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Extended Learning Program The magic learning opportunity... 6/29/2016 School Board Presentation Handout Video A school that has rich artistic opportunities within its curriculum/after school programs provides what Hoffmann Davis (2005)

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Extended Learning Program The magic learning opportunity...

6/29/2016 School Board Presentation

Handout Video

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“A school that has rich artistic opportunities within

its curriculum/after school programs provides what Hoffmann Davis (2005) describes as a “durable oases for students and families” (p. 170). They are safe heavens for individual differences and bridges between cultural barriers.” I was hired July 1, 2014 to: 1) Transform the existing Extended Day Program into a 21st Century Extended Learning Program. A program modeled after the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLCs) which provide academic enrichment opportunities, including instruction in core academic subjects and a broad array of enrichment activities, to complement regular academic programs 2) Supervise, hire, educate (Professional Development opportunities), schedule, and evaluate the Extended Learning Program staff at our three locations (Stow, Bolton and Lancaster). 3) Implement the new Extended Learning Program design at the three locations. This includes ordering, and maintaining supplies for all three locations. 4) To expand the enrichment initiative more equitably throughout the district. The arts as integrated “off the clock” opportunity was inconsistent within the district’s extended curriculum. This was compounded by a disproportional amount of equity among enrichment opportunities, especially in the arts between schools. 5) To facilitate, develop and expand the enrichment vacation academy opportunities. 6) Assist the Teaching and Learning Department with Professional Development, Curriculum and Assessment in the area of enrichment and advanced learning. The Extended Learning Program supports Nashoba’s vision “Nashoba Regional School District engages educators, students, families and community members to … foster and sustain educational services that support, enrich and extend our curriculum for all students”. (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019)

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The Extended Learning Program’s new vision is supported by research. According to MetLife Foundation’s After AfterSchool July 2011 Brief:

“Afterschool is at its best when it complements and coordinates with – but does not replicate – the learning that

ccurs during the formal school day. In this relationship with regular school time, afterschool can provide a host of

unique opportunities for students to succeed and remain engaged in school-day learning. Several aspects of afterschool provide advantages for students that are more difficult to offer during the regular school day: Flexible schedules, providing the time and space to offer in-depth learning projects Low student-to-instructor ratios More flexibility for field trips and learning outside the classroom Informal learning environments that encourage active participation Greater access to parents because programs often extend into the early evening A diverse group of workers who can connect with youth in new and meaningful ways.iii Community partners that can address specific needs of children and fill gaps in enrichment Flexible schedules, providing the time and space to offer in-depth learning projects Low student-to-instructor ratios More flexibility for field trips and learning outside the classroom Informal learning environments that encourage active participation Greater access to parents because programs often extend into the early evening A diverse group

f workers who can connect with youth in new and meaningful ways.iii Community partners that can address

specific needs of children and fill gaps in enrichment .”

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“How school-age children spend their time after school is a topic of interest among educators, policymakers, researchers, and parents. Many parents choose to have their children attend after-school programs, which may provide diverse services such as academic instruction, cultural enrichment, safe places to stay, and adult supervision for children. This creates an enormous opportunity for meaningful afterschool programing.” (Carver and Iruka 2006; James-Burdumy et al. 2005; Kleiner, Nolin, and Chapman 2004).

My vision is a five year plan. This is my third year and I am on target with meeting the program objectives. The below outline details my five year plan. I. Year One/Two - Transform the Extended Day Program into an Extended Learning Program in accordance with the District’s vision “enrich and extend our curriculum for all students”. (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019)

A. Created internal enrichment opportunities in support of District’s vision “engages educators, students, families and community members to … foster and sustain educational services that support”. (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019) B. Programs:

1. Exploratory Art Program - Christine Botelho (Staff)
2. Art with Anna (Staff)
3. Cartooning with Tim (Staff)
4. Yoga with Olivia and Camila (Staff)
5. Music/Computer Programming Rick (Staff)
6. Quilting (Staff)
7. Chess (High School Staff)
8. Destination Imagination (Staff/High School)
9. Archeology (Staff)

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“Afterschool programs are a proven intervention strategy to address these risk factors and provide the necessary supports to students who are struggling. Studies, both qualitative and quantitative, demonstrate the ability of afterschool programs to help stem the tide of dropouts.” http://www.jfox.neu.edu/Documents/afterschool2000.pdf

10. Culture Club (staff)
11. Sewing (Volunteer)
12. Science Club (staff)
13. Invention Club (Staff)
14. Girl Scouts (Community)
15. Reading Club (High School)
16. Cat's Cradle Club (Middle School Volunteer)
17. Theater Club (Staff)
18. On Your Toes Dance Studio (community)
19. Scrapbooking (Staff)
20. Bedtime Math (Staff)
21. Scrabble Club (staff)
22. Engineering Club (me)
23. Japanese (Staff)
24. Italian (Staff)
25. Lego Club (Community)
26. Archery (Community)

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“Good afterschool programs really work, keeping kids safe and out of trouble, and helping them learn to get along with others and succeed in school and in life.” http://www.jfox.neu.edu/Documents/afterschool2000.pdf

27. Art Blast (Community)
28. Chess Wizards (Staff/Community)
29. On Your Toes Dance (Community)
30. Music Experience (Community)
31. Global Child (Community)
32. Homework Club (Staff)
33. Tutoring Service (Community)
34. Bird Watching (Staff)
35. Blanket Making Club (staff)
36. Nature Club (Staff)
37. Junior League League (Staff)
38. Knitting Club (Staff)
39. Club Invention (Staff)
40. Woodworking (Community)

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“Linking school, afterschool and summer learning programs is a powerful way to support learning and address achievement gap issues.”

Dr. Heather Weiss, founder and director of Harvard Family Research Project

http://afterschoolalliance.org//documents/issue_briefs/issue_schoolDay_50.pdf

B. Provided outsourced (community sources) enrichment opportunities in support of Nashoba’s Core Values “Our

communities are resources”. (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019) 1. On The Mark Archery 2. Chess Wizards 3. Circuit Enrichment 4. Quickstart Tennis 5. Culture Club - Global Child Foreign Language 6. On Your Toes Dance 7. Invention Club 8. Art Blast 9. Woodworking

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Learner-centered strategies need staff who are invested in both the children and the program, and these strategies are most effective when educators are passionate, supportive and willing to experiment with new technology and new ways of teaching. The lower-stakes environment and higher degree of instructional freedom within afterschool settings allows these programs to more easily develop and test innovative models of technology-enabled learning. http://afterschoolalliance.org//documents/issue_briefs/issue_digital_learning_58.pdf

*C. Program Increases - maintain Nashoba’s values to “demonstrate our progress toward our goals”. (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019) 1.Increased the number of students and staff to accommodate the numbers within the recommended at 1 : 10 state recommendation from 160 (2013 - 2014) Staff 34 309 (2014 - 2015) Staff 49 338 (2015 - 2016) Staff 46

2. Increase number of staff

*3. Increased the tuition cost to match the new opportunities (see handout) * 4. Increased staff to accommodate increase in program numbers and maintain a 1 (staff) per 10 student ration. According WNET Education in Concept for Classroom “ http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/afterschool/exploration.html .

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“Afterschool programs across the country have supported students’ school day learning in a multitude of ways, from spurring attendance and reducing truancy to improving test scores and promoting engagement. “ http://afterschoolalliance.org//documents/issue_briefs/issue_schoolDay_50.pdf

*E. Security - ““Safe and Healthy Environment”. (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019) - Increased security at all sites. Doors where the Extended Learning Program resides now remain locked after 3:00 P.M. Outside events were rescheduled to after 6:00 P.M. at these locations. The following were purchased or changes were also made to increase security at the three site. 1. 20 Two Radios 2. Two ABA Security Computer Systems Updated (Bolton) 3. Purchased two ABA Security Computer Systems (Stow and Lancaster) 4. Three Speakers for computers to accommodate ABA system 5. Updated computers to accommodate ABA system 6. Additional staff added to operate the ABA system

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Rigorous studies on the efficacy and effectiveness of afterschool programs have proven that afterschool programs work to help improve educational outcomes and mitigate dropout rates, addressing legitimate questions raised by budget-minded policy makers and administrators who have to decide whether afterschool programs provide “bang for the buck.” http://afterschoolalliance.org//documents/issue_briefs/issue_preventing_dropouts_60.pdf

G. Program Transparency/Communication - “Digital learning, communication and collaboration”. (District Improvement Plan 2014 -

2019)

1. Website created (2014) - this website’s information has been moved to the new District Website (2015)
2. Brochure created
3. Business cards created (attached)
4. Site phone numbers included on website.
5. Parent Newsletters (example)

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According to a report from Fight Crime: Invest in Kids “Good afterschool programs really work, keeping kids safe and out of trouble, and helping them learn to

get along with others and succeed in school and in life.”

http://www.jfox.neu.edu/Documents/afterschool2000.pdf

H. Aligned the program with district policies - “Achievement and growth of all students through high quality and coherent practices”.

(District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019) 1. Behavior Strategies (Responsive Classroom and IBS) 2. Consistent follow through with 504 and IEP 3. Safety and Evacuation Procedures 4. Health and Allergy Consistency

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“The urgency of providing a quality education means every child has access to the engaging experience that comes with powerful teaching and rigorous content available through digital learning…The teachers are here, the technology is everywhere, and the students are ready and able. Now it’s time to put it all together and utilize afterschool programs as partners in education.” —Bob Wise President, Alliance for Excellent Education

I. Maintenance Updates - “maintain and improve the necessary space, materials and technology necessary for a quality education”.

(District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019) 1. Bolton K-1 rug replaced (moldy due to past water damage) 2. Bolton sink replaced (broken) 3. Bolton K-1 office transformed into Art Studio 4. Stow closet with lock assigned to Extended Learning 5. Stow cubbies by gym assigned to Extended Learning 6. Bolton Extended Learning rooms painted 7. New furniture (bookcases, storage units, music and art accessories, circle time rugs)

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“When kids drop out of school, it is not only the kid, but the community [that] is cut out from the 21st century.”xl Investments in afterschool programs can provide the educational, social and emotional supports to students, families and communities who are in need of help, and contribute to breaking the dropout cycle.” http://afterschoolalliance.org//documents/issue_briefs/issue_preventing_dropouts_60.pdf

*J. Created Before School Program (2014) numbers doubled from 2014 to 2015 at all three locations. Needed to add one additional staff member to accommodate the growing numbers at the Stow and Lancaster locations. This program was per request of parents through a survey administered in 2014 and aligns with district’s mission “foster and sustain educational services that support, enrich and extend our curriculum for all students”. (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019) . *Refer to handout for chart with Before School increase in numbers.

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“Additionally, the reinforced learning environment provided by afterschool programs offer teachers an ally in improving test results among students. Programs that engage school day teachers to discover the most pressing needs of students can have a great effect on standardized 3 For more information, visit www.afterschoolalliance.org 1616 H Street NW, Suite 820, Washington, DC 20006 • 1440 Broadway, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10018 test scores and grades. Afterschool programs have proven to be a powerful resource for academic enhancement.’ http://afterschoolalliance.org//documents/issue_briefs/issue_schoolDay_50.pdf

K. Created High School Mentor Program for my High School Staff. This is in support of the District Core Values “Active environments

in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths and challenges are respected” (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019) . The number of High School staff has double at all locations. The Extended Learning Program provides an opportunity for HS students to develop leadership skills, develop work ethics and management skills. New this year each HS student will design a portfolio that they will be able to use for future employment and their college applications. Below are a few of the programs that the HS Mentors have or are facilitating: 1. Guitar Program 2. Music Program (Piano/Singing) 3. Newspaper Program (see handout) 4. American Sign Language Program 5. Chess 6. Floor Hockey 7. Soccer 8. Theater 9. Art

10. Yoga
11. Science
12. Video Program (Video Product)

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“When the dismissal bell rings, many children go home to empty houses (latchkey children), and many others "hang out" on the streets until their parents return home. Children left unsupervised after school often fall prey to deviant behaviors that are harmful to them, to their schools, and to their communities .” Galambos & Maggs, 1991; Steinberg, 1986; Bronfenbrenner, 1986; Furby & Beyth-Marom, 1990). http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED424343.pdf

L. Created Middle School Mentor Program - “Achievement and growth of all students through high quality and coherent practices.

Active environments in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths and challenges are respected” (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019).This program allow the 6 - 8 students to volunteer as Mentors three hours a week. These hours are also transferable to the HS for Community Service hours. (This was worked out with Dr. Graham) A few examples of programs facilitated by my Middle School Mentors are below: 1. Lego Club 2. K-1 Stem Program 3. Sports Club

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The quality of data documentation can directly affect whether a particular program is identified as a “quality program.” It also can affect the degree to which the program can demonstrate that requirements have been met and the extent to which children and youth participate in and benefit from the program. Thus, using decision-support data systems has become increasingly important for out-of-school time programs. http://www.childtrends.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/Child_Trends-2009_06_23_RB_Decision-Support.pdf

M. Community Collaborations - District Core Belief “Our communities are resources” (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019).
1. Police Station
2. Fire Station
3. Local Libraries
4. Council on Aging
5. Worcester Museum

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In conjunction with the Women’s Studies Research Center at Brandeis University, Catalyst identifies one of the factors contributing to parents’ stress in the workplace, specifically parental concern about what their children are doing after school (called “PCAST,” for Parental Concern about After-School Time). http://www.catalyst.org/knowledge/after-school-worries-tough-parents-bad-business *N. Updated Booking Keeping System (2014) - which improved efficiency and allowed for transparency of the program. District mission “materials and technology necessary for a quality education; and, communicate and demonstrate our progress toward our goals”. (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019). Below are the changes that were implemented in 2014:

1. Switched to Quickbooks online from desktop quickbooks which allowed all departments to communicate together. 2. Switched mail billing to email billing system, this saved a tremendous amount of paper and allowed me to updated accounts almost immediately. 3. Created individual accounts for each student. Accounts were a family plan before and that system was ineffective and

utdated.

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“To improve youths’ personal and social skills, programs must devote sufficient time to skill enhancement, be explicit about what they wish to achieve, use activities that are coordinated and sequenced to achieve their purpose, and require active involvement on the part of participants.” http://www.uwex.edu/ces/4h/afterschool/partnerships/documents/ASP-Full.pdf

O. Created two stipend positions to increase collaboration between day school and

Extended Learning Programs that offer specialized programming and increase opportunities for the students. Supported by the District’s Core Beliefs “Our educators are highly motivated, highly qualified and deeply committed” (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019). Below are the two programs currently being offered:

1. Sports Academy
2. Sports Mania

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“Parents miss an average of eight days of work per year due to a lack of afterschool care. Decreased worker productivity related to parental concerns about afterschool care costs businesses up to $300 billion per year.” http://www.nysan.org/building-systems/benefits-afterschool/

*P. Added Programs - These programs now fall under the umbrella of the Extended Learning Program. Supported under District Core Values “Achievement and growth of all students through high quality and coherent practices” (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019). 1. Before School Program 2. Enrichment Academies (February, April and June) A June Enrichment Academy (Invention Camp) was added in 2014 3. Music Program 4. Morning Movement Program

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For children who face academic or behavioral obstacles to success during the school hours, the after-school hours can be a time to attempt to eliminate these barriers and improve the education of the "whole child." http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED424343.pdf

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Based on Weiss et al.’s [5] framework for after-school program participation and prior research [7, 13], we hypothesize that student engagement in after-school activities is associated with increased academic skills and social competence, particularly when coupled with regular program attendance.” http://www.hindawi.com/journals/cdr/2014/498506/

R. Enrichment Presentations 2014 “Family and Community Engagement” Our educators need time for collaboration, planning and

professional development 1.Tiger Performance (Anti Bullying)

2. Kevin Berry Artist
3. African Drumming
S. Enrichment Presentations 2015

1.Tony Vacco

2. Celtic Music Program
3. Ray of Hope
4. Ten week Wellness Program (Bolton)
5. Painting Class with Stacy Lucas (Bolton & Lancaster)

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It is crucial that schools provide the supports necessary to allow their students to grow in the afterschool space by offering programs access to classroom space, materials, student records and teachers as guides to honing their curriculum. http://afterschoolalliance.org//documents/issue_briefs/issue_schoolDay_50.pdf

T. Staff Professional Development “Our educators need time for collaboration, planning and professional development” (District

Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019). 1. Responsive Classroom (X2) 2. PBIS (X5) 3. Painting/ Writing with Stacy Lucas 4. Wellness Program with Laura Cardillo 5. Monthly staff meetings

U. Increase staff communication by requiring each staff member to activate their Nashoba email. Aligned with Nashoba’s Core

Beliefs “Our educators are highly motivated, highly qualified and deeply committed” (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019). 1. Use email to communicate with parents and myself (not personal phones) 2. All staff emails are on the newly created website and district website 3. All staff are emailed a weekly schedule rather than a phone called weekly by the Program Coordinator 4. Monthly staff meeting 5. Staff now participates in District PD

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“After-school time typically began with snack time and homework help, was followed by students splitting up into various structured activities, and ended with free play. “ Today’s programs are focused on allowing students choices to build self awareness and confidence. http://www.hindawi.com/journals/cdr/2014/498506/

*V. Community Initiatives - Aligned with Nashoba’s Core Beliefs “Our communities are resources” (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019) 1. Extended Learning Program Got Talent Community Production 2. March Rube Goldberg Invention Fair

II. Year Three/Four Expand The Piloted Extended Learning Program Enrichment Activities District Wide “Active environments in which

students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths and challenges are respected”. (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019) A. District Enrichment Opportunities “Active environments in which students’ diverse backgrounds, identities, strengths and challenges are respected”. (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019) 1. Chess Wizards 2. Archery 3. Culture Club (Global Child) 4. Invention Club 5. QuickStart Tennis 6. Middle School Mock Trial Team 7. Circuit Enrichment

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“More importantly, the current study provides evidence that the students who benefit the most academically from after-school programs both attend regularly and are highly engaged in specific types of activities (academic, youth development, and art).” http://afterschoolalliance.org//documents/issue_briefs/issue_schoolDay_50.pdf

B. Committee Initiative “Our educators need time for collaboration, planning and professional development” (District Improvement

Plan 2014 - 2019)

1. Created R.E.A.L. Committee (Resources for Enrichment and Advanced Learning)
2. Created a staff resource page for R.E.A.L. resources
3. Member of the Arts-Are-Essential Collaboration
4. Attended the 2014 National Gifted Conference
C. R.E.A.L. Committee 2015/2016 Initiatives “Our educators need time for collaboration, planning and professional development”

(District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019)

1. Continue adding enrichment opportunities
2. Design a protocol with the R.E.A.L. Committee on a procedure to advertise activities
3. Develop a protocol with the R.E.A.L. Committee for a consistent equal protocol for to enrichment activities to be offered

district wide.

4. Develop a system and procedure for revenue generated from Enrichment Activities so that new opportunities and/or

presentations can be accessed by all schools.

4. Develop an online toolbox for R.E.A.L. resources for teachers
5. Continue to expand the members of the committee

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Aligning afterschool and school-day learning can be a valuable weapon in the nation’s education arsenal, combining the invaluable knowledge and instruction gained during the school day with the more flexible enrichment environment of afterschool. http://afterschoolalliance.org//documents/issue_briefs/issue_schoolDay_50.pdf

D. Continue to expand and develop the Extended Learning Program “The mission of the NASHOBA Regional School District is to

educate all students to their fullest potential.” (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019) *P. 2016/2017 Initiatives “The mission of the NASHOBA Regional School District is to educate all students to their fullest potential.” (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019) 1. Preschool After School Pilot Program (Bolton) 2017 - 2018 2. Continue expanding district enrichment opportunities 3. Expand enrichment initiatives to the High School 4. Add online learning opportunities 5. Collaboration with local stable to offer an Acquisition Program 6. Create at least one MakerSpace. MakerSpace Lab MakerSpace Playbook 7. Develop a Let’s Fish Program (Extended Learning Program) 8. Expand the Sewing Program include sewing machines 9. Develop a Bike Share Program

10. Develop a Ice Skating Program
III. Year Five Expand The Extended Learning Program To Include Online Options “The mission of the NASHOBA Regional School

District is to educate all students to their fullest potential.” (District Improvement Plan 2014 - 2019)

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“Families across the country are beginning to recognize the tremendous benefits a quality afterschool program can provide. Because they offer an array of activities not always available during the traditional school day, these programs give students many opportunities for growth and learning they might not find elsewhere.” http://www.thirteen.org/edonline/concept2class/afterschool/index_sub3.html

The Extended School Services Law (Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 71, Section 26 A-B) permits local school committees, upon approval

f the city council or selectmen, to establish and maintain school-age child care programs. The plan of services should be submitted to the

Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE), and the plan should be informed by the standards established by the ESE Commissioner in consultation with the Department of Public Health (DPH). Created in 2001, and updated in 2008 and in April 2014 This plan is in the preliminary stages of submission. To click below to view the Quality Standards for Public School Operated School-Age Child Care Programs Quality Standards My vision? To create a well rounded program that provides students with social, emotional, academic, athletic, artistic, and cognitive

pportunities. To really accomplish this goal to its fullest potential I would like to spend less time with at my desk with accounting/budgeting

duties, and more time in the field enriching, this would be a “wonderful world”.

https://youtu.be/m5TwT69i1lU

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My Vision? An Arts Based Community Extended Learning Program This vision requires time in the field, in the sites, in the community and of course with the children to succeed.

“An after-school program that offer specialized activities, using professionals or qualified persons and volunteers to provide instruction in such areas as ballet, tap-dancing, music, karate, and chess. These programs seek to help children make creative use of their free time. Students may enroll in these classes, or parents may enroll them, purely

ut of interest in the skills, not to satisfy any childcare needs. The classes often provide progress information to the

children and to the instructors through, for example, badges or promotions to higher ranks in the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, recitals in musical classes, and tournaments in karate or chess classes. The classes provide children with

pportunities to explore and develop skills, talents, and hobbies, and later to show these skills to their parents and
thers. Academic achievement, attendance, or other school-related outcomes may or may not be primary or

secondary goals of these programs.” A program that invites community members into its program planning sessions and includes them as teachers for some of the classes and activities. These individuals may be associated with churches, private and public corporations, law enforcement agencies, parent groups (e.g., PTAs), businesses, members of the armed forces, and

ther groups. In some cases, they make the after-school program a hub of community activity, and over time the

program and the school may begin to have a broad impact on the community.” http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED424343.pdf