Supporting access to high-quality and affordable afterschool and summer programs for all children, youth and families in Massachusetts through advocacy and professional development.
Evidence, research, and data
Evidence shows that afterschool and summer programs support children and youth academic growth and well-being. MAP shares best evidence-based practices to support learning with the field, and gathers data on program needs and quality.
Professional Development
MAP provides free and affordable professional development opportunities for out-of-school time professionals on topics responsive to the needs of the field.
Advocacy and Policy
MAP leverages our relationships with policymakers to advance policies that are driven by the voices and needs of the field.
The application for ASOST Summer Grants for 2024 are now live! Visit the ASOST Grant page for more information.
Full STEAM Ahead!
Join the Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership for our FREE spring conference, “Full STEAM Ahead!” MAP will be joined by presenters from across Massachusetts to share best practices in afterschool and summer science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) education, including presentations on basic STEAM, incorporating arts into STEM, and working in the environment. We look forward to seeing you there!
All conference attendees will be eligible for free membership for the National Afterschool Association! The National Afterschool Association is the professional membership association for people who work with and for youth during Out-of-School time. NAA fosters positive youth outcomes by supporting, developing, and advocating for afterschool professionals and leaders. NAA is the leading network of OST professionals, and offers access to many free OST resources & curriculum.
OST professionals who are not currently paid NAA members and live in Massachusetts, our state affiliation and a Full STEAM Ahead! registration will make you eligible for a free NAA membership. If you prefer, NAA membership may be purchased directly from NAA on a sliding scale from $25 to $150.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Visit our professional development page for information on our offerings.
Check out our course catalog by clicking the photo below!
MAP is a hub for free curriculum and activities to support hands-on and engaging activities in fields like STEM and social-emotional learning.
Program Spotlight: Flying Cloud Institute
The Flying Cloud Institute runs STEM afterschool programs in Western Massachusetts. Watch the video below to learn more about their Makerspace and Girls Science Club programs!
Afterschool Story Map
The Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership (MAP) Out-of-School Time Story Map depicts the afterschool and out-of-school time landscape in the state of Massachusetts. This map is designed to be used as a tool by legislators, advocates, providers, and families to understand where sites are located, where state and federal funding is being directed, and how this intersects with indicators of child-wellbeing. As we approach a federal funding cliff from ARPA funds, we hope this valuable information can inform strategies for supporting Massachusetts children and youth. Click here to learn more!
Is your program missing? Email chloe@massafterschool.org!
