The research team, organized under The Center for After-School Excellence at TASC, conducts research that focuses on the most significant questions in the after-school field. An example is our study of the link between program quality and effective staff practices in after-school programs, supported by Cornerstones for Kids.
We maintain an extensive multi-year database of information about after-school programs, their participants and staff. Using this data warehouse, we explore issues that influence decision-making at the program level and among local and national policymakers. By consulting and collaborating with the nation's leading scholars on out-of-school time, we're setting a research agenda for the after-school field.
Research helps to assure that every dollar spent on after-school returns the greatest benefit to kids through effective, strong programs. It demonstrates the benefit of after-school and summer programs and identifies methods for improvement. Our work also aims to advance a consensus on outcomes we should expect for kids who attend after-school.
In the New York City area, we are building an OST Scholarship Network comprised of individuals from varied disciplines such as public policy, psychology, and education. Through this network, we encourage multi-disciplinary dialogue to build a common language in a field that's just emerging.
We analyze and share findings on trends in quality and staffing patterns, using our extensive data set.
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