The Learning in Afterschool & Summer (LIAS) Project is an initiative by afterschool advocates and leaders to unify the field of afterschool and prioritize youth development opportunities. The goal of the project is to establish afterschool programs as a source of quality learning for children. By drawing upon extensive and detailed research, LIAS works to incorporate specific learning principles and approaches into afterschool programs. The LIAS project outlines three overarching goals:

1. Define the role of California Afterschool Programs
2. Enlist afterschool leaders and stakeholders
3. Provide compelling evidence and guidance to important afterschool stakeholders

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