1. California Afterschool Network Comprehensive online resource for a wide variety of supports to California afterschool and summer programs, including news/policy updates, publications, events, video trainings, research, policy updates, curriculum, grants, etc. http://www.afterschoolnetwork.org/
2. Quality Standards for Expanded Learning in California Outlines the 12 quality standards to serve as a framework and guide for program staff, parents, schools, community providers and thought leaders in afterschool and summer learning. http://www.afterschoolnetwork.org/post/quality-standards-expanded-learning-california
3. Concept to Classroom Explains some key principles of developing an afterschool curriculum, things to consider, and a guide to planning activities. https://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/afterschool/implementation.html
4. The National Academies Press Explains the benefits of after school programs and addresses specific needs programs aim to improve. Some examples include developmental needs, challenges, and opportunities of children and adolescents ages 5 to 14, high quality components, different models, and the challenges. https://www.nap.edu/read/9944/chapter/2
5. The Expanded Learning & Afterschool Project A resource that looks at the developments in the field and recommendations for advancement in the field. https://www.expandinglearning.org/expandingminds/article/improving-quality-and-impact-afterschool-and-summer-programs-lessons-learned
6. Early Childhood Training and Technical Assistance System Provides highlighted tools and resources as well as additional resources that can be useful for school-age children in families of low income. https://childcareta.acf.hhs.gov/centers/national-center-afterschool-summer-enrichment
7. NAESP After School and Summer Learning A collection of after school tools and practical resources. http://afterschool.naesp.org/afterschool-resources/
8. The State of Afterschool Quality Discusses the National After School Association and why qualities matter. It dives into how afterschool quality is measured and who funds the creation and implementation of quality improvement systems. https://naaweb.org/images/final_NAA_2F.pdf
9. National Center for Research Discusses the components that make effective afterschool. https://cresst.org/wp-content/uploads/huang_MAPB_v5.pdf
10. The Expanded Learning Opportunities Counsel Explores expanded learning opportunities including setting goals, program qualities, funding, and examples. https://www.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/public/workgroups/elocmeeting/elocguide.pdf