Partnership DesignExtended Learning Time
E.H. Greene Initiative
Topic IssueStudents At Risk
• ~20% of Current Student Base Display One or More of the Following:
– Borderline Proficiency on O.A.A.– Below Average Grades– Tier III AIMSweb – Low Reading Lexiles– Poor Work Habits – Working Significantly Below Ability
Innovative SolutionsChicago’s After School Matters
• Improved attendance
• Failed fewer core academic courses
Texas 21st CCLC
• Significant increase in passing the math portion of Texas Assessments
• Teachers report increased academic math and reading scores by ~40%
Desired Characteristics School District of Superior
Wisconsin• After School
Experiences and Student Outcomes:– Improved social
skills and interpersonal behavior
– Improved grades and work habits
– Improved test scores– Reduced misconduct
CommunityOrganizations
Social ServiceAgencies
LocalBusiness
Churches Public Offices/Services
IndividualsSchool Personnel
Operation Giveback Children’s Hospital
Biggs All Saints Catholic Church
Blue Ash & Montgomery Police Dept.
SuperintendentCurriculum
Directors
Cancer Family Care Jewish Community
Center
Jimmy Johns Blue Ash Presbyterian
Church
Blue Ash Rec Center
Administrators
Matthew 25 Ministries
Panera Church of Christ
Cincinnati Public Library
Blue Ash
Parents
Reading Youth Services
Papa Johns Korean Baptist Church
Ringo Lanes PTO
Twin Lakes Montgomery
Nursing Center
Fifth Third Montgomery Community
Church
Swaim Park Teachers
Maxim Healthcare Services
St. George Russian
Orthodox
University of Cincinnati Blue
Ash
Subway YMCA
Selection Process
• O.A.A. Scores
• Free & Reduced Lunch Recipients
• AIMSweb – Tier 3
• Low Reading Lexiles
• Prior Year Performance
Systematic Robust Communication
• Parent contact @ start of year
• Provide contact info & clear expectations
• Provide yearly calendar w/ parental tips
• Daily planners• Weekly guides• Progress Book• Open House• Email Distribution• Interims, etc.
Weekly Progress ReportBuilding Relationships
• Teacher Comment: 2004 / 20108th Grade
• Your child is off to a great start in social studies. I enjoy having that positive attitude every day ()
• Team 8-3 is very impressed with Niki. She deserves a huge pat on the back for getting off to a great start.
Implementation Plan
• Contact Community Resources:
• Restaurants• Blue Ash Rec Center• YMCA• Ringo Lanes• Blue Ash Library• Matthew 25, etc.
Pilot ProgramTuesdays & Thursdays
After School – 4:30
Success for All Foundation (SFAF)
Believes that school time works best when certified teachers are providing instruction.
Service Providers:
1. Classroom Teachers
2. Parent Volunteers
Tuesday Plans
• Snack time
• Homework AssistanceTeachers will be equipped
with all short & long term
assignments
Literacy Circles:reading related current
core curriculum material
Thursday Plans
• SRI• Read About –
– Computer Based
Instructional part of SRI – provides passages at student’s lexile level with comprehension/content/
vocab lessons & some writing
Thursday TechnologyStudents must be able to use technology
effectively and think creatively.~Enhance Computer Literacy~
• Provide time to complete computer related assignments
• Acquire new skills
• Improve research techniques
Monthly Rec DayExtended Time
Monthly Library Time
Evaluation Plan• Parent / Student Surveys:
– Relating to satisfaction:
*academics
*work habits
*enrichment
*emotional & social support
*social growth
*attendance & participation
• Various Test Results
Desired Outcomes
• Proficiency or Higher on O.A.A.
• Improved Core Curriculum Grades
• Growth on SRI Reading Lexiles
• AIMSweb Tier 1 or 2
• Improved Work Habits
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