power scholars academy / montgomery al
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Collective ImpactCollective impact brings people together, in a
structured way, to achieve social change.
It starts with a common agenda. That means
coming together to collectively define the problem
and create a shared vision to solve it.
Collective impact takes us from common goals to
uncommon results.
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• Mobilize partners to create summer learning
opportunities for children
• Increase scholars’ academic achievement
• Strengthen scholars’ self-confidence, social-
emotional development, physical health, well-
being.
• Involve parents in their children’s education
Common Goals
237 Scholars Enrolled
2nd – 4th Grades Served
84% Average Daily Attendance
+3Average Grade-Equivalent Reading Gain, in Months, Underperforming
Scholars*
+2Average Grade-Equivalent Math Gain, in Months,
Underperforming Scholars*
88% Teachers reporting that scholars increased their self-confidence
100%Parents reporting that scholars enjoyed their
Power Scholars Academy experience
94%Parents reporting they became more involved
in their scholar’s education
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Uncommon Results
* “Underperforming” scholars
score in the lowest quartile on
STAR assessments at the start
of the summer: Urgent
Intervention (1-10th percentile)
or Intervention (11-25th
percentile).
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GRADE-EQUIVALENT GAINS IN POWER
SCHOLARS ACADEMY VS. SUMMER LEARNING
LOSSAverage Grade-
Equivalent Gains,
in Months
Gain in Reading Skills,
All Scholars
Gain in Reading Skills,
Underperforming Scholars*
Summer Learning Loss,
Disadvantaged Students**
Gain in Math Skills,
All Scholars
Gain in Math Skills,
Underperforming Scholars*
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Partnership Checklist
Summer Program Planning & Management
Academic Curricula & Supplies
Enrichment Curricula & Supplies
Student Enrollment & Attendance
Teacher & Tutor Recruitment & Hiring
Staff Training
Quality Assurance & Technical Support
Field Trips & Community Service
Parent Engagement
Assessment & Evaluation
Classrooms & School Facilities
Snack & Meal Service
Volunteer Recruitment & Management
Philanthropic Funding
School Funding
Power Scholars Academy Design
6.5 hours/day; 5 days/week; 6 weeks
Small-group instruction in reading, writing & math
Enrichment courses
Field trips & Special Events
Family & community engagement
ENRICHMENT COURSES
Art Piano
Sign Language Music
Swimming Public Speaking
Soccer Drama
FIELD TRIPS
Alabama State
UniversityMovie Theater
Camp Chandler Bama Lanes
Alabama State
Capitol
Kershaw YMCA
Celebration of
Summer
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“Every child deserves a good & positive educational
experience to help prepare them for their world to come. The
Power Scholars Academy is one of those premier
experiences that I wish could be offered to every child in
Alabama.” - Ella Bell
President of the Alabama State Department of Education
10Sustainability: Blended Public + Private Funding Model
• PUBLIC FUNDING
- Title I
- 21CCLC
- State Funding
- In-Kind
(Meals, Facilities)
• LOCAL
PHILANTHROPY
• PARTNER
RESOURCES
• NATIONAL
PHILANTHROPY
• PARTNER
RESOURCES
- Pearson
- Prentice Hall
- Renaissance
Learning