5 Steps to Becoming an APOST Quality Campaign Member
1. Attend the APOST Quality Campaign Orientation. This 3 hour workshop will familiarize program providers with the elements required for quality Out-of-School Time programming as well as the core competencies necessary for afterschool and youth development professionals. OST providers will have a thorough understanding of how to use the APOST Quality Self-Assessment to identify program weaknesses and obtain support where practices need to be strengthened. Upon completion of the Orientation, providers will have the knowledge needed to successfully complete the APOST Quality Self-Assessment with their organization, complete an Action Plan for ongoing improvement, and become official APOST Quality Campaign member.
Here are just a few samples of what other participants have said about what they have learned from this workshop....
The most valuable thing that I learned was this was going to be an onging network of out of school time professionals and providers coming together to learn and grow in our field. Being able to advocate for our programs on a more united scale and share quality time and information with each other to make our programs more successful. The why part is to be able to encourage more providers to look at their programs and want to become apart of Apost. - Patricia Cobbs, Director, JLC Daycare
SWSG is proud of the program quality and staff we have engaged to create a great experience for girls. Through the QSA training we're now able to see a wider perspective on program quality to improve so we can continue to offer an excellent program meeting the needs of our girls. - Mila Yochum, Strong Women, Strong Girls
Looking at the aspects of self-assessment generated great discussion about aspects of programming that the group did not often look at. Strengths, as well as areas for improvement, were identified. The Orientation was fun and got folks talking about key elements of their program. - Judith Caplan
The thorough review of the evaluation instrument was very helpful to me in thinking through how to begin the process and what would be entailed. It also gave me immediate ideas as to needed improvements even if I were not to begin the formal process. - Rosemary Anderson, Director, Afterschool Programs, Propel Schools
The next Quality Campaign Orientation will be held on Wednesday, February 29th from 9:00 -12:00AM at the Rankin Christian Center, 230 Third Ave. Rankin, PA 15104. Please click here for the flyer.
2. After the Orientation, begin planning how you will implement the Quality Self-Assessment (QSA) with a diverse team of stakeholders within your organization.
3. Set a date for all participants to have the QSA completed and attend a full group meeting to discuss.
4. Once you have completed the QSA and Action Plan, you are ready to submit both to Aimee at alefevers@uwac.org.
5. Sign the APOST Quality Campaign Commitment letter after being notified of your membership approval from the Standards Committee!
Did you already attend the Orientation? Need some guidance about what to do next? Click here for “What To Do AFTER the Orientation.”
For more information and any questions, please contact Aimee LeFevers at alefevers@uwac.org or 412.456.6876
