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POW ER SCHOLARS ACADEMY UPDATE

Elem entary & Secondary Education Subcom m ittee House Appropriations Com m ittee January 1 6 , 2 0 1 9 Richm ond, VA

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The Program :

• Addresses the achievem ent gap through access to

high-quality sum m er learning for high-risk, Title One school students.

• Provided in partnership w ith BELL ( Building

Educated Leaders for Life) , w ho supplies evidence based curriculum and evaluations.

• Conducted w ith local schools to support students in

literacy, m ath, and enrichm ent activities in STEM and the arts, along w ith a health curriculum .

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Partnership w ith the Com m onw ealth:

• 2 0 1 7 : Partnership provided $ 3 0 0 ,0 0 0 in a

reallocation from the Rem edial Sum m er School Fund

• 2 0 1 8 : Partnership increased to $ 5 5 0 ,0 0 0 for both

2 0 1 8 and 2 0 1 9 .

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Association Partner Scholars Bedford YMCA Bedford County Public Schools 106 YMCA of Central Virginia Amherst County Public Schools 166 Appomattox County Public Schools Lynchburg City Schools YMCA of Greater Richmond Petersburg City Public Schools 224 Richmond Public Schools YMCA of South Hampton Roads Chesapeake Public Schools 118 Total N/ A 6 1 4

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Results

• 6 1 4 Scholars Served
• + 1 .0 Average Reading Gain, in Months
• + 1 .5 Average Math Gain, in Months
• 8 9 % - Teachers reporting that scholars increased

their self-confidence

• 9 7 % - Parents reporting that scholars enjoyed their

BELL Sum m er experience

• 8 4 % - Parents reporting they becam e m ore involved

in their scholar’s education

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Association Partner Scholars Bedford YMCA Bedford County Public Schools 120 Rappahannock YMCA King George County Schools 155 Stafford County Public Schools YMCA of Central Virginia Amherst County Public Schools 225 Appomattox County Public Schools Lynchburg City Schools YMCA of Greater Richmond Petersburg City Public Schools 327 YMCA of South Hampton Roads Chesapeake Public Schools 98 Total N/ A 9 2 5

Total Cost Statew ide Program Cost: $ 9 2 5 ,0 0 0

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Results

• 9 2 5 Scholars Served
• + 1 .5 Average Reading Gain, in Months
• + 1 .5 Average Math Gain, in Months
• 8 5 % - Teachers reporting that scholars increased

their self-confidence

• 9 0 % - Teachers reporting that PSA w as rew arding
• 9 4 % - Parents reporting they becam e m ore involved

in their scholar’s education

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2 0 1 8 POW ER SCHOLARS ACADEMY I N-DEPTH RESULTS: W ALNUT HI LL

• 3 2 7 Scholars Served, Grades K-5
• 8 6 % Average Daily Attendance
• 5 0 hours of m ath & 5 0 hours of literacy
• 3 8 Educators trained
• Enrichm ent Courses – Step, Yoga, STEM, Coding,

Zum ba, Reader’s Theater

• Field Trips – Pam plin Park, Byrd Theater, Richm ond

Metro Zoo, Virginia Com m onw ealth University, King Pin Lanes

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2 0 1 8 POW ER SCHOLARS ACADEMY I N-DEPTH RESULTS: W ALNUT HI LL

• + 1 .5 Average Reading Gain, in Months
• + 1 .5 Average Math Gain, in Months
• Grow th Mindset - 8 9 % of parents reported im proved

abilities to overcom e challenges

• Self-Confidence - 8 9 % of teachers reported an increase in

scholars’ confidence

• Professional Developm ent - 9 1 % of teachers said that PSA

w as rew arding

• Parent Engagem ent - 9 6 % of parents w ere highly-satisfied

w ith PSA

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2 0 1 9 POW ER SCHOLARS ACADEMY STRATEGI C GOALS

• Secure 2 Additional Partnerships W ith School Districts
• I ncrease the total num ber of scholars to 1 1 0 0
• I dentify 5 Prospective Partnerships for 2 0 2 0

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