Program Quality

Research indicates that high-quality expanded learning programs can have an equitable and positive impact on young people’s social, emotional, and academic outcomes. ALX Beyond is committed to ensuring that all youth have access to high-quality and meaningful programs.

    ALX Beyond is proud to partner with the Weikart Center for Program Quality to offer the Youth Program Quality Intervention (YPQI) process. The YPQI is an evidence-based approach that focuses on continuous reflection and improvement for adults working with youth. To assess the quality of programming, providers will use the Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA) as a tool to evaluate their youth programs and identify staff training needs. The YPQA is based on four pillars:

    • Data collection via the Program Quality Assessment
    • Engage in Planning in Data to support improvement efforts
    • Provide targeted trainings in Youth Work Methods related to area identified for improvement
    • Engage in Quality Coaching

    Check out the feedback from participating Alexandria program leaders!

    • "Learning the components of the YPQI supported productive data and conversations about youth outcomes!"
    • "The YPQI was the clearest example in showing our board members all of the detailed work our OST staff puts in."
    • "The YPQI gave our staff an opportunity to learn from each other; which was so refreshing!

      For more information on our program quality initiative, please contact info@alxbeyond.org.