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Regional Networks To learn more about the NYSAN-affiliated Regional Networks, please visit: • Afterschool Network of Buffalo |
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To promote capacity-building in the afterschool field at the regional and local levels, NYSAN supports regional afterschool networks. There are currently five regional networks in New York State affiliated with NYSAN. In addition, NYSAN works closely with leading afterschool stakeholders in New York City.
Regional networks help local stakeholders share best practices and coordinate local professional development resources to support program quality improvement. Regional networks also provide a mechanism for information exchange and action on state and local policy issues. Most NYSAN-affiliated regional networks hold monthly or bi-monthly membership meetings and develop training events for afterschool professionals in the region. To further support regional network development, NYSAN facilitates a Regional Leadership Group that brings regional network leaders from across the state together on a quarterly basis.
To affiliate with NYSAN, a regional network must operate as a public-private partnership serving a multi-county area of New York State and must share NYSAN's mission to increase the quality and availability of afterschool programs for all school-age children and youth. Groups wishing to become an affiliated regional network must submit a signed Regional Network Affiliate Form which outlines the criteria, responsibilities and benefits of affiliation. As a NYSAN affiliate, regional networks benefit from receiving timely information on afterschool policy and funding in New York State, opportunities to offer feedback and local perspective on key issues to state afterschool leaders and access to technical assistance from NYSAN and its partners. NYSAN also supports regional networks by providing each with a listserv and website.
Learn more on the regional network in your area, including news, events and training activities or contact NYSAN at info@nysan.org to inquire about starting an affiliate in your region.
