Maximizing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding

View our new series of resources designed to help policy makers, program administrators, and community leaders access and make the best use of available ARRA funding.  Funding opportunities and key considerations are highlighted for particular types of programs, such as after-school programs and charter schools, or for particular populations, such as youth transitioning from foster care.

The Cost of Quality Out-of-School-Time Programs: New Study and Online Tool

Based on detailed cost data collected from 111 OST programs in six cities, this report provides cost averages and ranges for many common types of programs. See the Executive Summary, Full Report and companion online tool, the OST Cost Calculator to generate cost estimates for specific programs.

National Resource Center on Charter School Finance and Governance 

Access our publications clearinghouse, promising practices compendium, and federal funding catalog for information and ideas on effective charter school finance and governance. 

 Sustainability Planning Workbook

This workbook is the foundation for our training services and helps users clarify their vision, identify key issues in sustaining their work, and develop strategies to achieve their long-term goals.