National Governor's Association (NGA) Supporting Student Success Guide
http://www.nga.org/Files/pdf/0509GOVGUIDEELO.PDF ![[PDF]](/images/sfs/pdficon.gif){kind=small}
The NGA has published Supporting Student Success: A Governor's Guide to Extra Learning Opportunities (ELOs). The guide details a list of ELO before — and after — school programs that are available to governors and states and highlights successful programs.
Food Research and Action Center (FRAC) Afterschool Resource Center
www.frac.org/Out_Of_School_Time/index.html
FRAC offers a wealth of information on getting funding for after-school snacks and meals. Of particular interest are:
- After-school Snacks and Suppers - A Child Nutrition Fact Sheet
This fact sheet neatly summarizes benefits, eligibility, participation, and funding for the after-school program. - Income Guidelines and Reimbursement Rates for the Federal Child Nutrition Programs
FRAC posted the rates for the child nutrition programs, including after-school snacks.
USDA's Food and Nutrition Service: After-School Snack in the NSLP
www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/afterschool/default.htm
This well-rounded resource includes a fact sheet, FAQ's, sample menu cycles and more.
Action For Healthy Kids What's Working Database
www.ActionForHealthyKids.org/AFHK/whatsworking/
This section of the Action for Healthy Kids site features profiles of successful after-school programs.
National School Boards Association Extended-Day Learning Opportunities
www.nsba.org/site/page_EDLO.asp?trackid=&cid=944&did=11324
The National School Boards Association has devoted a section of its Web site to after-school programs, which has valuable information for school nutrition professionals as they work with board members.
The After-school Alliance
www.afterschoolalliance.org
The After-school Alliance offers a broad range of information on after-school programs, with valuable research and reports, state-by-state status reports and success stories, policy news and more.
National Institute on Out-Of-School Time (NIOST)
www.niost.org
NIOST focuses on research, education and training, consultation and field building in the afterschool arena.
