Working with School-Age Children

Working with School-Age Children, 2nd Edition, is a textbook that examines the role of professional child and youth workers outside the classroom.

Grounding its discussion in child development theory, the text provides a historical overview of the field and introduces international perspectives on school-age care. Coverage addresses contemporary issues facing youth, core practitioner attributes and skills, adult involvement strategies, and guidelines for establishing and sustaining afterschool programs.

Through the experiences of real people across diverse settings, the textbook illustrates the responsibilities of professionals working with families. It also explores how out-of-school environments help develop 21st Century Skills such as critical thinking and collaboration.