Out-of-School Time Leadership Institute (OST-LI)
OST-LI
OST-LI Mission:
The mission of the Out-of-School Time Leadership Institute (OST-LI) is to increase access to out-of-school time (OST) programs across New Mexico by providing high-quality professional development for emerging out-of-school time leaders working in underserved and vulnerable New Mexico communities.
OST-LI Project Vision:
Many OST provider organizations in New Mexico lack key professional development and capacity building support for their leaders and staff. They are often expensive, and subsequently out-of-reach for many OST provider organizations. NMOST addresses this need through the Out-of-School Time Leadership Institute in New Mexico.
Learn more about the OST Leadership Institute
In 2025, OST-LI participants represent communities from across New Mexico!
What is the Out-of-School Time Leadership Institute (OST-LI)?
A professional development training program designed to build upon and expand skills while strengthening the statewide out-of-school time (OST) network.
Training Topics
- System Building
- Partnership Building
- Facilitation
- Fundraising
- Positive Youth Development
- Program Planning
- Program Assessment & Evaluation
OST-LI Outcomes
- Form a statewide group of changemakers dedicated to taking OST to the next level in New Mexico.
- Provide networking opportunities with other programs and community leaders to share best practices and build capacity in OST programs across New Mexico.
- Develop and strengthen participants’ leadership skills.
- Deepen participant’s understanding of program planning, assessment and evaluation, partnership building, and fundraising.
- Form a group of leaders that will advocate for the expansion of high quality afterschool and summer learning programs with local and state leaders.
Past Activity
The 2025 Out-of-School Time Leadership Institute is made possible through the generous support of the New Mexico Public Education Department (NM PED) and Nusenda Credit Union.
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