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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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Branch Manager
Youth Service
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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
Youth Service
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Site #1 Site #2
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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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