Project ID # 08-LSTA-E-01

“It takes a village to raise a child” ~ African Proverb

• Background• Funding & Partners• Staffing• Program Elements• LSTA Grant• Outcomes

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2002 2010

In 2002, BCL implemented ASYL to enable children to have qualified homework help and opportunities for cultural development, reading practice and computer skills training.

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• 12 Sites• 2 Teachers per

site• Teacher/Student

ratio of 1:10• Foster

Grandparents and/or college interns assist teachers

• Sites accommodate up to 30 students

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Branch Manager

Site #1 Site #2

Example

Homework/ Reading Activities

Technology Skill Building

Social Skill Building

Nutrition Education

Cultural Arts Education

Family Involvement

• 3cultural activities/Yr• Art / Music /Social Studies / Science•Multi-Cultural

• 2 family initiatives /Yr• Pot-Luck dinners• Student recognition• Community resources

•Healthy snacks•Healthy lifestyle choices• Florida Nutrition Program

• Effective Computer Use• Typing Skills• Exploring Internet

•Min. 2 Hrs/ Week• Promote positive self-esteem• Pro-social peer associations•Good citizenship.

•< 60 Min per Day• SRA reading laboratory curriculum• Independent + group reading

• Purchased 10 laptops and educational software for each of 12 sites• ASYL teachers instruct students on use of software and internet based programs

Educational Software

•Coin Changer•Easy Book Deluxe: Sunburst•Hot Dog Stand: The Works Unlimited•Ice Cream Truck Unlimited•Learn about Science Animals•Learn about Science Human Body•Learn about Science Weather•Letterbugs Ready to Read•Math Munchers•Missing Links•Typing Instructor for Kids 4.0•Typing Instructor Deluxe 17.0

Pre - LSTA Post - LSTA• Students use existing

public access computers• Computer access

typically 4-6 computers available 2-4 days per week

• Students use laptops dedicated to ASYL program

• Computer access increased to 24 computers, 4 days per week

• Increased access to computers by general public

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