Afterschool programs that follow evidence-based practices to promote social and emotional development are effective

Author(s): Durlak, Joseph A.; Weissberg, Roger P.;
Date Issued: 2012
Publisher(s): Expanded Learning and Afterschool Project
Description: A summary of a meta-analysis of research on after school programs that seek to enhance the personal and social skills of children and adolescents, based on 75 evaluations and 69 different programs that serve children 5- through 18-years-old
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Source: Flint, MI: Expanded Learning and Afterschool Project. Retrieved April 10, 2012, from http://www.expandinglearning.org/docs/Durlak&Weissberg_Final.pdf
Topics: Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Programs > Out-Of-School Time

Programs, Interventions & Curricula > Interventions/Curricula > Social & Emotional
Country: United States
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