Unlimited Learning
July 9, 2009

• The mission of the Center for Summer Learning is to create
opportunities for high-quality summer learning for all young
people.
The Center works to:
• Improve the quality and quantity of summer programs through
professional development and evaluation
• Build awareness and support through outreach and
communications
• Generate public investment through informing policymakers and
engaging stakeholders

Facts…
• All young people experience learning losses when they do not engage
in educational activities during the summer. (White, 1906; Heyns,
1978; Entwisle & Alexander 1992; Cooper, 1996; Downey et al, 2004).
• Most students lose about two months of grade level equivalency in
mathematical computation skills over the summer months. (Cooper,
1996).
• More than half of the achievement gap between lower- and higher-
income youth can be explained by unequal access to summer learning
opportunities. (Alexander et al, 2007).
• Children lose more than academic knowledge over the summer. Most
children—particularly children at high risk of obesity—gain weight
more rapidly when they are out of school during summer break (Von
Hippel et al, 2007).
• Parents consistently cite summer as the most difficult time to ensure
that their children have productive things to do (Duffett et al, 2004).

The Gap
• Elementary students lose most in spelling
and math skills.
• Average loss in math over the summer is
about 2.6 months of grade level
equivalency.

The Gap

Agenda
• Introduction - Mrs. Joy Morrow, Principal, New Hope Academy
• Dr. Jill Robbins, Board Member, National Museum of Language
(NML)
• Mr. Thurman Jones Jr., President, Patriots Technology Training
Center
• Mrs. Deborah Crimes, President, Lessons from Abroad, LLC
• Mr. Thomas Faulkner, President, EDUCATIONAL Etc.
• Mr. Reggie Smith III, Executive Vice President / President-elect,
United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA)
• Mrs. JoAnn Stokes, Certified Instructor, Kumon, Bowie
• Questions
• Conclusion - Mrs. Joy Morrow, Principal, New Hope Academy

Mrs. Joy Morrow
Principal
301-459-7311
http://www.newhopeacademy.org/

Introduction
• New Hope Academy is a private parent-founded international
pre-K to 12th grade school, fully certified by the Maryland
State Department of Education. Located on an eight-acre
campus, this spacious school houses a computer lab, a
science lab, a math manipulative based program, a foreign-
language and cultural center, an art studio, a gymnasium and
a professional quality dance studio.
• We offer before-and after-school care, a summer day camp
for elementary-aged students, and a fully licensed preschool
and day-care program for ages 3-5 years. New Hope faculty,
staff, and students represent over 20 faiths and more than 35
nationalities.

"Discovery Summer"
enrichment program
• Focusing on a designated
weekly theme, your child will
experience a broad range of fun-
filled and educational activities
such as team sports, weekly
field trips, swimming, computers,
cooking, arts and crafts, games,
recreational reading, math
investigations, science
experiments, and movement
and rhythm activities.

"Learning Adventure"
programs
• Math Enrichment programs
•
Information Technology prog
• Performing Arts programs
•
Creative Expression program
• Helping Hands programs
• Co-ed Sports programs

Dr. Jill Robbins,
Board Member
http://languagemuseum.org/

National Museum of
Language
Promoting a better
understanding of language and
its role in history,
contemporary affairs, and the
future.
Opened to the public May, 2008
Visiting the museum
Main Exhibit
Activity Room
Groups
Website
Future Plans

National Museum of
Language
Location:
7100 Baltimore
Avenue
College Park, MD
Hours:
Tuesdays 10 – 4
Saturdays 10 -4
First and Third
Sundays, 1- 4
Groups by
appointment:
301-864-7071

The Exhibit Hall
The first stop in the
Museum is the
exhibit hall. Here
you will hear about
the development of
writing and learn
about two major
systems: alphabetic
and logographic.

The Activity
Room
In the activity
room, you can have
a hands-on
experience - learn
to speak words in
different languages
and to practice
calligraphy.

Special Tours
We can design a tour
suited to match a
particular age group
or special interest.
Contact us ahead of
time to ensure a
memorable learning
experience for your
group. Our target
audience is aged 9 –
90.

Visit us online
• Languagemuseum.org has a wide variety of
resources for exploring language
• Podcasts of museum presentations are
available

Future Plans
• New exhibits are planned to explore:
– Living Language: Immigration, Identity,
Dialect, and Slang
– The Linguistic Dynamics of the Anacostia
Trails Area during the War of 1812
• Come visit us soon!

Mr. Thurman Jones Jr.
President
301-925-9350
http://www.patriots-ttc.org/

Introduction
• The Patriots Technology Training Center (PTTC) brings
together municipalities in Prince George's County to
generate interest, education, jobs and careers for all
ages and for those at present who may not have close or
convenient access to today's technology.
• (1) the Annual Youth Summit on Technology, (2) Patent
Replication Competition and (3) Robotics Competition.
This includes sponsorship of a Junior Chapter for the
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).
• (1) the High Tech After-school Program and (2) the
Summer Camp on Technology.

Youth Summit

Summer Camp

Science Bowl

Math Movers

Lego League

Mrs. Deborah Crimes
President
301-390-5559
http://www.lessonsfromabroad.com/

Introduction
Lessons From Abroad (LFA) is a language
provider to many Christian, Montessori and
Private schools in Washington, DC and
Prince George's County, Maryland. We
provide schools with quality, expert language
teachers; recommend textbooks; develop
curriculum, exams and quizzes; suggest
quarterly cultural activities and assemblies;
and handle grading too.

Programs/Resources
• Lessons From Abroad (LFA) currently
offers Club Español, Club Français,
Club ASL, and Club Swahili language
programs.
• LFA also offers storytelling, one-on-one
and group tutoring services in Spanish
and French for middle and high school
students, training, and basic translation
services.

More…

Mr. Thomas Faulkner
President
http://www.educationaletc.com/

Introduction
• EDUCATIONAL Etc. is known by educators
and parents for offering a complete selection of
educational materials and school supplies
for both the classroom and your home. Our retail stores
are always fully stocked with the
latest in educational resources and are conveniently
located for you to shop today.
• EDUCATIONAL Etc. carries a vast selection of products
from manufacturers like Carson
Dellosa, Creative Teaching Press, Frank Schaffer,
Instructional Fair, Scholastic, Trend
and Teacher's Friend.

Programs/Resources
• Our online catalog offers a complete selection of
resources featuring a comprehensive
curriculum section, teacher's resources, arts and
crafts, classroom furniture and more.

Programs/Resources
• Arts & Crafts •Furniture & Equipment
• Classroom Supplies •Games
•Language Arts
• Active Play
•Mathematics
• Bulletin Boards & More •Middle School
• Children's Books •Multi Media Education
• Construction Play •Multilingual Products
• Creative Play •Music
• Critical Thinking •Puzzles
• Early Childhood •Readiness Skills
•Science
• Flannelboard Fun
•Social Studies
•Teacher Helpers

Mr. Reggie Smith III,
Executive Vice President /
President-elect
http://www.usdla.org/

Mission & Purpose
• Mission:
To support the development and application of distance
learning, education and training (DLE&T) by uniting learners
around the world.
• Purpose:
In 1987, the USDLA was founded on the premise of creating a
powerful alliance to meet the burgeoning education and training
needs of learning communities globally.
• Learning, education and training communities include:
• Corporate Training - Pre K-12 - Higher Education
• Home Schooling - Continuing Education
• Military & Government Education & Training
• Telehealth – Multinationals

• TV (satellite & cable)
Distance Learning • audio tape
• audio graphics
• audio conferencing
Correspondence
(1883)
Technology-enabled
(circa 1950s-1990s
e-learning
(circa 1995-present)
Computer-mediated Electronic-assisted
Learning Learning
(circa 1990-present)
Satellite Video
Computer-based Web-based Training e-learning Conferencing
Training (CBT) Online Learning
Electronic Video tape/DVD
Source: Dr. Jolly Holden, 2006 whiteboards

This is your brain …
This is your brain…
Source: Marc Presnky

…and this is your brain on games!
M O T IV A T I
EGO-
EMOTIO O N GRATIFICATION
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A D R e N A L LEARNING
S T R U e ! U R E SOCIAL
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FLOW GROUPS JO YM E
INTENSE and
INTENSE and EN
PASSIONATE NT
INVOLVEM ENT
Source: Marc Presnky
AN D

Conspiracy Code—History through Gaming

Students Administrators
Source: OTIS Educational Systems, Inc

Summer Programs
Distance Learning Summer School is for
students who:
• need to make up credits to graduate on
schedule;
• have other commitments and need flexible
scheduling;
• want to prepare for a future course of study;
• could benefit from a different learning
environment.

Summer Programs
• Online courses allow students to get their feet wet in an intended major.
• Not all online courses are created equal and parents should carefully
weigh their options. Areas of examination should include the course
curriculum and design, the student’s role in the course and technological
considerations.
• Working in an online course as part of a group enables your student to
take part in valuable social interactions with other kids of approximately
the same age, interactions that might not otherwise occur over the
summer.
• Given that the student will be participating in the course at home or while
traveling, parents need to ensure their own technology infrastructure will
support what is required for the course. Confirm those requirements with
the course provider.

Mrs. JoAnn Stokes,
Certified Instructor, Kumon,
Bowie, MD
(301) 218 4215
http://www.kumon.com/

Introduction
The Kumon method is a system of self-
learning in math and reading based on the
individual’s needs and ability. It gives
students the opportunity to study, think
and solve problems on their own;
improves their overall scholastic abilities,
and expands their potential for learning.

Benefits
• Enhanced concentration
• Improved study habits
• Increased self-confidence
• Strong foundation in basic skills
• Sense of achievement

Kumon is
• Self-learning
• Mastery learning
• Home education
• Thorough and systematic
• Affordable
• A long term commitment
• Year-Long
• A way to develop potential fully
• A compatible supplement
• Incremental
• Convenient
• A way to build confidence
• Self-paced
• Carefully supervised
• Comfortable

Discussion