Oklahoma's Afterschool Network
Steering Committee
OPEL operates under a fiscal sponsorship in partnership with the Oklahoma Public School Resource Center (OPSRC). The governance mechanism set in place to support the relationship is the Steering Committee. It serves as the guiding group that decides on the priorities of the network and manages the general course of its operations. We are incredibly grateful for each member's engagement, service, and amazing work in our field. Interested in joining our Steering Committee? Click here!
Working Committees
Each of our working committees consists of at least one representative from the Steering Committee and engaged network partner members. Interested in joining one or more of our working committees? Click here to join!
Executive Committee
Takes active leadership role serving as Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, or Committee Chairs. Members provide organizational direction and oversight. Members act on behalf of the full steering committee.
Policy & Advocacy Committee
Pursues a shared policy agenda to increase the quality and availability of afterschool programs. Assesses local, state, and federal legislative and other policy opportunities. Develops strategies and materials to raise public awareness. Provides outreach to relevant policymakers.
Quality Committee
Promotes the adoption of a common system of quality standards statewide and the development of capacity-building, assessment, and evaluation tools linked to standards. Addresses a wide variety of data collection and usage issues and promotes the use of best practices statewide. Facilitates information sharing and resource coordination to identify and meet the needs of the afterschool field for professional development across the entire workforce continuum.
Sustainability Committee
Fosters and maintain relationships with potential funders and identify funding sources/opportunities. Members focus on the creation of a fundraising plan tied to the strategic focus and are responsible for creating a steering committee succession plan.
STEM Committee
Facilitates information sharing and resource coordination to identify and meet the needs of the afterschool field for STEM professional development. Helps to develop resources and materials related to high-quality STEM programming and collect data on STEM programs in the state.
Our Team
OPEL is looking for a new Network Director! Applicants may apply by sending a cover letter and a resume to pat.mckinstry@opsrc.net with the subject line <OPEL> Network Director. Application deadline is 5:00 PM (CT), Friday, July 26. Click here to see the full job description.