Summer Learning Framework Webinar Series - Topic 6: Summer Enrichment
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Summer Learning Framework The Summer Learning Framework helps districts with design, planning, and onboarding supports to implement a high-quality summer learning program. The Summer Learning Framework Includes: Statewide webinar series Planning resources, tools, and THL: Summer Units, an out-of-the covering design, academics, templates – and examples for box HQIM solution, developed and operations for summer Texas districts- to support specifically for the needs of learning planning led by districts with summer plans Summer 2021 TEA and national experts Additional support, materials and stipends available for THL through CRIMSI Educators may engage with any of the above supports as they choose. Access detailed information and resources at texashomelearning.org 3
Summer Learning Framework Webinar Series The Summer Learning Framework Webinar Series provides districts with design, planning, and onboarding supports, tools, and district examples to implement a high-quality summer learning program. Design and Implementation Academics and Enrichment Operations Designing for High - Qu a lity En ric h m e n t fo r Su m m e r | 4 / 7 @ 11 AM C T Bu d g e tin g fo r Su m m e r Su m m e r Le a rn in g Re c o rd in g No w Ava ila b le Re c o rd in g No w Ava ila b le Ma th 6 - 12: C a rn e g ie Le a rn in g Re c o rd in g No w Ava ila b le Ma s te r Sc h e d u lin g Stu d e n t Re c ru itm e n t 4 / 7 @ 10 AM C T Re c o rd in g No w Ava ila b le Pre kin d e rg a rte n : Te a c h in g Stra te g ie s Re c o rd in g No w Ava ila b le Su m m e r Site Op e ra tio n s Sta ffin g a n d PD Mo d e ls 4 / 8 @ 11 AM C T Re c o rd in g No w Ava ila b le Ma th K- 5 Su p p le m e n t: ST Ma th | 4 / 7 @ 9 a m C lim a te a n d C u ltu re RLA En g lis h & Sp a n is h K- 5 : Am p lify Te xa s | 4 / 8 @ 3 PM C T Re c o rd in g No w Ava ila b le RLA 6 - 8 : Am p lify Te xa s | 4 / 8 @ 4 :30 PM C T RLA 9 - 12: Od e ll Ed u c a tio n | 4 / 9 @ 9 AM C T Sign Up for Webinars or Watch the Recording (when available) at texashomelearning.org/summer! 4
Access this tool at Summer Learning Work Plan Tool texashomelearning.org/summer or bit.ly/summer-learning-work-plan This tool provides a research-based work plan that includes planning steps for district and school leaders on a 3-month planning timeline. The tool is aligned with the Summer Learning Framework. CATEGORY KEY ACTIVITIES EARLY APR LATE APR EARLY MAY LATE MAY EARLY JUN LATE JUN EARLY JUL LATE JUL EARLY AUG LATE AUG 1. Designing & Planning Outline cross-departmental leadership structure for planning (Management) Determine planning process and timeline 1. Designing & Planning Develop new or refine existing performance management plan (Data) Use data to inform instruction and program development Notify parents of enrollment status 2. Student Recruitment Develop and execute strategies to promote attendance and retention Determine staffing needs and hiring timeline 3. Staffing & PD Plan professional development calendar Define program culture and operating policies and procedures 4. Climate and Culture Prepare campus management procedures 5. High Quality Instructional Identify instructional materials needs for summer program Materials Adopt high quality instructional materials for summer program We Are Recruit or select and contract with enrichment partners, providers, or staff 6. Enrichment Here Plan for quality enrichment Prepare budget for summer program 7. Budgeting Manage and reconcile budget regularly Develop program schedule 8. Schedules and Rosters Develop and share campus schedules Identify campuses for summer program 9. Site Operations Coordinate transportation, food services, and supplies 5
Topic 6: Summer Enrichment Dr. Nicole “Boofy” Mishnick Project Director ESC Region 12 Texas ACE Program Christine McCormick Statewide Coordinator 21st Century Community Learning Centers Houston Texas ACE Website at https://bit.ly/2OlRAWW Erik Torres Brenda Ware Principal Project Director Ermel ES, Aldine ISD YMCA of Greater Houston ACE Program 6
Purpose of High-Quality Summer Enrichment Summer enrichment provides opportunities for students to learn academic and other skills. Access to learning Address academic learning loss Have Fun! opportunities and supports and developmental skill Learning in ways that are different otherwise not available building from traditional instruction is fun! Students that lack access to Enrichment activities that are And fun is important for social summer enrichment aligned with academic content development! opportunities fall further and engaging for students helps behind their peers that students do better in school. have access 7
Skills Learned in Enrichment Transfer to the School Day High Quality Summer Enrichment New Skills and Produces… Behavior in School Academic performance Confidence Quality Engaged New Academic Peer to peer relationships Instruction Students Learned and Non- Physical health and (Interested and Skills and Academic Non-academic skills Content Challenged) Beliefs Outcomes College and career preparedness Leadership High quality enrichment activities that align with academic curriculum and engage students in challenging content over time provide students with new skills and beliefs that they transfer into their regular learning environment. Smith, C., Akiva, T., McGovern, G. and Peck, S. Afterschool Quality. New Directions for Youth Development.82014.
Elements of High-Quality Enrichment Programs High quality programs engage students in learning experiences Selected Elements of High-Quality Enrichment Programs: Grounded in student needs Allow for student voice and choice Coordinated with academic staff and leadership Safe appropriate environment Embedded youth development and skill building Involved families and helps family members https://bit.ly/39G5B9d
Enrichment Activities Aligned with Student Needs Academic Non-Academic Use data to drive enrichment lessons (e.g., Offer a portion based on student choice to assessment, grades, surveys) drive engagement in the program Co-plan to build academically-aligned Use trauma-informed care or trained enrichment experiences partners Schedule high-dosage one-on-one or small Embed social skills and youth development group tutoring in enrichment lessons. (e.g., project-based learning, leadership, group work, reflection) Expand strongest campus offerings E.g., CTE, Blended Learning model, early college high school, HQIM, etc. Nutrition, exercise, and wellness 10
What do your students need this summer? In the chat, please share: What are your students’ highest areas of need? Do you need to learn more about your students needs? If so, what are your next steps? What strategies will you use to meet the needs? 11
Three Questions to Determine Enrichment Activities Summer enrichment programs should use student needs data and match local resources to create high quality enrichment activities. Here are three questions to help: One Two Three What enrichment What can be What other resources are leveraged in your options align with already in place local district needs? at your district? community? 12
Three Questions to Determine Enrichment Activities Based on the needs of your students, summer programs should decide on enrichment activities. Here are three questions to help: One Two Three What enrichment What can be What other resources are leveraged in your options align with already in place local district needs? at your district? community? 13
What resources are already in place? Evaluate what is already in place within the district to extend to enrichment programs during summer. Existing Program Enrichment Strategies Academic Summer School • Lesson alignment • Co-teaching • Shared goals COMMON ACTIVITY TYPES • Developmental Skills Tutoring • Tutoring programs Arts, music, theater Health, wellness, nutrition What enrichment programs CTE Program • Increase career pathway Sports options are in place? Languages • Offer apprenticeships STEM How can you build on those State and Federal Programs • Food and Nutrition Programs Family Engagement programs for summer • ADSY PEP Apprenticeships/Internships • Migrant or Title Programs Positive Youth Development 2021? Existing summer • Update and expand Prevention enrichment partnership partnership agreement • Align with student’s academic and other needs 14
No Cost Enrichment Lessons at texashomelearning.org PhD SCIENCE® TEKS EDITION ST Math Planning a Design Solution: Movement with Math, Digital Students create a windmill and Dancing: Students participate transform energy to produce light. in physical activities that express numerical values and concepts. (Example is one in a series) Aligned Enrichment PhD Science and ST Math are two of the many Lesson for resources that offer enrichment activities at Grade 5 https://texashomelearning.org/ Science 15
What resources are already in place? Evaluate what is already in place within the district to extend to enrichment programs during summer. Existing Program Enrichment Strategies Academic Summer School • Lesson alignment • Co-teaching • Shared goals COMMON ACTIVITY TYPES • Developmental Skills Tutoring • Tutoring programs Arts, music, theater CTE Program • Increase career pathway Health, wellness, nutrition What enrichment programs options Sports are in place? • Offer apprenticeships Languages STEM How can you build on those State and Federal Programs • Food and Nutrition Programs Family Engagement • Additional Days School Year Apprenticeships/Internships programs for summer (ADSY) 2021? Positive Youth Development • Federal Migrant or other Prevention Title Programs Existing summer • Update and expand enrichment partnership partnership agreement • Align with student’s academic and other needs 16
Existing Resource: Summer Food Programs The Food and Nutrition Division administers 12 federal child and special nutrition programs. www.squaremeals.org is Federal waiver flexibilities are currently in place the TDA website for Food through September 30, 2021. and Nutrition Programs Districts may need to apply for the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) At Risk program if TIP: Find waiver they are using a waiver. extension information here 17
Learning From Each Other: Creating Enrichment Activities with Existing Curriculum ESC 12 Texas ACE Cohort: Rural partner districts 8 learning centers Dr. Nicole “Boofy” Mishnick Project Director 7 school districts ESC Region 12 Texas ACE Program Summer 2020 through March 2021 the program served 1,706 students 18
Learning From Each Other: ESC Region 12 Bridge Building Activity Program developed their own activity In person hands-on Virtual during COVID-19 Customizable to academic and nonacademic needs Dallas Afterschool’s Wonderkits https://dallasafterschool.org/wonder-kits/ 19
Three Questions to Determine Enrichment Activities Based on the needs of your students, summer programs should decide on enrichment activities. Here are three questions to help: One Two Three What enrichment What can be What other resources are leveraged in your options align with already in place local district needs? at your district? community? 20
What can be leveraged in your local community? OUTDOOR LEARNING PARTNERSHIPS ACTIVITIES ADVENTURES National, state county parks Museums Nonprofits City Parks & Recreation Libraries Parents Athletic Fields Higher Education Service Projects Zoos Employers 21
Partners help expand capacity to reach shared goals CONSIDERATIONS FOR “GOOD FIT” PARTNERSHIPS Proposed role aligns with identified program needs Partners can be: Evidence of success Non-profit organizations Government agencies Quality of the content Higher education For-profit business Capacity to support the program (e.g., staff, availability, School or alumni groups cost) Volunteers Responsiveness and adaptability Not all partners are vendors and not all vendors are partners In-kind contributions, program involvement Partnership and data sharing agreements 22
Learning From Each Other: Enrichment Partnerships YMCA of Greater Houston is Houston the Texas ACE grantee and Ermel Elementary School is Brenda Ware one partner. Project Director YMCA of Greater Houston ACE Program About Ermel ES: Pending ADSY planning grant site for full year redesign July 9 - 2022 school year Erik Torres starts Principal Ermel ES, Aldine ISD 4-week summer 23
Three Questions to Determine Enrichment Activities Based on the needs of your students, summer programs should decide on enrichment activities. Here are three questions to help: One Two Three What enrichment What can be What other resources are leveraged in your options align with already in place local district needs? at your district? community? 24
One of Our Favorites: Texas Parks and Wildlife “When we go outside, what I notice is that the kids are inquisitive, they have conversations with us, and they want to learn, which is pretty amazing.” – Texas Parent The Educational Resources pages gather Searchable spreadsheet for TEKS-aligned materials from all corners of Texas Parks and programs by grade, subject, park, and more: Wildlife. Learn about the range of offerings https://tpwd.texas.gov/education/resources/ and access a calendar of events 25
One of Our Favorites: Mizzen by Mott Aligned with learning standards Activity “tags” make it easy to find activities Connected with learning outcomes Variety with quality Instructor supports and pro-tips Mizzen is a free app to help afterschool and Screened for inclusive language summer enrichment professionals deliver exciting learning opportunities that will inspire, engage, and empower young Functions that help managers and instructors learners. include at-a-glance dashboard, student www.mizzen.org groups, searchable content, pro tips, and colleague messaging 26
One of Our Favorites: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension “Texas 4-H … engages some 600,000 youth every year in learning projects, leadership development, and community service.” The Junior Master Gardener Program has “such great lessons for any children’s individual class! Thank you!!” Collaborative programs enable extension Find your local extension office and educators and their partners to bring some 900 professional educators: educational opportunities to the people of Texas. https://counties.agrilife.org/ https://agrilifeextension.tamu.edu/ 27
What other options align with district needs? Great partners align with district goals for academic performance, confidence building, social well-being, physical health, non-academic skills, college and career preparedness, leadership, and more! National State and Local Who are other great partners for enrichment? Please add to chat and list region! 28
Questions? We’d love to hear from you at texashomelearning@tea.texas.gov
Access this tool at Summer Learning Work Plan Tool texashomelearning.org/summer or bit.ly/summer-learning-plan This tool provides a research-based work plan that includes planning steps for district and school leaders on a 3-month planning timeline. The tool is aligned with the Summer Learning Framework. CATEGORY KEY ACTIVITIES EARLY APR LATE APR EARLY MAY LATE MAY EARLY JUN LATE JUN EARLY JUL LATE JUL EARLY AUG LATE AUG 1. Designing & Planning Outline cross-departmental leadership structure for planning (Management) Determine planning process and timeline 1. Designing & Planning Develop new or refine existing performance management plan (Data) Use data to inform instruction and program development Notify parents of enrollment status 2. Student Recruitment Develop and execute strategies to promote attendance and retention Determine staffing needs and hiring timeline 3. Staffing & PD Plan professional development calendar Define program culture and operating policies and procedures 4. Climate and Culture Prepare campus management procedures 5. High Quality Instructional Identify instructional materials needs for summer program Materials Adopt high quality instructional materials for summer program We Are Recruit or select and contract with enrichment partners, providers, or staff 6. Enrichment Here Plan for quality enrichment Prepare budget for summer program 7. Budgeting Manage and reconcile budget regularly Develop program schedule 8. Schedules and Rosters Develop and share campus schedules Identify campuses for summer program 9. Site Operations Coordinate transportation, food services, and supplies 30
Summer Learning Framework Webinar Series The Summer Learning Framework Webinar Series provides districts with design, planning, and onboarding supports, tools, and district examples to implement a high-quality summer learning program. Design and Implementation Academics and Enrichment Operations Designing for High - Qu a lity En ric h m e n t fo r Su m m e r | 4 / 7 @ 11 AM C T Bu d g e tin g fo r Su m m e r Su m m e r Le a rn in g Re c o rd in g No w Ava ila b le Re c o rd in g No w Ava ila b le Ma th 6 - 12: C a rn e g ie Le a rn in g | Re c o rd in g Ava ila b le Ma s te r Sc h e d u lin g Stu d e n t Re c ru itm e n t Pre kin d e rg a rte n : Te a c h in g Stra te g ie s | Re c o rd in g Ava ila b le 4 / 7 @ 10 AM C T Re c o rd in g No w Ava ila b le Ma th K- 5 Dig ita l C o m p a n io n : Ze a rn | Re c o rd in g Ava ila b le Ma th K- 5 Su p p le m e n t: ST Ma th | Re c o rd in g Ava ila b le So o n Su m m e r Site Op e ra tio n s Sta ffin g a n d PD Mo d e ls 4 / 8 @ 11 AM C T Re c o rd in g No w Ava ila b le RLA En g lis h & Sp a n is h K- 5 : Am p lify Te xa s | 4 / 8 @ 3 PM C T C lim a te a n d C u ltu re Re c o rd in g No w Ava ila b le RLA 6 - 8 : Am p lify Te xa s | 4 / 8 @ 4 :30 PM C T RLA 9 - 12: Od e ll Ed u c a tio n | 4 / 9 @ 9 AM C T Sign Up for Webinars or Watch the Recording (when available) at texashomelearning.org/summer! 31
CRIMSI: Application Open Now for Three NEW Supports Spring Adoption Coaching 1 2 Summer Pilot 3 21-22 Full Year Pilot for 21-22 School Year Enhance teacher supports for Reduce COVID - related learning Recover COVID - related learning loss loss for students in the summer and accelerate student growth with Purpose next school year by working with coach to determine what of 2021 with materials support to select materials and THL products meet local needs customized for Texas facilitate operations for full - year summer learning programs implementation Districts and/or schools Teachers, district and school Teachers and schools planning Audience seeking to enhance supports leaders seeking full year to implement a summer for teachers next school year adoption and learning program in 2021. in response to COVID. implementation support. When April 2021 – June 2021 April 2021 - Summer 2021 April 2021 – June 2022 June 11th or until capacity full April 9th April 9th (Applicants accepted on rolling basis) App Due Apply for one or more of the CRIMSI options at texashomelearning.org/CRIMSI 32
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