Michigan Association of Community and Adult Education

Learning to build stronger families and communities

Before/After School

Research has shown the importance of providing extended learning opportunities for all children. Providing safe and enriching experiences for children before and after school time is the goal of many MACAE member programs. MACAE supports the work of these programs by connecting them to resources for curriculum and professional development. MACAE works closely with state and national leaders to ensure these programs are available to more and more Michigan students.

MACAE 2005 Legislative Platform - Out of School Time
Support before and after-school programs for students in grades 1-8 through school-based community education programs.

MACAE Member Featured Web Sites

Links to Out of School Time Resources
    After School Alliance - http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/
    Michigan Department of Education - http://www.michigan.gov/mde
    National After-School Association - http://www.naaweb.org/
    National Center for Community Education - http://www.nccenet.org/
    National Community Education Association - www.ncea.com
    National Institute on Out of School Time - http://www.niost.org/

Early Childhood Education Focus Group Report
The MACAE Out of School Time Focus Group meets each month to discuss the latest issues of our members. You can view the minutes of the focus group by clicking HERE. All alternative education practitioners are invited to join the discussions. The Calendar & Events page has the current schedule of meetings.