THE MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE QUALITY OF AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF TEXAS. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDED PROMOTING POLICIES THAT SUPPORT HIGH-QUALITY AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS, RAISING AWARENESS OF THE ROLE OF AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMMING IN TEXAS, INCREASING CONNECTIVITY AND CAPACITY OF EXPANDED LEARNING SYSTEMS AND REGIONAL NETWORKS, AND LEADING PROJECTS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS.