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

Contact HAA to learn more about how we can support your program!
Hawaiʻi Afterschool Alliance (HAA) offers no-cost technical assistance, training, and guidance to help programs strengthen quality.

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 Quality Self-Assessment Tool 

The Hawaiʻi Out-of-School Time (OST) Quality Self-Assessment Tool helps program teams reflect on their
practices, identify strengths, and determine next steps for growth. Designed as a companion to the Hawaiʻi OST Quality Guidelines, the tool supports programs in strengthening the experiences and opportunities they provide for youth.

The self-assessment is organized around the three core areas of the Hawaiʻi OST Quality Guidelines:
  • Pilina (Relationships): Building strong, supportive connections among youth, staff, families, communities, and ʻāina.
  • ʻIke (Learning & Development): Creating engaging learning experiences that support youth growth and exploration.
  • Alakaʻi (Program Administration): Strengthening leadership, systems, and program operations that support​ high-quality experiences.

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.
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.

Need Support?

Hawaiʻi Afterschool Alliance (HAA) offers no-cost technical assistance, training, and guidance to help programs strengthen quality.
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Contact HAA to learn more about how we can support your program!

Resources

Hawai‘i Afterschool Alliance
University of Hawai‘i
1776 University Avenue, ​WA1-102
Honolulu, HI 96822
808-956-6515