After School Achievement Program (ASAP)
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The Mayor’s After-School Achievement Program (ASAP) is designed to expand after-school opportunities for Houston youth. Through ASAP, the City of Houston funds schools and non-profit agencies to provide after-school programming for elementary and middle school-age youth. ASAP activities are offered during the school year, September to June, Monday-Friday, generally between 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Funded schools and organizations set their own curricula in collaboration with students, teachers, parents and program partners. Through ASAP, youth enjoy a well-rounded experience by participating in our required four key component areas.
Activities may include tutorials, homework assistance, subject-specific and technology activities, test preparatory skills, and college exposure/preparatory skills.
Activities may include leadership development, team building, conflict management, financial literacy, and job readiness/career orientation skills, or other skill-specific or asset-based projects.
Activities may include recreation and sports; arts; dance; creative writing; and career exploration and technology activities.
Activities may include citizenship, volunteerism, parental involvement, youth service projects and community service. How to Apply If you are a school (public/charter school) or a nonprofit agency and would like to be an ASAP partner, you must fill out and return the 2012-2013 RFP and 2012-2013 Application Narrative. In order to be considered for funding, all interested applicants must attend at least one mandatory application workshop and meet the minimum requirements of the program. All workshops to be held at the Houston Parks and Recreation Department Recreation and Wllness Building 6200 Wheeler Bldg #3. Parking is available. Mandatory Application Workshops After-School Partnership Fair (6300 Irvington) About ASAP Since 1997, the city of Houston has funded after-school programming for youth through the Mayor's After-School Achievement Program (ASAP), a cornerstone of Mayor Lee P. Brown's administration and evidence of his commitment to Houston's youth. ASAP continues to receive strong support and leadership under the current administration with Mayor Parker and City Council Members. ASAP is designed to engage juveniles in structured, supervised activities after school to reduce juvenile crime and victimization during these dangerous hours.Significant improvements were made to ASAP in the summer of 2004, when the program moved under the administration and leadership of the Houston Parks & Recreation Department. During this transition, new program guidelines were implemented and enforced, as well as the addition of staff to conduct site visits in an effort to ensure contract compliance and provide technical assistance. The ASAP Goals are as follows:
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Program Growth The After-School Achievement Program has expanded significantly. In 1998, ASAP started as a pilot project operation on 11 HISD school campuses, and currently for the 2009-2010 school year, ASAP is serving over 3,000 youth at 42 sites in 2 local independent school districts, and 11 non-profit organizations throughout Houston. Program Growth The After-School Achievement Program began with a pilot program of 11 schools in 1997, and has expanded ever since. Matching Funds All ASAP sites are required to provide matching funds and/or in-kind contributions from collaborative partners. Matching funds are typically used to fund snacks, transportation, field trips and special events. First year sites must provide a $10,000 match with in-kind funds.
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Through ASAP, the City of Houston funds schools and non-profit agencies to provide after-school programming for a minimum of 30 children per site, at least five days per week between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Each funded school or non-profit organization sets its own curricula, usually with input from students, parents and other collaborative partners. However, each curriculum must incorporate academic enhancement, enrichment, skill development and community service.