Robyn Edwards-Bentz walks through the way that the United Way in Regina helps young people keep up their literacy skills in their younger years to combat future educational issues.
EdisonLearning provides a parental engagement program called Learning Force to improve student achievement. The program emphasizes the importance of parent involvement and provides several communication resources for parents, including online progress reports, newsletters, and student incentives. Research shows that strong parental partnerships lead to higher student achievement, attendance, and behavior. Evaluation of Learning Force found high parent satisfaction rates and gains in student performance linked to the parental involvement practices.
Measuring the impact of parent engagement on student successDave Becker
Research presentation given at AHEPPP 2016 by CampusESP. CampusESP provides parent engagement services that help support student recruitment, student retention, and parent giving.
This document outlines summer programs to keep students engaged in math and language arts over summer break. The purpose is to prevent summer learning loss and prepare for the next school year. Students select books to read and complete assignments. They can earn rewards like dress down passes or gift cards. Parents are encouraged to support their child's participation to help maintain skills over the summer months.
Mapping student interest and engagement onlineRaveena Balani
This document provides guidance for students, parents, teachers, and researchers on using the Assignment Attitude Survey Assessment (AASA). The AASA is a survey that allows students to share their thoughts on assignments in order to give them more autonomy. Guidelines are provided on when and how students, parents, and teachers should engage with the survey. The survey results can be used by teachers to help design student-centered classrooms and curriculums based on gauging student interests and engagement.
This report summarizes a survey of students and parents at a Boston middle school about participation in summer programs. It finds that 65% of students attended a program last summer, with satisfaction being very high. While interest in attending a program this summer is also high, some students face barriers like family vacations or feeling needed at home. The report analyzes differences in barriers and participation rates between grades and makes recommendations like highlighting flexible programs to 6th graders and affordable transportation options for 7th graders. Overall it finds many opportunities to help more students access enjoyable summer activities.
This document summarizes a report analyzing 4th to 8th grade students' participation in summer programs at a Boston area middle school (referred to as School E). Key findings include:
- 58% of students attended a summer program last year, with satisfaction highest among younger grades.
- 44% of students and 77% of parents are interested in attending a program this summer.
- The biggest barrier is cost of programs. Other barriers include lack of interest among 8th graders and students being needed at home.
- Students are interested in a variety of program types, indicating opportunities to engage more students by highlighting specific programs.
- Recommendations include sharing information on popular low-cost programs, personalizing
The information in these slides was presented on February 14, 2018 during PETE&C 2018 in Hershey, PA by Melissa Henning, M.Ed. Educational Content Manger for The Source for Learning/ TeachersFirst.
As the waters of technology get deeper, some of your more reluctant teachers may need a lifesaver. Come to our waters to learn about some fabulous FREE (and simple) tech tools. Not
only will you learn about over 10 fabulous FREE (easy to use) tech tools, but you will also learn ways to use them TOMORROW in your classroom.
EdisonLearning provides a parental engagement program called Learning Force to improve student achievement. The program emphasizes the importance of parent involvement and provides several communication resources for parents, including online progress reports, newsletters, and student incentives. Research shows that strong parental partnerships lead to higher student achievement, attendance, and behavior. Evaluation of Learning Force found high parent satisfaction rates and gains in student performance linked to the parental involvement practices.
Measuring the impact of parent engagement on student successDave Becker
Research presentation given at AHEPPP 2016 by CampusESP. CampusESP provides parent engagement services that help support student recruitment, student retention, and parent giving.
This document outlines summer programs to keep students engaged in math and language arts over summer break. The purpose is to prevent summer learning loss and prepare for the next school year. Students select books to read and complete assignments. They can earn rewards like dress down passes or gift cards. Parents are encouraged to support their child's participation to help maintain skills over the summer months.
Mapping student interest and engagement onlineRaveena Balani
This document provides guidance for students, parents, teachers, and researchers on using the Assignment Attitude Survey Assessment (AASA). The AASA is a survey that allows students to share their thoughts on assignments in order to give them more autonomy. Guidelines are provided on when and how students, parents, and teachers should engage with the survey. The survey results can be used by teachers to help design student-centered classrooms and curriculums based on gauging student interests and engagement.
This report summarizes a survey of students and parents at a Boston middle school about participation in summer programs. It finds that 65% of students attended a program last summer, with satisfaction being very high. While interest in attending a program this summer is also high, some students face barriers like family vacations or feeling needed at home. The report analyzes differences in barriers and participation rates between grades and makes recommendations like highlighting flexible programs to 6th graders and affordable transportation options for 7th graders. Overall it finds many opportunities to help more students access enjoyable summer activities.
This document summarizes a report analyzing 4th to 8th grade students' participation in summer programs at a Boston area middle school (referred to as School E). Key findings include:
- 58% of students attended a summer program last year, with satisfaction highest among younger grades.
- 44% of students and 77% of parents are interested in attending a program this summer.
- The biggest barrier is cost of programs. Other barriers include lack of interest among 8th graders and students being needed at home.
- Students are interested in a variety of program types, indicating opportunities to engage more students by highlighting specific programs.
- Recommendations include sharing information on popular low-cost programs, personalizing
The information in these slides was presented on February 14, 2018 during PETE&C 2018 in Hershey, PA by Melissa Henning, M.Ed. Educational Content Manger for The Source for Learning/ TeachersFirst.
As the waters of technology get deeper, some of your more reluctant teachers may need a lifesaver. Come to our waters to learn about some fabulous FREE (and simple) tech tools. Not
only will you learn about over 10 fabulous FREE (easy to use) tech tools, but you will also learn ways to use them TOMORROW in your classroom.
The document summarizes a study comparing the effectiveness of in-person vs digital climate education programs. It found that:
1) The digital program was as effective as the in-person program in increasing students' climate science knowledge, shifting beliefs and involvement in climate change, and boosting self-efficacy in climate action.
2) However, the digital program was less effective than the in-person program in increasing students' intent to change behaviors through conservation and communication about climate change, as well as boosting hope.
3) Moving forward, supporting teachers with facilitation guides, conversation projects, and lesson plans could help address the gaps in behavioral intent and hope seen in the digital program.
- A survey was conducted of 1,071 mothers from June 26 to July 1, 2009 to understand their back-to-school shopping behaviors and concerns.
- While mothers are excited for back-to-school, there is also stress around being able to afford all the supplies on their children's lists and finding the best deals requiring visiting multiple stores.
- Durability, price, and value are the most important factors when shopping for supplies, and affording all the necessary items is difficult for many mothers.
A new study asks parents and teachers from across Canada to share their perspective on our education system, giving those closest to students a national voice.
006 geoff stoakes what uni conference 140416whatunichennai
This document discusses metrics for measuring teaching excellence and student engagement. It outlines three common metrics proposed for the Teaching Excellence Framework: student satisfaction from the National Student Survey, employment outcomes from the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey, and retention/continuation data reported to HESA. The document also discusses the importance of student engagement to learning gain based on US research. It describes the Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education focusing on student-faculty contact, cooperation among students, active learning, prompt feedback, time on task, communicating high expectations, and respecting diverse talents. The Higher Education Academy favors additional metrics like the number of staff with teaching qualifications and questions from the UK Engagement Survey assessing educational practices
2015 nov assessment without levels, 2014 national curriculumMojotaylor
The document discusses St. Paulinus Catholic Primary School's new assessment system without using levels. It explains that levels were removed by the government and schools now assess each student's mastery of specific skills. St. Paulinus tracks each student's progress in reading, writing, and math through ongoing assessments. Teachers analyze data to ensure all students are appropriately challenged and making progress. The new system personalizes assessment to each individual student.
- The report analyzed survey data from a Boston middle school regarding students' participation in summer programs from the previous summer and plans for the upcoming summer.
- 40% of students attended a program last summer, with lower rates for 7th graders. Students generally enjoyed their programs, though 8th graders reported lower satisfaction.
- Around 50% of students expressed interest in attending a program the following summer, with 8th graders showing the strongest interest despite lower past satisfaction.
- Key barriers to participation included cost of programs, transportation issues, family vacations, and lack of exciting program options. These barriers had a greater impact on students who did not attend programs.
Mindspark allows parents an amazing amount of visibility of their child's progress through periodic reports, graphs and emails. Buy your subscription of Mindspark today at www.mindspark.in!
Analysis of the summer participation, future summer plans, and barriers to summer programs for a Boston area middle school’s students (grades 6 – 8) and areas for action.
Research shows that strong parent engagement leads to improved student achievement and increased accountability. When parents are involved in their child's education, it can have as big an impact as increasing spending per student by $1,000. EdisonLearning's online parent portal gives parents tools to stay informed of their child's progress, communicate with teachers, and monitor activities, helping to foster student success through meaningful two-way engagement between home and school.
This document provides information for parents on how to become engaged with their child's learning at college. It explains that parental engagement, not just involvement, is key to student achievement. Engagement means parents partner with the school and are involved in improving their child's learning at home, through communication, in-school activities, and decision-making. The benefits of engagement include better student outcomes, positive relationships between home and school, and helping all parties understand expectations and student needs. The rest of the document outlines resources and programs parents can expect their children to encounter over the year, such as PIXL, WTM, and Smith Proformas, to support student learning.
This document discusses game-changing summer learning programs and practices. It begins by introducing Sarah Pitcock of the National Summer Learning Association and outlining NSLA's goals of improving summer learning opportunities, access, and demand. The rest of the document describes five innovative summer learning programs that have had significant positive impacts: 1) Integrated facilitation teams in Providence, RI, 2) Daily rallies and recognition ceremonies at OASIS, 3) Using books as thematic bases for programming, 4) Parent workshops at the Springboard Collaborative in Philadelphia, and 5) Youth digital media production programs like those at Global Kids and YouMedia Chicago.
Fredericksburg Academy Parent Meeting 2015bhunsinger
This is a presentation delivered by Fredericksburg Academy Head of School Karen Moschetto to FA parents in February 2015. It shares the feedback provided by parents in our 2014-2015 FA Parent Survey, updates the school's progress on the Strategic Plan, and puts Fredericksburg Academy in context by providing statistics about independent schools in Virginia and the U.S.
The Medina City Middle School leadership team created a vision statement and implementation plan based on an analysis of student data. Their vision is "Medina City Middle School aspires toward academic excellence and is committed to high levels of achievement for all students." They analyzed demographic data which showed over 90% white students and 8% economically disadvantaged students. Student learning data showed white students performing higher but close to minimum standards, while economically disadvantaged students dropped sharply from 4th to 6th grade. Their implementation plan aims to coordinate efforts to achieve the vision and address needs of all student groups.
This program promotes literacy by having parents check out books from the school library to read with their child for 100 minutes over 2 months. Parents and children log the reading minutes and titles. Every other month, there is a breakfast where the top 3 readers receive prizes. The goals are to increase fluency, comprehension, and parent involvement in literacy. A $1,350 budget covers food and prizes for the breakfasts. Research shows parent involvement improves literacy skills. The program's impact will be measured through student advertisements, parent surveys, and teacher feedback on classroom performance.
NSI 2014: Move Over - I'm Driving! A Model for Student EngagementNaviance
See how one middle school utilizes Naviance Success Planning with their standards-based academic assessments to develop SMART Goals, write action plans, and conduct student-led parent conferences. This interactive session demonstrates how students analyze data and prepare for individual conferences.
The ARC Smart Program had an effective impact in the 2012-2013 school year, serving over 120 students in its five-week module program and almost 700 in single sessions within the Los Angeles Unified School District. On average, students improved test scores by 72% and the program received positive feedback from teachers, administrators, and a request to continue next year from each school. Key results showed males improved at a higher rate than females but female scores were still higher overall.
This document discusses the importance of family partnerships in early childhood education. It notes that building strong relationships with families requires overcoming obstacles through various approaches, including effective communication, viewing parents as partners rather than just parents, and collaborating with families. The document emphasizes that family engagement is an ongoing process, not just an event, and recommends allocating time, energy, and resources to strengthen relationships with families in order to support student achievement and development.
This document discusses academic readiness skills for pre-kindergarten students. It provides background on a preschool called Forever Growing, which teaches skills like problem solving and social dialogue. The preschool's biggest problem is increasing costs and decreased funds. To address this, the school plans to increase tuition slightly, cut costs, and seek donations. The conclusion states that pre-K years are essential for building academic and social skills, and preschools should receive more financial assistance.
Strategies for Planning Summer School for Math InterventionDreamBox Learning
The document provides information about the Phalen Leadership Academies, including demographics, the school model, outcomes, and a potential partnership overview. It notes that the school opened in 2013 and serves 282 students in grades K-3, with plans to expand to 600 students in grades K-8. The student body is 89% eligible for free/reduced lunch and 93% African American. Academic outcomes data shows significant gains in reading and math proficiency. The document proposes a potential partnership with Summer Advantage, outlining various program models and costs. It highlights the academic and enrichment activities provided as well as professional development for staff.
This document summarizes the accomplishments of The Peck Place School for the 2012-2013 school year. It discusses improvements to processes and procedures, curriculum and instruction, school-family-community partnerships, and student recognitions. It also outlines the school's strengths, including cohort growth and support for students receiving additional help. Finally, it presents the school's goals and action plans for the 2013-2014 school year in the areas of student learning, parent feedback, and student feedback.
The Difference You Make: Using Data to Highlight Equity for Allappliedsurveyresearch
The document discusses using data to highlight equity and accountability in social programs. It introduces Results-Based Accountability (RBA) and Collective Impact (CI) frameworks. A case study of a Kindergarten School Readiness Assessment in Santa Clara County is presented. Key concepts in RBA like community results, indicators, and performance measures are defined. The importance of aligning community and program data is emphasized. Early results from applying RBA and CI principles to improve kindergarten readiness in the Alum Rock School District are shared, showing the positive impact of preschool, family engagement, quality programs, and collaboration.
The document summarizes a study comparing the effectiveness of in-person vs digital climate education programs. It found that:
1) The digital program was as effective as the in-person program in increasing students' climate science knowledge, shifting beliefs and involvement in climate change, and boosting self-efficacy in climate action.
2) However, the digital program was less effective than the in-person program in increasing students' intent to change behaviors through conservation and communication about climate change, as well as boosting hope.
3) Moving forward, supporting teachers with facilitation guides, conversation projects, and lesson plans could help address the gaps in behavioral intent and hope seen in the digital program.
- A survey was conducted of 1,071 mothers from June 26 to July 1, 2009 to understand their back-to-school shopping behaviors and concerns.
- While mothers are excited for back-to-school, there is also stress around being able to afford all the supplies on their children's lists and finding the best deals requiring visiting multiple stores.
- Durability, price, and value are the most important factors when shopping for supplies, and affording all the necessary items is difficult for many mothers.
A new study asks parents and teachers from across Canada to share their perspective on our education system, giving those closest to students a national voice.
006 geoff stoakes what uni conference 140416whatunichennai
This document discusses metrics for measuring teaching excellence and student engagement. It outlines three common metrics proposed for the Teaching Excellence Framework: student satisfaction from the National Student Survey, employment outcomes from the Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey, and retention/continuation data reported to HESA. The document also discusses the importance of student engagement to learning gain based on US research. It describes the Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education focusing on student-faculty contact, cooperation among students, active learning, prompt feedback, time on task, communicating high expectations, and respecting diverse talents. The Higher Education Academy favors additional metrics like the number of staff with teaching qualifications and questions from the UK Engagement Survey assessing educational practices
2015 nov assessment without levels, 2014 national curriculumMojotaylor
The document discusses St. Paulinus Catholic Primary School's new assessment system without using levels. It explains that levels were removed by the government and schools now assess each student's mastery of specific skills. St. Paulinus tracks each student's progress in reading, writing, and math through ongoing assessments. Teachers analyze data to ensure all students are appropriately challenged and making progress. The new system personalizes assessment to each individual student.
- The report analyzed survey data from a Boston middle school regarding students' participation in summer programs from the previous summer and plans for the upcoming summer.
- 40% of students attended a program last summer, with lower rates for 7th graders. Students generally enjoyed their programs, though 8th graders reported lower satisfaction.
- Around 50% of students expressed interest in attending a program the following summer, with 8th graders showing the strongest interest despite lower past satisfaction.
- Key barriers to participation included cost of programs, transportation issues, family vacations, and lack of exciting program options. These barriers had a greater impact on students who did not attend programs.
Mindspark allows parents an amazing amount of visibility of their child's progress through periodic reports, graphs and emails. Buy your subscription of Mindspark today at www.mindspark.in!
Analysis of the summer participation, future summer plans, and barriers to summer programs for a Boston area middle school’s students (grades 6 – 8) and areas for action.
Research shows that strong parent engagement leads to improved student achievement and increased accountability. When parents are involved in their child's education, it can have as big an impact as increasing spending per student by $1,000. EdisonLearning's online parent portal gives parents tools to stay informed of their child's progress, communicate with teachers, and monitor activities, helping to foster student success through meaningful two-way engagement between home and school.
This document provides information for parents on how to become engaged with their child's learning at college. It explains that parental engagement, not just involvement, is key to student achievement. Engagement means parents partner with the school and are involved in improving their child's learning at home, through communication, in-school activities, and decision-making. The benefits of engagement include better student outcomes, positive relationships between home and school, and helping all parties understand expectations and student needs. The rest of the document outlines resources and programs parents can expect their children to encounter over the year, such as PIXL, WTM, and Smith Proformas, to support student learning.
This document discusses game-changing summer learning programs and practices. It begins by introducing Sarah Pitcock of the National Summer Learning Association and outlining NSLA's goals of improving summer learning opportunities, access, and demand. The rest of the document describes five innovative summer learning programs that have had significant positive impacts: 1) Integrated facilitation teams in Providence, RI, 2) Daily rallies and recognition ceremonies at OASIS, 3) Using books as thematic bases for programming, 4) Parent workshops at the Springboard Collaborative in Philadelphia, and 5) Youth digital media production programs like those at Global Kids and YouMedia Chicago.
Fredericksburg Academy Parent Meeting 2015bhunsinger
This is a presentation delivered by Fredericksburg Academy Head of School Karen Moschetto to FA parents in February 2015. It shares the feedback provided by parents in our 2014-2015 FA Parent Survey, updates the school's progress on the Strategic Plan, and puts Fredericksburg Academy in context by providing statistics about independent schools in Virginia and the U.S.
The Medina City Middle School leadership team created a vision statement and implementation plan based on an analysis of student data. Their vision is "Medina City Middle School aspires toward academic excellence and is committed to high levels of achievement for all students." They analyzed demographic data which showed over 90% white students and 8% economically disadvantaged students. Student learning data showed white students performing higher but close to minimum standards, while economically disadvantaged students dropped sharply from 4th to 6th grade. Their implementation plan aims to coordinate efforts to achieve the vision and address needs of all student groups.
This program promotes literacy by having parents check out books from the school library to read with their child for 100 minutes over 2 months. Parents and children log the reading minutes and titles. Every other month, there is a breakfast where the top 3 readers receive prizes. The goals are to increase fluency, comprehension, and parent involvement in literacy. A $1,350 budget covers food and prizes for the breakfasts. Research shows parent involvement improves literacy skills. The program's impact will be measured through student advertisements, parent surveys, and teacher feedback on classroom performance.
NSI 2014: Move Over - I'm Driving! A Model for Student EngagementNaviance
See how one middle school utilizes Naviance Success Planning with their standards-based academic assessments to develop SMART Goals, write action plans, and conduct student-led parent conferences. This interactive session demonstrates how students analyze data and prepare for individual conferences.
The ARC Smart Program had an effective impact in the 2012-2013 school year, serving over 120 students in its five-week module program and almost 700 in single sessions within the Los Angeles Unified School District. On average, students improved test scores by 72% and the program received positive feedback from teachers, administrators, and a request to continue next year from each school. Key results showed males improved at a higher rate than females but female scores were still higher overall.
This document discusses the importance of family partnerships in early childhood education. It notes that building strong relationships with families requires overcoming obstacles through various approaches, including effective communication, viewing parents as partners rather than just parents, and collaborating with families. The document emphasizes that family engagement is an ongoing process, not just an event, and recommends allocating time, energy, and resources to strengthen relationships with families in order to support student achievement and development.
This document discusses academic readiness skills for pre-kindergarten students. It provides background on a preschool called Forever Growing, which teaches skills like problem solving and social dialogue. The preschool's biggest problem is increasing costs and decreased funds. To address this, the school plans to increase tuition slightly, cut costs, and seek donations. The conclusion states that pre-K years are essential for building academic and social skills, and preschools should receive more financial assistance.
Strategies for Planning Summer School for Math InterventionDreamBox Learning
The document provides information about the Phalen Leadership Academies, including demographics, the school model, outcomes, and a potential partnership overview. It notes that the school opened in 2013 and serves 282 students in grades K-3, with plans to expand to 600 students in grades K-8. The student body is 89% eligible for free/reduced lunch and 93% African American. Academic outcomes data shows significant gains in reading and math proficiency. The document proposes a potential partnership with Summer Advantage, outlining various program models and costs. It highlights the academic and enrichment activities provided as well as professional development for staff.
This document summarizes the accomplishments of The Peck Place School for the 2012-2013 school year. It discusses improvements to processes and procedures, curriculum and instruction, school-family-community partnerships, and student recognitions. It also outlines the school's strengths, including cohort growth and support for students receiving additional help. Finally, it presents the school's goals and action plans for the 2013-2014 school year in the areas of student learning, parent feedback, and student feedback.
The Difference You Make: Using Data to Highlight Equity for Allappliedsurveyresearch
The document discusses using data to highlight equity and accountability in social programs. It introduces Results-Based Accountability (RBA) and Collective Impact (CI) frameworks. A case study of a Kindergarten School Readiness Assessment in Santa Clara County is presented. Key concepts in RBA like community results, indicators, and performance measures are defined. The importance of aligning community and program data is emphasized. Early results from applying RBA and CI principles to improve kindergarten readiness in the Alum Rock School District are shared, showing the positive impact of preschool, family engagement, quality programs, and collaboration.
The document evaluates the Read Naturally reading intervention program used at Douglas Intermediate School. It analyzes student attendance, test scores, surveys of students, teachers, and parents to determine the program's effectiveness. The results were mixed - student test scores and grades improved for regular attendees, but not all teachers felt it helped or that missed class time interfered. While the program seems to benefit some students, it cannot be said to be the sole factor in raising reading achievement.
The document outlines Jones Paideia Family Engagement Plan for the 2014-2015 school year. It provides background on the school, which serves a primarily low-income African American community. The plan aims to effectively communicate with parents, provide opportunities for parent input, and support English Language Learner families. Key goals include communication through various means, decision-making partnerships, and community involvement. An assessment plan is also outlined to evaluate parent involvement, relationships, and engagement effectiveness.
The document discusses the strengths of Del Mar Pines School including its exceptional teachers, nurturing environment, focus on citizenship, enrichment programs, and student leadership opportunities. It also notes the school's strong curriculum alignment, special events, and preparation of graduates. The school provides support through student progress monitoring, parent involvement, and its foundation. Facilities improvements and a campus expansion are planned. The school uses surveys to gather feedback and is working to improve its math curriculum, language arts resources, grading policy, library programs, and facilities.
The Juntos program works to empower Latino youth and their families in Oregon through academic support workshops. The program began in 2007 in North Carolina and expanded to Oregon in 2012. Juntos provides a series of workshops for middle and high school students and their families on topics like higher education opportunities and financial planning. Evaluations found that the program significantly increased students' and parents' knowledge of high school graduation requirements and options for higher education after graduation. Juntos hopes to continue expanding to more school districts in Oregon and improve their evaluation methods to further support academic success for Latino youth and families.
The document discusses Learning Force, a parent engagement program from EdisonLearning. It emphasizes the importance of parent involvement in a child's education and outlines resources provided by Learning Force to facilitate engagement. These include individual student achievement plans with pre- and post-assessment results, online progress reports, parent newsletters with at-home activity tips, and a student incentive program. Research indicates that strong parent engagement through these tools can improve student achievement, behavior, and attendance while increasing parent confidence in their child's schooling.
This document discusses the importance of summer learning and outlines strategies to improve access to and quality of summer learning programs. It notes that without continued learning over the summer, students can experience learning losses. Low-income students are particularly impacted as they do not have the same access to educational resources outside of school. The document presents examples of successful community collaborations in Boston, Baltimore, and California that brought together partners to increase coordination of and participation in summer learning programs.
2018 First 5 California Summit Presentation: Narrowing the Kindergarten Readi...appliedsurveyresearch
Representatives from ASR, First 5 Santa Clara, the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District, and SOMOS Mayfair, presented on a prenatal to third grade initiative launched in the Alum Rock neighborhood of East San Jose.
This document summarizes the 2018 Summer Scholars program in Fort Worth, which aimed to help 800+ students in grades K-3 avoid summer learning loss through literacy programs at 21 sites. While 292 students were assessed, 181 completed pre- and post-tests, showing an average gain in reading levels. Continuous improvements for 2019 include increasing family engagement, ensuring at least 20 days of attendance, starting planning earlier, and addressing technical needs at program sites. The collaborative also aims to scale up efforts to reach its goal of 100% third grade reading proficiency by 2025.
The document discusses M.A.P. (Measures of Academic Progress), a computerized adaptive test administered 3 times per year that assesses K-12 students' academic growth in reading, language usage, and math. M.A.P. provides detailed, individualized results that help teachers identify strengths and needs, inform instruction, and develop partnerships between teachers and parents to support each student's learning.
Social Emotional Learning in K-12 Schools: What You Need to KnowMDR
Teaching students how to successfully navigate complex emotional and social situations is at the heart of Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Noting the successes of existing SEL programs, school districts are committing more time, money, and resources into integrating SEL into classroom curriculum and the school environment.
CAI Addresses Challenges of Inner City Education via CAI Learning Academymilutim
This slideshare provides some background info on the challenges of inner city education and how one private company in Pennsylvania is addressing these challenges in their own backyard.
Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI) has created a full-day elementary school in inner city Allentown, one that is fully funded and staffed by Computer Aid, Inc. (CAI), and that offers the private school experience at no cost to those children who are most at risk in our community. The mission of our school, the CAI Learning Academy, is to leverage forward-thinking technology-driven instruction that will make learning more efficient and effective and equip students with the skills necessary for life after graduation. We are determined to provide a solid academic foundation for our students by teaching the fundamentals of reading, writing, and math using innovative strategies in a blended learning environment. We are also focused on providing opportunities that educate, inspire, and nurture students to be self-motivated, life-long learners who are socially and personally responsible citizens. Children at CAI Learning Academy enjoy small classes, personalized instruction, and many electives such as yoga, music and even chess. Stephen Covey's "Leader in Me" philosophy guides us in everything we do. Visit the school at www.cailearningacademy.org
Mount Pleasant High School Marketing StrategyHeather Ouro
The document provides details about a marketing plan for Mount Pleasant High School to increase parental involvement and attendance at Parent Teacher Conferences. Key points include:
1) Communication with parents is ineffective and outdated, and parental involvement and conference attendance needs to increase.
2) Objectives include updating the website and social media by next school year, increasing parent interaction through one form of communication, and getting 65% of parents to attend conferences.
3) Research on the target demographics of parents in Isabella County found lower incomes and education levels. A survey of 7 parents found preferred communication is text, email, and phone calls.
3) Recommendations include updating the website and social media with student help,
The document discusses the link between poverty and educational attainment. Children from poorer backgrounds are much less likely to do well in school, with gaps emerging as early as age 3. High quality preschool and primary education can help compensate for this gap, especially when combined with programs that provide parents support and advice. While aspirations are generally high among low-income families, many do not believe their children will attain higher education. Effective parental involvement programs focus on equipping parents with skills to support early learning at home and help older children with schoolwork.
This document introduces the Washington State K-12 Reading Model, which provides a framework to improve reading instruction and increase student achievement in reading. The model is based on five critical elements: Standards, Assessments, Instruction and Intervention, Leadership, and System-wide Commitment. It aims to help all students achieve proficiency in reading based on state standards. The document explains that a systemic approach focusing on these five interrelated elements is more effective than any single reading program. It also outlines the model's focus on grades K-12 and developing students' reading skills to achieve standard.
This document discusses different types of assessment used in schools including formative, summative, and diagnostic assessment. It also addresses tracking student progress and attainment, statutory assessment tests, and using assessment data to identify strengths and areas for improvement in student learning and school programs.
Similar to The United Way - Summer Success Program - Data For Good (20)
This document provides an overview of Statistics Canada data resources that can be used to understand communities, including a municipal data portal, proximity measures data viewer, and 2021 Census of Population. It summarizes census geography levels and tools, and provides examples of population counts and age distribution data for areas in and around Regina, Saskatchewan from the 2021 and previous censuses.
The talk discusses and demonstrate techniques for analyzing survey data. Survey data is useful data source to answer a wide range of questions, however, it often requires special analytical techniques to interpret. We'll discuss how to weight data to match known population parameters (such as StatsCan census data) using post-stratification and using the MICE algorithm to deal with missing data. These techniques are commonly used in political polling and social science research. I'll provide example code in R and explain all the steps using data from a survey of Canadians' values.
All companies want to use machine learning, but face many roadblocks to getting there. It can be hard for an organization to get the skills, technology and computing power necessary to build a working machine learning model, and deploy it as a pipeline. Modern Cloud providers have a host of tools to make machine learning easier than ever before and they have available computing power to back it up. In this learning focused session, Ryan will introduce you to some basics of data for machine learning and show how cloud services like Microsoft Azure Machine Learning have made building scalable and accurate Machine Learning pipelines as easy as pivoting a table in excel.
This is a presentation and workshop that Data for Good delivered during the Regina Food Summit put on by the City of Regina and the Regina Foodbank, on December 10, 2021.
Naiomi Borger, Director of Information Systems at Precision AI tells us all about her company's AI and drone technology and how that tech will impact the ag sector in the future.
Telecommunication networks are evolving through technologies like 5G, SDN, and NFV that will change how data analytics are performed. 5G networks in particular will provide higher speeds, lower latency and greater capacity that will support new applications in areas like smart cities, autonomous vehicles and industrial IoT. These network advances will decentralize storage and computing and better support technologies like AI, blockchain and edge/fog computing for data analytics. Challenges around data security, privacy and effective utilization will also need to be addressed.
Data Visualization Kick Off #1 - Nov 3 2020 - Data for Good SaskatchewanData For Good Regina
This document announces a visualization challenge hosted by Data for Good to encourage the use of data skills to tell stories with data visualizations. Participants can choose any public dataset to visualize and must submit a single-page PDF by a deadline to be judged on understandability, how well it tells a story, and visual appeal. Bonus points will be given to visualizations that use local Saskatchewan data. Top submissions will be featured on the Data for Good social media and presented at an upcoming meetup. Contact information and examples of visualization tools and public datasets are provided.
Data for Good Regina talks about how it has used data to help organizations understand their data better so that they can further their mission. They talk about the United Way Summer Success Program and the datathon with the Distress Centre in Calgary.
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South Nation Conservation
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California Utility Company
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2. Early Warning:
Why Reading by the end of Third Grade Matters?
Reading proficiency
by third grade
is the most important predictor
of high school graduation and
career success.
3. Local Results:
In 2016-2017, you may be surprised to hear that in Regina…
Data is collected at kindergarten using the EYE-TA to identify children at a higher risk
based on their levels of skill development.
The EYE-TA results are strongly related to reading outcomes at Grade 3.
Grade 3 reading levels are considered a good indicator of future high school graduation.
4. Barriers to Student Success include:
Lack of School Readiness
Chronic Attendance Issues
Limited Access to Books
Summer Learning Loss
6. The Problem:
Summer Learning Loss
When the school year ends, children in high-
poverty environments struggle not only with
meeting their basic needs like healthy food and
safe places to be, but also with access to
enriching summer learning opportunities.
This learning loss is equivalent to 2 months’
worth of skill loss for each summer.
The cumulative effect is a crisis in the making.
By 5th grade, summer learning loss can leave
low-income students 2.5 to 3 years behind their
peers.
7. The Solution:
Summer Success
United Way Regina’s Summer Success Initiative
is a summer literacy camp offered in high
poverty neighborhoods, offered to support
students who are one or two reading levels
below their current grade.
The goal is to avoid falling ever further behind
as a result of the summer slide.
Developed in partnership with Regina Catholic
Schools and Regina Public School Division,
Summer Success has been designed around
proven educational methods to deliver results.
10. The Outcome:
2017 Goal Achievement
Nutrition
• 266 Good Food Boxes for families
• 1,350 daily snacks
• 312 Denny’s Restaurant lunches
Access to Books & Supplies
• 1,991 brand new books to take home
• 150 backpacks with school supplies
11. The Outcome:
2017 Goal Achievement
Summer Excursions
• 9 United Way hosted
excursions
• 4 Summer Success teacher
hosted excursions
16. Reading Level Data Collection Tool
The participating students were assessed in late June 2017 as part of their
regular academic schedule. They were then assessed again at the end of
camp.
The Summer Success teachers utilize the Fountas and Pinnell Reading
Benchmarking System. It is administered by the teachers, analyzed by the
respective school divisions and sent to United Way Regina in a final report.
This system assigns a letter score to a students’ reading (including
comprehension) in comparison to a grade level expectation.
Data Tools and Resources
17. United Way Regina Survey Results
To supplement the information provided by the two school divisions, United
Way Regina creates surveys to be administered to the students, teachers,
families/caregivers and volunteers.
Measurement tools included: SurveyMonkey, QuestionPro and Andar.
Note: All comments from the surveys are direct quotes that have not been
edited or revised.
Data Tools and Resources
18. Summer Success Student Survey Tool
The survey was created using QuestionPro.com using a likert scale with
happy to sad faces. Below is a sample question. Teachers had the children
complete the survey on a computer or tablet and typically assisted them in
understanding the questions.
Data Tools and Resources
19. Summer Success Student Results
When asked what three things they liked best about camp, the top three
things the children indicated were: reading, books, crafts.
Data Tools and Resources
20. “United Way’s initiative gave
our daughter a boost. Now
she loves reading!”
– Summer Success parent
21. Can data visualization be used to discover unknown facts
or new areas that need attention for Summer Success?
Is there a more meaningful way to present the results to
increase revenue, engage more volunteers and
expand to serve more students?
What other data sources could be used to further
determine the impact on Summer Success?
Business Problem(s)