BOSTON AFTER SCHOOL & BEYOND INC

Social and emotional learning (sel) - the partnerships for social and emotional learning initiative (pseli), funded by the wallace foundation in boston and five other cities, aims to improve students' social and emotional skills through collaborations among elementary schools and their after-school program partners. Core elements of the approach include assessment, professional development, and coaching toward continuous improvement. The agency manages the wallace foundation grant, which includes substantial resources for the boston public schools.

Measurement and improvement - measurement and improvement support each of the agency's initiatives. With common measures of program performance and student progress, programs can understand their relative strengths and areas for improvement and learn from other programs in the agency's network. More than 400 programs and 250 certified observers work with the agency to evaluate program performance and plan for improvement, using a common suite of evaluation tools and engaging in a peer observer network that both assesses program quality and builds the expertise of program staff.stem - the agency's bostem initiative is building a science, technology, engineering, and math ("stem") ecosystem to expand access to high quality stem experiences for boston youth. The hands-on, project-based nature of stem programs are designed to enable students to learn college and career readiness skills and gain interest in stem careers. This initiative aims to create stronger connections between schools and boston's stem resources, and train educators to engage students in stem content and practices.