Out-of-School Time Quality System

The Hawai‘i OST Quality System strengthens afterschool and summer programs statewide by connecting shared standards, continuous reflection, professional growth, and program recognition. The components of the quality system include:

• The Hawaiʻi OST Quality Guidelines
• The Quality Self-Assessment Tool 
• Professional Learning Opportunities
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

**Click each component to learn more about each component of the quality system.**

Hawaiʻi Out-of-School Time
​Quality Guidelines

The Hawai‘i Out-of-School Time Quality Guidelines provide a shared framework to support high-quality afterschool and summer programs across the state. The guidelines help programs reflect on their practices, strengthen learning environments, and continuously improve experiences for Hawai‘i’s keiki and youth.

the Hawai‘i OST Quality Guidelines

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The Quality Self-Assessment Tool 

​The Hawaiʻi OST Quality Self-Assessment Tool is a reflective tool designed to help programs evaluate their practices using the Pilina (Relationships), ʻIke (Learning and Development), and Alakaʻi (Program Administration) framework. It supports teams in identifying strengths, prioritizing improvements, and strengthening quality experiences for youth and families.

Professional Learning Opportunities

​Professional Learning Opportunities help build staff capacity and strengthen program quality across Pilina, ʻIke, and Alakaʻi. Through in-person and virtual trainings, webinars, and our annual conference, educators, program leaders, or youth development staff gain practical tools, shared learning, and support to enhance their work with Hawai‘i’s youth.

upcoming webinars & trainings

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Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) helps programs strengthen their practices through an ongoing cycle of reflection and improvement. Using the Plan–Do–Check–Act approach, programs set goals, implement strategies, evaluate progress, and refine their practices to better support Hawai‘i’s youth.