Program Strategy & Design

Design high-quality, student-centered out-of-school time programs that are engaging, measurable, and aligned with both institutional priorities and community needs.

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We help organizations develop clear program models that integrate STEAM learning, literacy, creative enrichment, and social development into cohesive, accessible learning experiences. Whether you're launching a new afterschool program, expanding summer offerings, or aligning multiple initiatives across sites, we bring structure, innovation, and strategic clarity.

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Services include:

• Curriculum and activity framework development (STEAM, literacy, wellness, arts)

• Alignment with school-day standards, district goals, and learning benchmarks

• Logic model and outcome framework creation

• Pilot program design and expansion planning

• Support for multi-site program consistency and fidelity

• Integration of evaluation and feedback mechanisms from the start

Partnerships & Community Alignment

Strengthen engagement with families, schools, and local partners to increase program reach, relevance, and long-term value.

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Effective out-of-school time programs don’t operate in isolation—they’re deeply rooted in the communities they serve. We support cross-sector collaboration, culturally responsive practice, and trust-building strategies that elevate your role as a hub of learning and support.

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Services include:

• Partnership strategy with school districts, city agencies, and nonprofit coalitions

• Family and caregiver engagement planning

• Culturally responsive programming and communications

• Community needs assessments and demographic data analysis

• Coordination across collaborative initiatives or multi-agency efforts

• Public outreach and engagement model development

Sustainability & Capacity Support

Build the internal systems, staffing strategies, and funding infrastructure needed to support long-term impact and program stability.

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We understand the unique staffing, funding, and operational challenges that come with OST programming. Our support helps you navigate transitions, strengthen internal workflows, and secure the resources needed to sustain and scale your efforts.

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Services include:

• Funding strategy, grant alignment, and re-granting models

• Impact evaluation planning and outcomes reporting

• Staff recruitment, onboarding, and professional development planning

• Workflow mapping and systems optimization for multi-site programs

• Strategic scaling and replication support

• Organizational development support during leadership changes or growth phases