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Quality

High-quality out-of-school time programs create safe, engaging environments where children and youth can build skills, confidence, and meaningful relationships.

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NHAN supports quality across the field by offering practical tools, learning opportunities, and pathways that help programs strengthen practice and support the professionals who make this work possible.

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Training and Events Calendar

The New Hampshire Afterschool Network hosts trainings, learning opportunities, and special events throughout the year to support out-of-school time professionals across the state.

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Information about upcoming events and registration details can be found by clicking on individual events in the Training & Events Calendar.

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Access to Trainings

NHAN’s trainings are currently offered at no cost, made possible through partnerships and funding that support professional learning in the out-of-school time field. Offerings may include workshops, communities of practice, convenings, and special events designed to build skills, share knowledge, and strengthen practice.

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As NHAN continues to grow, future training opportunities may be supported through a combination of partnerships, membership benefits, or fee-for-service models to ensure sustainability.

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Statewide Learning Opportunities

In addition to workshops and events, NHAN hosts regular statewide learning opportunities focused on topics relevant to out-of-school time programs and professionals. These sessions provide space for updates, shared learning, and connection across the field.

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Details and registration information for all upcoming learning opportunities are available on the Training & Events Calendar.

Quality Resources and Focus Areas

NHAN supports quality in out-of-school time through a range of focus areas that help programs strengthen practice, support staff, and improve experiences for children and youth.

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Use the sections below to explore tools, guidance, and learning opportunities aligned with your program’s needs.

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Program Improvement

Program Improvement supports out-of-school time programs in strengthening quality through reflection, assessment, and intentional growth.

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Career Pathways

​Through multiple choices and partnerships with local businesses, out-of-school time programs connect learning to real-world experiences.

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STEM Learning

Hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math experiences that spark curiosity and build problem-solving skills in OST settings.

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Social Emotional Learning

​Resources and strategies that support relationship-building, emotional growth, and positive youth development.

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Healthy OST

Promoting safe, supportive, and wellness-centered environments for children and youth in out-of-school time programs.

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Substance Misuse Prevention

​Prevention-focused tools and supports that strengthen protective factors and promote healthy decision-making.

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Curriculum Hub

Core elements and promising practices that support engaging, effective out-of-school time programs.

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