partnership design extended learning time e.h. greene initiative

Partnership DesignExtended Learning Time

E.H. Greene Initiative

Topic IssueStudents At Risk

• ~20% of Current Student Base Display One or More of the Following:

– Borderline Proficiency on O.A.A.– Below Average Grades– Tier III AIMSweb – Low Reading Lexiles– Poor Work Habits – Working Significantly Below Ability

Innovative SolutionsChicago’s After School Matters

• Improved attendance

• Failed fewer core academic courses

Texas 21st CCLC

• Significant increase in passing the math portion of Texas Assessments

• Teachers report increased academic math and reading scores by ~40%

Desired Characteristics School District of Superior

Wisconsin• After School

Experiences and Student Outcomes:– Improved social

skills and interpersonal behavior

– Improved grades and work habits

– Improved test scores– Reduced misconduct

CommunityOrganizations

Social ServiceAgencies

LocalBusiness

Churches Public Offices/Services

IndividualsSchool Personnel

Operation Giveback Children’s Hospital

Biggs All Saints Catholic Church

Blue Ash & Montgomery Police Dept.

SuperintendentCurriculum

Directors

Cancer Family Care Jewish Community

Center

Jimmy Johns Blue Ash Presbyterian

Church

Blue Ash Rec Center

Administrators

Matthew 25 Ministries

Panera Church of Christ

Cincinnati Public Library

Blue Ash

Parents

Reading Youth Services

Papa Johns Korean Baptist Church

Ringo Lanes PTO

Twin Lakes Montgomery

Nursing Center

Fifth Third Montgomery Community

Church

Swaim Park Teachers

Maxim Healthcare Services

St. George Russian

Orthodox

University of Cincinnati Blue

Ash

Subway YMCA

Selection Process

• O.A.A. Scores

• Free & Reduced Lunch Recipients

• AIMSweb – Tier 3

• Low Reading Lexiles

• Prior Year Performance

Systematic Robust Communication

• Parent contact @ start of year

• Provide contact info & clear expectations

• Provide yearly calendar w/ parental tips

• Daily planners• Weekly guides• Progress Book• Open House• Email Distribution• Interims, etc.

Weekly Progress ReportBuilding Relationships

• Teacher Comment: 2004 / 20108th Grade

• Your child is off to a great start in social studies. I enjoy having that positive attitude every day ()

• Team 8-3 is very impressed with Niki. She deserves a huge pat on the back for getting off to a great start.

Implementation Plan

• Contact Community Resources:

• Restaurants• Blue Ash Rec Center• YMCA• Ringo Lanes• Blue Ash Library• Matthew 25, etc.

Pilot ProgramTuesdays & Thursdays

After School – 4:30

Success for All Foundation (SFAF)

Believes that school time works best when certified teachers are providing instruction.

Service Providers:

1. Classroom Teachers

2. Parent Volunteers

Tuesday Plans

• Snack time

• Homework AssistanceTeachers will be equipped

with all short & long term

assignments

Literacy Circles:reading related current

core curriculum material

Thursday Plans

• SRI• Read About –

– Computer Based

Instructional part of SRI – provides passages at student’s lexile level with comprehension/content/

vocab lessons & some writing

Thursday TechnologyStudents must be able to use technology

effectively and think creatively.~Enhance Computer Literacy~

• Provide time to complete computer related assignments

• Acquire new skills

• Improve research techniques

Monthly Rec DayExtended Time

Monthly Library Time

Evaluation Plan• Parent / Student Surveys:

– Relating to satisfaction:

*academics

*work habits

*enrichment

*emotional & social support

*social growth

*attendance & participation

• Various Test Results

Desired Outcomes

• Proficiency or Higher on O.A.A.

• Improved Core Curriculum Grades

• Growth on SRI Reading Lexiles

• AIMSweb Tier 1 or 2

• Improved Work Habits