--- title: After-school Appreciation Week 2023 description: We’re thrilled to honor the incredible professionals who serve as the backbone of after-school programs across the nation. --- [![After School 21 - Full Color](https://www.21cclc.com/hubfs/After%20School%2021%20-%20Full%20Color.svg "After School 21 - Full Color")](https://www.21cclc.com/) # 21CCLC Blog # After-school Appreciation Week 2023 By Phillip Smith | Apr 16, 2019 12:47:00 AM | [Parent Engagement](https://www.21cclc.com/blog/topic/parent-engagement), [21CCLC](https://www.21cclc.com/blog/topic/21cclc) [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.21cclc.com%2Fblog%2Fafter-school-apprecation-week-2019%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on LinkedIn](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/linkedin-24x24.png)](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.21cclc.com%2Fblog%2Fafter-school-apprecation-week-2019%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dlinkedin) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.21cclc.com%2Fblog%2Fafter-school-apprecation-week-2019%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.21cclc.com%2Fblog%2Fafter-school-apprecation-week-2019%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=After-school%20Appreciation%20Week%202023) [![Share on Pinterest](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/pinterest-24x24.png)](http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.21cclc.com%2Fblog%2Fafter-school-apprecation-week-2019%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dpinterest&media=) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.21cclc.com%2Fblog%2Fafter-school-apprecation-week-2019%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.21cclc.com%2Fblog%2Fafter-school-apprecation-week-2019%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) It’s that time of year again, Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week! We are proud to team up with the [National AfterSchool Association](http://www.naaweb.org/) (NAA) to celebrate the professionals at the heart of after-school programs nationwide.   We truly believe that after-school professionals have a profound impact on the lives of young people, and we invite everyone to join us this week in expressing gratitude towards the dedicated individuals who play such a vital role in children’s lives. Here are some simple yet impactful ways to show your appreciation for the after-school professionals in your community. Let them know just how much their time and effort mean to you and your family. If you’re curious about what [Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week](https://www.21cclc.com/blog/support-local-afterschool-programs) is all about, delve into [this blog](https://www.21cclc.com/blog/support-local-afterschool-programs) for more detailed insight.  ### How Can I Show an After-school Professional that I Care?  - Give a handwritten card from you and your child to the after-school professional in your life.  - [Declare on social media](https://twitter.com/afterschool21): I appreciate the After-school Professionals who make a difference in the lives of young people: #heartofafterschool  - Email an after-school professional’s supervisor describing why that person is appreciated.   - Donate simple supplies like paper, crayons, or glue to your local after-school programs. Even [everyday household items like egg cartons](https://www.scholastic.com/teachers/articles/teaching-content/5-things-do-egg-cartons/) can help educators create fun and engaging student learning experiences.  - Help your local programs in their fundraising efforts by sending a letter to your senator or congressman expressing your support of after-school programs in your community or [donating time and resources to local programs](https://www.gofundme.com/).   For more information about Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week, visit: [http://www.heartofafterschool.com](http://www.heartofafterschool.com/)    ![Phillip Smith](https://www.21cclc.com/hubfs/img/author_headshots/PHSmithFam13-0213.jpg) **About The Author** Phillip leverages his extensive software and education industry experience to share innovative solutions for many of our valued TransAct customers and partners. As leader of AfterSchool21 and OutOfSchoolTime-Tracker sales, he helps support after-school program administrators in parent pay management and accurate 21APR reporting. Phillip also leads the ActPoint KPI team and the Council of Great City Schools (CGCS) partnership. ActPointKPI supports district and state business leaders nationwide in their efforts to manage costs and drive resources back to where they belong–the classroom. 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