Connection is at the heart of quality. When out-of-school time professionals have the opportunity to learn alongside their peers, share what is working, and work through common challenges together, programs grow stronger and the field moves forward.
Through our partnership with Maine Roads to Quality Professional Development Network (MRTQ PDN), MASN supports two types of learning communities for out-of-school time professionals across Maine. Both are free to participate in and hours count toward professional growth requirements.
Peer Learning Community
MASN’s Peer Learning Community brings together out-of-school time professionals from across the state to share knowledge, reflect on practice, and build relationships that sustain them in the field. These facilitated sessions create space for honest conversation among people doing similar work in different communities across Maine.
Communities of Practice
Communities of Practice (CoPs) are facilitated groups that meet regularly — most monthly — via Zoom or in person. They are organized by region and topic area, making it easy to find a community that fits where you are and what you are working on. Whether you are a program director, frontline youth worker, or somewhere in between, there is a CoP designed for you.