TransACT's AfterSchool21 (AS21) is a software service that supports after-school programs at the state and local levels in submitting compliant data for their annual performance report, 21APR. 

TransACT's AfterSchool21 (AS21) is a software service that supports after-school programs at the state and local levels in submitting compliant data for their annual performance report, 21APR. 

TransACT's AfterSchool21 (AS21) is a software service that supports after-school programs at the state and local level in submitting compliant data for their annual performance report, 21APR. 

TransACT's AfterSchool21 (AS21) is a software service that supports after-school programs at the state and local level in submitting compliant data for their annual performance report, 21APR. 

In the darkest months of the pandemic, many Out-of-School-Time (OST) programs were skeptical they could reopen again. 

Of the many unsung heroes of the COVID-19 disaster, owners and staff working tirelessly in after-school programs are at the top of the list. 

AfterSchool21 (AS21) helps out-of-school-time (OST) programs collect their data and generate calculations needed to comply with new government reporting mandates that started July 1, 2021. Also in the release is new financial reporting capabilities for programs that charge fees. 

This blog was published in 2021 and updated on July 24th, 2023.

Whether in-person or hybrid, it can be difficult to keep children engaged and ensure they are enjoying their summer camp experience.

According to the American Camp Association (ACA), more than 5,000-day camps and 7,000 overnight camps are running across the country every year. Many church and school-based summer camps operate annually as well.  

To help summer camps boost participation, we’ve compiled a list of 5 effective strategies to keep summer hybrid campers engaged.

21CCLC data management and 21APR accuracy

Grant coordinators collect a daunting amount of data to maintain the federal funds that help operate after-school programs. It is especially true when their program participates in the U.S. Department of Education's 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) initiative, which promotes the creation of after-school learning centers and other academic enrichment efforts. 

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21CCLC) program awards grants to programs to fund after-school enrichment. Every state has different requirements regarding data collection, and this year is even more confusing for K-12 Grant Administrators as new government reporting requirements took effect July 1.

AfterSchool21 (AS21) by TransACT simplifies the reporting and data collection process by allowing program administrators and grant administrators to track, manage, and compile data, easing federal or state reporting burden.

Significant changes for grant-funded programs under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) requirements called for more comprehensive reports in many areas. Program administrators have to pull data from new sources to show progress towards their goals. Current AS21 subscribers have access to a reporting system and automated calculations updated for GPRA changes. State Departments of Education and after-school programs across the country are already planning for these changes. AS21 provides a complete picture of a program in an easy-to-access online system: 

Out-of-school-time (OST) programs benefit from community support, and engaging with community partners is a critical part of any program's funding sustainability plan.