{"id":1850,"date":"2026-05-18T20:43:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-18T20:43:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-uwsp-multi.pantheonsite.io\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/?page_id=1850"},"modified":"2026-05-28T19:42:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T19:42:59","slug":"wisconsin-out-of-school-time-alliance","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/continuing-education-and-outreach\/homepage\/customizable-services\/conference-planning\/wisconsin-out-of-school-time-alliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance (WOSTA) is the state-affiliate of the national 50 State Afterschool Networks and brings together agencies, organizations and individuals from across Wisconsin who want to see that all Wisconsin children have access to high quality OST programs in their non-school hours to develop to their full potential and become productive, contributing members of their communities. Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance is a partnership with Marshfield Clinic Region of Sanford Health.\u200b\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All courses are offered in a virtual format. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bDetails<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance is pleased to offer a full array of professional development opportunities specific to the needs of staff working in the after school and out-of-school time field to enrich the lives and health of our children and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are proud to offer these courses in partnership with Marshfield Clinic Health Region of Sanford Health, UW-Milwaukee and UW-Stevens Point with generous support from the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Wisconsin Department of Administration, and Shine Early Learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bAlternative Pathway to School Age Child Care Licensing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance is very pleased to provide school age programs with specific professional development opportunities that prepare staff with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively work with school age children. These courses are approved by the Department of Children and Families to meet educational requirement for school age program leads and group leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With licensing approval, the Alternative Pathway<\/strong><\/em> to meet entry level requirements for the position of program lead combines the Introduction to the School-age Care Profession with Guiding Children\u2019s Behavior in Afterschool Programs and School Age Curricular Framework. Additionally the Introduction to the School-age Care Profession is recognized to qualify staff for the position of group leader.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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