Boston Public Schools Summer Programming 2014...2014/05/07 · 6 BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Last summer,...

Boston Public Schools

Summer Programming 2014

Presentation to School Committee May 7, 2014

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BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Summer-y Summary


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We are rethinking the way we offer summer learning opportunities in

order to provide a continuum of academic programming across

grade levels

Our summer programs are designed to meet students’ individual

needs and provide both academic and enrichment opportunities

Summer learning is one part of our year-round academic efforts to

provide additional support to struggling students and keep students

engaged in learning

We are targeting summer learning programs to the diverse needs of

students as we work to minimize summer learning loss and eliminate

opportunity and achievement gaps

We are streamlining services in response to our budget challenge this

year, although we continue to offer a range of summer learning

programs

Summer programs help counter learning loss


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Each fall, students perform an average of one month behind where

they performed in spring

Without intervention, this loss can accumulate into the loss of an

academic year

Researchers have identified this as a key contributor to achievement gaps

between low-income and higher-income students


Summer learning is one form of academic intervention


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We are in the process of

reorganizing and transitioning summer learning to strengthen

the focus on academics


We have established a cross-

functional team to integrate

academic and operational functions

Includes human capital, transportation, facilities, and other

departments

Promotes collaboration to improve program efficiency and quality

We offer year-round learning opportunities to close access and achievement gaps


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•Significant time added to traditional school day and through out-of-school opportunities

•Additional hours for teacher collaboration and professional development

•Academics, Enrichment and Targeted Interventions

•Critical partnerships for implementation

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s •Using February and April breaks to ‘accelerate’ learning and prepare for MCAS

•Targeted instruction from the best teachers and enrichment opportunities

•Serving Turnaround and High Support Schools

•2,500 students served in Spring 2014

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•Portfolio of summer offerings to address all learners needs and learning styles

• Increased access to engaging summer experiences through CBOs

•Boston participating in study on summer learning

•11,000 students served in Summer 2013


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Last summer, we served

nearly 11,000 students


6.7%

39.7% 42.9%

8.3%

2013 Summer Program Participants by

Race/Ethnicity

Asian

Black

Hispanic

White

Mixed/Other

2.3%

* Note: These data do not include students who participated in

some smaller programs in 2013; N = 10,456

Gender %

Female 41.5%

Male 58.4%

ELL Status %

LEP 35.1%

FLEP 9.3%

Non-LEP 55.1%

Disability Status %

SWD 35.3%

Non-SWD 64.7%

Free & Reduced

Lunch

%

Free 77.4%

Reduced 4.8%

Neither 17.8%

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Summer program participants were more

likely to be behind academically


Pre-test Results for Summer vs. Non-Summer Participants

ELA % Advanced/

Proficient

Math % Advanced/

Proficient

Summer Participant 29% 29%

Non-Summer Participant 45% 45%

Pre-test data (from End-of-Year assessments) show

that students in BPS summer programs tend to have

lower proficiency rates in both ELA and Math

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BPS Student

Targeted Academics

Individualized Support

Teacher/ Leadership

Development

Social-Emotional Support

College/ Career

Readiness

Data Use

Engaging Experience

Essentials for Summer

Learning


Extended

School Year

OELL

Academy

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We’ve redesigned our summer programming to

offer targeted services across grade levels

Summer Early

Focus

Pre-K to 3

Focused on

early

literacy

Smarter

Summers

Grades 4-7

Offered in

partnership

with BELL

Rising

Scholars

Transition to

grade 9

Offered in

partnership

with BELL

Summer

Review

Grades 9-12

Competency-based

Integrates use of technology

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OELL Academy

Other Portfolio Programs

Summer programs take place a variety of sites

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Condon Elementary

Dever/McCormack

Harvard-Kent Elementary

Hennigan Elementary

Jackson Mann K-8

Lee Elementary

Mattahunt Elementary

McKay K-8

Orchard Garden K-8

Quincy Elementary

TechBoston Academy

ESY and OELL sites are co-located with other summer programs

to allow inclusive opportunities for students

Many programs also include off-site field trips

Summer programming is distributed to schools across the city:

Students are selected for summer programs using a data-driven process

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We develop our summer programs to serve students who are

in need of targeted academic support

For instance, for Smarter Summers (grades 4-7), we used the

following criteria:

Math and ELA MCAS scores

Number of unexcused absences

Not already eligible for programming

through Extended School Year (for

students with disabilities) or OELL (for

students at ELD levels 1-3)

Access to Summer Review (for grades 9-12) is based on

grades and Headmaster recommendations

OELL Summer Enrichment Academies

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OELL plans to serve 1,060 students this summer (grades K-12)

All programs offered through the OELL and its partners will provide ESL

instruction and enrichment opportunities for students

The programs will prioritize students in the compensation group list and students identified by teachers as in most need of continued ESL services

OELL will also expand its vocational program options available to SIFE (Students

with Interrupted Formal Education) through partnerships with Boston College, Roxbury Community College, and Home Inc.

In collaboration with local community-based organizations, OELL will provide academic programming and enrichment that celebrates and builds upon

students’ cultural backgrounds

Extended School Year (Office of Special Education and Student Services)

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We plan to serve more than 1,580 students this summer in

Extended School Year (ESY)

Programs will take place in 10 sites, including Carter, McKinley,

Horace Mann, and Mary Lyon

Students are assigned to sites based on grade level and disability category

Students receive services based on requirements in their

Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)

Students work to maintain skills based on their IEP goals and

objectives, including academic, social/behavioral, language,

daily living, and transitional skills

We are focused on

hiring high-quality

teachers for our summer programs

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Together with BELL, our partner organization, we are instituting an

intentional recruitment and hiring process

Our goal is to have a diverse teaching staff that better reflects

our student population

We intend for summer to be an innovative space for teachers and school leaders to improve instruction, test new strategies,

and adapt to the shifts in the Common Core standards

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Participating in national demonstration on summer learning

(along with 5 other districts)

Analyzing district assessment data to determine effects of

programs on academic progress

Evaluating student participation to refine focus of programs

Using results to drive improvements to curriculum & instruction

and teacher development

Working closely with students and

families

Planning for financial sustainability

We are engaged in ongoing evaluation to continuously improve our programs


BPS Summer: Partnership and Evaluation

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Partners

External Funding

Research & Evaluation


http://www.dorchesterhouse.org/

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Boston received the 2013 New York Life Excellence in Summer Learning Award


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Program Name # Students

Served Grades

Summer Early Focus 600 PreK-3

Smarter Summers 900 4-7

Summer Learning Project 980 3-12

Rising Scholars 160 8

Summer Review/Summer Review Exam/Credit Recovery 1,900 9-12

Extended School Year (ESY) 1,580 Ages 3-22

OELL Summer Enrichment Academy 1,060 2-12

21st Century/PULSE (Pursuit of Unique Leadership Skills and Education) 1,038 K-12

Summer Arts Intensive 250 K-12

Summer Circle of Fun & Enrichment (Homeless Initiative) 50 1-12

Exam School Initiative 350 5

Overnight: Summer Dream 100 6-8

Overnight: BPS Girls’ Arts Camp 125 6-8

Total 9,093

Appendix: 2014 Summer Learning Programs


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Program Name # Students

Served Grades

Summer Scholars 3,000 2-8

Summer Learning Project 900 3-12

BELL/Smarter Summers 700 6-8

English Language Learners Summer Enrichment Academy 900 3-12

Summer Review / Summer Review Exam 1,500 7-12

Extended School Year (ESY) 800 PreK-12

Credit/Skills Recovery 250 12

Exam School Initiative 500 6

PULSE (Pursuit of Unique Leadership Skills and Education) 250 9-12

Classroom in the Workplace – PIC 150 11 & 12

21st Century Community Learning Centers 800 K-10

Summer Reading Academies 500 K-1

Summer Arts Intensive 250 K-12

Summer Circle of Fun & Enrichment (Homeless Initiative) 50 1-12

Algebra I Summer Bridge 270 7

Calculus Summer Bridge 125 11

Overnight: Summer Dreams (Boys) 100 6-8

Overnight: Camp Mosaic (Girls) 125 6-8

Total 11,000

Appendix: 2013 Summer Learning Programs


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Appendix: 2013 Summer Enrollment by Grade


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9.4

14.7

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5.1 5.2

1.9 2.4 2.2

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 K0 K1 K2

Summer Program Participants by Grade (% of total)

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