Online Guide 

All programs must be vetted and approved by the SD43 Community Healthy Living team, including background checks and assessments, to ensure the program's structure and costs align with SD43 schools and families.

Schools access vetted program information and support via the “Afterschool Guide” (ASG) portal from the "School Partner" tab and the "Request Programs" page (https://guide.dowhatuluv.ca/school-partner/request-programs).

School Admin (principals) or, in some cases, the Parent Advisory Councils (PAC) handle program booking and send in requests based on the needs of students and families.

If schools ask about new program suggestions or activities similar to your program(s), we share your information or make introductions (not guaranteed, and schools decide).

SD43 permits providers to contact schools directly to introduce themselves and their programs and establish relationships for engagement.

Many providers are working with SD43 schools this way based on school preferences.

In outreach emails, providers should:

Identify/mention you are a “Provider (new or existing for x of years) in collaboration with SD43-Afterschool Guide & DWUL.”

Attach your program info (in the email directly or as a 1-2 page PDF), including:

• Brief program description, benefits, and highlights

• Number of sessions (avg. in SD43 is 8-10)

• Length per session (60 mins - 120 mins)

• Cost per session (or the total cost for all sessions)

• Location/Room requirement (Gym, library, multipurpose room, etc.)

• Equipment and supplies (if the program provides them, if students need to bring them, or if schools need to offer them)

• Your contact info for school inquiry

Let them know they can book with you directly or request your program from the ASG portal's "School Partner" tab and the "Request Programs" page (https://guide.dowhatuluv.ca/school-partner/request-programs).

SD43 schools have complete autonomy over program planning and booking.

The SD43 Community Healthy Living team, led by Jeff Stromgren, and the Afterschool Guide by DWUL Foundation do not dictate school decisions. It's up to the schools.

• Schools make decisions and choices based on internal planning with their school staff/families, based on interests, needs, space availability, and other school schedules.

• SD43 also permits schools to book with providers directly, book through SD43/Jeff, or do their own thing without the Afterschool Guide (we are not involved with their decisions)

• SD43 works with all programs that benefit SD43, and just because providers are "approved" and part of the "Afterschool Guide" or using the "DWUL Platform" doesn't mean schools/providers are guaranteed anything.