“Quality” in Afterschool

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National National Academy of Academy of Sciences:Sciences:

National National Research Research Council & Council & Institute of Institute of MedicineMedicine

National National Academy of Academy of Sciences:Sciences:

National National Research Research Council & Council & Institute of Institute of MedicineMedicine

Young people must acquire knowledge

and skills in multiple domains.

Intellectual

PhysicalSocial

Emotional

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• Safety / Appropriate Structures • Positive Social Norms (rules of behavior)

• Supportive Relationships• Opportunities to Belong• Support for Mattering (participation)

• Opportunities for Skill Building • Integration of Family, School, Community Efforts (coordination)