This revised IACET accredited professional development module developed by the National Center on Afterschool and Summer Enrichment (NCASE) in collaboration with the National Center on Early Childhood Development, Teaching, and Learning (NCECDTL) addresses several aspects of Out-of-School Time (OST): history of the field, children and families' needs, workforce needs, and qualities and responsibilities of an effective OST professional.

IACET stands for the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training – this module provides .2 Continuing Education Units which is 2 contact hours.