The Massachusetts Special Commission on After School and Out of School Time has issued a report last Friday on its progress to-date. The report, which can be found on the Special Commission's website reveals the Special Commission's accomplishments. At this point, the Special Commission has:
*Held two full Special Commission meetings
*Presided over 6 public hearings
*Toured 5 diverse afterschool programs
*Convened the 3 Special Commission's Work Groups
*Launched the Special Commission's web site and blog
In the next four months the Special Commission will:
*Publish 8 Issue Briefs by Labor Day
*Preside over 4 public hearings in September
*Tour 4 diverse afterschool programs in September
*Hold at least two Special Commission meetings
*Continue to convene the Special Commission's Work Groups
*Draft and finalize the Special Commission's report
Nearly 250 people attended six public hearings so far in Springfield, Pittsfield, Worcester, Framingham, Quincy and Dartmouth with 66% of those who have testified on this important issue. Extensive media coverage of the Special Commission's work has also occurred.
For more information or questions about the Special Commission's Progress Report, please contact Debra McLaughlin, Consultant to the Special Commission at dmclaughlin@kunnusta.com.
Message From Co-Chairs
Children and youth across the Commonwealth need our help and support to become caring and productive members of our society. As Co-Chairs of this Special Commission, we welcome your input as we work together with our 36 members to craft recommendations on how best to support the healthy development of children and youth when they are in and out of school.
In addition to the Commission meetings about this critical issue, we intend to hold at least nine public hearings across the Commonwealth. We are aware that not everyone will be able to attend and and invite you to use this blog to communicate with us about your issues and concerns. We look forward to your comments.
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