Evidence of Program Quality and Youth Outcomes in the DYCD Out-of-School Time Initiative: Report on the Initiative’s First Three Years 

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In 2005, New York City began a far-reaching effort with support from The Wallace Foundation to improve the quality of out-of-school time learning programs citywide and make them more available, especially to children and youth who need them most. This final report in a three-year evaluation of the initiative by Policy Studies Associates – and an accompanying executive summary  – finds that the city has made progress in serving more children and youth, and participants and parents express overall satisfaction with the quality and accessibility of offerings. But the report notes continued difficulties in providing hands-on, engaging experiences in these programs, especially those geared to older youth. It also presents findings from research on correlations among programming, quality and benefits for youth people.

Author(s): Christina A. Russell, Monica B. Mielke, Elizabeth R. Reisner

Publishing organization: Policy Studies Associates, Inc.

Companion Documents:
Executive Summary: Evidence of Program Quality and Youth Outcomes in the DYCD Out-of-School Time Initiative: Report on the Initiative’s First Three Years
Evaluation of the New York City Out-of-School Time Initiative: Report on the Second Year
Executive Summary: Evaluation of the New York City Out-of School Time Initiative: Report on the Second Year
Evalution of the New York City Out-of-School Time Initiative: Report on the First Year
Executive Summary: Evaluation of the New York City Out-of-School Time Initiative: Report on the First Year

Document Type: Report

Document Format: PDF

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