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Learn more about our approach to afterschool program quality improvement, social and emotional skill-building, adverse childhood experiences and more by exploring our publications.

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The Multilevel Person in Context ~ neuroperson (MPCn) Model

Guidance for Quality Improvement Systems (QIS) Focused on Socio-Emotional Skill Growth and Transfer Outcomes

In this working paper, QTurn introduces a model for thinking about the development of SEL skills in youth programs. We outline how SEL skills are embedded within the wider context of policy decisions, family background, and program quality. The MPCn model also elucidates how SEL skills are related to short-term youth outcomes and long-term youth achievements, such as graduation and employment.

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Original Validation of the Youth Program Quality Assessment (Youth PQA)

January 1, 2005

Charles Smith and Charles Hohmann

The original validation study for the Youth Program Quality Assessment (Youth PQA). The Youth PQA was developed to assess the quality of instruction in afterschool and other education settings.

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Youth Program Quality Self-Assessment Pilot Study

January 1, 2005

Charles Smith

Overall 24 sites within 17 grantees participated in the self-assessment pilot study by assembling staff teams to collect data and score the Youth Program Quality Assessment (PQA). Youth PQA data collected using the self-assessment method demonstrated promising patterns of both internal consistency and concurrent validity with aligned youth survey responses.

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