Increased Learning Time
Explore resources designed to help educators provide access to programs that effectively increase learning time. 
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Explore the subtopics below to learn more about the recommended practices:
To learn more about the research underlying these practices, view the IES Practice Guide, Structuring Out-of-School Time to Improve Academic Achievement.
Site Visit Report Template
Increased Learning Time > Evaluate Program > See How It Works
This report template identifies the information components typically collected by The After-School Corporation during routine site visits to expanded learning time schools. View the related media,...
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After-School Logic Model
Increased Learning Time > Evaluate Program > See How It Works
This logic model presents the overarching goal and specific objectives of an after-school program. For each objective, the logic model includes a list of activities, desired outcomes, staff member...
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Guest Speaker Summary Information Form
Increased Learning Time > Organize Instruction > See How It Works
One after-school program provides an opportunity to bring expertise and knowledge from the community into the school by inviting guest speakers and coordinating workshops. This form provides a...
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Teacher Monthly Activity Plan
Increased Learning Time > Organize Instruction > See How It Works
This teacher monthly activity plan allows after-school program instructors to design a program curriculum using specified goals and outcomes. This form provides a way for program managers and...
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Coaching Session Template
Increased Learning Time > Organize Instruction > See How It Works
This template helps program leaders organize coaching sessions with individual staff members. The school district provides guidance to after-school directors about building after-school program...
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Aligning After-School Programs With the School Community
Increased Learning Time > Organize Instruction > See How It Works
This document includes a quiz and tips for integrating after-school programs into the school community. View Not Just More of the Same: Engaging Students in After-School Learning Opportunities to...
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Learning Together: Organizing Instruction in Expanded Learning Time Schools
Increased Learning Time > Structure Time > Overview & Tools
Use this tool to provide a two-session workshop on instructional strategies to individualize instruction and engage students. Related Media and Files: Providing Innovative Learning...
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Resources for Improving Instructional Quality
Increased Learning Time > Structure Time > Overview & Tools
This tool introduces resources from across the Doing What Works website that align to key concepts of delivering engaging instruction tailored to students' needs.
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Planner: Collaborating With Community-Based Organizations
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Schools are encouraged to use these worksheets to identify possible community-based partners for expanded learning time initiatives and setting goals and expectations.
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Providing Innovative Learning Opportunities in Expanded Learning Time Schools
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This tool can help school and district administrators plan three levels of support for learning opportunities in expanded learning time schools.
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Self-Evaluation Tool: Providing Individualized and Engaging Instruction in Expanded Learning Time Schools
Increased Learning Time > Structure Time > Overview & Tools
Use this tool to self-reflect on instructional practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
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Planner: Instructional Innovation During the Longer School Day
Increased Learning Time > Structure Time > Overview & Tools
This tool shows a model of a cycle of instructional improvement that can be used to inform processes of instructional planning in expanded learning time schools.
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