three indicators of attendance and offers different models for how attendance can influence youth outcomes

Promoting Quality Through Professional Development: A Framework for Evaluation

Examines OST professional development efforts and offers a framework for their evaluation.

Summer Success: Challenges and Strategies in Creating Quality Academically Focused Summer Programs

Distills challenges and compiles promising strategies for creating quality summer programs.

After School Programs in the 21st Century: Their Potential and What it Takes to Achieve It

Explores the evolving role of after school in the 21st century.