Delivered by Laurel Gwizdak

1. REEL WORKS
Education Program Priorities
PERSPECTIVES FROM
ADMINISTRATORS, EDUCATORS AND
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS FROM:
BCAM
ARTS & MEDIA PREP
GOTHAM
WEST PREP
PS 327
YOUTH FROM:
THE LAB
MASTER LAB
REEL WORKS PRODUCTIONS

2. REEL WORKS
Education Program Priorities
1. SUSTAINABLE OPPORTUNITIES – THE REEL WORKS
CONTINUUM
2. YOUTH-LED PROGRAMMING
3. CREATING INNOVATORS
4. SUPPORTING ACADEMICS AND SCHOOL
ENGAGEMENT

3. 1. Sustainable Opportunities – The Reel Works Continuum
KEY IDEAS
 Intentional Continuum
 Youth awareness of possible next steps
 Diverse, individualized pathways
 Clear requirements for each program
 Well–timed transitions between programs

4. 1. Sustainable Opportunities – The Reel Works Continuum
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3+
FALL SPRING SUMMER FALL
Reel Impact: Local Screenings
Reel Impact: National Screenings and Film Festivals
Independent Study
Summer
Lab Master Alumni Association
Peer Lab
Mentor Reel Works Productions
Lab
Reel Futures: Internships/ College Support
Junior Advisory Board MEMBER Junior Advisory Board
CHAIRPERSON
Hive Projects

5. 1. Sustainable Opportunities – The Reel Works Continuum
 What We’re Doing  What’s Next
 Signature Programs  Outreach extended to In
 A variety of advanced- Schools program
level experiences  Raise Awareness about
 Income-generation and RW Continuum
workforce preparedness  Reel Works Pathways
 Career connections Document
 Community engagement  Diversify career and
 Junior Advisory Board college support
 Hive Badging Program

6. 2. Youth-Led Programming
KEY IDEAS
• Critical for engagement and retention
• Builds skills in leadership and civic participation
• Ensures we are meeting the diverse, ever-evolving needs of our participants
Music
Program
Junior
Advisory
Board Peer
Mentor
Program

7. 2. Youth-Led Programming
 What We’re Doing  What’s Next
 Junior Advisory Board  Youth-led assessment;
(Level 4-8) youth-identified
indicators of success
 Music Program (Level 8)  Youth-led classes
 Expand and enhance Peer
 Peer Mentoring (Level 4- Mentor program
8)  Grow and enhance Junior
Advisory Board

8. 3. Creating Innovators
KEY IDEAS
 Project-Based Learning
 Collaboration
 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
 Play
 Purpose: Social Awareness and Community
Engagement
Source: Creating Innovators by Tony Wagner

9. 3. Creating Innovators
 What We’re Doing  What’s Next
 Project-based experience  Project-based experience
 Add project-based element to
 Collaboration other Reel Works programs
 Mentors
 Music/Film Students  Collaboration
 Hive Projects  New Master Lab model -
Collaborative Narrative class
 Purpose
 Purpose
 Training future filmmakers
 Training future activists,
spokespeople and community
leaders
 Play
 More opportunities in and out
of class

10. 4. Supporting Academic and School Engagement
Key Ideas
 Close collaboration with school partners
 Increased confidence in academics
 Renewed interest and engagement in school
Interest Motivation
Increased
Realize
Self
Potential
Confidence
Source: Star Cummings – Fall 2012 Lab Participant

11. 4. Supporting Academic and School Engagement
 What We’re Doing  What’s Next
 Communicate academic
 Improved writing benefits of our program
 Establish point person
 Enhanced vocabulary
(besides principal) at EVERY
 Self-confidence school
 Monthly check-ins with point
 Established point person at person
some schools  Minimal academic
 Celebrate successes requirements
 School credit  Help students link skills to
academics and career
preparedness (Badging)
 Expand school credit

12. REEL WORKS
Education Program Priorities
1. SUSTAINABLE OPPORTUNITIES – THE REEL WORKS
CONTINUUM
2. YOUTH-LED PROGRAMMING
3. CREATING INNOVATORS
4. SUPPORTING ACADEMICS AND SCHOOL
ENGAGEMENT