SCHUYLKILL ACHIEVE AFTERSCHOOL

Program OverviewMonday, September 14, 2015

Schuylkill ACHIEVE: 0ur vision, mission, and goals• SIU proposes the Schuylkill ACHIEVE Afterschool Program in

order to satisfy the need to increase students’ opportunities for meaningful learning through innovative and PA Core Standards-aligned approaches.

• Schuylkill ACHIEVE’s goal is to improve middle school students’ performance measures of classroom performance and school attendance by providing students with high-quality academic enrichment opportunities designed to promote attainment of state and local academic achievement standards in reading, math, and science.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE

• 270, 5th through 8th grade at risk students facing academic, social, behavioral, and/or familial problems

• 12 hours per week (Monday-Friday)• 36 weeks • In addition to 6 weeks of summer programming

including 3 weeks of “Summer of Explorers” hosted by Schuylkill Technology Centers (3 days/week)

• Schuylkill ACHIEVE is a 42-week program per project year (October 1-September 30)

Grantee: Schuylkill Intermediate Unit

Dr. Niederriter, Executive Director

Mahanoy Area

Lead Teacher(s)

Instructional Staff

1:15

Minersville Area

Lead Teacher(s)

Instructional Staff

1:15

Pine Grove Area

Lead Teacher(s)

Instructional Staff

1:15

Pottsville Area

Lead Teacher(s)

Instructional Staff

1:15

Williams Valley

Lead Teacher(s)

Instructional Staff

1:15

Barbara Naradko

Director of Community Based Programs

Michele DayProgram

Coordinator

Matthew ButenskyData Analyst

School District Partners

Local Community Partners

• Mahanoy Area Middle School (grades 5-8)

• Minersville Area Elementary Center (grades 5-6)

• Pine Grove Area Middle School (grades 5-8)

• Pottsville’s D.H.H. Lengel Middle School (grades 5-8)

• Williams Valley Elementary School (grades 5-6)

• Penn State Schuylkill Campus• Walk-In-Art Center• Mud & Maker• RSVP (Retired Seniors Volunteer

Program)• Schuylkill Conservation District• The ReDCo Group• McCann School of Business & Technology• Schuylkill County Drug & Alcohol

Prevention Program• Schuylkill County’s VISION• Schuylkill Technology Center• The SHINE Afterschool Program

STEM Saturday @ Penn State Schuylkill Art Around the Town @ The Walk In

Art Center

SUMMER OF EXPLORERS WITH STC Held at the Schuylkill

Technology Center, North Summer 2015 is 3rd

installment 3 weeks/96 students Students rotated among

8 “Explorer” workshops Workshops included:

“Hot Wheels”, “Wired Up”, and “Heavy Metal”

Culminating field trip on final program day

Results via Student Survey:• 75% of students would like more

information about STC offerings• 82% shared their experience at

STC with family membersStudents rated each shop on a 1-5 star scale (5 stars =the best)

55% of students gave 5 stars 18.5% gave 4 stars 14 % gave 3 stars =87.5% of students found the

workshops favorable despite varying interests

Students learn to install door bells during “Wired Up”

HOW EACH AFTERSCHOOL DAY WORKS

During Schuylkill ACHIEVE, as outlined by grant guidelines, over 50% of programming must be spent on academically enriching activities. Homework, recreation, and crafts do not make-up the majority of programming.

YEAR 2: PROGRAM COMPONENTS

PROGRAM TRACKING, REPORTING, & EVALUATION

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Monthly Activities Calendar

Regular Site Observation Visits

Monthly Attendance Tracking

Quarterly Report (4 annually)

PA Grantee Report Annual Federal Report Annual Local Evaluation

Report

Monthly Lead Teacher Meetings

On-site Professional Development

“Special Focus” Professional Development

Advisory Focus Group (3 annually)

YEAR 1 SUCCESSES

Based on parental observation: 72% of children improved

their self confidence by participating

86% were satisfied or very satisfied with Schuylkill ACHIEVE programming

100% were very satisfied with Schuylkill ACHIEVE programming at Minersville

73% of parents agreed that Schuylkill ACHIEVE increased their child's awareness of future career choices

67% feel that their child’s attitude towards school and learning improved as a direct result of Schuylkill ACHIEVE

Based on student observation:• 90% of students feel that Schuylkill

ACHIEVE inspires them to learn more about science and STEM

• 88% of students feel that Schuylkill ACHIEVE has made them familiar with STEM careers

• 100% of students feel that Schuylkill ACHIEVE made STEM something that can be fun

Total Schuylkill ACHIEVE Students Registered in School Year Program: 324

Total Schuylkill ACHIEVE Regular Attendees Year 1: 179

Total Schuylkill ACHIEVE Students Attending Summer Program: 96

Total Schuylkill ACHIEVE Students Registered in SY & Summer Program: 365

BUDGET

REASONABLE ALLOCABLE ALLOWABLE

UNALLOWABLE EXPENSES

Snacks(including refreshments for staff meetings, etc.) cannot be purchased with 21st CCLC funds. Alternative funding sources and/or federal nutrition programs are to be utilized.

Technology purchases have NOT been included in our C7 grant application.

Schoolwide and school-related projects, programs, presentations, athletics and supplies used during the school day. If supplies are to be shared during the school day, items must be prorated.

Purchasing gift cards is strictly prohibited for any reason or purpose.

Entertainment, which includes tickets to shows, sport events, recreation, and student meals is unallowable.

ALLOCABLE # OF DAILY STAFF

1. Mahanoy (3 staff + 1 Lead Teacher)2. Minersville (3 staff +1 Lead Teacher)3. Pine Grove (2 staff +1 Lead Teacher)4. Pottsville DHH Lengel (4 staff +1 Lead

Teacher)5. Williams Valley (4 staff + 1 Lead

Teacher)

Email: schuylkillachieve@iu29.org