Our Partners
OPEL values partnerships and collaboration across all sectors in our state including youth, families, program providers, school districts, youth-serving organizations, state agencies, legislators, Native American tribes, businesses, nonprofits, places of worship, foundations, and law enforcement. Below are just a few examples of the organizations we partner with to support youth in Oklahoma.
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National Afterschool Association
Since 1987, the National AfterSchool Association has championed the dedicated professionals who make a difference in young people’s lives every day.
OPEL is the Oklahoma Affiliate of the National AfterSchool Association. NAA and its State Affiliates share a mutual purpose and agreement to support, develop, and advocate for Out-of-School Time professionals and the profession. NAA and its State Affiliates build connectivity among stakeholders and create opportunities for engagement to ensure a vibrant future for the Out-of-School Time profession.
NAA membership comes with the tools, resources, and network that support your growth and strengthen our field.
As a member, you’ll receive:
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An All-Access Pass to Professional Resources: On-demand tools and templates to support your everyday work and long-term goals
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A Subscription to Industry-Leading Publications: Including our weekly OST enews, product and resources catalogs, and biannual AfterSchool Today magazine
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Exclusive Networking Opportunities: From virtual conversations and interest-area meetups at Convention to a forthcoming mentorship program
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Job-Enhancing Benefits: Early-bird event registration, member-exclusive webinars, and access to initiatives focused on job quality and sustainability in OST
21st CCLC
OPEL partners with schools, community organizations, and agencies statewide to strengthen all out-of-school time (OST) programs, including those funded through the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program. 21st CCLC program plays a vital role in this work by establishing and expanding community learning centers that offer students academic enrichment opportunities and engaging activities that complement their regular school-day learning.
These centers provide tutoring, mentoring, homework help, and hands-on enrichment in areas such as science, technology, the arts, sports, and cultural learning—creating well-rounded opportunities for growth.
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