Out-of-School TimeLearning Support : Minnesota Department of Education

Out-of-School Time
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Out-of-School Time

Out-of-School Time programs provide opportunities for children and youth to continue to learn when school is not in session – before and after school, on weekends, and during vacation periods. Programs provided at these times should be high-quality, developmentally appropriate and promote positive youth development to gain the maximum benefit for participants. Activities may include academic enrichment, tutoring, homework help, recreation, arts and music programs, mentoring, community service and more.

In addition to providing a safe place for children and youth to be during the non-school hours, participation in out-of-school time programs has been connected to increased academic achievement and school attendance, and positive behavior adjustment (e.g., reduced crime and delinquency; reduced involvement in risk behaviors such as drugs and alcohol).

Two out-of-school time grants programs are currently being administered by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE): the federal NCLB Title IV 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant and the Minnesota After-School Community Learning Programs grant.

Charting a Course: Connecting Out-of-School Time Opportunities pdf icon 539Kb (4/15/2008)
     This booklet, provided by the Minnesota Department of Education, provides information on the Department’s key out-of-school time funding streams, national resources and best practices.
Minnesota Out-of-School Time Funding Streams Final Report pdf icon 204Kb (4/29/2009)
     Full report on the structure of funding for out-of-school time programs in Minnesota.