Investing In Successful Summer Programs

Author : Jennifer Sloan McCombs
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781977402592
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Investing in Successful Summer Programs written by Jennifer Sloan McCombs and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-30 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research evidence suggests that summer breaks contribute to income-based achievement and opportunity gaps for children and youth. However, summertime can also be used to provide programs that support an array of goals for children and youth, including improved academic achievement, physical health, mental health, social and emotional well-being, the acquisition of skills, and the development of interests. This report is intended to provide practitioners, policymakers, and funders current information about the effectiveness of summer programs designed for children and youth entering grades K-12. Policymakers increasingly expect that the creation of and investment in summer programs will be based on research evidence. Notably, the 2015 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) directs schools and districts to adopt programs that are supported by research evidence if those programs are funded by specific federal streams. Although summer programs can benefit children and youth who attend, not all programs result in improved outcomes. RAND researchers identified 43 summer programs with positive outcomes that met the top three tiers of ESSA's evidence standards. These programs were identified through an initial literature search of 3,671 citations and a full-text review of 1,360 documents and address academic learning, learning at home, social and emotional well-being, and employment and career outcomes. The authors summarize the evidence and provide detailed information on each of the 43 programs, focusing on the evidence linking summer programs with outcomes and classifying the programs according to the top three evidence tiers (strong, moderate, or promising evidence) consistent with ESSA and subsequent federal regulatory guidance.

Author : Jennifer Sloan McCombs
Publisher : Rand Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0833052691
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Making Summer Count written by Jennifer Sloan McCombs and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2011 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite long-term and ongoing efforts to close the achievement gap between disadvantaged and advantaged students, low-income students continue to perform at considerably lower levels than their higher-income peers in reading and mathematics. Research has shown that students' skills and knowledge often deteriorate during the summer months, with low-income students facing the largest losses. Instruction during the summer has the potential to stop these losses and propel students toward higher achievement. A review of the literature on summer learning loss and summer learning programs, coupled with data from ongoing programs offered by districts and private providers across the United States, demonstrates the potential of summer programs to improve achievement as well as the challenges in creating and maintaining such programs. School districts and summer programming providers can benefit from the existing research and lessons learned by other programs in terms of developing strategies to maximize program effectiveness and quality, student participation, and strategic partnerships and funding. Recommendations for providers and policymakers address ways to mitigate barriers by capitalizing on a range of funding sources, engaging in long-term planning to ensure adequate attendance and hiring, and demonstrating positive student outcomes.

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher : National Academies Press
ISBN 13 : 0309496578
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.75/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shaping Summertime Experiences written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-01-30 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For children and youth, summertime presents a unique break from the traditional structure, resources, and support systems that exist during the school year. For some students, this time involves opportunities to engage in fun and enriching activities and programs, while others face additional challenges as they lose a variety of supports, including healthy meals, medical care, supervision, and structured programs that enhance development. Children that are limited by their social, economic, or physical environments during the summer months are at higher risk for worse academic, health, social and emotional, and safety outcomes. In contrast, structured summertime activities and programs support basic developmental needs and positive outcomes for children and youth who can access and afford these programs. These discrepancies in summertime experiences exacerbate pre-existing academic inequities. While further research is needed regarding the impact of summertime on developmental domains outside of the academic setting, extensive literature exists regarding the impact of summertime on academic development trajectories. However, this knowledge is not sufficiently applied to policy and practice, and it is important to address these inequalities. Shaping Summertime Experiences examines the impact of summertime experiences on the developmental trajectories of school-age children and youth across four areas of well-being, including academic learning, social and emotional development, physical and mental health, and health-promoting and safety behaviors. It also reviews the state of science and available literature regarding the impact of summertime experiences. In addition, this report provides recommendations to improve the experiences of children over the summertime regarding planning, access and equity, and opportunities for further research and data collection.

Author : Catherine H. Augustine
Publisher : Rand Corporation
ISBN 13 : 0833081365
Total Pages : 86 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Getting to Work on Summer Learning written by Catherine H. Augustine and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2013-08-13 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: RAND is conducting a longitudinal study that examines the implementation and effectiveness of voluntary summer learning programs. This second report in the series provides research-based advice for school district leaders developing summer programs.

Author : Kia H. Vernon
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 057806118X
Total Pages : 107 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Investing in Your Success written by Kia H. Vernon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010-09-23 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A must have for every student entering law school, this book provides first year law students with practical, useful information to not simply survive, but excel in law school. Written by law school professors in a conversational tone, this book focuses on the numerous challenges that students will face and how to successfully overcome them. An easy-to-read guide, once started, you will likely find yourself reading from cover to cover in one sitting. Don't miss out on an opportunity to maximize your success in your first year of law school and beyond!

Author : Laila Denoya
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Create Successful Academic Summer Programs written by Laila Denoya and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses students and staff, recruitment, funding, types of programs, risk management, scheduling, and evaluation.

Author : H. Clapp Padgette
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780977831920
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Funding Summer Learning Programs written by H. Clapp Padgette and published by . This book was released on 2008-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Summer Challenge written by and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide is designed to help school staff plan effective summer programs for disadvantaged children by offering an array of ideas for designing exciting and stimulating summer programs and offering important information from research and practice on what makes an effective summer program. If schools are to expect excellence from disadvantaged children, these children must have challenging, positive summer experiences they can use as a base for future learning. In addition, summer experiences should offer a chance to bring new levels of self-confidence and achievement to disadvantaged students. Structural attributes of successful programs include strong instructional leadership, high expectations, and respect for diversity. Organizational arrangements involve efficient use of time, staff development, and parent involvement. Components of good curriculum and instruction build on students' prior knowledge, and emphasize classroom management, integrated learning, and recognition of success. Accountability and use of appropriate assessments are hallmarks of the schools' sense of responsibility to students and the community. Sixteen model summer programs are described including goals, curriculum and instruction, evidence of success, and comments and contact persons. Appended is a list of places providing information and assistance, including Chapter 1 Technical Assistance Centers and regional education laboratories. (JB)

Author : HEATHER L. SCHWARTZ
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781977406781
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.85/5 ( download)

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Download or read book GETTING TO WORK ON SUMMER LEARNING written by HEATHER L. SCHWARTZ and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Katie Fitzgerald
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442281685
Total Pages : 151 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Successful Summer Reading Programs for All Ages written by Katie Fitzgerald and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: he summer reading program is the focal point of a children’s librarian’s year, requiring countless hours of preparation and nearly year-round promotion. Summer reading programs for teens and adults are also offered in many communities, adding to that workload and bringing together librarians from different departments to accomplish the required tasks. In a single volume, Successful Summer Reading Programs for All Ages: A Practical Guide for Librarians provides the tools necessary to put together successful summer reading programs for each of these different age groups. Key elements include: Sample program ideas for early childhood, school-age, teen, and adult readers to suit any summer reading theme Best practices for promoting summer reading to the community Troubleshooting for common difficulties associated with summer reading programs Tips and tricks for using software programs to manage registration and track readers’ progress Public librarians serving children, teens, and/or adults will find everything they need to put together a successful summer reading program in this comprehensive handbook.