Operations
The Operations Committee is responsible for overseeing the operational procedures and fiscal practices of NYSAN and providing guidance to the Director on time-sensitive policy and program issues that may arise in-between meetings of the Steering Committee.
Co-Chairs:
• Lucy N. Friedman, The After-School Corporation
• Linda Woodward, New York State Education Dept.
Quality Assurance
The Quality Assurance Committee promotes the adoption of a common system of quality standards statewide and the development of capacity-building, assessment, and evaluation tools linked to standards.
Co-Chairs:
• Candace LaRue, Afterschool Works! New York
• Kim McLaughlin, New York State Student Support Services Center
Policy
The Policy Committee provides a forum for NYSAN's public and private partners to develop and pursue a shared agenda for policy reform at the state level to increase the quality and availability of afterschool programs. The Policy Committee also works to build public visibility and support for afterschool.
Co-Chairs:
• John P. Albert, The After-School Corporation
• Kyle Stewart, YMCAs of New York State
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Professional Development
The Professional Development Committee facilitates information sharing and resource coordination to identify and meet the needs of the afterschool field for professional development across the entire workforce continuum.
Co-Chairs:
• Jane Quinn, Children's Aid Society
• Betsy Morcom-Kenney, New York State Education Department
Regional Networks
NYSAN also works with regionally-based networks of afterschool stakeholders. Currently there are five regional networks affiliated with NYSAN. In addition, NYSAN works closely with afterschool leaders in New York City. NYSAN regional network affiliates are:
• Afterschool Network of Buffalo
• Central New York Out-of-School Time Network
• Greater Rochester After-School Alliance
• Hudson Valley Afterschool Network
• Upper Hudson Afterschool Network
Regional Leadership Group
To support the work of regional network leaders, NYSAN facilitates the Regional Leadership Group, an informal group that provides active members of affiliated regional networks with guidance on network development and local system-building, as well as opportunities to share challenges and successes across regions. The Co-Chairs of the Regional Leadership Group sit on the NYSAN Steering Committee.
Co-Chairs:
• Lura Lunkenheimer, Peaceful Schools
• Lynn M. Siebert, Capital District Child Care Coordinating Council
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