The NASA out-of-school learning (NOSL) network is a stem education and accountability project (SEAP) activity that will be collaboratively managed by three NASA centers (glenn research center, langley…

This federal contract award, NNX16AK96A, is a $500,044.60 cooperative agreement between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Shared Services Center and the Virginia Air & Space Center, a non-profit organization. The agreement is part of the NASA Out-of-School Learning (NOSL) Network, a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education and accountability project collaboratively managed by three NASA centers. The NOSL Network will develop and execute a framework for NASA to provide technical assistance to out-of-school time programs, focusing on evidence-based practices in areas such as professional development, place-based learning, access to NASA personnel, and program evaluation. The Virginia Air & Space Center, as the prime contractor, will serve as a hub for NASA-related, project-based STEM learning experiences and connect NASA content with local out-of-school initiatives. This contract does not have a set-aside designation.

The NASA out-of-school learning (NOSL) network is a stem education and accountability project (SEAP) activity that will be collaboratively managed by three NASA centers (glenn research center, langley research center, and stennis space center). The NOSL network will develop and execute a common implementation framework for NASA technical assistance to out-of-school time programs. This framework will be grounded in evidenced-based practice and past program evaluation from the summer of innovation. NASA centers will identify regional NASA partners and deliver structured support to meet the needs of local school districts, community and youth serving organizations (YSOS), and informal education institutions that provide out-of-school time (OST) stem education opportunities for elementary and secondary students. Each center will implement a model where they serve as a hub on NASA-related, project-based stem learning experiences, the NOSL network will connect NASA scientists, engineers, and mission content with local OST initiatives. The NOSL network will focus on the implementation of evidence-based practices through a shared crosscenter framework that includes: 1) professional development practices 2) delivery of placebased learning opportunities; 3) strategies for access to scientists and engineers; 4) connections to regional and national OST and partner-led learning networks; 5) evaluation technical assistance both internally to other NASA centers and externally to collaborating partners; and 6) standards-based lessons.