the power of stem learning in after school and summer
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The Power of STEM Learning in After School and Summer
Kasey Blackburn, Oakland Unified School District
Katie Brackenridge, Partnership for Children and Youth
Jen Joyce, Techbridge
Linda Kekelis, Techbridge
Why are we here?
3 Main Goals• Understanding• Opportunity• Inspiration
Out-of-School Time? Expanded Learning? After School and Summer?A wide range of programs that promote learning and
enhance the development of youth outside of regular school hours
How big is OST?
ASES$550 million
annually• Proposition 49• All public schools are
eligible, including charter schools
• Priority for schools with predominantly low income students
21st CCLC$130 million
annually• Federal initiative but
administered by state• Includes academic
enrichment & youth development
• Focused on high poverty, low performing schools
Currently, we have over 4,200 publicly funded expanded learning program sites serving over 400,000 students, more than all other states combined.
Federal and State Investment
CA’s State Investment
Why STEM in OST makes sense?
• Best practices in STEM and OST align Active Collaborative Meaningful Supports Mastery Expands Horizons
• Flexible time for exploration and inquiry
• Opportunity to complement and expand on school-day curriculum
Real world example: Oakland USD
• Year-round opportunity: • After School Science Learning
Community• Summer Science Project
• Impacts:• Staff confidence and skill• Youth learning and engagement
Key Practice: Staff Training and Coaching
• Focus on inquiry• Outline science lesson plan structure • Use effective questioning • Use strategies to promote equity• Incorporate meaningful reflection • Embed career exploration into activities
Training Strategies
•Trainers model •Hands-on activities•Structured reflection•Case studies•Participants model•Collaboration
Sample Results from Summer Science
• Staff results“I know the necessary steps to teach science concepts effectively”8% pre to 83% post
• Student resultsThe summer science program made science more fun: 92%
Key Practice: Partnership
• After-school program providers
• School district
• Informal science education institution
• Other technical assistance providers
Table Talk: Opportunities
What are the opportunities in your community?
What additional information or resources do you need?
Thank You!
partnershipforchildren.orgtechbridgegirls.org