Customized Solutions
At NIOST, we excel at helping professionals in the field create and offer high-quality out-of-school time programs for children and youth. With our expertise, and by drawing on best practices from the field, we can help customize the right approach to meet your program’s and staff’s specific needs.
These are some examples of ways NIOST can partner with your program or network. Your customized solution could include some combination of these activities:
Enhancing Program Quality
- Guidance and Coaching on Continuous Program Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Implementing Program Quality-Building Tools
- Professional Development Workshops on Leadership and Coaching
- Program Self-Assessment and Action Planning
- Sustainability Planning for Programs and Practices
- Technical Assistance to Support System-Building at the Local and Intermediary Levels
Measuring Outcomes
- Measuring Summer Camp Program Quality and Accountability
- Planning and Measuring Social and Emotional Skill-Building
- Setting Goals and Plans for Youth Outcome Metrics
Supporting Youth Development
- Conducting Universal Mental Health Screening for Children and Youth
- Creating and Implementing Literacy-Rich Activities in Out-of-School Time and Summer Learning Programs
- Shaping STEM Experiences in Out-of-School Time and Summer Learning Experiences
We’re here to help you find solutions for your priority needs now, and plan for your long-term goals. Through our individualized consultations, customized training, and research / evaluation partnerships, we can help you, your team, and your program provide quality for all.
