Committed to Quality Recognition Certificate

Is your program committed to quality? MASP would like to annually recognize programs that have made a commitment to ensuring quality experiences to children and youth in Michigan.

After-School Tool Kit

Tools, models and expertise to improve afterschool learning across the nation.

Program Quality

Our Goal

To support programs and communities in understanding and identifying quality programs by providing research, resources and links to valuable web-sites and professional development opportunities.

Research has shown that the relationship between well-trained staff and program quality is significant, and professional development plays a critical role in supporting quality after-school programs.

MASP and its partners support the professional development infrastructure in Michigan by:

  • Backing a system of training and other professional development opportunities
  • Linking training opportunities to current statewide systems
  • Ensuring that after-school programs are recognized and supported at statewide committees and conferences
  • Supporting the development of an After-school Certificate and Credential Program based on core competencies
  • Increasing awareness of the components of quality after-school programs


STEM Spotlight: Making Science Cool


The After-School Corporation (TASC) released a series of short videos that provide rationale for why doing science after school is so important. These videos show kids and engaging in hands-on science activities in after- school settings. TASC explains that after school science is not a substitute for in-school math and science learning, but rather it is a way to excite kids about acquiring science knowledge and to engage them in real-world applications.



Event Spotlight

MASP Annual Meeting
February 25, 2010, Radisson Hotel, Lansing, MI

Focus: Issues around college readiness and workforce development will be discussed.  Workshops on quality programming, advocacy training and partnership development will also be offered.