Current Projects and Initiatives:
VPOST continues to pursue the vision of a Virginia where all youth have access to quality out-of-school time programming regardless of zip code or family status.
Current projects include:
- Promotion and Adoption of Best Practices: VPOST has developed Best Practices for OST programs in Virginia. Now the network seeks to raise awareness and availability of the Best Practices, along with endorsement and adoption.
- Professional Development Events: To expand professional development services VPOST has begun hosting regional trainings across the Commonwealth based on the guiding principles of our Best Practices.
- Resource Exchange Website: The Virginia Out-of-School Time Resource Exchange site is a website for OST Educators that focuses on state-level resources and includes a library of tools and templates shared by programs across Virginia.
- Partnership with James Madison University: The network has recently joined the James Madison University family. VPOST looks forward to the benefits of being a part of this prestigious institution, as well as shining a light on our expertise of out-of-school time in Virginia.
- Budget, Policy, and Advocacy: VPOST continues to advocate for funding supports for out-of-school time programming, particularly in bi-annual budget years. VPOST also continues to promote and participate in awareness events and author or coordinate pieces in local media.