Welcome Out of School Time Providers

A+ Schools, in partnership with YouthPlaces, co-hosts monthly meetings of after school providers to create collaborations and partnerships between organizations. The Network is also interested in uniting around a common vision for out of school time for the region, sharing best practices and supporting quality and of course, networking and sharing resources. Listed below are the topics and resources from each of our past meetings.

Wednesday, April 5, 2006 - Kick Off Meeting
YouthPlaces, Strip District
Meeting Notes

Wednesday, May 10, 2006
Jewish Community Center, Squirrel Hill
Speakers Included:
* Chip Burke, Chairman, The Grable Foundation
* Robin Porter, Tickets for Kids Foundation
* Sharing Ideas for Your Programs - Theme Weeks

Wednesday, June 14, 2006 - Incorporating the Arts into Your Programs
Big Brothers Big Sisters, East Liberty
Invited Speakers:
* Lisa Hoitsma, Gateway to the Arts
* Cheryl Capezzuti, Artist & Educator (Studio Capezzuti)
* Susan Hillman, Barnes & Noble Booksellers on fundraisers

The Network meets monthly on the second Wednesday from noon to 2pm. Please get in touch with Lori Schaller, Executive Director of YouthPlaces, at 412-434-0851 for more information.

If you'd like more information about before and after school resources in general, we've compiled a list of links here.

A+ Schools
Pittsburgh's Community Alliance for Public Education
Regional Enterprise Tower
Suite 1850
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412.258.2660
412.258.2666 fax