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Senator Ryan Aument

November/December 2016

Learn more about the benefits of afterschool, out of school time and summer learning programs by joining the Afterschool Caucus. Learn how to build support for afterschool programs and increase resources for quality afterschool care. Please contact Jake Smeltz, Chief of Staff for Senator Aument, to join the Afterschool Caucus.

Pennsylvania Afterschool Caucus Announces New Report “Afterschool: Improving Lives in Pennsylvania”

Harrisburg, Oct. 19 – The Afterschool Caucus, a bi-partisan, bi-cameral legislative caucus, led by Senator Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster) and Senator John Yudichak (D-Luzerne) in the Senate Chamber and Representative Mindy Fee (R-Lancaster) and Representative Jake Wheatley (D-Allegheny) in the House, announced the release of the report "Afterschool: Improving Lives in Pennsylvania."

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The report reviews national and state research that identifies key components of effective out-of-school time (OST) programs, including academic achievement, learning outcomes, return on investment and helping families. The report also highlights specific Pennsylvania examples and recommendations include making OST investments a priority, adopting quality guidelines and effectively aligning resources and building partnerships to benefit more of Pennsylvania’s children.

During the announcement the Caucus leaders highlighted the hundreds of programs across the state sponsoring the 2016 Lights On Afterschool. This nationwide event promotes the importance of quality afterschool programs in Pennsylvania. Last year, more than one million people celebrated the importance of and demand for afterschool.

Report Release Announcement Video

Lights On Afterschool 2016

Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 – Afterschool programs across the commonwealth celebrated Lights On Afterschool (LOA). Parents, K-12 staff, afterschool staff, children and youth, and policymakers attended events that showcased the variety of educational activities available to children during out-of-school time hours. Throughout the state, 307 OST programs participated in LOA. Governor Wolf issued a Proclamation and both the PA Senate and House issued Resolutions.

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Senator Larry Farnese visits Sunrise of Philadelphia, Inc. Southwark School LOA celebration. Photo courtesy of Program.
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Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12’s 21st Century Community Learning Center program, Gettysburg. Photo courtesy of Program Ben Franklin School, Uniontown. Photo courtesy of Program
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RSVP of the Capital Region’s 21st Century Community Learning Center program, Newport. Photo courtesy of Program
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SHINE, Jim Thorpe. Photo courtesy of Program
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Celebrating LOA in Allegheny County. Photo courtesy of Program

Afterschool Caucus discussed in “Focus on Education” Program

Left to right: Conrad Falvello, Laura Saccente, Wendy Etheridge-Smith and John Price
On November 13, 2016, Ron Cowell, president of the Education Policy and Leadership Center, moderated, “A Discussion on Afterschool Programs in PA” on the “Focus on Education” PCN television series. Panelists included Laura Saccente, director, PSAYDN; Wendy Etheridge Smith, executive director, Pittsburgh Higher Achievement; Conrad Falvello, district director, Hon. Louis J. Barletta; and John Price, director/project manager, Out-of-School Time Resource Center Foundations, Inc. Ms. Saccente discussed the work of the Afterschool Caucus and the progress being made to educate and inform General Assembly policymakers with regards to afterschool, out of school time and summer learning programs.

Watch the program
 


Senator Aument
Senate Box 203036
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3036
(717) 787-4420
FAX (717) 783-3156
TTY (800) 364-1581

301 East Main Street
Lititz, PA 17543
(717) 627-0036
FAX (717) 627-1389

Senator Yudichak
Senate Box 203014
Harrisburg, PA 17120-3014
(717) 787-7105
FAX (717) 783-4141

164 South Market Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634
Phone: (570) 740-2434
Fax: (570) 740-2438

1201 North Street
Suite 3
Jim Thorpe, PA 18229
Phone: (570) 325-3274
Fax: (570) 325-3780

801 Wyoming Avenue
Suite 180
West Pittston, PA 18643
Phone: (570) 883-4690
Fax: (570) 883-4694

Hon. Mindy Fee
164B East Wing
PO Box 202037
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2037
(717) 772-5290
Fax: (717) 783-1904

47 Market Square
Manheim, PA 17545 
(717) 664-4979 
Fax: (717) 664-4997

Denver Borough Office
503 Main St.
Denver, PA 17517
(717) 336-2199
Fax: (717) 336-4522

Hon. Jake Wheatley, Jr.
36 East Wing
PO Box 202019
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2019
(717) 783-3783 
Fax: (717) 780-4753

2015-2017 Centre Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 471-7760
Fax: (412) 471-8056