New York State After School Network (NYSAN)

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Mission

The New York State Afterschool Network is a public-private partnership of statewide, regional and local groups dedicated to promoting young people's safety, learning and healthy development outside the traditional classroom. NYSAN's activities are directed toward building the capacity and commitment of communities to increase the quality and availability of programs during non-school hours. History

The New York State Afterschool Network began in 2001 as an advisory group to the New York State Education Department for the planning and implementation of 21st Century Community Learning Centers in New York State, at the time the U.S. Department of Education transferred the administration of 21st Century to the states. In 2003, this advisory group formally became The New York State Afterschool Network.

Objectives

• Foster statewide, regional, and local public/private partnerships building upon the strengths of existing partnerships at all levels.
• Promote statewide standards of quality through a common system of self assessment of afterschool programs, building on existing state and national standards.
• Build the capacity of afterschool program providers through coordinated training and technical assistance and collaborative learning.
• Build local and state public and private support for expanding and sustaining high quality afterschool opportunities.

Steering Committee Members